London Covent Garden Guided Tour and Rules Restaurant

Step into Covent Garden’s glamorous, scandalous past on a guided walk through the stories of London’s elite. This 120-minute London Covent Garden Guided Tour explores the history of the rich, the royal family, and the powerful figures who shaped the city.

Hear tales of a British ballet dancer plotting a coup, a coffee house run by one of London’s most feared female gangsters, and actors locked in a deadly argument over their wigs. Along the way, uncover aristocratic affairs and royal mistresses as your guide brings the neighborhood’s colorful past to life. The walk ends with exclusive entry to Rules Restaurant before public opening hours. Inside London’s oldest restaurant, discover the secrets held within its walls. A cocktail may be purchased separately.

Meet your guide where James Street meets the Covent Garden Piazza and look for an orange umbrella. Dress for the restaurant’s code, which excludes shorts, joggers, tracksuits, and sportswear. Join this London Covent Garden Guided Tour for a lively blend of local history, royal intrigue, and restaurant heritage.