London is one of those cities that has so much to offer that you start to feel a little overwhelmed by everything. Walking tours are a great way to discover hidden parts of a city while still seeing some of the main attractions. These 10 interesting London Walking Tours offers locals and tourists alike something a bit different to discover in London.
London Loo Tours – The Waterloo or Bloomsbury Walking Tour
Seriously you have to love London, where else in the world would you find a Loo Walking Tour? Why not buy your beloved a voucher for Valentines Day? The tour costs £12pp and you can find more information abut the London Loo Tours here.
City Guides – Smithfield Market Walking Tour
Not many of these walking tours require you to get out of bed early however this one starts at 7am so you need to set your alarm so you can experience the hustle and bustle of this meat market. I used to walk through the market when I worked in this part of London and used to love the cheery souls that worked there. The tour costs £12.50pp and you can find more information about the City Guides Tour here.
Alternative London – East End Pub Tour
This alternative walking tour takes in the East End of London (often overlooked by most tourists visiting London) and promises to take you to some off beat establishments. The tour costs £25pp and includes 4 drinks; you can find more information about the East End Pub Walking Tour here.
London Walks – The Jack the Ripper Walk
Probably one of London’s most popular walking tours, The Jack the Ripper Walk is an insightful tour on who was Jack the Ripper (possibly this guy). I loved this tour and prefer the walking tour during the winter months as the darkness and shadows bring the Jack the Ripper story alive. The tour costs £9 and you can find more information about the London Walks Jack the Ripper Tour here.
London Unravelled – Macarons & Mews Walking Tour
If you’re looking something a bit different and love Macarons then this is the perfect walking tour for you. Visiting the beautiful Mews of London while scoffing Macarons is the perfect way to spend an afternoon (you can read my review here) and for £20pp the tour includes 5 Macarons. You can find more information about the London Unravelled Macarons & Mews Walking Tour here.
Jewish London Walking Tours
Wanting to learn about London’s Jewish History then you’re in luck as there are a few public walking tours available which are now extremely high on my London Wish List. The tours cost £10pp and you can find more information about the Jewish London Walking Tours here.
Undiscovered London – the free walking tour
London can be pretty expensive if you’re on holiday so a free walking tour here and there means you can save a few pennies and buy that pair of shoes that you want as souvenir! This free London Walking Tour showcases London’s royal history so is a great walk for tourists who have just arrived in London. You can find more information about the Undiscovered London free walking tour here.
Occupy London Tours – The Secretive World of Finance and Politics
A free walking tour which opens the doors to the secretive world of finance and politics in Canary Wharf, Mayfair and the City of London offers a very different perspective on London. You can find more information about the Occupy London Tours here.
Fox & Squirrel – the Fashion Walk
Wanting to buy some very quintessentially English fashion essentials then this is the perfect walking tour for you as you get to visit bespoke tailors, milliners and perfumers just to name a few. The tour isn’t cheap and will set you back £125pp however it does offer the very best of London Fashion. You can find more information about the Fox & Squirrel Fashion Walk here.
London Walks – Harry Potter Walking Tour
Do you love Harry Potter? Fancy seeing some of the filming locations in London well then this is the perfect walking tour for you or if you don’t fancy walking then you can do it in a black cab for an extra fee. The walking tour is £9 and you can find more information about the Harry Potter Walking Tour here. And a visit to The Making of Harry Potter is a must for any fan!
So what are your favourite walking tours in London?
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