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Private Guided Tour of Historic Chelsea: Explore the Hidden Gems of London's Quaint Neighbourhood
5.0
11 Ratings
Greater London
Discover the hidden gems of London’s historic Chelsea neighborhood on a private guided tour. Explore picturesque streets, learn about lovelorn kings and fashion visionaries, and immerse yourself in the history, music, art, literature, and shopping of this charming area.
Discover the hidden gems of London’s historic Chelsea neighborhood on a private guided tour. Explore picturesque streets, learn about lovelorn kings and fashion visionaries, and immerse yourself in the history, music, art, literature, and shopping of this charming area.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sloane Square - Uncover the glamorous and exciting history of one of London’s most stunning and intriguing neighborhoods. The tour kicks off in Sloane Square, the iconic center that has attracted shopaholics, theater enthusiasts, and even royalty over the years.
- Royal Hospital Chelsea - Explore the royal legacy of Chelsea and discover how the…
- Sloane Square - Uncover the glamorous and exciting history of one of London’s most stunning and intriguing neighborhoods. The tour kicks off in Sloane Square, the iconic center that has attracted shopaholics, theater enthusiasts, and even royalty over the years.
- Royal Hospital Chelsea - Explore the royal legacy of Chelsea and discover how the fires of civil strife led to the creation of the renowned Chelsea Pensioners. Learn about how England’s first Prime Minister governed the country from this location, and how the royal family maintains ties to this landmark today, especially through the famous Chelsea Flower Show.
- National Army Museum - Delve into the military’s longstanding connection with this area of London and explore some of the remarkable artifacts housed here, from the Battle of Waterloo to D-Day. Additionally, discover the cultural richness of this neighborhood, featuring notable figures like Vivienne Leigh, Oscar Wilde, George Eliot, and several famous rock and roll stars.
- Chelsea Physic Garden - Discover the captivating Chelsea Physic Garden, a site that has influenced world history, and learn about the exotic plants that have been nurtured within the confines of this hidden garden.
- Albert Bridge - Witness this enchanting bridge that resembles a fairytale creation, illuminated by hundreds of twinkling lights every evening!
What's Included
- Personalize your tour based on interest areas
- Custom recommendations for your time in London
- Reservation assistance for local dining experiences
- Private expert guide throughout the tour
- Personalize your tour based on interest areas
- Custom recommendations for your time in London
- Reservation assistance for local dining experiences
- Private expert guide throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Situated along the shores of the River Thames, Chelsea - one of London’s most stunning districts, and an amazingly well-preserved gem - is waiting to be discovered. On this private guided tour, you will journey through its scenic streetscapes. Your personal professional guide will narrate tales of heartbroken royalty, revolutionary fashionistas, and…
Situated along the shores of the River Thames, Chelsea - one of London’s most stunning districts, and an amazingly well-preserved gem - is waiting to be discovered. On this private guided tour, you will journey through its scenic streetscapes. Your personal professional guide will narrate tales of heartbroken royalty, revolutionary fashionistas, and legendary rock stars, revealing the district’s history by way of landmarks and hidden treasures. This engaging walk is a perfect match for the individuals who believe they have seen everything London can offer, and those who have an enthusiasm for music, history, arts, literature, or shopping!
Location
Sloane Square
Your private expert guide will meet you outside Sloane Square Underground station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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T6377nymatthewh
Feb 28, 2023
Perfect way to get to know Chelsea - Having spent quite a bit of time in London, I wanted to get a different view of the city's history that I wasn't familiar with. The Chelsea tour hit the mark! Rock n' roll legends, footballers, important religious, political, and historical figures have littered the streets of Chelsea. I learned so much and the guide was incredible and has lived in the area his whole life. This tour was the perfect activity before my first trip to Stamford Bridge to see a Chelsea match. Cant recommend enough!
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Kerry_d
Jun 1, 2022
Fabulous tour of Chelsea - Jack was a wonderful and charming guide. He knew the neighborhood and the history very well. He was thoughtful and answered all questions we had. He also made lunch reservations for us at a great restaurant. Highly recommend to all visiting London to take his tours.
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L3913txjasont
Aug 2, 2021
Everything you need to know about Chelsea - We had a wonderful experience on the Chelsea walking tour with Jack. He is born and bred in this area and knows it like the back of his hand. Without him we would have (and did) walk right by the shop now know as the "Worlds End" on Kings Road - run by Vivienne Westwood which was the iconic "Sex" back in the punk days. Each of the family members found a treasure in there and have a great story to share. He had knowledge and entertaining stories about all corners of Chelsea and packed a lot into the tour. Highly recommended!
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Chazza_mcd
Mar 28, 2021
A wonderful afternoon in historic Chelsea - We had a blast on this walking tour of Chelsea! Jack kept us engaged the whole time with interesting anecdotes and charismatic storytelling, and tailored our tour to suit our curiosities. I especially loved learning the rock n' roll history of Chelsea, mixed in with royal and military history. Jack also added a personal touch to the tour having grown up in Chelsea, and he was able to point out quirks of the neighbourhood and its buildings that other tour guides may have missed. Having lived in London for 2 years myself, I learned a lot and saw the city with fresh eyes - I would recommend this tour for locals and tourists alike.
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Mazbag12
Feb 5, 2021
Excellent - The guide was really well informed and I had a fantastic time a seeing the sights of Chelsea. Highly recommend! Really to straightforward to organise and great communication in the lead up to the tour.
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Lestrange77
Jan 12, 2021
Rock n' Roll Archeology of Chelsea - My favourite part was being guided by a proper native Chelsea Londoner. Jack had all the information, quirky spots, meaningful insights and sense of humour to boot. I really didn't expect it to be so memorable, nor engaging because let's face it, history can be made dull really easily. He included fun facts about rockstars and transformations of unlikely spaces through engaging cultural stories. Jacks unequivocal style and knowledge meant we go off-piste during conversations which gave the whole tour a really multidimensional fullness. I left the tour feeling like we had done archaeology in Chelsea together which I'll never forget! Thank you, Jack and good luck! Hope I can do more tours soon...
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Daisy
Aug 17, 2020
A must-do for a trip to London - Engaging and fun tour of Chelsea! I had always heard about Chelsea but didn't know much about it aside from the beautiful Sloane Square so it was great to have someone who has grown up in London telling us its incredibly varied history. From its royals connections right up to the Rolling Stones and Bowie, Chelsea has so much more than meets the eye and Jack is a brilliant storyteller. Highly recommended!
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Jacobb1
Aug 16, 2020
One of the best walking tours I’ve experienced - Jack is energetic and engaging. The time flew by and I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in cultural history. We learned things you’d never know unless you have a guide. 5/5 from me!
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Mike22222
Aug 15, 2020
Seriously Impressed!! - A fantastic day out with a knowledge and charismatic tour guide. I cannot recommend Jack highly enough.
I learned a lot on my tour but I also came away with a new found respect for accomplished tour guides. The bar has been set very high!
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25celinej
Jul 27, 2020
Fantastic tour of glamorous Chelsea - Incredible tour of Chelsea! The lifestyle of the rich and famous with so much culture and history I never knew existed. The 2 hours flew by, and for someone how has been living in London for 6 years I felt embarrassed with how little I actually knew of this beautiful city I now call home.
Extremely knowledgable tour guide passionate about the city he grew up in which allowed the bonus experience of true British banter throughout the tour. Such a treat.
I will definitely be signing up to the other guided locations as I felt I had only scratched the surface with what encompasses London today! Can't wait to explore the East End and what makes it so trendy over a artisanal crafted pint of shandy.
Thanks Jack!
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