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Agatha Christie walking tour around London

London: Guided Agatha Christie Walking Tour
Where? Euston Square station, Euston Road When? Every Sun 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM Price? From £17 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 10, 18, 29, 30, 45, 46, 59, 68, 73, 91, 134, 168, 188, 205, 214, 253, 390, 476 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Euston Square Circle Ham&City Metropolitan Other nearby stations: Euston, Goodge Street and Warren Street Train fares

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Much-loved characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple turned Agatha Christie into the best-selling novelist of all time, and this two-hour tour will take you to the locations that either played a part in her life, that are specifically mentioned in her novels, or inspired some of her most memorable plots.

The British MuseumPhoto: londondrum.com
The British Museum

Starting at Euston Square station and finishing at Green Park, you'll stroll through Bloomsbury, Mayfair, Chinatown and the West End, seeing famous places like the Garrick Club, the University of London and the British Museum.

The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre

The Mousetrap at St. Martin's TheatrePhoto: @Sineadtakesphotos/instagram
The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre

You'll also pass by St Martin's Theatre where The Mousetrap has been running since 1974 (it originally opened at the Ambassadors in 1952) - making it the longest-running play in the world. Your guide will reveal its surprisingly Royal origins, and reel off a long list of names who have appeared in the show.

The Royal Academy of Dramatic ArtPhoto: getyourguide.com
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

Along the way your guide will also explain some of the real-life events that framed her outlook such as her marriage to Max Mallowen and the hospital dispensary where she worked, resulting in a deeper understanding of her creative process.

They will also reveal her involvement with the famous Detection Club, and describe the works of other authors that she admired, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

How to get to Euston Square station

Bus and train fares to Euston Square station
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless Travelcard
Single fare Single fare Daily cap One day
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak Any­time Off-peak
Bus (all zones) n/a £1.75 £5.25 £6
Train (zone 1) £7 £2.90 £2.80 £8.90 £8.90 £16.60(zone 1-4) £16.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-2) £7 £3.50 £2.90 £8.90 £8.90
Train (zone 1-3) £7 £3.80 £3.10 £10.50 £10.50
Train (zone 1-4) £7 £4.60 £3.40 £12.80 £12.80
Train (zone 1-5) £7 £5.20 £3.60 £15.30 £15.30 £23.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-6) £7 £5.80* £3.80* £16.30 £16.30
* Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of
Bus No.10, 18, 29, 30, 45, 46, 59, 68, 73, 91, 134, 168, 188, 205, 214, 253, 390 and 476 all stop near Euston Square station. The closest train station is Euston Square Circle Ham&City Metropolitan. Plan your journey from Bank, Charing Cross, Earl’s Court, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo or another station:

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