The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk with Sandra Shevey
At a glance
The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk with Sandra Shevey is a 3h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Sandra Shevey London Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $235.52 per person. Included: Set art courtesy Oscar winning Alfred Hitchcock designer Henry Bumstead, Locations 3 classic films, Sound bites from rare 1972 3 hr interview.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
See the British capital through the eyes of movie director Alfred Hitchcock on this 11am daily 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets and alleys of London, and discover sites made famous in Hitchcock movies including ‘Frenzy’, ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’, and ‘The Paradine Case’. Hear how and why Hitchcock used the sites he did, and gain insight into the mind of one of cinema’s brightest directorial lights.
Biographer Sandra Shevey conducted Hitchcock`s last one to one interview in Hollywood in 1972 where she targeted him on issues of misogyny in the films.
See sandrasheveyinterviews YouTube (Alfred Hitchcock)
The tour began in 1999 as homage and since Shevey has published an online compendium of essays on the films. `The Alfred Hitchcock Signature` is an ebook available at sandra_shevey@yahoo.com
www.sandrasheveybooks.wordpress.com
The tour is part of Sandra Shevey`s award winning British Icons tours company.
What's included
What's included
- Set art courtesy Oscar winning Alfred Hitchcock designer Henry Bumstead
- Locations 3 classic films
- Sound bites from rare 1972 3 hr interview
- Guide Sandra Shevey is an international film historian, biographer, lecturer and academic who interviewed Alfred Hitchcock in 1972 in one of his last 1-2-1 interviews (3 hr interview)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transport to/from attractions
- Tips
- `The Alfred Hitchcock Signature` by Sandra Shevey. 10% discount for those booking the tour
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
Locations from 3 classic Hitchcock`s including `The Man Who Knew Too Much` (1956), `Frenzy` and `The Paradine Case`. Monuments and landmarks around London that feature in the films including Covent Garden Market and others. Hitchcock told Sandra Shevey in interview 1972 `Buildings are the real stars of my films`...see sandrasheveyinterviews YouTube
Meeting point
Bayswater tube on District or Circle lines...street level in front of the tube..at Queensway directly across from Tesco supermarket. Do not confuse with Queensway tube on Central line also at Queensway. 11am prompt.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is advised to bring bottled water, an umbrella and to wear comfy shoes
- Please book as far ahead as possible as the guide likes to connect, answer questions and take your mobile. She also wants to make sure you understand meeting place.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk with Sandra Shevey take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $235.52 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?
Set art courtesy Oscar winning Alfred Hitchcock designer Henry Bumstead; Locations 3 classic films; Sound bites from rare 1972 3 hr interview; Guide Sandra Shevey is an international film historian, biographer, lecturer and academic who interviewed Alfred Hitchcock in 1972 in one of his last 1-2-1 interviews (3 hr interview).
Where does it start?
Bayswater tube on District or Circle lines...street level in front of the tube..at Queensway directly across from Tesco supermarket. Do not confuse with Queensway tube on Central line also at Queensway. 11am prompt.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
