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Walking Tours in London: The 15 Best Guided Routes

172 tours  ·  from $7

A guide is the cheapest thing you can add to a London day and it changes everything you see. These 15 walks cover Westminster, the City, the East End and the film locations, priced, timed and clear about where each one starts.

Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London - Leadenhall Market and the Leaky Cauldron
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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

1.Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Our pick

Join an actor-guide such as Harry, Alex, or Con Weasley for a two-hour Harry Potter walk through central London. See Leadenhall Market, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Golden Hinde, the Clink, and Borough Market, with quizzes, film facts, and London history along the way.

“Harry was such an excellent tour guide. He made the tour very interactive and fun, filled with lots of interesting information. He also gave us lots of recommendations for later, and took us to some pretty cool picture spots. His acting of professor Snape was definitely the highlight of the tour for me. Great experience overall!”

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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Christ Church Spitalfields and the Victorian skyline
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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

2.London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,131 reviews · from $0

Follow guides such as Jeremy, Angie, Philip, and Jackie through East London for a two-hour look at the Jack the Ripper murders. You’ll visit Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Christ Church, and Mitre Square, compare old photos with today’s streets, examine police and press reports, and receive a free 194-page ebook.

“Really enjoyed our evening tour with Angie, she was very knowledgeable and ensured we all had a wonderful time x”

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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London - St. James’s Palace and the royal setting
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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

3.Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,793 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk from Piccadilly Circus through St. James’s to Buckingham Palace with a local guide such as Joe, Angie, Paul, or Alex. You’ll follow the guards along the Mall, hear stories about the royal family, and watch key parts of the ceremony from several viewing points. Expect a brisk pace, three flights of steps, crowds, and no refreshment stop.

“Lots of walking and crowds. But definitely worth doing with a guide. Bring water and snacks if you need them”

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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour - Mayfair and the polished side of rock
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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

4.The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,371 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Walk from Centre Point through Soho, Mayfair, Denmark Street, and central London with guides such as Henry, Danny, Tom, Calum, and Alan. Expect stories about Bowie, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pete Townshend, recording studios, music shops, and famous haunts. The small group keeps the tour personal and finishes near Piccadilly Circus.

“Really enjoyed this tour with Danny! He was passionate and knowledgeable and it was great to understand the history behind some of the landmarks! Learned lots of things we didn't know! He even sang a few lines for us! Highly recommended!”

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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry - Starting at The Ritz and crossing Green Park
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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

5.Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,282 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $122

Follow a local guide from The Ritz through Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Big Ben, and Parliament Square. The three-hour walk ends at Westminster Abbey, where your pre-booked ticket lets you explore independently with a multilingual audio guide. Guides such as Ash, Will, Mark, and Ashley are praised for humor, history, and good photo stops.

“Our tour guide, Jason, was extremely knowledgeable and sensitive to the group’s pace and needs. He was thorough and gave interesting facts along the tour.”

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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham - Westminster Abbey: choose the right version
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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

6.Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,213 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend three or four hours walking through Westminster with a Blue Badge Guide. See Big Ben, Parliament, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, and St James’s Palace. The four-hour option includes a guided Westminster Abbey visit with skip-the-line entry. The three-hour option includes a self-guided Abbey visit for organ music, evensong, or mass, subject to the schedule.

“this entire experience is horrible tour guide was not where he was supposed to be and I could barely get in touch with anyone. I do not recommend this experience.”

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London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated - Big stages around Seven Dials
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London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated

7.London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,057 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Meet at the Marquis of Granby at 2:30 pm for a headphone-led walk through London’s theatre district. Guides such as Sam, Sean, Shaun, Kris, and Hannah Mantanna lead show tunes, dance moves, theatre facts, and a finale back at the pub. Expect a lively group activity with optional singing and dancing, plenty of walking, and free photos and video.

“So much fun, Sam our guide was amazing , full of personality and really made our day A perfect experience if you live musical theatre”

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London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour - Spitalfields Market and a wider view of the East End
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London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour

8.London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,013 reviews · from $151

Walk through Whitechapel with guides such as Cova, Antonio, Yassine, and Yasin, following the places linked to Jack the Ripper. This two-hour tour covers Spitalfields Market, the Ten Bells, Brick Lane, and Aldgate East, with photos, clues, and competing theories. English and Spanish departures are available.

“Obviously there are no conclusive facts re these murders so the tour very much down to the guide’s own thoughts and interpretations which at times felt a bit out of line. Guide spoke very fast and a a volume not adequate enough to reach entire group, especially if street noise increased.”

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Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms - Starting at The Ritz and walking through Green Park
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Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms

9.Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 967 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135

Walk from Green Park to Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament Square, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey with a local guide. Then visit Churchill’s War Rooms independently with an audio guide. Guides such as Will, Ashley, Tanya, and Brandon are praised for humor, history, and crowd management. Expect about 5 hours and 2.5 miles on foot.

“A wealth of shared information! Ashley provided that knowledge in a fact and trivia format. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”

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WW2 London Walking Tour & Churchill War Rooms Entrance Ticket - Entering the Churchill War Rooms
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WW2 London Walking Tour & Churchill War Rooms Entrance Ticket

10.WW2 London Walking Tour & Churchill War Rooms Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 933 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Start near the Boadicea and Her Daughters statue for a 90-minute guided walk past Westminster Abbey, Parliament, Big Ben, Downing Street, Blitz sites, and Churchill’s statue. Then use the included ticket, audio guide, and map to explore the Churchill War Rooms independently. Guides such as Jo, Louise, and Andy are praised for warmth, humor, and strong historical detail.

“Our guide was so personable and very informative. We enjoyed our experience very much. We highly recommend it.”

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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace - Starting at Victoria Palace Theatre
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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace

11.Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 919 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Join a guide such as Rachel, Mike, or Connor for a two-hour walk through royal London and the Changing of the Guard. You will move between several viewing points, hear the story behind the ceremony, pass Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Clarence House, The Mall, and St James’s Park, then finish at Horse Guards Parade. Expect about three miles of walking and plenty of standing.

“Our tour guide, Rachel, a born and bred Londoner, was exceptional, friendly, cheerful, energetic and very knowledgeable!! She knew it ALL! And could answer any question we had. Very easy walking tour and took us to the BEST locations to watch and listen to the guard band, the new and old shifts that change every other day and knew exactly where to stand at every event. Had excellent knowledge of the Monarchy and buildings. Loved this tour!”

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Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London - Dark streets, old crimes, and stories with a lighter touch
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Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

12.Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Begin at All Hallows by Tower Church at 8pm and walk through the City of London toward St. Paul’s Cathedral. Expect ghost stories, grim crime tales, local history, and dark lanes rather than a theatrical scare show. Guides such as George add humor, detail, and plenty of answers along the way.

“Two things I love. History and the paranormal. This tour was the perfect combination of both. George’s telling of the stories really drew you into them. Feeling like you are back in that time period. George made a point of talking to each individual, recommending places to visit based on our conversations. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone that likes history or the paranormal”

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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London - Four pubs, local stories, and plenty of choice
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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

13.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 803 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Join a local guide such as Ben, Luke, Henry, Tom, or Carlos for a 2 to 3 hour walk from Piccadilly Circus through St. James’s. Expect four historic pubs, royal and celebrity stories, beer and gin suggestions, and a group capped at 12. Drinks and food cost extra.

“If I could give more than 5⭐️’s to Ben, I would. What a treat. Found some real gems of pubs and loved the stories and wee nuggets in between. His banter and craic was mighty. Thank you Ben and we hope to see you one day on the other side of the Irish Sea. 💚”

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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour - St. James’s Palace and the royal backstory
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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

14.Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 776 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow an English-speaking guide through St. James’s, Horse Guards Parade, and Buckingham Palace during a 1-hour-45-minute walking tour. Guides such as Babs, Nathan, Alex, Jeremy, and Francis are known for clear timing, lively royal stories, and finding close views of the marching guards. Expect brisk walking, crowds, and no refreshment stop.

“Babs is an incredible tour guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and kept us entertained with her wit. She made sure that we saw the changing of the guard in all 3 locations and did a great job navigating the crowds.”

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London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Visit - Parliament, Big Ben, and a government under pressure
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London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Visit

15.London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Walk from Westminster Bridge through Parliament Square, Whitehall, and Horse Guards Parade with an English-speaking guide, then enter Churchill’s War Rooms for a self-guided visit with an audio guide. Guides such as Nathan, Babs, Jeremy, Paul, and Francis bring the wartime story to life. The group is limited to 15 people.

“Very informative guide. Very personable! Great directions, easy to find! Nothing more to add! We would highly recommend Jeremy!”

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