Hippodrome & Leicester Square Walking Tour

Discover Leicester Square’s story through its most dazzling stage. Since 1900, the Hippodrome has stood at the centre of London’s glittering nightlife; a place of drama, reinvention and pure spectacle. That’s Entertainment! is a 90-minute walking tour organised by The Londoner's partner, Amazing London, starting in Leicester Square, moments from the hotel, with rare access inside the Hippodrome and personal stories from one of the West End’s most famous venues.

GUIDED WALKING TOURS

That's Entertainment!

The journey begins in Leicester Square, tracing its transformation from elegant Georgian square to the beating heart of international entertainment. From there, step inside the legendary Hippodrome for an insider’s look at 125 years of glamour, from circus and cabaret to disco and today’s world-class casino. Intimate and immersive, with a maximum of eight guests, the experience is enriched with memories from the Hippodrome’s heyday, as Amazing London founder Jane Vernol draws on her own years working there in the 1980s and 1990s to share a rare behind-the-scenes perspective.

Booking A Tour

Tours run throughout the year, once a month on a Sunday, while private tours can be scheduled on request. To view dates and book a tour, please click here.

Highlights

Stroll through Leicester Square with an expert cultural guide
Step inside the Hippodrome for an anniversary tour unlike any other
Relive 125 years of spectacle, reinvention and unforgettable nights
Hear rare insider stories from the Hippodrome’s golden years

Practical information

Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
Start time: 11am
Dates: Sunday 8th November 2026, Sunday 13th December 2026
Meeting point: Shakespeare statue in Leicester Square Gardens. If the square is closed, the meeting point will be underneath the Leicester Square sign by The Londoner Hotel
Price: £20 per person
Group size: up to 8 people, private tour available for £150
If you can't see the date you'd like, please contact Jane to arrange a tour
Age requirement: 18+ only (photo ID required)
Accessibility: Walking tour with stairs and lifts; please share accessibility needs in advance

Guests enjoying a gourmet lunch with fine wine and cocktails at a bright restaurant inside The Londoner Hotel

Whitcomb's

Lunch Time

Finishing at approximately 12:30pm, the tour concludes with the perfect excuse to sit down for lunch. Whitcomb’s celebrates the fresh, elegant flavours of the Mediterranean in a relaxed, convivial setting; an ideal place to unwind. Enjoy a set menu from £29.50 per person, featuring dishes such as Jamón ibérico croquettes and Truffle Chicken Milanese.

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