West End Musical Theatre Walking Tour in London
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West End Musical Theatre Walking Tour in London
By The West End Musical Theatre Walking Tour
Recommended by 98% of travellers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
Get a behind the scenes look London’s musical theater epicenter on a walking tour of the West End. Lead by an accomplished soloist, you enjoy live musical entertainment as you explore the world-famous neighborhood. Learn about iconic performers and famous composers ranging from Irving Berlin to Andrew Lloyd Webber. Your guide also provides information on the current shows and various theaters to help you decide which to see.
Ages 11-80, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
Highlights
- Hear iconic musical numbers performed live
- Listen to insider anecdotes about the West End
- Try your hand at belting out a popular song
- Learn about the current shows at each theater
- Tour escort/host
What's not included- No entrance to theatres
- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Palace Theatre London Ltd, London, UK The tour starts opposite the Palace Theatre, outside the Spice of Life Pub. I'll be the one with the red top hat!
Return details- Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, London WC2B 5JF, UK
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17806P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17806P1
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Explore other optionsItinerary
- You'll start atPalace Theatre London LtdPalace Theatre London Ltd, London, UKThe tour starts opposite the Palace Theatre, outside the Spice of Life Pub. I'll be the one with the red top hat!See address & details
- 1West End Theatre DistrictStop: 7 minutesThere is a stop outside of 14 West End theatres with a description of their history and people/shows that were performed there over the decades till the present day. A deeper insight will be gained into the machinations of the theatre industry's past, intriguing facts about flagship shows like Les Mis and The Lion King.Read more
- You'll end atTheatre Royal Drury LaneCatherine St, London WC2B 5JF, UKSee address & details
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psayers
00Great trip around London's West End
A fascinating tour. A fascinating tour packing in lots of information and prompting me to consider shows that I ha…
Stellar007
00Enthusiastic guide and found out much more about the West End
Well planned itinerary and explanations of the West end theatres, and what life was like in those times
sallyC6018SB
00Fun and informative evening
Fun evening walking round the west end hearing stories of the theatres and the musicals which have played there ove…
lindsaygray2021
00Amazing guided theatre walk tour
We had an amazing couple of hours walking round the theatres with Neil. We learnt so much from his depth of knowled…
NickiShane
00Fairly interesting tour
The tour guide was well-informed and did his best with a small group of 4. He had a few interesting anecdotes, but…
PaulH202068
00Informative and enthusiastic guide
A genuinely informative tour led by a knowledgeable guide. You could certainly tell he knew far more than the cont…
underhills25
00Stilted delivery
Although the host quite amiable, he needs to practice his delivery more and cut out the singing. His version of Mas…
dkacp
00Insightful and entertaining
Neil is both a guide and a performer, and he knows his stuff! He can talk about literally all musicals ever on the …
Tetburygal
00Great way to spend a sunny Sunday morning
Great value for money, really fun and informative guide. learned so much about theatres and musicals and loved the …
Maurice S
00Friday night at the Musicals
Great night out walking to so many theatres really interesting facts and some lovely musical interludes as we woun…
Sukb1968
00Amazing experience
This was purchased as a birthday gift for a friend who is a theatregoer.....Have to say she absolutely loved it and…
BackPacker532393
00A Fantastic Way to Spend a Sunday
We had a brilliant walking tour with the lovely Neil. He was incredibly informative and highly entertaining. We rea…
juliepowell1
00Interesting & entertaining!
Neil was fabulous, and very knowledgable re all things Musical Theatre! The tour was fun and relaxed, and ideal for…
joanesposi2
00A Great Way to Spend Sunday Morning.
We were two of a party of eight who met up with Neil on a very hot Sunday morning. After introductions, Neil set o…
barricadeday
00A must-have for theatre fans!
Very much enjoyed the tour! Its a must-have for every theatre nerd out there, though you will also enjoy it if sou …
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Rhi21475
Greater London, UK6 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We went on the West End Musical tour with Neil on15th May 2022. I actually live in London and am a huge fan of both musicals and indeed walking tours. I have been on many London walking tours but if you want to understand the west end this is definitely the best. Excellent knowledge of the history of London theatre, both the shows and buildings, with great historical anecdotes - interspersed with snippets of song guaranteed to entertain musical theatre lovers. Also responding to requests from our group some top tips on the best current shows and how to access good value tickets. (As a local and frequent London theatre visitor, all advice was spot on)
Written May 15, 2022
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BeckyC75
Cambridge, UK127 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Friends
We really enjoyed our tour with Neil. He is very informative, knowledgeable and extremely entertaining, bursting into song at various times through the tour. Neil had been very good at communicating and allowing us to postpone the tour until we were able to travel to London again.
I would recommend the tour to anyone interested in the musicals, the history of the west end and the theatres.
I would recommend the tour to anyone interested in the musicals, the history of the west end and the theatres.
Written October 24, 2021
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Lily & Jacqui
1 contribution
Mar. 2020
My mum and I attended the Musical Theatre Walking Tour on Sunday 1st March 2020.
Neil had a font of knowledge all about West End Musical Theatre history that was just fascinating. How he remembers so much, I will never know!
The length of the tour was great, it wasn't cut short but also didn't over run and make it too lengthy.
The change of pace when Neil would break out into song was great and really added to the experience.
At the start of the tour Neil asked the group to name their top 3 favourite musicals, that was great to get the attendees involved in the experience. However, I would say after this point we would have enjoyed some more interactive elements to the tour.
Overall for musical theatre lovers who want to learn more about the industry's history, this is the perfect opportunity to do so.
Would totally recommend this to anyone who wants to experience the love of theatre but in a different way to going and seeing a show.
Thank you for your time Neil.
Neil had a font of knowledge all about West End Musical Theatre history that was just fascinating. How he remembers so much, I will never know!
The length of the tour was great, it wasn't cut short but also didn't over run and make it too lengthy.
The change of pace when Neil would break out into song was great and really added to the experience.
At the start of the tour Neil asked the group to name their top 3 favourite musicals, that was great to get the attendees involved in the experience. However, I would say after this point we would have enjoyed some more interactive elements to the tour.
Overall for musical theatre lovers who want to learn more about the industry's history, this is the perfect opportunity to do so.
Would totally recommend this to anyone who wants to experience the love of theatre but in a different way to going and seeing a show.
Thank you for your time Neil.
Written April 28, 2020
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Suzie P
Cirencester, UK1 contribution
Mar. 2022 • Family
We spent a lovely morning walking around the theatres of the West End. Neil was both knowledgeable and entertaining, making sure everyone on the tour felt included. We loved the bursts of song, and the history of the theatres.
Written March 7, 2022
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JRB1975
Greater London, UK3 contributions
A lovely walk through London, Neil brought the stories of the beautiful theatres and their musical history to life. Thank you for a hugely enjoyable couple of hours - sprinkled with bursts of show tunes and fascinating insights. Highly recommend the tour
Written December 20, 2021
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Annette Clayson
2 contributions
Feb. 2020
What a lovely way to spend 2 hours on a busy Friday night in London's West End!
Neil is exceptionally knowledgeably about all aspects of Musicals in the West End and shares his passion with enthusiasm. The singing is wonderful - Neil has a lovely singing voice and encouraged us to join in - I was only sorry we didn't have a collecting tin for our impromptu street performances.
If you enjoy musicals then this is the walking tour for you.
Neil is exceptionally knowledgeably about all aspects of Musicals in the West End and shares his passion with enthusiasm. The singing is wonderful - Neil has a lovely singing voice and encouraged us to join in - I was only sorry we didn't have a collecting tin for our impromptu street performances.
If you enjoy musicals then this is the walking tour for you.
Written March 1, 2020
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richard m
2 contributions
Excellent tour of west end theatres and musicals, both informative and entertaining. Found out lots of things I didn't know about the history of London stage life through the centuries. Hoping to use it in some upcoming pub quizzes. Cheers Neil.
Written May 8, 2022
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Mattbement
Huntingdon, UK7 contributions
Oct. 2021
For anyone with even a vague interest in musical theatre this tour was excellent. The host's knowledge and clear passion for musical theatre really made for an interesting and enjoyable tour. Quite how he keeps so many facts in his head I have no idea!! I would strongly recommend!
Written October 5, 2021
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Margaret
Lewes, UK11 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Friends
Bought for me as a present - great idea. Really enjoyed the tour. Interesting, and fun. Informative host. Highly recommend for musical theatre lovers and just anyone interested in London theatre history.
Written August 21, 2022
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Theatre Prof
1 contribution
Jan. 2020 • Friends
What a great time. I had a class in London studying the west end and Neal’s tour was the perfect jump start. His tour is full of interesting Theatre stories and was so entertaining. He really knows what he is talking about and kept the students (and me) on their toes! Truly a fabulous evening!!
Written January 18, 2020
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sandy2560
Northbrook, IL18 contributions
Do you go inside the various theaters to tour them.
zzzland
Toronto, Canada29 contributions
No, you don’t go inside the ten theatres he talks about. By the way, not sure if there are any theatres that provide “tours”.
You can write/ask the guide who is also a West End actor.
