Sex in the City - A Scandalous History of Covent Garden
At a glance
Sex in the City - A Scandalous History of Covent Garden is a 1h 40m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Knight's London Walking Tours. Prices start from $27.10 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professionally qualified London Heritage Guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–18 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 16–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Sex in the City - A Scandalous History of Covent Garden
from $32.90
- Days:
- Mon, Tue, Fri
- Start times:
- 11:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Welcome to Sex and the City, an immersive walking tour that delves into the scandalous history of Covent Garden between the Stuart and Edwardian eras. This tour explores a time when the area served as London’s notorious red-light district, focusing on the lives of those forced into illicit trades or marginalized by the stringent moral laws of the day.
This walk will share the stories of those who lived, worked and played in the area and will also look at a few Royal scandals along the way.
What's included
What's included
- Professionally qualified London Heritage Guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
The first part of the tour will focus on a few stops in Covent Garden and the surrounding area, looking at the sex industry that developed in the area in the 17th and 18th century. Participants will hear about people such as Mother Douglas, the Empress of the Bawds and some of the courtesans who worked in the area. They will also hear about a rating sheet for local sex workers known as Harris's Lists.
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Stop 2 · 7m
Participants will hear about the early ways that the area was policed and some of the cases tried at Bow Street Magistrates Court.
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Stop 3 · 15m
There will be a number of theatre stops in the area of Drury Lane, where the tour guide will discuss the royal mistresses and other scandalous goings on in these places.
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Stop 4 · 15m
There will be a few stops in the vicinity of the Savoy, where the tour guide will discuss Oscar Wilde's infamous trial and then we will move on to Rules Restaurant to discuss a Royal Affair, finishing at the Nell Gwynn Tavern.
Meeting point
Meet opposite Covent Garden Underground Station on James Street, outside of Tiffany and Co.
End point
The tour will end beisde the Nell Gwynne Tavern on Bull Inn Court, just off the Strand.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Sex in the City - A Scandalous History of Covent Garden take?
The experience lasts about 1h 40m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $27.10 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?
Professionally qualified London Heritage Guide.
Where does it start?
Meet opposite Covent Garden Underground Station on James Street, outside of Tiffany and Co.
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.
