
Oldest London Restaurant & Covent Garden Guided Tour
Get yourself a Cocktail at the Famous Rules Restaurant after retracing the steps of Covent Garden’s elite, their bizarre history and secrets. Step into the…
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Overview
Get yourself a Cocktail at the Famous Rules Restaurant after retracing the steps of Covent Garden’s elite, their bizarre history and secrets. Step into the glamorous and scandalous world of old London on our Covent Garden guided tour and learn the history of the rich, the royal family and the city’s most powerful people. Hear about the British ballet dancer organising a coup behind closed doors, the nefarious coffee house owned by London's most feared female gangster and the deadly argument between actors about their wigs. Gossip with us about the affairs of the aristocracy and the monarch’s mistresses before escaping to London’s oldest restaurant, Rules. Immerse yourself in high society and hear about the scandalous secrets held inside the restaurant’s walls. Join the most unique sightseeing experience in London, bringing you a combination of royal history, upper-class cover ups, and Covent Garden’s rich past.
What’s included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Exclusive entry to Rules Restaurant before public opening hours
- Guided walking tour of Covent Garden
Not included
- Gratuities
- Option to buy yourself at cocktail at the beautiful Rules Restaurant
- Snacks
- Meals
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