Step Into Moorgate’s Hidden Past

Journey beneath the busy streets of London with an exclusive guided tour of Moorgate Underground Station. This 80-minute experience goes beyond the daily commute, offering rare access to spaces locked away from the public for decades. Led by a knowledgeable guide affiliated with the London Transport Museum, the tour opens a window into the city’s fascinating transport heritage.

An Underground Time Capsule

Moorgate Station, which dates back to 1865, holds a remarkable collection of preserved structures and secrets. As you enter its historic corridors, feel the echoes of people and goods that have traversed these tunnels since Victorian times. Your journey takes you through disused platforms, passageways shrouded in mystery and over a century of underground evolution.

• Follow in the footsteps of early commuters and railway workers

• See the preserved glass tiles from the City and South London Railway

• Discover how Moorgate played a pivotal role in the expansion of London’s public transport network

One of the tour’s highlights is the view of the only remaining Greathead tunneling shield from 1904, a significant feat of engineering that shaped the city’s future. You’ll stand face to face with this historic artifact and gain insight into the ingenious methods that built the world’s oldest underground system.

Historic Tales and Hidden Details

Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes about the station’s use as a freight terminus and its adaptation through changing times. Listen as you learn about architectural innovations and the people who kept the city moving, all while exploring passageways seldom glimpsed by modern travellers.

This journey is a chance to connect with London’s layered history, granting a rare look at preserved features from the original stations through to transformations that enabled today’s bustling service. The glass tiles and brick arches offer clues to the station’s many lives, woven together by your guide’s stories and the silent remnants of the past.

Essential Visitor Details

• The experience lasts around 80 minutes

• Access to non-public station areas

• Guidance provided by a specialist from the London Transport Museum

• Recommended for history enthusiasts and curious explorers

Book your Moorgate: Hidden Tube Station Guided Tour tickets now!