Covent Garden

COVENT GARDEN
Covent Garden is one of London’s most beloved neighborhoods. The piazza and its markets draw locals
and visitors alike, and the shops, restaurants, and theaters around it buzz with energy from morning until
night.
This free tour of London starts at Covent Garden station. When you arrive, exit onto Long Acre and cross
the street in front of you. Once across, take a left and walk down to Slingsby Place. There are plenty of
shops to pop into as you go, so feel free to indulge in some retail therapy on the way. Once at Slingsby
Place, turn right and walk down the pedestrianized street and into the courtyard. There are are more
shops and cafes here, so take your time and linger if you want to
When you’re done exploring, exit onto Upper St Martin’s Lane and turn right. Upper St Martin’s Lane will
become Monmouth Street and lead you up to Seven Dials. Monmouth Street has a lot of great
independent shops, so it’s a fun place to explore if you’re looking for a unique find.
Once in Seven Dials, stop for a bit and take in your surroundings. The seven streets that radiate out from
the center are full of life, and it’s fun to stop and watch the world go by from the middle.
When you’re done, continue your free tour of London by walking farther up Monmouth Street and turning
right into the secret entrance to Neal’s Yard. Once you’re through the passageway, you’ll come out into a
colorful square bursting with shops, cafes, and restaurants. It’s a good place to stop for a coffee or a bite
to eat.
When you’ve finished exploring Neal’s Yard, exit onto Short’s Gardens and take a left. Walk a short way
and then turn right on Neal Street. Head down towards the Covent Garden piazza. Neal Street is another
of Covent Garden’s best shopping streets, so it’s worth spending a bit of extra time here.
Neal Street will eventually take you back to Long Acre. When you arrive, turn right, cross the street, and
take a quick left on James Street. This pedestrianized street will lead you down to the covered piazza that
Covent Garden is famous for.
When you get to the piazza, spend some time taking in your surroundings. From street performers to
floral displays, there’s always something to catch the eye. Add to that markets, shops, and restaurants,
and you could spend the rest of your day here.
If you can tear yourself away, continue your free tour of London by heading west down King Street. There
are a lot of chic stores and boutiques here, and it’s one of my favorite places to shop in Covent Garden.
On your way down King Street, turn right into Floral Court. This courtyard is one of the area’s many
hidden spaces, and it’s a fun place to stop for tea or a meal if you’re in the mood.
If not, head back out onto King Street and turn right. Soon you’ll reach Garrick Street. Turn right on
Garrick Street and take another quick right into the little alley that is Rose Street. The Lamb and Flag pub
at the end of Rose Street is a historic landmark, and Charles Dickens used to drink here.
Have a drink of your own if you want to, or turn left at the pub and follow Rose Street around until it
reaches Floral Street. There are more great places on Rose Street as it continues up to Long Acre, so if
you want to check them out, feel free to do so.

When you’re done, continue your free tour of London by walking east down Floral Street. This is another
great shopping street in Covent Garden, and there are a lot of unique concept stores here.
Walk all the day down Floral Street until you reach Bow Street. Turn left on Bow Street, cross the street,
and take a quick right on Broad Court. The ballerina statue and row of iconic red phone boxes are a
delight to see (and photograph).
When you’re done admiring them, go back to Bow Street, turn left, and walk past the Royal Opera House
to Tavistock Street.
Turn right onto Tavistock Street and walk down to Southampton Street. When you arrive, turn left on
Southampton Street and then take a quick right onto Maiden Lane. There are lots more cafes and
restaurants to take in along this road.
Maiden Lane will become Chandos Place when it crosses Bedford Street. Continue on Chandos Place until
you reach William IV Street. Turn right on William IV Street, catching a glimpse of the National Portrait
Gallery as you go. Afterwards, take a quick right on St Martin’s Lane.
Walk up St Martin’s Lane, ducking into side streets like Cecil Court and St Martin’s Court as you go. The
former has great antiquarian bookshops and the latter has good restaurants. When you get to Cranbourn
Street, turn left and make your way to Leicester Square Station.
You can either end your walk here or continue into Leicester Square to keep exploring London. Either
way, your free tour of London’s Covent Garden ends here.

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COVENT GARDEN

and you could spend the rest of your day here.

you want to check them out, feel free to do so.

restaurants to take in along this road.

Gallery as you go. Afterwards, take a quick right on St Martin’s Lane.

way, your free tour of London’s Covent Garden ends here.

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