A Forbidden Fayre
Which Victorian dandy used to have his boots washed with champagne? Which psychedelic rocker once lived next to the house of a world famous baroque-r? Which American president married his cousin? Find out all this and so much more as you unravel the secret history of Mayfair- more than just a monopoly square.
Allow our cryptic clues to take you on a journey through fine palaces, grand arcades, charming passageways and hidden gardens. Along the way, encounter eccentric figures, head-scratching riddles, great cafes, historic pubs, a food and drink market in a Greek-revival church, a brewery in a crypt… the list goes on!
Have you got what it takes to beat all 19 clues and uncover London’s Forbidden Fair?
Ready? Book your team today
Plan your day
Start any time between 9am-6pm (Mon-Sat) and 10.45am-4.10pm (Sun)
2 - 2.5 hours across 4.5 km / 2.8 miles
Start Location
Piccadilly Circus, London
End Location
Shepherd Market, Mayfair.
Communication Methods
Photo credits for this trail to Chris Basilio.
Reviews
The great things our customers have to say about The Secret City
Birthday!
Fabulous day exploring parts of London that I didn’t know about.Such lovely new places to…
Ruz
Very good fun! An enjoyable stroll about town.
The Morris Dancers
Our third trail and this was super enjoyable - we discovered hidden gardens and pit stops…
The clearly s****
Despite the pouring rain, we managed to go the distance! Thankful for the occasional esc…