Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Holborn: The Secret Platforms
At a glance
Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Holborn: The Secret Platforms is a 1h 25m small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by London Transport Museum. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $62.58 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 85 minute guided tour of Holborn tube station.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 16 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 25m
- Group
- Small group, up to 16 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Join our expert guides to explore the disused areas of Holborn tube station, and uncover the secrets of this transport hub.
This tour gives you the unique opportunity to explore secret areas of a busy London tube station, off limits to the travelling public for many years.
Over the duration of the tour, two expert tour guides will tell you the history of the station, how it developed and the plans for its future.
We'll tell you about some of the films and music videos which have been filmed at the station over the years and even show you some of the track leading down to Aldwych station.
What's included
What's included
- 85 minute guided tour of Holborn tube station
Not included
- Transportation to and from the site.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
London Transport Museum, the world's leading museum of urban transport, invites you to join us on an exclusive guided tour to uncover the secrets of Holborn station, a busy interchange at the heart of London with much more to explore than first meets the eye.
Originally opened in 1906 as a complex of four platforms to serve the Piccadilly line, this station had a pivotal role in turning the surrounding area from a land of ill repute into a prime business district for London.
Step behind concealed doors into the expansive disused areas that lay behind, some not seen by the public in nearly 30 years. Enjoy an unexpected view of the Piccadilly line and explore the two closed platforms of the former Aldwych branch, complete with vintage posters, original Leslie Green Edwardian design, and an original early 20th century signalling cabin.
Along the way you’ll relive the twists and turns of the 20th century as you hear how these spaces came to be used in surprising ways over the years.
Meeting point
The meeting point for this tour is on the corner of Gate Street and Kingsway, WC2B 6AA.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
- All guests must bring photo ID
- Open-toed shoes are not allowed
- No food or drinks allowed on the tour
- Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
- The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
- Tours are not suitable for guests with claustrophobia
- Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs
- There's no elevator
- There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Holborn: The Secret Platforms take?
The experience lasts about 1h 25m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $62.58 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
85 minute guided tour of Holborn tube station.
Where does it start?
The meeting point for this tour is on the corner of Gate Street and Kingsway, WC2B 6AA.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
