Ever wanted to combine the thrill of a silent disco with exploring all that London has to offer? Well, if so, you’re in luck. There are silent disco walking tours with a variety of different themes all across the city. So, if you’ve ever wanted to try one but didn’t know where to start, this article will help you out. Here are some of the best silent disco walking tours in London.
West End Musical Tour
For the musical theatre nerds out there, a silent disco walking tour around the West End sounds like a dream, right? You’ll meet at The Marquis of Granby pub in Fitzrovia before starting on your two and a half hour long journey. You’ll visit Old Compton Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Leicester Square, Drury Lane and Theatre Café along the way while listening to all of the best musical theatre tracks. Tickets cost £26 per person and are primarily on the weekends, but are also available Tuesday through Friday during October and November.
Address: 2 Rathbone Street, W1T 1NR
Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour
Another fun option is the Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour. Starting off again at The Marquis of Granby, you’ll explore Soho and Chinatown over 90 minutes of music from icons like Madonna, the Spice Girls, Cher, Lady Gaga and more. You’ll learn where to catch Drag Race performers live and some scandalous behind-the-scenes facts. Tickets are a little cheaper at £25 per person and tours take place on Fridays and Saturdays.
Address: 2 Rathbone Street, W1T 1NR
Christmas Party Walking Tour
It may still be October, but you can never start celebrating Christmas too early, right? On this Christmas Party Walking Tour, you can explore some of the best, most unique and most unusual Christmas sites around London. While you do so, you’ll listen to a handcrafted playlist of smash hits and Christmas classics. Tours start from the 29th of November and are every Wednesday through Sunday until the 23rd of December. The adult ticket is £25 per person, but the concession ticket, which should include students, is £22 per person for the 90-minute tour.
Address: 2 Rathbone Street, W1T 1NR
London Ghost Tour
You’ve gotta be quick if you want to experience the London Ghost Tour, as the last date is Halloween night itself, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for next year too. But, if you’ve ever wanted to dance to Thriller in a haunted graveyard, this is your chance. Meeting at the Prince of Wales pub in Covent Garden, you’ll spend an hour and a half following a spooky ghost trail through pubs, haunts, murder locations and burial sites. All while listening along to some of the best Halloween hits. Tickets are £24 per person.
Address: 150-151 Drury Lane, WC2B 5TD
Boogie Shoes Beatles Silent Disco Tour
For The Beatles out there, this is the best of the silent disco walking tours in London for you. This Beatles walking tour comes with original music as you’re transported into the world of The Beatles. Over the hour, you’ll visit some of the areas that the band’s members frequented while living in the city. And, of course, it’ll finish up at the famous Abbey Road crossing so you can take the photo (you know what I’m talking about). Tickets are on the expensive side at £55 per person, but if you’re a fan, the experience will be worth the price.
Address: Edgware Road, Chapel Street, NW1 5DH
So, these are some of the best silent disco walking tours in London. It may not be for everyone, but it can definitely be a different but fun option for a get-together with friends. Happy dancing and happy walking!
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A student from University of Nottingham.
