
The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden
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September 2026
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5.0/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden worth booking?
The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $65 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $65 per person
Go behind the scenes of quaint Covent Garden, London’s theatre district in the heart of London. Discover its secret alleyways, courtyards, and winding, boutique-lined streets with your fun, local guide. See Covent Garden
What you get
About this experience
Go behind the scenes of quaint Covent Garden, London’s theatre district in the heart of London. Discover its secret alleyways, courtyards, and winding, boutique-lined streets with your fun, local guide. See Covent Garden’s famous covered market, theatres, and churches and hear fascinating stories of those who lived and performed here. Stop in along the way for sweet treat refreshments to tantalise the taste buds before finishing with a refreshing drink in a Victorian pub. If light-filled squares, cobbled streets, quiet gardens and delightful boutiques are what you look for in a city, then you will love Covent Garden - home to London’s creatives, from world-class actors and ballet dancers to musicians, fashion designers and street performers. Share in the wonder of this lively theatreland district in the centre of London on a walking tour of the area’s most interesting spots and best kept secrets with a fun, local guide.
What's included
Included
- Hot chocolate with whipped cream from a world-class chocolatier’s
- Highlights
- A street food sweet treat
- Alcoholic beverages
- A Macaron - From Award Winning French Chef
- A refreshing drink
What you'll see and do
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Stroll through theatre land and learn of the history, especially as the theatre has two royal boxes. Admission depends on the time of day and whether the building is in use.
5 minutes here
Covent Garden
Experience the street theatre and sites and bites of the food market.
10 minutes here
St. Paul's Church
A tranquil haven in the heart of the city favored by the acting fraternity.
10 minutes here
Royal Ballet and Opera
Our guide will provide detail on the history of buildings in this area.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Seven Dials
Once the most dangerous place in the West End and now a fashionable eclectic mix of art and food.
15 minutes here
Novello Theatre
Originally the Waldorf but not where the Salad was invented! We admire the architecture but do not enter the building.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Cambridge Theatre
Designed in a 20's Art Nouveau style by Wimperis, Simpson and Guthrie. It is where Matilda played and is used as a trade location during its periods of darkness. We do not enter the building.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Trafalgar Square
We are meeting on Trafalgar square
10 minutes here
Nelson's Column
From the meeting point, you are overlooking the square and see the Nelson Column
5 minutes here · Admission not included
The National Gallery
We are walking past the National Gallery
10 minutes here · Admission not included
St Martin-In-The-Fields
This is the meeting point / outside the church on the covered patio - Top of the stairs
15 minutes here
National Portrait Gallery
We are walking past the Gallery
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
We meet on the Porch / Portico, at the top of the stairs outside the church - Next to the sculpture of the baby
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Top Tasting Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent tour with sweet treats too
An excellent, extensive tour of the Covent Garden area going off the beaten track, not just the main streets! Lovely to learn so much about the theatres, too, and to enjoy some sweet treats, too!
Response from the operator: We appreciate your comments on our latest tour - Paul is a local and knows all the hidden spots!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing !
Fantastic tour ! Unforgettable moments ! Loved the unique experience. Highly recommended ! Perfect for everyone ! Thank you for everything
via Tripadvisor
Lovely experience with lots of ambiance, a super guidefood stops to die for!
The guide - Paul - was a delight, with loads of local knowledge and history of the area. He told us some very funny stories too. I enjoyed all of the food stops - it felt indulgent, and I have a sweet tooth so it was a great excuse to eat multiple sweet things! The macarons were the best. All in all it was a great way of enjoying the neighbourhood. I highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Another great tour !
Rebooked with this company again after we had some a fantastic tour the first time. This was also so much fun! Different tour guide from last time but just as knowledgeable and friendly. They all seem super personable and brings lots of fun energy to the tours. Great one for families
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic walking tour of bustling and historic Covent Gardens!
The Covent Garden tour was great. Our guide, Paul had been a longtime resident of the area. He had so many funny and interesting antidotes. Had a delicious Godiva hot chocolate and wonderful pastries at different stops. Learned about history of the bustling area and a nice long walk . . . Worked off the calories. A really good time!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $65 to $79
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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