London Sex in the City: Covent Garden History, 100 min

Step into Covent Garden’s scandalous past on a London Sex in the City walking tour, where hidden histories and royal intrigue unfold along the streets. Over 100 minutes, a professionally qualified London Heritage Guide leads you through stories spanning the Stuart to Edwardian eras, when this neighborhood was known as London’s red-light district.

Hear about the people who lived, worked, and played here, including those pushed into illicit trades or marginalized by the strict moral laws of their time. Along the way, discover royal scandals and the social forces that shaped Covent Garden’s reputation. This London Sex in the City tour offers a thoughtful look at the lives behind the area’s notorious history, with a live English-speaking guide.

Meet opposite Covent Garden Underground Station on James Street, outside Tiffany & Co. The route is wheelchair accessible, and infants can join in a pram or stroller. Book your London Sex in the City walk to uncover the stories hidden in plain sight.