Private 4-Hour Guided Tour In the Footsteps of Jane Austen in London

At a glance

Private 4-Hour Guided Tour In the Footsteps of Jane Austen in London is a 4h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Londonita. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $458.24 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private walking tour to discover Jane Austen.

Quick facts

Duration

4h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English, Italian

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–6 per booking

Ages

Traveller 0–120

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• Private 4-Hour Guided Tour In the Footsteps of Jane Austen in London

  from $441.19

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  09:00, 14:00

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 30m

   The National Portrait Gallery, located in St Martin's Place, of
   next to the largest and best known National Gallery, in Tafalgar
   Square, houses the originals of Jane's most famous portraits
   Austen, starting with the only authentic portrait, painted in pencil and watercolor by his sister Cassandra
   around 1810.
   We can also make a quick visit to the National Gallery upon request

2. Stop 2 · 1h

   We will visit Covent Garden, the picturesque market in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of the city.
   Here we will have the opportunity to see from the outside the house where Jane Austen stayed during her days in London and the Royal Opera she loved so much; We are in the area of the theaters that Jane attended with great pleasure.
   We will also see St Paul, the Church of the Artists and the covered market.

3. Stop 3 · 30m

   Fleet Street is one of the most famous streets in London and formerly home to major newspapers and several publishing houses.
   Great authors and famous Londoners lived in the area (Samuel Johonson, Samuel Pepys, Dante Gabriel Rossetti ...)
   Immediately after the Strand we find ourselves in front of the Court of Justice.
   In the area there are numerous churches and several historic pubs; we will try to see the most interesting ones

4. Stop 4 · 15m

   We will visit the Twinings store where Jane Austen used to buy
   the tea, which he loved so much.
   We are talking about the oldest tea shop in the world, founded by
   Thomas Twining in 1706.
   Inside you can buy any type of Twinings tea, e
   admire in the small museum, ancient and precious services from you; maybe those who loved to use our Jane.

5. Stop 5 · 15m

   Finding ourselves in this area we cannot fail to visit the interior of the beautiful Somerset House, one of the most beautiful historic houses in London and home to the Courtauld Gallery and the Courtauld Institute of Art.

Meeting point

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Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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