There’s no place in London quite like Belgravia! The stylish streets are lined with big townhouses, serene garden squares, international embassies, and plush hotels. However, there’s more to this sophisticated area than what meets the eye. On this Secrets of Belgravia Walking Tour, you will discover how the previous swampland of this area came to be the most expensive place to live in London. You’ll learn about one of London’s most important urban planners in the 19th century. As well as gawking at the mesmeric architecture that surrounds the area you will discover some lesser-known gems. Find out about the places where film stars, royalty, and kingpins of the underworld let loose. With the help of an expert guide, you’ll learn about members of the ruling class that lived here and also the servants who kept the houses in order. Your guide will show you some fascinating places where a variety of events unfurled including the location of a murder that resulted in a Lord going on the run, and an extremely rich American who used his wealth to help the poor. The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, starting at Hyde Park Station and finishing at Victoria Square.
Discover the most expensive place in London
Marvel at some of the finest architecture in London
Learn about the area from an expert guide
Unearth the lives of the servant population who worked in townhouses
Find some interesting hidden pubs in the hidden backstreets
London Guided Walks
Live Tour Guide
The guide will be waiting for you outside Hyde Park (Lanesborough exit) station 10 minutes before the walk starts.
There’s no place in London quite like Belgravia! The stylish streets are lined with big townhouses, serene garden squares, international embassies, and plush hotels. However, there’s more to this sophisticated area than what meets the eye. On this Secrets of Belgravia Walking Tour, you will discover how the previous swampland of this area came to be the most expensive place to live in London. You’ll learn about one of London’s most important urban planners in the 19th century. As well as gawking at the mesmeric architecture that surrounds the area you will discover some lesser-known gems. Find out about the places where film stars, royalty, and kingpins of the underworld let loose. With the help of an expert guide, you’ll learn about members of the ruling class that lived here and also the servants who kept the houses in order. Your guide will show you some fascinating places where a variety of events unfurled including the location of a murder that resulted in a Lord going on the run, and an extremely rich American who used his wealth to help the poor. The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, starting at Hyde Park Station and finishing at Victoria Square.
Read moreDiscover the most expensive place in London
Marvel at some of the finest architecture in London
Learn about the area from an expert guide
Unearth the lives of the servant population who worked in townhouses
Find some interesting hidden pubs in the hidden backstreets
London Guided Walks
Live Tour Guide
The guide will be waiting for you outside Hyde Park (Lanesborough exit) station 10 minutes before the walk starts.
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