Hidden London - Dover Street: Alight Here for Green Park
Dauer: 80 Minuten
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Embark on a walking tour led by an expert guide of Dover Street station. Opened in 1906, this station became one of the busiest stations on the Piccadilly line due to its prime location. In 1933, the station was renamed to Green Park station, which continues to serve as a popular station even today. Discover the history of the station, complete with tales of wartime intrigue, former passageways and lift landings that have been closed to the public for decades.
Inklusive
Included
80-minute tour of Dover Street Station
Included
Expert guide
Included
Illustrated souvenir booklet
Nicht inklusive
Excluded
Transportation to and from the station
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Schedule:
Meeting point: Outside the ‘Buckingham Palace/Green Park’ exit at Green Park station, by the fountain.
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Please note:
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
This tour is not available for visitors aged 9 and under. 10–16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible as there is no step-free access.
This tour will include access to confined areas which have low lighting and may be dusty.
There is no step-free access on the tour. Access to the tour is by stairs only.
All ticket holders must bring photo ID for security purposes. Passports, driving licences, and national ID cards are accepted.
Visitors must wear flat, sturdy shoes. Guests wearing open toe shoes or high heels will be refused entry due to health and safety restrictions.
Food and drinks (except bottled water) are not permitted on this tour.
There are no cloakroom facilities.
This tour is not available for visitors aged 9 and under. 10–16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible as there is no step-free access.
This tour will include access to confined areas which have low lighting and may be dusty.
There is no step-free access on the tour. Access to the tour is by stairs only.
All ticket holders must bring photo ID for security purposes. Passports, driving licences, and national ID cards are accepted.
Visitors must wear flat, sturdy shoes. Guests wearing open toe shoes or high heels will be refused entry due to health and safety restrictions.
Food and drinks (except bottled water) are not permitted on this tour.
There are no cloakroom facilities.
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Journey deep underground and discover the history of Dover Street station, now known as Green Park station. First opened in 1906 and situated at the edge of Mayfair and in the vicinity of three of London’s Royal Parks, Dover Street station became immensely popular due to its prime location. In 1933, the station was renamed to ‘Green Park’.
This guided tour will show you Dover Street, a station hidden within a station. Learn about the history of the station and the significant role it played in World War II. See vintage signs and tiles that were last seen by commuters in the 1930s and discover the former passageways and lift landings that were once used by the public.
From uncovering secret spaces to learning about the evolution of the underground system over the last 50 years, this tour will provide you an insight into the past like no other.