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Moorgate Station's Hidden Tube: Secret London Walking Tour

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Overview

Quotes Logo Hidden Tube Walking Tour of Moorgate Station offers a special look into London's past. This walking tour takes visitors behind the scenes at Moorgate, exploring hidden areas usually closed to the public. It is a great experience for anyone interested in London's history and secret places.

Expect to walk through old tunnels from the City and South London Railway. See beautiful old glass tiles from the 1900s and pieces of old posters. The tour goes into the 'Catacombs' under The Barbican Estate and along unused train tracks. Visitors will learn how the area changed a lot in the late 1900s. The tour guide will share interesting stories about Moorgate as a train station. Discover how it became the start of the world's first deep tube line in 1890.

The 80-minute tour includes a guide who knows all about the station's secrets. It does not include travel to and from Moorgate station. This is a unique chance to see hidden parts of London and learn about its history. Come explore Moorgate's hidden secrets! Quotes Logo

Highlights

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Explore Hidden Tunnels: Discover secret corridors at Moorgate Station that have been closed to the public for years.

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See Victorian Glass Tiles: Walk through original passageways with beautiful glass tiles from the 1900s.

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Visit the 'Catacombs': Venture into the underground 'Catacombs' beneath The Barbican Estate.

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Hear Fascinating Stories: Learn about Moorgate's history as a railway and freight terminal.

Sentiment Analysis

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Most customers really enjoyed the tour and thought it was a fun and interesting way to learn about London's history. They liked seeing the hidden parts of the station and hearing the stories from the guide. Quotes Logo

  • Positive Highlight Icon Customers loved seeing the hidden parts of the station.

    Positive Highlight Icon Many people found the tour guide to be very good and well informed.

    Positive Highlight Icon Visitors enjoyed hearing the stories about the station's past.

    Positive Highlight Icon People thought it was cool to walk through the old tunnels.

  • Negative Highlight Icon Some people thought the tour could be longer.

    Negative Highlight Icon A few visitors wished there were more places to sit down.

The Journey

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Moorgate Station (Abandoned Tunnels)

Descend into the depths of Moorgate Station, one of London's oldest Underground stations, and step back in time to 1865 when it first opened as part of the Metropolitan line's expansion. This exclusive guided tour unveils a labyrinth of abandoned tunnels and forgotten tracks, remnants of nearly 160 years of renovations and upgrades. Wander along the silent, disused tracks, marvel at original passenger corridors adorned with vintage glass tiles and posters, and witness firsthand the ingenious engineering solutions that adapted to London's ever-growing needs. This is a truly unique opportunity to explore a hidden chapter of London's underground history, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past beneath the modern metropolis.

Know Before You Go

This experience includes an 80-minute guided walking tour of the hidden secrets of Moorgate Tube station. It does not include travel to and from Moorgate station. Make your own way to the meeting point outside of the station to start the tour.

Hot Tip

Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves a good amount of walking through tunnels and underground spaces. Also, bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.

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