London Walks

Oxford St 104-108, W1D 1LP, London
Oxford St 104-108
W1D 1LP, London
020 7624 3978

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11:15 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:15 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:15 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11:15 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:15 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11:15 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:15 AM – 7:30 PM

Our comment from TraTraTravel UK about London Walks:

London Walks is a premier walking tour company offering an array of fascinating tours across London and beyond. Customers consistently rave about the knowledge and enthusiasm of the guides, making every tour informative and engaging. The variety of themes, including historical walks like the 'Jack the Ripper' and 'Ghosts of London', as well as cultural explorations through areas like Kensington and Camden, cater to diverse interests.

Highlights of London Walks:

  • Expert Guides: The guides are praised for their deep knowledge and captivating storytelling skills. Many guests have described their experiences as rich with history and anecdotes that bring the city to life.
  • Engaging Tours: Tours are designed to keep participants engaged, with many guides encouraging interaction and ensuring a fun atmosphere.
  • Wide Range of Themes: With options from historical to literary walks, there is something for everyone, whether you are a history buff or a casual tourist.
  • Great Value: Tour prices are seen as affordable compared to the quality of the experience provided.

While most reviews are glowing, a few comments suggest that larger groups can sometimes lead to challenges in hearing details during the tours. However, the overwhelmingly positive feedback indicates that many find London Walks to be a must-do activity when visiting the city.

Join London Walks to discover hidden gems and learn the captivating stories behind some of the most iconic locations in London!

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London Walks: Reviews

4.9/5 (198 Reviews)
Tyler Holladay 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Took the London Walks tour of the V&A with Simon and it was fantastic. He was thorough and very knowledgeable. We stopped by an array of exhibits so the tour was varied in terms of medium and time period which I appreciated. When meeting for this particular tour if you are coming up from the tube at South Kensington the meeting point will be in the station on your right hand side as you come up the escalator. Don’t forget to see what exhibitions are on in case you want to book a ticket for after the tour!

Skipper D 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Did the Jack the Ripper walk. David was very knowledgeable, engaging, and presented with enthusiasm.

Dayan Marquina 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great activity to do in London, our leader Adam was great! My husband had done this walk 21 years ago and really wanted to do it again, we did the along the Thames pub walk, it was so much fun full of historical information and ale! great views of London and Thames river. Would recommend any time!

Ashley Robertson 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Went with this group on a day trip to the Cotswolds and Oxford. SIMON was a lovely guide. He took the time to give us extra advice and tips on everyone’s remaining bucket list items. He made sure everyone was comfortable and took time to translate for others who did not speak English.

Chelle Downey-Magee 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: The best two hours learning in London are spent with a London Walks guide. On a sunny summer afternoon the Kensington walk provided perspective...taking time to look at decorative sculpture on buildings on the High Street...thinking through the stables built to hold horses and carriages and staff...taking a moment to sit quietly in a church...and learning about the colorful crosswalk in front of Japan House. I loved the stories about the people and places, both recent and long ago, and how the neighborhood keeps evolving yet remains the same. It's a place where a man strolling down the street wearing a top hat doesn't seem out of place. Thanks, David, for an amazing afternoon!

Michael Mulligan 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had such a great time on the Jack the Ripper tour. It was very interesting to hear about all of the murders and the common myths dispelled. Oliver was extremely knowledgeable and kept us very engaged throughout and was full of character and great jokes. This tour is a must for anyone wanting to know more about the Jack the Ripper murders and is highly recommended!

Bob Nell 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have only just started going on London Walks on a regular basis. Really enjoy the experience, I love walking and history and the 2 hour duration is perfect. I recently went on 2 walks in 3 days, being ‘Little Venice’ and ‘Rock and Roll London’. As chance would have it, the same guide. I must rate Andrew head and shoulders the best guide so far. Infectious enthusism, very engaging, very chatty, and incredible knowledge. Since I base this on 2 different walks, I am super impressed with the attention to detail and bringing the subject to life. I am hoping I make it 3 in a row when I pick my next walk.

M R 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Egal welche Tour Sie machen: Es ist einfach wundervoll, vielseitig und spannend. Ein Londonbesuch ohne London Walks ist für mich kaum vorstellbar.

Lynn Smit 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: We did the Ghost Walk with Simon and the Jack the Ripper Walk with Andrew. Both were exceptionally interesting and gave us new insights into the city.

Fleur de Lis Event Center 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: I normally don't do reviews, but Simon from London Walks was just awesome. We did the Oxford tour before leaving on a Cruise. We liked Simon so much we decided to add more time in London after our cruise to take another tour. We took the Cambridge tour today and it was even better. I have traveled quite a bit and been on 100+ tours over the last 35 years and Simon is without a doubt the best tour guide I have ever had. His vast knowledge and unique hilarious personality just makes me want to come back to London simply to do another tour! Chad Bordelon (aka "Penquin" his nickname for me)

Rob Ramana 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: On the last day of our trip to London, we took the day trip to Cambridge with Simon Law. The trip was fabulous! Simon showed us so many interesting sites: the American cemetery where many of our veterans are honored (including Joe Kennedy-President Kennedy’s older brother-and the musician Glen Miller); historic colleges; charming old pubs; beautiful churches; the River Cam; the town’s high tech district; and much more. Simon regaled us with stories of the many talented and fascinating people connected to the town and the university: kings and queens; scientists; poets and soldiers. We ended with a punting trip on the Cam. Simon is a wonderful guide: warm, funny, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this walk!

Zouhdi Hajjaj 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Adam was a great guide, keeping the group enthralled with his vast knowledge of London’s rock & roll roots, while leading us to where most of the originals got their start. The 2 hours went by too quickly. Would definitely join him again for any other tour.

Grace Sadosky 6 months ago

Positive experience: We did the Kensington Garden walks with David. David was a great guide, bursting with history and knowledge of the area. We love the old prints that he brought with him to bring to life the past. And the follow up email was nice to recap some of the stories we heard during the walk. The group was large though so whilst David has a loud voice, it was not always easy to hear all the details with traffic noise. And having a large no. of walkers also meant less time to exchange and chat. Capping the no. of walkers would make the walk a greater experience.

Kathleen O'Donnell 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: A brilliant entertaining walking tour around the city of London with Simon who was interesting ,informative and funny

Joel Sharick 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Run- don't walk to sign up for a wonderful experience with one of their guides. Linda and David on their respective tours were amazing. Truly no regrets using this company!

Vicki Leach 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Claire was fantastic! She not only knows her history but shares it with emotion and enthusiasm! Quite the sense of humor also! This being my first trip to London I am so glad she was our guide - she knew shortcuts to get us to events as they happened. Impeccable timing! With all of the tourists around I chuckled to myself when she explained she would use an umbrella to keep us together - our own Mary Poppins! Thank you Claire for the great tour and advice afterwards!

Andy Faulkenberry 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: London Walks tours are the perfect way to explore new locales with friendly, professional, and knowledgeable guides. We recently joined Simon Law on a walking tour through historic Cambridge and we had the most wonderful time! From the moment we set off, Simon captivated us with fascinating anecdotes and insights into Cambridge's rich history and vibrant culture. With each step, we unearthed hidden gems and iconic landmarks, including the renowned colleges, picturesque bridges, and charming streets that define this beautiful historic city. What truly made the experience unforgettable was Simon's passion for sharing Cambridge's stories, bringing its past to life with humor and enthusiasm. His depth of knowledge was truly impressive, making every stop along the way an enriching and enjoyable learning experience. And don't let the weather worry you - it rained during half of our tour and it actually added to the charm of the experience! Without hesitation, we would highly recommend London Walks for guided tours. Whether you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast, or simply looking to immerse yourself in the charm of some of the world's most iconic cities, London Walks offers an unforgettable journey through storied streets, hidden treasures, and iconic landmarks. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore with such a fantastic group of guides!

Mandy Fischer 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: We booked two different tours while visiting London from America for a few days. They were FANTASTIC! Westminster City with Richard III and a Ghost Tour with Simon. We had such a great time. The guides are so engaging and knowledgeable. Book a tour. Any tour. You won’t be disappointed!

CS Pulmonary 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: This was my first time with London Walks . I thoroughly enjoyed the Inn’s of the courts tour with Simon and look forward to future tours with him and London walking tours

Liz Mayer 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: We took the Hidden London walk in late April with stand-in guide Simon, who swept us along with masterful and mischievous anecdote. London Walks deliver so much for so little. Don't miss them.

alan hobscheid 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: We try to do a ghost walk at every major city we visit and our guide Simon ranks among the best! He has that great balance and measure of knowledge, theater, humour, and personal perspective that transported us to these times and places while keeping it relevant to the present. Most importantly, he weaves a complete story that seamlessly links each tale that is so satisfying. We wish him the strength to see past the historical inaccuracies in Braveheart, so he can truly appreciate a classic Hollywood production. :) When we are back in town, another tour will be on our itinerary.

Sue Howard 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Today's London old City walk with Simon. Great walk. Very knowledgeable guide with Simon who gave us invaluable info on Wrens churches and The Guilds! At last I know where the phrase '6s and 7s' came from! Another wonderful London Walk!! Thanks for your time Simon..so interesting ! Sue Howard guidance on Wrens churches, The Guild

Bertie van de Griend 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Wij deden de wandeling 'How London got rich', guided by David P. Het regende erg hard en lang en dat het dan toch nog een geweldige wandeling was, dát zegt wat. David is een uitstekende verteller, erg aardig bovendien en zo kwamen we op plaatsen die we anders nooit gezien zouden hebben. Ik noem als voorbeeld een kapsalon waar we naar beneden mochten om een stukje romeinse muur te zien. Verder een verrassend hoog uitzicht en nog veel meer. Wij hebben meer London Walks gedaan, bijna allemaal goed. Maar dit was echt een aanrader! Bettie en Frits

Peter Young 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: We enjoyed a fascinating and informative walk led by Lisa, the former Governor of St Helena, who passed on her years of research into the East India Company, and first-hand experiences of living in St Helena, a Company re-supply Base in the South Atlantic. The Company dominated British trade for over 2 centuries and made fortunes for many men, but at what cost to the indigenous populations. With a private army of 250,000 men and the licence to mint coins, the Company ran India before the Imperial Raj took over. It also provoked the Opium Wars with China and gained Hong Kong as a result. The Boston Tea Party and subsequent War of Independence was provoked by the EIC. Lisa tells this incredible history fluently and takes you to the actual buildings where world-changing decisions were made. A fascinating walk!

Marleen 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I was fortunate enough to take the Old Westminster Walk today with the knowledgeable, kind and humorous guide Oliver. A tour not to be missed! You will learn, laugh and love London even more.

Tom Donnelly 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Disastrous London with Andrew is a great walk , Andrew is a brilliant guide . Great insight to our past.,

Janet Thomas 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Re: T S Eliot the Waste Land walking tour on 6.3.24 led by Rick Jones. It was well-structured & led, including well-delivered & appropriate recitals, through some interesting streets & passageways. It helped me return to the poem after nearly 4 decades (!) with an improved understanding and sense of location. Thank you!

Annelise Norman 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: David Poyser guided my group's Dickens literary tour through London, and he did a phenomenal job! He was so knowledgeable and engaging. He had selected passages from Dickens' novels to read at significant locations, and the effect was tremendous. He really brought the author to life for my group of students. I cannot recommend David enough!

Sue Baynes 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Went on the Lincolns Inn Fields walk on Valentine's day with Simon as the guide. The walk was excellent, informative and entertaining . Simon is a great guide and we would love to join him on his Cambridge, Oxford and the Cotswolds walks later in the year. Thank you Simon for a great time in old London.

L Herriot 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Marvellous ‘Harry Potter Film Locations in the City’ tour with Andy, who whisked us around The City of London on a riveting tour of the movies’ filming locations - Andy was brimming with knowledge all about the books and movies, shared a mountain of fascinating facts and weird and wonderful things we didn’t know about the stories, especially fascinating background about JK Rowling’s process of writing the story and building her Wizarding World. We considered ourselves fair Harry Potter/general movie buffs but not compared to Andy - his knowledge is incredible! The pace of the tour was also perfect for us, as was the length for us mere muggles to stay energised and focussed and taking it all in. Loved that he also shared lots about the history of that area of London and landmarks we passed on the tour, as well as lots of non-Harry Potter movie-related tales and stories about filming locations we passed along the way. We decided to do this tour as we were hosting two friends in London so thought it’d be fun - and it did not disappoint! Andy was so much fun as a tourguide, really friendly, jolly and entertaining. We’ve lived in London for a full 5 years but learned a wealth of new facts about the City of London from Andy and discovered new little places on the tour (e.g. Borough Yards) to come back and explore further later. London Walks tours are now firmly in our repertoire of activities to plan when we’re hosting friends/family in London! Thanks Andy for a magical morning!

Rosie Leutzinger 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I did the Jack the Ripper walk and our guide Simon was fantastic. He was very careful to warn people about how graphic some of the information was going to be, and I thought very sensitive to the seriousness of the crimes, while also adding just the right amount of humor to take the edge off. He was also very good at giving background information about the victims and presenting them as the real people they were, rather than exploiting them for entertainment. He seemed genuinely interested in all the people on the tour, and made us all feel like a little family. Can't wait to do more London Walks tours!

Lesley Robinson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We did the Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol & Seasonal Traditions walk today (Boxing Day). It was wonderful! Richard (III) was our guide and he was great! The talk was so interesting and we discovered some areas of London we didn't know. So many interesting facts about The Christmas Carol as well as well as loads of other bits and pieces. Really enjoyable and will definitely book others!

Will M 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The Old Westminster tour with David M was fantastic! Fun stories, great knowledge, and a very open/understanding dynamic! A wonderful tour for all, but particularly good at accommodating for those those who want to learn a little more than just ‘this is the Palace of Westminster’. Would recommend!

jim monaghan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great company. Affordable, knowledgeable and fun. I did the Westminster Abbey, Underground and Inns of Court walks. They were great. Big shout out to Brian on the Westminster tour. His humor and occasional disdain for the ancient and not to ancient monarchs was hilarious.

Yvette Petit 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Absolut empfehlenswert, wir haben den Beatles Walk mit Richard und den Jack the Ripper Walk mit Andrew gebucht. Durch Richard haben wir viele tolle Insidernews erfahren und Andrew war sehr spannend.

Paulina Moran 1 year ago

Negative experience: Disappointed. I was visiting London and made a reservation for a Beatles walking tour weeks beforehand and when I arrived I was told they had no record of my reservation (despite me receiving multiple emails from them confirming my tour) the guide was not helpful with the issue nor enthusiastic during the tour. Not worth the €15 at all. Very upsetting.

Brian Marciniak 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It's not often I can say I've learned cool things about a city but I must say, good job to our guide. I won't let out the secrets here but I'd recommend this although I'd might recommend end back where we started vs. At a weed smoking coffee shop. Lol but no complaints over all. Thank you again!

Benjamin Brown 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: A night on the "Ghosts of the Old City Walking Tour" with Adam proved to be an enchanting and memorable experience. From the moment the tour began, it was evident that Adam had a captivating presence and a genuine passion for storytelling. As we gathered in the dimly lit streets near the site of the former Newgate Prison, Adam immediately set the tone with his theatrical flair, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation and a hint of spookiness. His storytelling was not just informative; it was a performance, complete with dramatic pauses, a lowering of the voice, and *BANG* a stomp of the foot to make the group jump and giggle. Adam seamlessly wove together historical facts with local folklore, bringing the past to life in a way that held the group's attention throughout the tour. His vivid descriptions and animated delivery made it easy to visualize the scenes he painted, making the ghostly tales feel like a journey through time. One of the highlights was Adam's ability to prompt the audience to think about what may have been the actual origins of the ghost stories he was sharing. He had some real bangers I wish I’d written down. “That’s the thing about hysteria… at some point you feel stupid if you don’t join in.” He encouraged interaction between stops and kept an eye on the crowd so we did not end up wandering the dark streets of London alone on a Sunday night. By the end of the evening, it was apparent that Adam had not only provided a fascinating glimpse into the supernatural history of the London’s Old City but had also left a lasting impression on the participants. The tour was not just about ghosts; it was a masterful blend of storytelling, history, and entertainment, making it a positive and memorable experience for all who dared to join the journey into the haunted past. Also at £15, it is easily the cheapest way to spend 2 hours awake in London.

Andrea Bakas 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: London walks were recommended to me & having now gone on 2 in 2 days, I’m so very happy for the recommendation. Richard III was my guide for both the Charles Dickens & Notting Hill & Portobello Market walks. Both were wonderful. I learned so much from Richard. He walks at an easy pace, with frequent pauses to deliver a fascinating bit of history. Richard is a terrific story teller; just a delightful guide. Many thanks! I’ll be joining again soon.

Per Olof Tellegård 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have had several walks with them over the years. The latest, last week, was a small group Ripper-walk with Richard W. He is so knowledgeable and shares his wisdom abundantly. I am certain he will write a Jack the Ripper book himself one day and I sure look forward to reading it.

Melanie 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great walk "the famous square mile" with Simon this morning. Was very interesting and funny. I totally recommend. Thank you!

Debra Goldentyer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: London Walks walks are like potato chips (or, as you call them here, crisps): you can't eat just one. We tried one, enjoyed it so much, we tried a second. Then a third. Each tour guide was a joy, a fount of knowledge, and a charmer. I took about 6 of your tours in the month I was in London, and I'll be back.

Daniel Jess 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Went on the Ghosts of London walk on Halloween with Adam. Really enjoyed the tour, Adam was very knowledgeable and charismatic, really selling the ghost stories to a group of people that generally weren’t superstitious and didn’t believe in ghosts. Was definitely worth doing and I’ll be looking forward to potentially joining another walk!

Lisa Coleman 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had a fantastic tour with Andy on the Hidden Pubs of London tour. Great experience and learned so much! Andy is very knowledgeable, I highly recommend.

Carmie Obstfeld 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fun and highly interesting tour with a lot of information about the history of London‘s East End! We did the Jack the Ripper walk with Andy as our guide. Not only was he very pleasant and entertaining to listen to, he also presented historically accurate information, which I - as a history teacher - appreciated very much. I‘d always book a tour again! Definitely worth the money.

B Logan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We had the Brunel tour with Maribeth which was such a delightful way to spend a few hours. She is to be commended on her passion, knowledge and warmth. Thanks !

Mélissa Gauthey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nous avons participé au tour sur Jack l’éventreur avec Oliver, c’était formidable ! L’une de mes activités préférées du voyage.

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Many thanks, Mélissa. We can say it until we’re blue in the face that Oliver and his London Walks colleagues are the gold standard of Ripper guides but it counts for so much more if it comes from someone who went on the walk as a customer. Isn’t Oliver’s voice some of the pure serene? He’s far too modest to mention it but when he was a youngster he was the star chorister in the Westminster Abbey boys choir. And of course the child is the father of the man. An actor, he’s had a very successful career in London musicals. And when he’s “resting”, guiding London Walks. Oliver isn’t a star guide, he’s a supernova. I’d be interested to know, did you go on Oliver’s walk because you heard the recording of his introduction to the walk that we put up as a brief podcast? In the interest - very London Walks this - of helping people to make an informed choice. As opposed to buying a pig in a poke.

Gloria Collins 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We just got back from the Jack the Ripper tour and it was Awesome! (As we Americans say, right?) Our guide, Simon, was the best. In fact, he knew so much about Jack the Ripper, we are wondering if.....nah, he's too young. Everyone that visits London needs to take this tour! From your Michigan friends

Vivianne Infante 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My husband arranged the Camden tour with Judith as a birthday present two Saturdays ago and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Judith was a fantastic guide, full of knowledge and wit. How much history and culture can accumulate over the years in just a few blocks!! We would do it again in a heartbeat.

Abhay 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I moved to London 2 years ago and felt like I didn't know very much about my new city until I was fortunate enough to find London Walks. David and all the other tour guides have been absolutely amazing. They're a boundless source of history, and they structure the tour in a very enjoyable manner. I am so glad I found this company, it has really given me a new appreciation for my new home. I have already done 4 tours, and can't wait to join David and the team on more tours in the near future!

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Ah, many thanks, Abhay. You were the platonic ideal of a great London Walker: bright, interested, appreciative, fun, friendly, cup runneth over with spot-on stimulating questions. If we could clone you our guiding existence would be rainbow, rainbow, rainbow! See you soon and welcome to London. Two years!! You’re well on your way to becoming a Londoner!!!

Victoria Amaral 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Hicimos el walk tour “The Christmas Day Charles Dickens“ con David hoy y fue excelente. Súper atento a todos los participantes mostrando interés, siempre con humor, muy divertido. Se nota la gran formación que tiene sobre la arquitectura de Londres, aprendimos un montón de datos súper interesantes. Si tenes un manejo básico de inglés se entiende perfectamente. Lo recomendamos 100% y gracias a él mañana volvemos a hacer otro tour con esta misma compañía

A. Laguna 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Leí que estos son los mejores paseos guiados por Londres, y lo creo. Nuestro paseo por la zona de Westminster hoy con David fue fabuloso. Ameno, informativo, divertido... es en inglés, eso sí. Por 15 libras por persona aprenderás mucho sobre la historia de esta ciudad y las personas que la han habitado. Para reservar es suficiente con rellenar el formulario en la web. Luego se paga en efectivo al guía antes de empezar.

Theresa Barman 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful walk with great historical background. Our tour guide was amazing. Would recommend to anyone!

Chris Williams 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mary Beth gave a fabulous tour of the Thames cruise and related architectural sites. Also went on the Jack the Ripper tour with Steve - most excellent

Nicole Wooster 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We did a Jack the Ripper walk on October 12th 2022, our guide was Oliver, he was fantastic he was very knowledgeable and made it enjoyable for all ages. Highly recommend.

Gill Badger 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed our tour with Jonathon who was very knowledgeable. We saw parts of London we'd never seen before. Would definitely recommend.

Ann Greaves 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The original and the best! We did the 'Inside Covent Garden' last week and it was a revelation; so many hidden treasures that you'd never know were there without a guide. I don't walk particularly well but managed this with ease.

Christiana Cordingley 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fabulous range of walks and leaders - top quality knowledge from experienced guides - often Blue Badge guides. Highly recommended whether you are visiting London or are more local and want to learn more about the city.

Marion A 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We had the "Jack the Ripper Tour" on saturday with Oliver. It was really great! He captivated us with his stories and took us back to London of 1888! It was special to know, we went many streets during the day and were totally different at night. Thank you very much for this fantastic experience, which was one of our Highlights in London! We recommend your Tours 1000%!

John Thornton 1 year ago

Positive experience: Been on a lot of these walks. Great areas covered, but it all depends on which guide you get. Awful experience on Jack the Ripper walk - she gave long dialogues in same place, awful presentation and little of walking expected. Seemed to spend an age under a dark railway bridge! Left early, have some this walk a few times, they were great. One star walk, all down to guide. Few days later did the Covent Garden Walk, Simon led this - he was clearly enthusiastic, talked clearly and lots of visits to places. We even got inside restaurant Rules - an amazing piece of history. Five star walk, great tour, interesting history and a fantastic guide.

Brett Boje 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had an excellent tour of Westminster Abbey today. Very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Would recommend and return for another walking tour.

Angela Brownlee 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We are just back from a London Walks tour to the Cotswolds and Oxford University town… it was superb! Our tour guide Simon, was so knowledgeable and engaging he really brought the whole experience to life for us. It was a wonderful way to end our week in London and we will definitely do the Cambridge version next visit! Make sure you bring some cash with you as Simon is definitely worth a tip!

Marion M 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We had the "Jack the Ripper Tour" on saturday with Oliver. It was really great! He captivated us with his stories and took us back to London of 1888! It was special to know, we went many streets during the day and were totally different at night. Thank you very much for this fantastic experience, which was one of our Highlights in London! We recommend your Tours 1000%!

Bob Bell 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Linda gave us the best tour!!! She knew where to go and what to see. I highly suggest using this company for a tour of London

Victor Otter 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: "How London got Rich" - David Poyser. A very enjoyable walk. David was very knowledgeable, interesting and humourous - he brightened up a rainy afternoon. Many unexpected surprises, including the garden at no. 120 and David's "Roman" barber's!!

Riccardo Cumerlato 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We did the tour of Hampstead and we loved it. Time just flew - and we actually live in Hampstead! (well, West Hampstead, the cooler poorer neighbour). David the guide knows how to tell a story in an entertaining way plus the story of Hampstead is very good. Highly recommended.

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Oh, many thanks, Riccardo. And I love that formulation of yours for West Hampstead, where I live as well. “Cooler, poorer neighbour” - how cool is that! I’ll certainly be appropriating it. Thanks again.

Lourdes Arbos 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Simon was amazing, full of knowledge. Not only giving facts about Jack the Ripper but Victorian London. Even walked us back to the tube after tour was over.

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Thanks Lourdes Arbos. We’re in full agreement of course. Simon is the platonic ideal of a brilliant guide. As the mighty Mississippi of rave reviews he attracts so eloquently attest to.

Gavin McNaughton 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We had a fascinating 'Inns of Court' walk in the morning, and 'British museum' in the afternoon. By coincidence Molly took us for both. She was engaging, very knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the subjects. Recommended!

Ronen Leshem 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We took 3 tours with London Tours – and will definitely take more on our next trip to London. We took "The Blitz Walk" – gripping and fascinating, the very best one; and "The Famous Square Mile" and "How the City Got Rich" which partly overlaps but are captivating and engaging as well. Skilled, knowledgeable guides that can lay down enchanting stories – and, of course, London history. Highly recommended.

Jacob Hensley 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Andy was incredible on our Hidden Pubs tour. This was the first experience we had after landing in London and were very glad we did it. Great for finding pubs tourists may not know about and grabbing drinks along the way!

John Hanna 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Did the London Inns Of Court Tour. It was excellent. The tour was run at a leisurely pace with lots interesting things to learn. The tour guide Shaughan was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Recommend this tour if you want something outside the box.

Maggie Venn 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Andy led Jack The Ripper tour and was superb. He was patient, funny and very knowledgeable.

Susan Cawley 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Joined the London Walks 'How the city got rich' on Tuesday 23rd May. The walk was guided by David who was interesting, spoke clearly, was easy to understand and walked at a comfortable pace. We visited some places you would not usually see such as a roof top garden and part of the Roman ruins underneath a hairdressers! I experienced some transport issues when travelling to join the walk but was able to contact the company easily and David kept in touch until I arrived. Thoroughly recommend this walk.

Christiana Logan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fabulous range of walks and leaders - top quality knowledge from experienced guides - often Blue Badge guides. Highly recommended whether you are visiting London or are more local and want to learn more about the city.

Suzanne Hollingsworth 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We went on the Hidden London walk today, 17/04/23, guided by Simon who was unbelievably knowledgeable! He made the walk so interesting and seemed genuinely passionate about London, the history and all he was telling us. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk and will certainly be booking more London walks in the future. Thank you Simon for a really fun, informative morning.

J Tollestrup 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have been enjoying tours by London Walks for about 10 years. This most recent visit, I took five walks, largely in central and East London (where the very old history happened). The guides were spectacular, as always, and you can tell that this is a company that prides itself on its deep knowledge of history, engaging delivery, and ability to put non-locals at ease as they are sightseeing. The tour of Disastrous London up by Barbican illuminated why East London was so dodgy until relatively recently (think “Cheapside,” notorious prisons, plague and disease). The tour of the Old Jewish Quarter provided a multi-century history of the Jewish population in London and other immigrant groups. The tour of Hidden London was excellent, as other reviewers have mentioned—Simon was most entertaining and knowledgeable about ancient plagues, fires, royals, and scandals. The guided tour of Saint Paul’s covered the history of the site, its “old” vs wren designs, and many famous inhabitants of the building. (The visual aids—historical maps, portraits, etc—that the guides bring are always excellent, but especially for this tour.) And the final walk was in the Hampstead Village, where we covered both its historic inhabitants and the efforts over the past two centuries to save the heath from development. The nature walk on a beautiful day was the perfect end to my trip. All this to say, there are so many options with wonderful guides, and scheduling is so easy, I have no doubt that I will continue catching walks from this company whenever I visit London.

AceCraft 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: An engaging and social walk. Our guide, David, was enthusiastic, friendly and a full bottle on Dickens. He even pointed out some other historical bits and pieces along the way which were very interesting. We particularly enjoyed the readings, which really painted us a picture of the places we were standing in. At the end of the walk, we saw an old English pub that Dickens would visit and David bought us a drink. We stayed for some time chatting with him about Dickens and all manner of tangentially related things. A very pleasant and satisfying end to a lovely walk.

Kristina Jenei 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: London Walks has been one of my favourite activities to do since moving here. The guides are incredibly generous with their knowledge. They are all so animated (often act out scenes, and incredibly literary). Today I did the Kensington walk, which turned out to be my favourite, mostly because of David. He was so kind. I hardly ever write reviews but I strongly recommend going on a London Walk with these guides!

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And you’re very generous with your praise, Kristina! So very kind of you. You know, it’s always a two-way street, this guiding thing. Having fun, gracious, interested, appreciative people like you (and your fellow walkers that day), Kristina, well, it gives us a terrific lift. Makes it a joy, really. So thanks very much indeed, Kristina. And good Londoning to you! Always!!

Alexandria Procter 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: All I can say is WOW!!!! I travel a lot, and I’ve done loads of tours, and these walking tours are by far the best tours I have ever done, in any city. Unbelievable value for money. Incredible guides. Insight, humour, knowledge, wit. Amazing experience every time!!

Kristina Bruzzo 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The crime and punishment tour was great! Aaron Hunter’s knowledge and sense of humor were exactly what we needed to make our time in London memorable. On the tour, Aaron also was able to get us into cutlers hall and we had the best time with one of the Beatles. Thanks Aaron for a great afternoon!

Jessica Hillyard 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did the High Street Kensington Tour on Saturday with David. The walking tour was fantastic - my favourite so far! David was excellent and the whole group were so impressed with his charisma, energy, knowledge and superb insight in to the hidden secrets of fabulous London. Definitely booking again! Thanks for a great afternoon.

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Jessica, gosh, I'm blushing. That's ever so kind of you. Fact of the matter is, you were a wonderful group to take round: bright, fun, interested, savvy. People like you and your fellow walkers on a walk, it doesn't just make it easy for us guides, it's inspiring. It raises our game. Thanks again, Jessica.

Doreen Degregorio 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best tours we experienced while visiting London! Simon was very informative and funny. He knew just how to keep the crowd engaged. Very highly recommend!

Kurt Thompson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My wife, daughter and I booked a few London Walks tours while vacationing in London. We enjoyed them so much that we booked a 4th and 5th and we're glad we did. Adam was immensely entertaining on the Ghost walk. Simon was super informative on the Famous Square Mile and The Cotswolds. Westminster Abby and Jack the Ripper tours were excellent as well. London Walks were the highlight of the trip for all of us.

Anna Schumann 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I booked the Beatles With Adam tour on our visit to London on our honeymoon and it was amazing. Adam was funny, well-informed and entertaining, and it was just the right amount of walking for the time allotted. We saw so many key spots in Beatles history, ending with the iconic Abbey Road, which Adam was more than willing to take photos of crossing. I can not recommend this tour highly enough!

enowo 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have recently joined Kensington walk with David. Despite chilli afternoon David warmed us up taking us in this fascinating journey through the centuries based on the meticulous research made by our charismatic guide. We learnt about the origin of the place, their architectonic transformation, and its famous inhabitants (Royals, writers, architects, politicians, actors and more). Living in this district for nearly 20 year, I have discovered it again. I can recommend London walks wholeheartedly to All. David's passion about history of London and sharing with us makes the whole experience unique and unforgettable .

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Thanks so much, Enowo. I can only take a small share of the credit. You guys, our walkers, deserve most of it. Fun, alert, interested and interesting, exceptionally bright, friendly and appreciative, you make it easy for us. Make this the best job in London! Of course, its being endlessly fascinating London that we’re guiding helps a lot, too. Thanks again.

Nate H 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We went for a walk with Simon on the Square Mile tour on 14 Aug 2022. Simon was extremely interested and passionate in his sharing of his knowledge of the city's culture and history. He also took time to talk to us to learn more about our respective cultures and countries. London Walks continues to deliver the personable service and is great value for money. Well done. Thank you so much.

Amit Erez 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We took the jack the ripper tour with Simon and it was just exquisite! He was very informative and also had very cool little facts about London in general. I have been on quite a few tours these last weeks and this has been the best by far, highly recommended.

Hailey Belle 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My mom and I went on a Jack the Ripper tour with Simon the other night, and we both agree it was a highlight of our entire trip to London! Simon was an excellent guide and kept us riveted the entire time. Our only regret is that we didn’t book more London Walks tours — I will most definitely be booking their tours next time I am in the city, and think a private tour with this company would be worth every cent! TLDR: we couldn’t recommend this company more!! Go book your London Walk!

Leonard Lubarsky 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of going on London Walk’s walk titled “Hidden London with Adam”, and I had a wonderful time thanks to the tour leader, Adam. He knows the history of the area extremely well and was able to make it accessible, informative and entertaining for the group I was part of. You can’t go wring with London Walks in general, and Adam as a tour leader, to be specific. Absolutely something one should not miss!

Adam Wolkoff 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Did Royal London with Annmarie and a private walk with Adam. Both were excellent. The depth of knowledge these guides offered was quite impressive. I have to say I most appreciated the kindness and personal attention, which made my day in London so special. Most highly recommended.

Chris Saville 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Did the Ghosts of the Old City walk in the run up to Halloween, with my two kids (aged 12 & 10). Adam was our guide and a masterful storyteller - hugely entertaining, knowledgeable and funny. I've booked with London Walks before and the guides have always brilliant. Brilliant way to bring the city to life and see and learn things you never knew.

Jenna Herdman 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We did two evening walks last week, and I highly recommend both of them! We loved our first walk, "The Clerkenwell Pub Walk - Monks, Malt and Mayhem with Andy." It was so much fun to explore the area's history and contemporary charms and hidden gems. Andy pointed out several great pubs and we grabbed pints at two of them. Andy had tons of amazing stories and recommendations for good eats and attractions in the area. We had a wonderful time and were sad when the evening ended! We also thoroughly enjoyed our tour last week, "Ghosts Of the Old City with Adam." Adam was an amazing guide and expert storyteller who uses humour and drama to bring historical events and figures to life (or death). He also did a good job offering potential plausible explanations for many of the supernatural phenomena, which I thought was a unique touch. The tour really enriched our understanding of the City and we had a blast. I think London Walks is one of the best touring groups in the world and I recommend them to everyone!

Mark Bray 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We booked the Westminster by Gaslight and were absolutely floored by how wonderful it was. Peter, our guide, was very entertaining, witty, extremely informative, and an all-around fun person to be with. If I were to choose one to her to take while in London, it would be this one!

Elisabeth Knelangen 2 years ago

Positive experience: Tolle Führungen

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Thanks very much, Elisabeth. We’re now - thanks to this wretched virus - completely dependent on word-of-mouth “advertising”, so your putting in a good word for London Walks couldn’t be more welcome.

first Electron21 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolute Empfehlung für Harry Potter Fans! Wir waren heute (Sa.) beim „Harry Potter Walk“ mit Andrew. Er hatte tolle Hintergrundinfos zu J.K. Rowling, anderen Filmen (z.B. Bridget Jones) und geschichtlichem. Es waren sehe kurzweilige, aber prall gefüllte knappe 2 Stunden. Das Preis- Leistungsverhältnis passt. Können wir definitiv weiter empfehlen.

Charlotte Törnblom 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: 1982 var jag 9 år och på besök för första gången i London. I hotellreceptionen hittade jag en broschyr om en guidad tur i Jack the ripers fotspår. Min mor sa nej den gånger och alla andra där efter. Åren gick och nu när jag fyllt 50 blev det av. Vår guide Simon var mycket påläst. Jag har lärt mig ett par nya saker, fått en fantastiskt fin dramatiserad/illustrerad återberättande om hur miljön var i EastEnd 1888. Stort tack för kvällen! Något att bocka av i min bucket list! Best regards the Swede! Charlotte

Marina Korol 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We had a walk trip with Adam (ghosts in London). It was amazing! So much spooky and scary stories!

Brian Smith 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really excellent Hidden London tour led by Adam. Informative, enjoyable and thoroughly recommended

Emma C. 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had a fantastic time on the Hidden London walk (Friday 15 April) with the gorgeous and very entertaining Adam.

Alicia Mannes 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Loved our Hamstead walk today. We learned so much about this part of London.

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Thanks SO much, Alicia. Your taking the trouble to stop by here and say that does this beleaguered little company a power of good. It’s a huge help on the all-important “word of mouth” front and it’s a big morale booster for us as guides.

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