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	<li>A 100% refund is granted if the tour is cancelled 24&nbsp;hours prior to the tour</li>
	<li>Within 24&nbsp;hours of the tour no refund can be granted</li>
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	<li>Lunch</li>
	<li>Hotel pick-up &amp; drop-off</li>
	<li>Travel Card</li>
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	<li>Experience Starts:&nbsp;1:00 pm by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street Underground Station</li>
	<li>Experience Finishes:&nbsp;3:30 pm (approx.) at Westminster Underground Station</li>
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Yes, photography is allowed, and there will be plenty of opportunities to capture memorable moments.

Yes, the tour is suitable for children, but please note that it involves a fair amount of walking.

Join us on this walking tour to discover the secrets behind the world&rsquo;s first underground railway.&nbsp;See the exterior of disused stations such as Down Street through which&nbsp;Churchill would travel during the Blitz&nbsp;while uncovering poignant tales such as the &#39;Mind the Gap&#39; widow&#39;s narrative and the genesis of The Tube map. Delve into the intrigue of &#39;ghost&#39; platforms secluded from public view and marvel at the elegance of the world clock in Piccadilly. From historical anecdotes to contemporary insights, this tour is for every enthusiast of London&#39;s underground heritage.

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5 fun facts our expert guide will help you uncover in this tour:

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	<li>There&#39;s a tube station that lies above the remains of 1000 bodies</li>
	<li>The tube was re-purposed and used as a refuge for over 170,000 people during the Blitz of WWII, and more</li>
	<li>There&#39;s a species that can only be found on the underground</li>
	<li>There&#39;s a Monarch who was the first to ride the &#39;Tube&#39;</li>
	<li>Some tube stations are reputed to be haunted</li>
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Discover the iconic&nbsp;London Underground, affectionately known as the &#39;Tube&#39;. It annually enables over 1.3 billion passenger journeys across its extensive network of&nbsp;272 tube stations.

Commencing at the historic&nbsp;Baker Street Station, a cornerstone of the Metropolitan Railway - the world&#39;s inaugural underground railway - our immersive walking tour unfolds under the guidance of our Expert Guide. Delve into the rich tapestry of the&nbsp;Tube&#39;s 175-year saga, from the pioneering construction of the&nbsp;Thames Tunnel in 1843, celebrated as &#39;The Eighth Wonder of the World&#39;, to an array of world-firsts, captivating tales and urban legends.

Unravel the&nbsp;evolution of the Tube, from its steam-powered origins to&nbsp;electrification, and the manual excavation of its earliest tunnels preceding technological advancements. Explore its metamorphosis from a tourist hotspot to an integral cargo network and public transit system, unveiling the mysteries behind&nbsp;over 40 abandoned stations&nbsp;and the iconic &#39;roundel&#39; symbol.

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herlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street undergound station at 1pm

Finishes at Westminster Underground station at 3.30pm

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	<li>Get up to 10% cash back when you book with us</li>
	<li>Visit one of the Underground&#39;s original stations</li>
	<li>Learn about how the Underground system was built</li>
	<li>Hear about haunted and disused stations</li>
	<li>Discover the variety of roles the underground has played</li>
	<li>Visit the exterior of an original disused tube station</li>
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	<li>Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian</li>
	<li>Child prices apply to ages 3-16&nbsp;years old.&nbsp;Infants ages 0-2 are free of charge.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Travel cards/Oyster Cards (valid for Zone 1) are required and are not included</li>
	<li>Please note this is a walking tour that includes many steps so it is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility</li>
	<li>Guests will be provided with personal audio headsets so social distancing can be maintained when listing to the live commentary</li>
	<li>Times of tours cannot be delayed as our tours operate within the EU Driving Hours Regulations framework. If the guest(s) do not&nbsp;rejoin&nbsp;the tour on time, they will need to make their own arrangements for the return journey, which they will incur at their own expense. Victoria Coach Station closes its gates 2 minutes before the tour departure time</li>
	<li id="E238">Tour confirmation is subject to availability</li>
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