Private Tour of Mayfair's Fashion History

Experience Days Tours: This private, bespoke walking tour of Mayfair and St. James’ will let you in on a side of fashion history you may never have seen before! During your exclusive 3-hour experience, you’ll discover the streets that have made London one of the style capitals of the world. 

You’ll begin your tour by meeting your guide in a central location, and they’ll give you a brief overview of what to expect from your experience. This tour is personalised to your group’s preferences, so if there’s anywhere you particularly want to visit, you can be sure your guide will make it a priority! As well as your own special route, you’ll see where the first department store stood in Regency times, hear stories of the early influencers of fashion, and visit the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland’s Mat Hatter. While you stroll the artistic, stylish streets of the capital, your guide will let you in on fascinating insights from fashion history, including the origin of iconic garments we still wear today. You’ll visit stores that hold Royal Warrants dating back 300 years, a quintessentially British department store, and ancient off-beat boutiques. You’ll learn about how fashion is about so much more than just the clothes we wear, and how designs from history inform contemporary style.  

This Private Tour of Mayfair's Fashion History is the perfect gift for fashionistas or history buffs, and makes a unique London day out with a group of friends.