Age
0+
Group size
1-6
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
About this experience
In the Middle Ages, Kensington was a modest village near London. Today it is a luxurious capital district, whose streets remember kings and thinkers, gardens - literary heroes, and hidden corners - adventurers and criminals. Moving within the boundaries of 19th-century Kensington, we will talk about the exciting history of the district and unravel the reasons for the love of the most extraordinary characters for it.
What to expect
You will see:
- Streets and squares that remember kings and knights, famous writers and musicians, artists and thinkers
- A concentration of streets with Russian roots
- A column with an imperial eagle - you will definitely note the resemblance to the familiar double-headed one
- Buildings of the Russian embassy and consulate on Billionaires' Row
- Kensington Gardens, where everything reminds of Queen Victoria and Princess Diana
You will learn:
- Where Peter Pan was born
- How Kensington is connected to the activities of the chief British adventurer of the 19th century
- Where the secret prison for high-ranking Nazi criminals was located
- Which famous musician had an occult bookshop in this district
- Why Rudolf Nureyev, Madonna, and many other interesting personalities sought refuge in Kensington
Organizational details
Wear comfortable shoes and take an umbrella, sunglasses, and drinking water with you.
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