--- title: Misfits of Covent Garden Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 52 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 37 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/misfits-of-covent-garden-walking-tour/ --- # Misfits of Covent Garden Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Covent Garden and the Seven Dials with stories of the market traders, performers and other outsiders who shaped these neighbourhoods. A local guide leads the walk; only one guide language is offered. 4.98 from 52 reviews at €30 per person for 2h. ## Overview This is no ordinary walking tour…Discover the wild sides of Covent Garden and the Seven Dials! On this walk of two historic London neighbourhoods, we’ll uncover hidden stories and the untold lives of the colourful characters that have made this quirky district their home through the centuries - all the way to today! This is where people who didn’t “fit in”…fit in! Our misfits might be market traders, sex workers, rock bands, actors, painters, poets, writers, gin sellers, suffragettes, social reformers, members of the queer community, or visionaries and pioneers! As an extra special treat, our walk includes a short visit inside The Actor’s Church (St Paul’s Church), a vital hub for the community since 1633. Join us as we share incredible stories of a district that has always defied conventions - from the gay subculture of the 18th century, the black actors paving the way through Victorian theatre or a hospital staffed entirely by women…before women were allowed to vote! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet in front of the Sunglasses… - Starts 15:00: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €26: ages 0 to 13 ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 52 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rebel Tours ## What's included - Local Guide ## Itinerary 1. **We'll visit inside the "Actor's Church", one of the only remaining buildings ...** (20m; admission included) - We'll visit inside the "Actor's Church", one of the only remaining buildings of the original Covent Garden Piazza. We'll have a special mini tour inside the church, subject to availability (We can't always guarantee entry if the church has an event or special service) 2. **Covent Garden** (20m) - We'll take a look inside and around the Covent Garden market building as we learn how the market has changed through the centuries. 3. **Jubilee Market** (10m) - The only market in London run by traders. Learn about Covent Garden's nightlife and famed live entertainment. 4. **Theatre Royal Drury Lane** (10m) - Outside the longest-running theatre site in London, your guide will tell you about the eccentric characters of the city's theatre and social scene. 5. **Royal Ballet and Opera** (10m) - Once the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, this beautiful building shows opera and ballet all year round. 6. **Neal Street** (10m) - Learn about Covent Garden's prostitution trade and the famous "Gin Craze" as you enter Seven Dials, once one of London's great slums. 7. **Neal's Yard** (5m) - A colourful hidden gem! 8. **Drury Lane Gardens** (10m) - A former graveyard and scene from Dickens' Bleak House, this children's playground and heritage site was the first ever project by the UK's National Trust. 9. **Seven Dials** (5m) - Finish your tour at the sundial monument of Seven Dials. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15:00 - 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 We will meet in front of the Sunglasses Hut, opposite Covent Garden underground station. Your guide will be holding a yellow Rebel Tours umbrella. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJT2mIkcwEdkgRYspzsBq1iAM ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #37 of 92** | €30 | 2h | 4.98 (52) | 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 #37 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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