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This 2.5-hour walking tour follows in the footsteps of Paddington Bear, the beloved character who first appeared in Michael Bond's 1958 children's book. Starting at the Paddington Bear statue and shop in Paddington Station, you'll explore London locations featured in more than 20 books and 2 films with an English-speaking guide. You'll also visit the former site of Mr Gruber's antique shop and the place that inspired Windsor Gardens, the Browns' home. Step away from the busy tourist spots and discover some of London's hidden gems.
The tour begins with a look at the Paddington Bear statue in the main concourse of Paddington Station. Hear how Paddington stowed away in a lifeboat from Peru, was found at this station by Mr and Mrs Brown, and was named 'Paddington' after the station. Browse Paddington Bear merchandise at the Paddington Shop in the station and pick up a souvenir.
Walk the streets of London with your guide and learn about Paddington's adventures and how the StudioCanal films were made. Along the way, you can test your Paddington Bear knowledge with a quiz. Get off the beaten path and discover London's hidden gems.
Visit the former site of Mr Gruber's antique shop from the books and films, and the place that inspired Windsor Gardens, the Brown family's home. The tour ends on Portobello Road (Portobello Rd).
Meeting point :
Outside the Paddington Bear shop, Paddington Station
Paddington Station, Praed St, Paddington, London W2, UK
Meeting point information:
Meet outside the Paddington Bear shop inside Paddington railway station. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. The tour ends on Portobello Road (Portobello Rd, London).
Paddington Station, Praed St, Paddington, London W2, UK