Following its success in the summer of 2023 and the completion of Marble Arch’s restoration, Marble Arch London BID, in partnership with The Portman Estate, is bringing back its free character-led tours with its iconic architect John Nash.
Discover Marble Arch: Hidden Stories Walks will allow visitors to find out about the fascinating history of the Grade II listed monument, as well as its association with Royal processions, free speech, and protests.
The character-led walks will also take you past the site of the Tyburn tree, home to gruesome executions, and Speakers’ Corner, a site renowned for passionate speeches which have helped shape British history.
Visitors will also be able to learn more about how Marble Arch has become one of London’s cultural centres combining iconic landmarks with new attractions such as Frameless and Moco which help the area attract tourists from around the world.
The Discover Marble Arch: Hidden Stories Walks will run every Tuesday during July and August with walks at 12.30pm and 2pm which begin at the Marble Arch monument and last one hour.
Kay Buxton, Chief Executive, Marble Arch London BID, comments: “We are delighted to be working with The Portman Estate to bring back the hugely popular immersive John Nash character-led tours. Discover Marble Arch: Hidden Stories Walks will allow visitors – young and old – to learn more about this historic part of London and discover the roles these sites have played in British cultural history.
“It is also a fantastic opportunity for people to come and see Marble Arch in all its splendour following its restoration over the past couple of years. These tours really encourage more people to visit Marble Arch and explore the wider BID area allowing them to experience cultural attractions such as Frameless and Moco as well as our abundance of restaurants, cafes, shops, bars, and hotels.”
Rebecca Eckles, Director of Marketing & Communications for The Portman Estate adds: “We are delighted to support and sponsor Marble Arch London’s Hidden Stories walking tours this summer. John Nash helped to create the blueprint for London’s modern West End, linking royal, residential, retail and leisure spaces into one coherent vision; exploring Marble Arch through his visionary eyes is a welcome addition to the cultural offering in our neighbourhood, and is something for local workers, residents and visitors to enjoy alike.”
The John Nash walking tours will run every Tuesday during July and August, tickets are free and can be booked via https://marble-arch.london/news/discover-marble-arch-2026/
