London Underground Moorgate: Metropolitan maze
Overview
Join us as we step into one of London’s oldest Underground stations.
Opened in 1865 as Moorgate Street, Moorgate station later formed part of the first extension of the Metropolitan line, paving the way for the ‘Deep Tube’.
This guided tour takes you into the maze of disused tunnels and abandoned tracks that were left behind by almost 160 years of re-designs and station upgrades. You’ll walk along disused tracks, spot original passenger corridors complete with vintage glass tiles and posters, and you’ll discover ingenious repurposes in response to the needs of the growing capital.
What to expect on this tour
Step Behind the Scenes
Gain rare access to corridors that have been hidden from public view for decades. Explore the original passageways of the City and South London Railway, still lined with Victorian glass tiles from 1900, and spot the vintage posters that remain in place.
Walk along disused tracks
Journey into the Moorgate ‘Catacombs’ section, located directly underneath The Barbican Estate. Walk alongside the disused railway tracks of the City Widened Line and hear about the redevelopments that took place in the area during the second half of the 20th century.
Learn about Moorgate’s rich history
Uncover Moorgate’s role as a terminus for multiple railways, including the Metropolitan Railway and the Great Northern and City Railway. Discover how Moorgate became the expansion point for the world’s first deep tube, the City and South London Railway, which opened in 1890 and revolutionised underground travel.
Explore its hidden past as a freight terminal
Hear fascinating stories about how Moorgate served as a freight terminal for decades and see how its long-abandoned areas have been ingeniously repurposed to serve London’s modern needs, particularly through modernisation efforts in the 1920s.
*As well as your tour, the ticket price includes:
Half price one-day entry to London Transport Museum (within a month of your tour date). No need to pre-book, just come to the Museum during our opening hours with proof of your tour ticket.
10% discount on all full-priced products at our shop (online and in store), within one month of your event date.
These offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Includes
- Ticket to the walking tour Approx. 80 minutes
- Booking fee
- Spice Host
Extras
- Any food & drink
Location & Itinerary
Meet outside the News Update newsagents inside Moorgate station, at the bottom of the stairs of exit 3 of Moorgate Underground station, London EC2Y 9AE
To plan your journey to the meeting point, we recommend using TfL’s Journey Planner or downloading the TfL Go app.
A member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival.
Host & Everything Else
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