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London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour
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- London, United Kingdom
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Covent Garden, Soho, and Chinatown on a 4.3 km smartphone scavenger hunt with 33 challenges and 43 sights.
About this tour
Set out from Trafalgar Square and follow a trail of clues through London’s lively Covent Garden and Soho. This self-guided London Covent Garden walking tour covers 4.3 km (2.7 mi), passing 43 sights and offering 33 challenges to solve along the way.
Use your smartphone to discover each next stop as you walk past St. Paul’s Church at Covent Garden, through Chinatown and nearby parks and theaters, toward the British Museum. The route shares local history and fun facts, turning a city stroll into an interactive scavenger hunt. It takes about three hours, but you can pause whenever you want to visit places along the way. Sightseeing is from the exterior, so entry to the locations is not included.
There’s no fixed schedule: begin when you’re ready, using the start instructions sent after purchase. The London Covent Garden walking tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and service animals are allowed. Bring a smartphone with mobile data, gather your group, and follow the clues through some of central London’s most characterful streets.
Highlights
- Wander from Trafalgar Square through Covent Garden, Soho, and Chinatown
- Solve 33 challenges to uncover each next stop
- Pass 43 sights, including theaters, parks, and the British Museum
- Pause along the way to explore locations at your own pace
- Discover local history and fun facts as you walk
What's included
Included
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone; data required
- 24/7 customer support
- 33 varied challenges
- 43 sights of interest
Not included
- Entry to sights and locations along the route; sightseeing is exterior only
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Important information
- Start near Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square after completing your purchase and following the instructions in the Order Complete email
- You can pause the activity to visit locations along the route
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
How long does the tour take?
The 4.3 km (2.7 mi) route should take about 3 hours to complete.
Where does the tour start?
Start near Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, following the instructions in your Order Complete email.
Is this a guided tour?
No. It is a self-guided walking tour played on your smartphone, and mobile data is required.
Can I pause the tour?
Yes. You can pause the activity to visit locations along the route.
Are attractions included?
No. The tour is exterior sightseeing only; entry to the locations is not included.
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