Charing Cross: Access all areas Tour - London Transport
Overview
Join us as we step behind the scenes of one of the busiest Tube stations in London!
Walk beneath Trafalgar Square and explore the closed-off Jubilee line platforms, passenger corridors and concourses that last saw passengers over 25 years ago.
This guided tour of secret parts of Charing Cross explores how disused parts of a modern station can come to surprising uses – from training staff and experimenting with new designs, to serving as filming locations for iconic TV and film productions.
What to expect on this tour
Exclusive access to closed-off areas
Walk down secret escalators and explore parts of the station that have been closed to the public since 1999, including the Jubilee line concourse, its two disused platforms, and passenger tunnels.
Discover the origins of the youngest Tube line
Learn the story of how “the Fleet line” (later known as the Jubilee line) came into being. Hear how its construction marked a major engineering milestone and discover why Charing Cross is no longer served by this line.
Explore famous filming locations
Learn how the disused parts of Charing Cross now double as other Underground stations in famous film and TV productions. Retrace the construction tunnels that James Bond raced through in Skyfall, follow Paddington’s path down disused escalators, and spot the famous trapdoor featured in Creep.
Learn about Tube innovations
Discover how Charing Cross is used to test new designs before they are rolled out across the network to improve passenger safety and accessibility. Discover how these disused parts still play a vital role in keeping the Tube running smoothly today.
Explore secret tunnels beneath the West End
Walk hidden tunnels beneath Trafalgar Square, stand under the Fourth Plinth and the National Gallery, and peer down on Northern line trains and platforms through a secret ventilation shaft
Tour information
*As well as your tour, the ticket price includes:
Half price one-day entry to London Transport Museum (within a month of your tour date). No need to pre-book, just come to the Museum during our opening hours with proof of your tour ticket.
10% discount on all full priced products at our shop (online and in store), within one month of your event date.
Includes
- Your tour will last for 75 minutes and will involve walking for most of this time.
- Booking fee
- Spice Host
Extras
- Any food & drink
Location & Itinerary
The meeting point is inside the Northern line entrance of Charing Cross Underground station, opposite the ticket barriers.
Please use any staircase from Charing Cross mainline station to access the ticket hall and look for the Hidden London sign.
To plan your journey to the meeting point, we recommend using TfL’s Journey Planner or downloading the TfL Go app.
A member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Ticket | £55.00 | Sold Out |
| Guest Ticket | £57.00 | Sold Out |
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