Guided Tours

London on foot

Walking tours in London

Westminster, the river and the old City, in an order you can plan around.

The Tower of London on the Thames in the blue evening light

Free walking tours

Free walking tours in London

Free to reserve; you tip the guide at the end. Pick the route that fits your first day.

These tours cost nothing to book. You pay at the end, whatever the tour was worth to you. The guides live on that tip.

Jack the Ripper Free Walking Tour: London’s Most Notorious Murderer
Live guide: EN Group tour Free walking tour

Jack the Ripper Free Walking Tour: London’s Most Notorious Murderer

2:00 4.9 (249)

Walk through the dark streets of Victorian London on this Free Jack the Ripper Walking Tour, exploring one of history’s most infamous unsolved…

Operator: London with a Local

Booking via: Freetour

Must-See Free Tour of London: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Royal Guards
Live guide: EN Group tour Free walking tour

Must-See Free Tour of London: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Royal Guards

2:15 5.0 (68)

Join me on a tour of London’s most iconic sights as we explore the history of kings, centuries-old ceremonies, fascinating facts, and the events…

Operator: Explora Londres

Booking via: Freetour

Buckingham Palace to Big Ben Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour Free walking tour

Buckingham Palace to Big Ben Walking Tour

2:00

Welcome to London. We'll start our tour at Victoria Station. Meeting at the Ferdinand Foch Horse statue, we'll make our way down Buckingham…

Operator: Jill Davy

Booking via: Freetour

London Calling: Palaces-Parks-Docks & Clocks
Live guide: EN Group tour Free walking tour

London Calling: Palaces-Parks-Docks & Clocks

2:00

Join our fabulous tour guide on a fantastic walking tour of London! Explore iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace, where the British monarch…

Operator: Scandic Tours

Booking via: Freetour

East London: Immersive Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour Free walking tour

East London: Immersive Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour

2:00

Step into the foggy streets of Victorian London and relive one of history’s most notorious crime stories — the Jack the Ripper murders.

Operator: Scandic Tours

Booking via: Freetour

Tower of London & Historic Landmarks Free Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour Free walking tour

Tower of London & Historic Landmarks Free Walking Tour

2:00

Begin your tour with a classic London landmark near the historic Tower of London. Orient yourself and take in views of the ancient fortress.

Operator: Scandic Tours

Booking via: Freetour

London: Shoreditch Street Art & Graffiti Free Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour Free walking tour

London: Shoreditch Street Art & Graffiti Free Tour

2:00

Immerse yourself in London’s most dynamic outdoor art gallery on this expert-led 90-minute Shoreditch Street Art Walking Tour.

Operator: Scandic Tours

Booking via: Freetour

London at War Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour Free walking tour

London at War Walking Tour

2:45

Explore London's wartime history on our London At War tour. Discover how this small island's capital became a military powerhouse, delving into…

Operator: Walkative Tours

Booking via: Freetour

Guided walks

Guided walking tours in London

Compare theme and route and open the walk that fits your visit to London.

London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour

London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

120 min 4.7 (8824)

Embark on a Jack the Ripper walking tour around Victorian London, with your very own suspect cards and Ripperologist guide leading the way.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour

London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour

120 min 5.0 (2301)

Walk in the footsteps of rock and roll royalty on a music walking tour in London.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour

London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

210 min 4.9 (1249)

Say cheers to London and discover 4 of the city’s most historic pubs and taverns on a guided walking tour.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour

London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

150 min 4.9 (988)

Visit 4 iconic pubs in London's famous Soho area on a guided walking tour. See where legends such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: 30 London Sights Guided Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour

London: 30 London Sights Guided Walking Tour

300 min 4.8 (908)

See over 30 London sights in half a day with a local guide. Walk through the most famous parts of town and see Buckingham Palace, Westminster…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Sherlock Holmes-Themed Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour

London: Sherlock Holmes-Themed Walking Tour

120 min 4.7 (818)

Embark on a walking tour of London as you take in sites featured in the Sherlock Holmes series.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour

London: Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

120 min 4.9 (817)

Sneak through the dark streets of London on a 2-hour ghastly ghosts tour, and hear spooky stories of the ghouls, ghosts and specters that creep…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour

London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

150 min 5.0 (671)

Experience 4 iconic hidden London pubs steeped in royal history on a walking trip in London.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Secrets of London Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour

Secrets of London Walking Tour

90 min 4.7 (654)

Journey off the beaten track to discover the secrets of London's past and present.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Small Group Harry Potter Locations Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Group tour Small group

London: Small Group Harry Potter Locations Walking Tour

120 min 4.8 (434)

Join an award-winning Harry Potter locations walking tour. Explore the many places where the Harry Potter series was filmed and drew inspiration…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower
Live guide: EN Group tour

London: Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower

120 min 4.9 (416)

Discover some of London's oldest and newest sights on this guided walking tour. See sights like Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Borough Market,…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

For your own group

Private walking tours in London

Booked for your group only: you agree pace, start time and emphasis with the guide.

London: Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk
Live guide: EN Private tour

London: Kensington Palace Afternoon Tea & Guided Walk

120 min 4.6 (371)

Enjoy a guided walk in the beautiful Kensington Palace Garden before taking tea. Select the Full Afternoon Tea option if you would like to enjoy…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Private Walking Sightseeing Tour
Live guide: EN Private tour

London: Private Walking Sightseeing Tour

180 min 4.2 (176)

See the iconic sites of Central London on a private, sightseeing tour, and get an introduction to the English capital.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Live guide: EN Private tour

London: Private Walking Tour with a Local

120 min 4.7 (149)

Skip the typical tour. Discover London with a passionate local on a private, personalized walk full of hidden gems, real stories, and authentic…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Hidden London Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Private tour

Hidden London Walking Tour

90 min 4.8 (119)

Discover the hidden alleyways, courtyards and incredible lost history of London. We'll walk in the footsteps of journalists, lawyers and the…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Guided Agatha Christie Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Private tour

London: Guided Agatha Christie Walking Tour

120 min

Join a 2 hour fully guided Agatha Christie London Walking tour. Discover by foot the people and places that inspired the Queen of Crime’s classic…

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Customizable Walking Tour with Private Guide
Live guide: EN Private tour

London: Customizable Walking Tour with Private Guide

120 min

See the sights of Central London on a private sightseeing tour, and get an introduction to the English capital.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Changing of the Guard and Royal Palaces Walking Tour
Live guide: EN Private tour

London: Changing of the Guard and Royal Palaces Walking Tour

Experience the Changing of the Guard ceremony on a walking tour of London. Pass by Buckingham Palace, St.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

London: Private Intro Walk with a Local Guide
Live guide: EN Private tour

London: Private Intro Walk with a Local Guide

Explore London on foot and see all the major sites on this leisurely walk. Fun filled with no number rattling. Local guides.

Booking via: GetYourGuide

Choosing a walking tour in London

Where London opens up

London grew out of villages that ran into each other, so no single route holds it all. On a first visit the stretch from Westminster along the Thames to the Tower puts the royal and political landmarks in an order you can plan around. Come back and take a district instead: the lanes of the old City, Bankside and Southwark across the water, Soho and Bloomsbury for music and writers, Greenwich or Hampstead when you want parks and a long view. Ghost walks and hidden-corner routes belong to the older streets after dark.

Free walking tour or a booked walk

A free walking tour is free to reserve and tipped at the end, which makes it an easy first morning in a city this size. Booked walks tend to keep the group smaller and hold to a stated theme, so they go deeper rather than sweeping the centre.

When to go private

A private walk pays off when your group sets the terms: children who need shorter distances between stops, mixed interests in one party, or an afternoon you want spent on literary corners and nothing else. Pace and emphasis are agreed with the guide.

Before you book

Quick answers

Is the guide really speaking English? +

Every tour listed here is led live by a guide in English; the card says so. Confirm the language for your date on the tour page before you finish booking.

Where does the walk start? +

Meeting point and start time depend on the tour you choose. They are shown on the tour page and again in your confirmation.

All questions

Pick a walking tour in London

Compare today's list and open the tour that fits your visit.