A music-themed private tour, touching on the lighter side, about composers connected with the Strand and some of the places where their music was performed.

Not only does this private walking tour cover a variety of classical composers but also theatre and opera productions plus some world-class performance venues in London's  West End.

Hear how European influences, including  George Frederic Handel and other notable composers helped secure the future of London's increasingly sophisticated classical music scene and how that created popular offshoots in operetta and musicals.

Enjoy walking through Regency London with its wide straight streets and square. Marvel at the neoclassical theatre designed by architect John Nash before embarking on the Victorian centre for entertainment before finishing in iconic Covent Garden.

Composers of the West Tour Reviews:

Meryl (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I've lived in London for years now and spend a lot of time in the West End, but I never realised there was a cut through round the back of the Savoy with so many interesting buildings! These walks are like that. You always find out something new. It's a fascinating 90 minutes and good for your health too. What's not to like!"

Caroline (4/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Barbara has done a lot of research to put this interesting walking tour together. I was surprised that there was so much to see and hear about in undiscovered corners as I thought I knew this area well! It was quite a tall order fitting everything into 90 minutes, so be aware that it might overrun."

Jane (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This walk with Barbara was excellent. She is personable and an excellent guide with vast knowledge. Even as a classical music buff, I learnt many new things about Handel and other composers - interesting aspects of their lives not easily come by. I will definitely go for walks with her in future."