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Best Walking & City Tours in London
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Best Walking & City Tours in London
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#1
Top Rated
Historic London Pubs Private Walking Tour With Free Drinks!
5 (41)
From $190 GBP
Visit some wonderful old pubs, some going back to before The Great Fire of London. Each with their own character and history to tell whilst enjoying an unhurried drink in some very special and unspoilt location just as Londoners do. On occasion sometimes we may swap a pub around with a different but equal quality pub in the unlikely event of a pub being closed. Please note this is a private tour for just you (with friends or family if attending). This is NOT A SMALL GROUP TOUR.
#2
Top Rated
Women of Bloomsbury Walking Tour
5 (34)
From $40 GBP
The area of Bloomsbury has, throughout history been linked to London's culture, intellects, artists and writers. Today while exploring the picturesque neighbourhood, with its cosy public squares, you can stumble across numerous blue plaques and statues marking where notable women once lived, worked and died. This walking tour will take you around Bloomsbury, walking in the footsteps of writer Virginia Woolf, World War Two Spy Noor Inayat Khan, abolitionist Mary Prince, Britain's first female dentist Lilian Lindsay and much more..!
#3
Top Rated
Shakespeare London Walking Tour
5 (26)
From $17 GBP
Literature buffs and drama fans will thrill to this Shakespearean tour on the North bank of the Thames, guided by a former professional actor. Learn about Shakespeare’s London: his friends, his work colleagues, the places he knew. Travel back in time to Tudor London on a walking tour with an actor/guide See sights linked to the Bard as you explore the City of London As you learn about the dramatist’s London life, your guide will perform some of the famous Speeches Visit locations of Shakespeare houses, plus see where 'Othello,' 'Macbeth,' and 'King Lear' were written Whole sections on Shakespeare’s religion, sexuality and vocabulary
#4
Top Rated
London Street Art Tour of the East End Semi-Private 12ppl Max
5 (23)
From $49 EUR
Get off the beaten path in East London on a 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour. Our local guides will take you through the streets and alleys of east London, and take in top sites of interest such as Brick Lane, Shoreditch, and Spitalfields Market. Learn of the area’s transformation from 1960s criminal underworld to modern-day fashion capital, and admire beautiful street art by talented artists like Shepard Fairey and Banksy. Along the way, step off the beaten track to explore corners of London many visitors miss.
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#5
Top Rated
Royal Tour of St James', Parks, Palaces and Royal intrigue
5 (18)
From $199 USD
This private walking tour covers the area of St James' known unofficially as London's Royal Village because of its many royal connections. We wander past the OUTSIDE ONLY of Buckingham Palace and St James' Palace, and through two beautiful royal parks, Green Park and St James' Park. St James' is renowned for its Gentlemen's Clubs, and we will stroll past several which still flourish today, some 275 years after they were founded. These clubs are in the midst of exclusive shops, many set up to supply the gentlemen with everything they could possibly need from cheese and wine to shirts and shoes. If you're lucky, your tour date might coincide with an ancient ceremony called the Changing of the Guard, a chance to see royal pageantry at its best. This currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This is a tour not to be missed with hidden gems around every corner!
#6
Top Rated
Private Guided Tour of Royal London
5 (17)
From $320 GBP
This private walking tour of the heart of historic London is perfect for new or experienced travellers who want something really special and unique. Your private expert guide will showcase some of London's top attractions, including the Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace, while discussing the significance behind these world-class landmarks. From Westminster Abbey, the site of every English coronation for almost a millennium, to the grand spectacle of the elite guards outside the royal palaces, you'll see the city in a whole new light after this incredible and enriching experience.
#7
Top Rated
London Highlights Family-Friendly Walking Tour with Top Guide
5 (14)
From $225 EUR
Enjoy a private tour of London's city center highlights designed for your family and kids. An expert guide will engage both children and parents in a fun and educational itinerary that includes Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the guards, Downing Street and many other famous sites. The 3-hour walking will also utilize public transport along the way. PLEASE NOTE: as this is an outdoor walking tour you will see all the attractions from the outside.
#8
Top Rated
London Exclusive Christmas Lights Guided Tour by Black Cab
5 (14)
From $435 GBP
We stop and take small walks where its possible to get the best photo shoots. Our guides explain some of the history of the stores and arcades. These are tours with guide in London Black Taxi where you can see London locations that tour buses and coaches cannot reach. We can also customize tours to your choice. Our accredited guides will collect you from your location of choice and either return you to your hotel or point of choice (see What's included section). Most of our vehicles are the latest Black Taxi which is called a TXE and is a range extender hybrid. These vehicles are fully wheelchair accessible and can hold up to six people. If require more than six people, more taxis can be booked to accommodate larger amounts of people to go on same tour. The vehicles are spacious fully air conditioned and fantastic for viewing as large windows and glass roof which will provide panoramic views.
#9
Top Rated
Private Guided London Highlights Walking Tour
5 (9)
From $520 GBP
This private walking tour of the heart of historic London is perfect for new or experienced travelers who want something really special and unique. Your private expert guide will showcase some of London's top attractions, including the Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace while discussing the significance behind these world-class landmarks. From Westminster Abbey, the site of every English coronation for almost a millennium, to the grand spectacle of the elite guards outside the royal palaces, you'll see the city in a whole new light after this incredible and enriching experience. In the afternoon, we'll show you gems such as St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, showing the broad span of the history of this metropolis.
#10
Top Rated
Historic walk of East Londons Wapping Docks and its famous Pubs
5 (10)
From $165 GBP
Wapping has a long history that goes all the way back to Anglo Saxon times, before it was even part of London and it takes its name from the old word Wapol, meaning ‘Marsh’. This whole area has been shaped by the river whether it is the great voyages of exploration, Victorian heavy industry and the docks, terrible Dickensian slums that hugged the river, the dreadful destruction of the Blitz or its modern day resurgence with big business and leisure. We will visit famous old pubs, places of execution and great philanthropy as well as visiting locations relating to some of the most famous names in history such as Captain Cook, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Frobisher, Sir Walter Raleigh, Charles Dickens, Hanging Judge Jeffers and Captain Bligh. See a part of real London that tourists could never find, well away from the bright lights of the West End, theatres, museums and palaces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do walking & city tours cost in London?
Walking & City Tours in London range from $17 to $520, with an average price of $216. The highest-rated option is "Historic London Pubs Private Walking Tour With Free Drinks!" with a 5-star rating.
What are the best walking & city tours in London?
London has 10 walking & city tours available, averaging 5 stars across 206 reviews. The top-rated experience is "Historic London Pubs Private Walking Tour With Free Drinks!".
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