London Baker Street: Hidden Tube Station Tour

About this experience

Baker Street Hidden Tube Station Tours Explore London's secret underground world with this extraordinary guided tour beneath one of the city's most famous streets. You'll venture through forgotten tunnels, abandoned platforms, and wartime shelters that remain hidden from the general public. Professional guides lead small groups through these remarkable subterranean spaces, sharing fascinating stories about Victorian engineering, wartime London, and the evolution of the Underground system. The underground network beneath Baker Street contains over 150 years of London's hidden history. You'll discover original Victorian lift shafts, forgotten maintenance tunnels, and preserved wartime artifacts that tell the story of London's resilience during the Blitz. During World War II, these spaces served as crucial air raid shelters and command centres, protecting thousands of Londoners. Your guide brings these historical spaces to life with documented accounts and personal stories from wartime London. This unique experience combines historical education with genuine adventure, taking you through multiple underground levels that represent different periods of London's transportation and wartime history. You'll explore disused platforms and connecting tunnels that predate the modern Tube network, seeing innovative engineering solutions developed during the early 20th century. For more underground adventures, consider the Churchill War Rooms guided tour to continue your exploration of London's wartime history. What is Included 2-hour guided underground exploration Professional-grade safety equipment including hard hats, high-visibility vests, and LED torches Comprehensive safety briefing and instructions Expert guide with extensive historical knowledge Exclusive access to restricted underground areas Detailed historical briefings about each area visited Good to Know Duration: 2 hours including safety briefings and equipment distribution Meeting Point: Near Baker Street Underground Station. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and safety briefing Physical Requirements: Moderate fitness level required. The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and navigating confined underground spaces Age Restrictions: Minimum age 12 years. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour What to Wear: Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes with good grip and clothes you don't mind getting dusty. Avoid loose clothing or jewellery. Bring layers as underground temperatures are consistently cool (10-15°C) Group Size: Maximum 12 participants per tour for personalised attention and optimal safety Photography: Permitted in designated areas only, with restrictions in certain historical sections Personal Items: Bring minimal belongings as storage space is limited. Large bags or bulky items cannot be accommodated for safety reasons If you're fascinated by London's hidden history, you might also enjoy the Historic London Pubs Walking Tour to discover more secret stories above ground, or explore the Thames Tunnel walking tour for another unique underground London experience.

Highlights

• Guided tour of forgotten tunnels and abandoned platforms
• Explore wartime shelters closed to the general public
• Small group access to spaces beneath Baker Street
• Over 150 years of Underground history uncovered on foot
• Expert guides cover Victorian engineering and wartime London

What is included

• 85-minute tour of Baker Street Underground Station, including the hidden areas

Not included

• Travel to and from Baker Street Station

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.