--- title: Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Holborn: The Secret Platforms lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.65 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 85 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 75 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/hidden-tube-walking-tour-holborn-the-secret-platforms/ --- # Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Holborn: The Secret Platforms **Guidekin's take:** Explore disused areas of Holborn tube station that are normally closed to passengers. Guided access includes stories about the station's development and filming connections; guests must be at least ten, bring photo ID and wear closed-toe shoes. 4.65 from 31 reviews at €55 per person for 1h 25m. ## Overview Join our expert guides to explore the disused areas of Holborn tube station, and uncover the secrets of this transport hub. This tour gives you the unique opportunity to explore secret areas of a busy London tube station, off limits to the travelling public for many years. Over the duration of the tour, two expert tour guides will tell you the history of the station, how it developed and the plans for its future. We'll tell you about some of the films and music videos which have been filmed at the station over the years and even show you some of the track leading down to Aldwych station. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point for this tour is on… - 6 start times: between 10:10 and 17:10 - Children from €52: ages 10 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 1h 25m - Rating: 4.65/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 87% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: London Transport Museum ## What's included - 85 minute guided tour of Holborn tube station ## Not included - Transportation to and from the site. ## Itinerary 1. **London Transport Museum, the world's leading museum of urban transport, invit...** (pass by, no stop) - London Transport Museum, the world's leading museum of urban transport, invites you to join us on an exclusive guided tour to uncover the secrets of Holborn station, a busy interchange at the heart of London with much more to explore than first meets the eye. Originally... ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:10, 10:55, 12:15, 13:00, 15:05, 17:10 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point for this tour is on the corner of Gate Street and Kingsway, WC2B 6AA. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJr11YVTQbdkgRhY0V1HABqq8 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age - All guests must bring photo ID - Open-toed shoes are not allowed - No food or drinks allowed on the tour - Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom - The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting - Tours are not suitable for guests with claustrophobia - Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs - There's no elevator - There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #75 of 92** | €55 | 1h 25m | 4.65 (31) | shared | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #75 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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