Chelsea Literary Walking Tour

Chelsea, London, London



Discover the literary history of Chelsea on a guided walking tour. Stroll through the streets and learn about the lives of famous writers, artists, actors, and musicians.

Highlights

  • Interactive with clues to the next destinations and readings featured writers
  • Learn about the lives of artists, actors, musicians, and writers
  • Enjoy a walk through the quiet garden squares and riverside townhouses
  • Hear stories of triumph, disaster, scandal, despair, and disappointment
  • Discover the history of Chelsea and its famous residents

Description

Begin your tour at Sloane Square Underground Station and move westwards, uncovering stories of triumph, disaster, scandal, despair, and disappointment. Meet feisty war correspondents, writers of gothic fantasy, a grieving literary giant, and the creator of a very famous bear. Explore the busy King's Road, the quiet garden squares, and elegant riverside townhouses. From the bohemian Chelsea Arts Club and the timeless comfort-blanket of Peter Jones. End your tour in Old Church Street, convenient for the King's Road, with its pubs and restaurants and buses back to Sloane Square or a short walk from South Kensington Station.

Includes

Guided walking tour of Chelsea Stories of famous writers and artists Interactive clues and readings

Excludes

Food and drinks Transportation to and from the meeting point

Important Information

  • The tour is generally flat and easy Approximately 7,000 steps Lasts two hours Cost is £25 per person Private tours available for up to sixteen people at £300

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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