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Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Holborn: The Secret Platforms

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Overview

Join our expert guides to explore the disused areas of Holborn tube station, and uncover the secrets of this transport hub.

This tour gives you the unique opportunity to explore secret areas of a busy London tube station, off limits to the travelling public for many years.

Over the duration of the tour, two expert tour guides will tell you the history of the station, how it developed and the plans for its future.

We'll tell you about some of the films and music videos which have been filmed at the station over the years and even show you some of the track leading down to Aldwych station.

What's Included

  • 85 minute guided tour of Holborn tube station
  • Transportation to and from the site.
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Holborn Station
Kingsway, London WC2B 6AA, UK

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Holborn Station (pass by)

London Transport Museum, the world's leading museum of urban transport, invites you to join us on an exclusive guided tour to uncover the secrets of Holborn station, a busy interchange at the heart of London with much more to explore than first meets the eye.Originally opened in 1906 as a complex of four platforms to serve the Piccadilly line, this station had a pivotal role in turning the surrounding area from a land of ill repute into a prime business district for London.Step behind concealed doors into the expansive disused areas that lay behind, some not seen by the public in nearly 30 years. Enjoy an unexpected view of the Piccadilly line and explore the two closed platforms of the former Aldwych branch, complete with vintage posters, original Leslie Green Edwardian design, and an original early 20th century signalling cabin.Along the way you’ll relive the twists and turns of the 20th century as you hear how these spaces came to be used in surprising ways over the years.
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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
  • Tours are not suitable for guests with claustrophobia
  • Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden Tube Walking Tour – Holborn: The Secret Platforms?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden Tube Walking Tour – Holborn: The Secret Platforms?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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The following is included:
  • 85 minute guided tour of Holborn tube station.
The following is NOT included:
  • Transportation to and from the site.
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Accessibility information for the Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Holborn: The Secret Platforms is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
  • All guests must bring photo ID
  • Open-toed shoes are not allowed
  • No food or drinks allowed on the tour
  • Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
  • The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
  • Tours are not suitable for guests with claustrophobia
  • Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs
  • There's no elevator
  • There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • 85 minute guided tour of Holborn tube station
  • Transportation to and from the site.

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
  • All guests must bring photo ID
  • Open-toed shoes are not allowed
  • No food or drinks allowed on the tour
  • Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
  • The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
  • Tours are not suitable for guests with claustrophobia
  • Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs
  • There's no elevator
  • There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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