Exploring Mayfair: London’s Most Luxurious Neighbourhood
About the Tour
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in the lap of luxury, look no further than Mayfair. It’s London’s most prestigious neighbourhood with over 300 years of history, waiting to be explored.
On this walking tour, you’ll discover how this neighbourhood came to be created in the quaint Shepherd Market area, and find out the secrets behind the wealthy family that owns a huge swathe of it. Along the way, you’ll visit some of London’s most iconic streets such as Bond Street and Saville Row, hear stories of musical legends, take in beautiful garden squares, and uncover corners of Mayfair that even some locals don’t know about.
Other highlights on this tour include:
- Unique shops including a rifle makers and a barbers that will take you back 100 years
- Stories of London’s prestigious private clubs and some of their famous members
- Shocking tales about how buying a house in Mayfair doesn’t mean you really own it
- Vignettes of Mayfair’s lesser-known residents including a flower shop owner and hotelier
- The building where the Beatles’ very-own Apple Records was established
Whether this is your first time visiting London or you want to explore its poshest neighbourhood more, this 90-minute tour will show you a side of the city you might never have known existed.
There are plenty of garden squares, cafes, churches, shops and restaurants along the route if you fancy a break.
Tour Producer
Gio
Hi, I'm Gio!
I was born in London and I've been guiding around the city for over 10 years now. I own a tour company and also write travel books on the city. I love sharing this city with visitors and want to make sure you enjoy yourself and want to return again and again.
Preview Location
Location 12
Grosvenor family
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Major Landmarks
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Royal Academy of Arts
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Hyde Park Corner
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Wellington Arch
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The Lanesborough
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Hard Rock Cafe London Picadilly Circus
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Grosvenor Square
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Burlington Arcade
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Savile Row
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Mayfair
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Berkeley Square
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Annabel's
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Bond Street
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Fortnum & Mason
Getting There
Route Overview
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Start location150 Old Park Ln, London W1K 1QZ, UK -
Total distance3km -
Final location51 Piccadilly, London W1J 0QJ, UK -
Distance back to start location868.57m
Directions to Starting Point
The tour begins outside the Hard Rock Cafe, 150 Old Park Ln, London W1K 1QZ, United Kingdom.
If arriving by underground, use Hyde Park Corner station and follow the signage for Piccadilly.
Please note, it's not the Hard Rock Cafe location at Piccadilly Circus.
Tips
Places to stop along the way
The cafe inside Sotheby’s is a real treat. And even exploring Sotheby’s is worthwhile. If you like art, make sure to stop by the Royal Academy too.
Best time of day
Any time.
Precautions
Be careful when crossing the streets and look both ways as there are several one way roads in Mayfair.
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