Historic programmes and theatre artefacts are included; a moderate level of fitness is recommended. 4.94 from 35 reviews at €33 per person for 3h 30m.
In our comparison: #50 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €33 per adult.
Children from €12 (ages 4 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 35 of 35
Star breakdown of all 35 ratings
Reviewers praise detailed theatre history and old programmes; the main caveat is the amount of walking
Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 January 2022 to 22 December 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Learn the history of the Coliseum. The largest theatre in the West End!
5 minDiscover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage. Including Peter Pan!
5 minHear of the great productions of the past. The only theatre where two significant theatre giants ever shared a stage.
10 minSee the bust of Shakespeare on the front - the only one in the West End!
5 minDiscount ticket booth - how to get great West End seats at low prices! Old music hall spots - historic theatres such as The Alhambra & The Empire.
5 minA theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench. There's also rumour of a haunting...
5 minThe second oldest active theatre site in London. Also home to the second-longest running musical - The Phantom of the Opera!
5 minOpening in 1881, the Harold Pinter Theatre is one of the oldest playhouses in the West End. Hear of the stars that have caused a great sensation here - including Marilyn Monroe!
5 minNow home to The Book of Mormon, the Prince of Wales has had a rich history of comedy & musical spectacles. Famous names who've appeared here include The Beatles, Peter Sellers and Barbara Streisand!
5 minThe road with more theatres than any other! Hear about the history of Shaftesbury Avenue and theatres including The Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim & The Palace.
10 minThe oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue! Also the place where a British comedy icon tragically died...
5 minThe first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901. Also once home to a truly legendary production of our time!
5 minNow named after the great Sir John, the Gielgud has seen a few famous faces give their West End debuts. Including Harry Potter himself!
5 minLearn the history of Les Miserables, the world's longest-running musical. Also - a few famous faces who debuted here in the 80s!
5 minOnce a famous music hall venue, now home to Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. Discover the origin of the phrase 'bring the house down'.
5 min · Admission not includedAlthough unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors has had a rich theatre history. Legendary theatre stars who debuted here include Vivien Leigh & Paul Robeson.
5 minHome of The Mousetrap - the world's longest-running play! Discover the history of this unlikely theatrical hit.
5 minThe West End's smallest theatre. Also once home to the most controversial play of all time!
5 minSee the legendary Covent Garden Market! Also, London's official Actors Church, street theatre spots and two of the oldest theatre sites in London.
10 minOne of the oldest theatre spots in London - est 1732. Now home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.
5 minHome to The Woman in Black - the longest-running horror play ever. Hear of the spooky stories that have occurred during the play's 30+ year history...
5 minThe oldest active theatre spot in the West End. Discover the legends of the past who made their names on its legendary stage.
5 minNow home to The Lion King, going since 1999 and still a hot ticket! Hear of the leading actors of the Victorian era who once dominated the Lyceum's stage - Sir Henry Irving & Dame Ellen Terry - and also the genesis of a famous gothic horror creation.
5 minHear about the history of our National Theatre. Also, the founder of the National, Laurence Olivier, stated the opposite.
10 minDiscover the history of Bankside - where Shakespeare made his name. See the famous reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe and a final top-secret theatre location!
15 minDiscover 400 years of stage history in the theatre capital of the world! A journey across the West End and the South Bank featuring the biggest names, greatest successes & most infamous disasters.
Theatres covered on the tour include: The Coliseum, Duke of York's, Noel Coward, Wyndham's, Her Majesty's, Theatre Royal Haymarket, Harold Pinter, Prince of Wales, Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim, Palace, Ambassadors, St Martins, The Arts, ROH, Fortune, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Lyceum, The National, Shakespeare's Globe...plus a top-secret final location!
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Ranked #50 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