Walks

Inspired by my book Walk the Lines: the London Underground - Overground, each of these trivia-packed walks uncovers London’s history by following a section of a Tube line ... at street level

When a city is as littered with intriguing curiosities as this one, you need a framework to make sense of it all. What better framework than the Underground system? Join me as we take a stroll along a stretch of Tube line, learning about the secrets and oddities we pass along the way.

On the District Line we’ll learn how long it's going to take Big Ben to fall over ... the Piccadilly Line will reveal why Paul McCartney is the only person allowed to whistle in the Burlington Arcade ... while walking the Central Line we’ll discover what Nelson’s coffin is made from.

Each walk takes approximately 90 minutes and costs £8. Unless you’re older than Churchill was when he became Prime Minister (65), or younger than the number of stations on the Victoria Line (16), in which case you’re welcome along for £5. There’s no need to pre-book – just turn up.

I’m also happy to arrange specially-tailored walks for private individuals or groups – please drop me an email for details.

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‘I can't recommend these tours highly enough.' - Jonny, London

‘Excellent knowledge! Can totally recommend Mark as a walking tour guide. Had great fun!' - Laura, London