Secrets of London Covent Garden: Tour + Cocktail at Rules

Enjoy a Complimentary Cocktail at the Famous Rules Restaurant after retracing the steps of Covent Garden’s elite, their bizarre history and scandalous secrets.

Step into the glamorous and scandalous world of old London on our Covent Garden guided tour and learn the history of the rich, the royal family and the city’s most powerful people.
Hear about the British ballet dancer organising a coup behind closed doors, the nefarious coffee house owned by London's most feared female gangster and the deadly outcome of an argument between actors about their wigs.

Gossip with us about the affairs of the aristocracy and the monarch’s mistresses before escaping the hoi polloi at London’s oldest restaurant, Rules. Your exclusive visit includes a complimentary cocktail whilst you immerse yourself in high society and hear about the scandalous secrets held inside the restaurant’s walls.

Our walking tour is the most unique sightseeing experience in London, bringing you a combination of royal history, upper-class cover ups, and Covent Garden’s rich past.

What's included

  • Walk the streets of the iconic and history-filled Covent Garden

  • See the Royal Opera House, the Bow Street Magistrate’s Court and more landmarks

  • Visit locations tied to George II, Oscar Wilde and other famous figures

  • End the tour with an exclusive visit and complimentary cocktail at the famous Rules Restaurant

  • 2-hour guided walking tour through Covent Garden

  • Expert guide with deep knowledge of London and its history

  • A free cocktail at the famous Rules Restaurant

  • Insider tips and recommendations for your trip

IMPORTANT

Rules restaurant entry requires a simple dress code. We kindly request that any shorts, joggers, tracksuits, or sportswear be avoided as these aren’t considered suitable for the restaurant’s ambience. Rules restaurant have the right to turn anyone away which is out of our control.
PLEASE be aware the tour is offered in English only, and it is largely story-based, so a better-than-basic conversational grasp of English is essential.

Due to the content and cocktail bar visit at Rules restaurant, we recommend it for ages 18+.

Strictly one person per slot. No exceptions.