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Secrets of the London Underground Small Group Walking Tour

4.7 · 108 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Evan Evans Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
13:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore the Tube from an early station to a modern one, with guided accounts of its construction and disused stations.

Travel fares are extra, and the route involves many steps, making it unsuitable for guests with reduced mobility. 4.69 from 108 reviews at €36 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #86 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €36 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Visit one of the underground's original stations, opened in 1863
  • Hear about the haunted and disused stations that are left abandoned on the network
  • Learn about the variety of roles the underground has played
  • Hear how the underground system was built during the Victorian era before advances in technology
  • Travel cards are not provided. Please purchase a day travel card (Zones 1 – 2)

Children from €30 (ages 3 to 16). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.7
108 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 99 of 108

Star breakdown of all 108 ratings

5 stars
93 · 86%
4 stars
6 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 3%
2 stars
2 · 2%
1 star
4 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise clear, engaging accounts of Tube history, but some expected more access behind the scenes.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who explain Tube history clearly and with humour
  • Stories about station design, railway construction and the network's development
  • Friendly, patient guides who welcome questions and discussion
  • Headsets that make commentary easier to follow in noisy stations

Complaints

  • Some expected more access behind the scenes and were disappointed by the public areas visited
  • Some found the amount of walking excessive or tiring

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (11 September 2023 to 24 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Tour Starts 1.00 pm, Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, UK (Please meet the guide by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station) Directions: Underground: Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines · Open in Google Maps
Departure
13:00 on Tue, Thu, Sun; scheduled through March 2028 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Evan Evans Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

On this fantastic walking tour you'll join our expert guide for a tour of the world's oldest underground system. Learn all about the history of the 'Tube' as you travel through history from one of London's earliest, original stations to its newest and most futuristic. Hear how the networks was built and the variety of roles it has filled in its long history. Fans of trivia and fun facts will also hear some interesting facts along the way.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note this is a walking tour that includes many steps so is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €30 ages 3 to 16

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Walking Tours

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This tour · #86 of 92€362h 30m4.69 (108)shared
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Ranked #86 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €717, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours

From €36 per adult