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Covent Garden, London

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Head to Covent Garden for one of London's liveliest street scenes. A former covered vegetable garden, the area now offers a collection of cafes, restaurants, and shops. You'll find a global range of cuisines, from Japanese and Indian to French and British, and diverse shops offering various clothing styles, art, gourmet foodstuffs, and much more. Even if you're not hungry or interested in shopping, you can still find plenty of entertainment from the street performers. Watch magicians execute their tricks as buskers' songs fill the air. Before heading off, be sure to snap a few photos of the Royal Opera House's detailed facade. Theatergoers fill the area in the evening, but you'll likely find it bustling no matter when you visit. Add Covent Garden and other attractions to your London trip itinerary using our London online trip maker.
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Tours to Covent Garden

FROM $21 BOOK WITH VIATOR Secret Walking Tour of Central London
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FROM $64 BOOK WITH VIATOR Pub Tour of London's West End: Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and Soho
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FROM $33 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Tour: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London
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  • By TerryB985
    Visited to go to the transport museum. Surprised that the street entertainers were still operating during the pandemic. Walked around and sat down for a coffee.  more »
  • By rob0895
    I love Covent Garden on an evening, plenty of proper pubs and bars to visit and also lots of outdoor seating available.  more »
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