The London Underground is one of the world’s oldest and most extensive subway networks, and carries millions of passengers every day. On this tour of the tube, you’ll visit some of its deepest, oldest, and most famous stations, all while learning about its surprising past. Begin at the iconic Paddington Station, and follow your guide across the city. Enjoy the ride, mind the gap, and feel like a true Londoner.
Follow in locals’ footsteps as you zip around town
Get up close and personal with one of the world’s oldest subway networks
Learn the surprising stories behind the Underground from your guide
Explore the network’s oldest, deepest, and most characterful stations
What's Included
Professional Guide
Gratuities
Zone 1 Travelcard or an Oyster card topped with at least 7 pounds of pay-as-you-go credit
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Paddington
Praed St, London W2 1HU, UK
Meet the guide underneath the clock on Platform 1 of Paddington Station.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note that, owing to the nature of the locations visited, this tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or for parents with prams.
You will need a zone 1 Travelcard or an Oyster card topped up with at least £7 of pay-as-you-go credit.
Due to the nature of the tour group sizes are limited to a maximum of 10 persons per tour.
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
It wasn't a bit like I anticipated I thought it was going in to the closed stations and learning the history that way .Our guide was v good but I was disappointed
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Hi there we are sorry to hear you didnt enjoy the tour but as you admitted you need to check the description of the tour. Your review of 1 star has meant a very good tour has been downgraded for no fault of our own.
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