Fitzrovia Walking Tour - Saturday 7 November 2026 10.30am
Regular price £29.50Join Open City for a walking tour exploring Fitzrovia’s landmark and hidden architectural wonders
This lively walking tour — led by Golden Key Academy graduate Joseph Granata — explores one of central London’s most distinctive neighbourhoods. Nestled between the scholarly squares of Bloomsbury, the buzz of Soho and the polished streets of Marylebone, Fitzrovia has quietly gone its own way, even if the landmark BT Tower rising above its rooftops makes it hard to miss.
We will delve into Fitzrovia’s heart to reveal its modest character, shining a light on noteworthy historical architecture and demonstrating how this understated quality has informed large-scale contemporary developments. We will look closely at the buildings that give Fitzrovia its texture, including the Fitzroy Tavern and the Fitzrovia Chapel, take a passage or two that most Londoners have never found, and stumble on a few surprises along the way.
Key information
Meet: In front of the Fitzrovia mural, Whitfield Gardens W1T 4TB (2nd stop on this tour is Junction of Whitfield Street/Scala Street W1T 2RH)
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End: Fitzroy Square
Duration: 2 hrs approx
Distance: 1.5km
Access notes: Generally very flat across the walk, can make use of dropped kerbs where possible but otherwise no steps up or down. If access to Fitzrovia Chapel is possible, a built-in wheelchair lift may be used for the two steps.
Photo: Joseph Granata
After studying architecture at the University of Manchester and working within the School of Continuity in Architecture Joseph Granata went on to train as an actor and has now finally found a way to combine his love of London and performing as a tour guide, sharing his admiration and zest for the city through engaging story-telling.
Granata is a graduate of the 2021 Golden Key Academy — a masterclass for urban and architectural tour guiding run by Open City. He joined the Open City tours team in November 2021.
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We aim to be inclusive and accessible where possible, please contact Adrianna at tours@open-city.org.uk to discuss your accessibility needs, reduced ticket prices and if you require a free carer ticket.
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- book onto any other tour from our programme
or you can request a refund.
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