London Underground, or the Tube as it is affectionately known, is more than just a transport network – it is the first of its kind and an icon of London, with plenty of stories, trivia and world records hidden amongst its tunnels and stations.
The tour begins at the historic Baker Street Station. Over the two hours of the tour your friendly and highly knowledgeable guide will tell the story of the Tube’s evolution, including how trains moved from steam powered to electrified rails, how the tunneling process changed from hand digging to massive tunnel-boring machines, and about the acclaimed architecture of many stations along the way.
Fans of fun facts and trivia will love this tour too, with secrets revealed including:
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Which Tube station was designed to look like the inside of a clock
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The species of animal that can only be found on the Underground
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How many attempts and redesigns it took to reach the current, classic Tube map design
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The story behind the famous ‘roundel’ Tube logo
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Which very famous London landmark almost collapsed because of a Tube line
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Why early Tube users were terrified of 'huge sets of metal teeth' that helped them get to the platforms
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Which famous lady is rumoured to have coined the phrase 'Tube'
You’ll doubtless use the Tube a lot on your trip to London but after this tour, you’ll never look at the Underground in the same way again!