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The 15 Best London Walking Tours

84 walks  ·  from $14 a head

London rewards small pieces walked well: one market, one riverbank, one set of murders. These 15 walks are priced, timed and clear about which tube stop you actually end at.

Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market
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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

1.Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,044 reviews · 135 minutes - 2.5 hours · from $20Our pick

Join a Harry Potter fan guide such as Eva, Louis, Murray, or Luke for a 2.5-hour walk from Southwark to Soho. Sort into Hogwarts Houses, compete in a quiz, see filming and inspiration sites, watch movie clips, and choose a Thames boat ride or Underground journey along the route.

“Murrays enthusiasm was unmatched, althoug there was a heavy rain, he still was always in a great mood and showed us some of the lesser known spots/movie scenes. It was great!”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Christ Church and the Victorian setting
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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

2.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,833 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Follow a Ripperologist through Whitechapel for two hours, from Altab Ali Park to the Ten Bells Pub. Expect crime-scene stops, suspect theories, victim stories, Victorian social history, and visual evidence. Guides such as Martin Cheng, Nic, Ivan, Gabby, and Bettina are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and thoughtful treatment of the victims. Graphic content is included.

“Very interesting and detailed information. Guide was upbeat and animated in her delivery, very engaging indeed, creating mystery and intrigue. Brilliant and professional delivery of a well thought out tour.”

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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

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

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

Follow an actor-guide such as Harry, Alex, or Con Weasley through London’s Harry Potter locations. In two hours, you’ll see Leadenhall Market, St. Paul’s, Millennium Bridge, the Globe, the Golden Hinde, the Clink, and Borough Market, with film facts, London history, and a magical quiz.

“Alex gave us such a good tour and really knew his Harry Potter! He was extremely charismatic, funny, and so knowledgeable. The Harry Potter facts he knew were awesome and some were so niche I feel like I need to reread the books and rewatch the movies! His personality really made the tour special, and we had such a great time walking London with him. We would absolutely book with Alex again, both he and this tour were phenomenal!”

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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Spitalfields Market: setting the scene
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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

4.London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,131 reviews

Walk from Aldgate East through Spitalfields and Brick Lane to Mitre Square while an expert guide explains the 1888 murders, victims, suspects, and police inquiry. Expect original photographs, press reports, questions, and a free 194-page ebook. Guides may include Jeremy, Angie, Philip, or Jackie.

“Informative, interesting, and fun! Jeremy was the perfect tour guide, he kept the group entertained but told the story of the five victims and the ripper himself in detail with facts and theories. I also enjoyed all the information on the buildings and architecture that was arounRead more”

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London: Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free) - Cecil Court and Goodwin’s Court: London’s small-scale magic
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London: Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free)

5.Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,071 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Follow a Potter-head guide from King’s Cross to London Bridge, stopping at Platform 9¾, Cecil Court, Goodwin’s Court, the Palace Theatre, Leicester Square, Westminster, Borough Market, and more. You’ll mix film locations with London history, visit two Potter shops, use the Tube twice, and walk for three hours. Children under 16 go free.

“Mike was such an awesome tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and made the tour very entertaining. I would totally do this tour again!”

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London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes - Starting with sausage rolls and a bacon and egg bap
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London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

6.London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113

Spend about three hours tasting London around Borough Market with a local guide. Expect a sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheeses, dessert, tea, drinks, and a secret dish. Guides such as Chris, Gary, Billie, Jeremy, and Tom have led this small-group route, limited to 12 people. A Soho option is also available.

“This was a great tour of the Burrough Market!! It is the absolute perfect way to get samplings of amazing food without the lines!! Which are quite long btw. The samples were the perfect size. Also had a bit of break time to wander around the market on my own. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London - Piccadilly Circus: a useful starting line
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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

7.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 to Buckingham Palace while following the Changing of the Guard along the Mall. Guides such as Joe, Angie, Paul, and Alex use side streets, stories, and well-timed stops to help you see more than the palace gates. Expect 1 hour 45 minutes of brisk walking, crowds, steps, and no indoor ceremony access.

“Our Angie was absolutely amazing. We had a good time. Wonderful experience. Would highly recommend to everyone and don’t forget. Angie was spectacular.”

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London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour - The bands behind the streets
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London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour

8.The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,783 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Walk through Soho and central London with a musician guide such as Danny, Henry, Tom, Al, or Calum. Visit places tied to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bowie, Hendrix, Queen, Zeppelin, and more, hear wild stories about the rock era, and finish at a pub linked with John Lennon and Keith Moon. Bring comfortable shoes and expect rain or shine.

“Danny was a great guide! We had a small group of four and Danny still kept the energy up! Lots of cool stops and things to learn about Bowie, Beatles, Zeppelin, Sabbath, Sex Pistols, Floyd, The Who, and lots more!”

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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Ripper Vision Tours - How Ripper-Vision changes the usual walking tour
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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour – Ripper Vision Tours

9.Jack the Ripper Walking Tour – Ripper Vision Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,752 reviews · from $26

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Aldgate East Tube Station and walk through Whitechapel as Ripper-Vision projects Victorian photographs, crime scenes, and suspects onto the streets. Guides such as Harry, Rob, Alan, Mick, and Matt bring the case to life with vivid storytelling, historical context, and competing theories about the killer’s identity.

“it might benefit from a slightly later start time because the daylight made viewing the projection difficult to see. otherwise, well done tour and great guide!”

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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German - Borough Market and the first wizarding clues
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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German

10.Harry Potter Walking Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,505 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $20

Follow a German-speaking guide through Muggle London, from Borough Market and Shakespeare’s Globe to Diagon Alley and the Palace Theatre. You’ll sort into a Hogwarts House, compete in a Harry Potter quiz, spot film locations, and choose between the Underground or a short Thames boat ride. Guides such as Jonas, Sarah, Eva, and Anna have led recent tours.

“Unser Guide Sarah war großartig. Sie hat uns in die Hogwarts Hauser eingeteilt und hat immer wieder Fragen zu Harry Potter gestellt. Es war wirklich super informativ und unterhaltsam.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour - Seeing the crime locations in context
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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

11.Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,449 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet at Aldgate Underground station for a two-hour English-language walk through Whitechapel and nearby streets. Guide George brings the Jack the Ripper case to life with clear storytelling, social history, police theories, and suspect profiles. Expect moderate walking, dark subject matter, and plenty of chances to ask questions.

“George was a fantastic guide - charismatic and enthusiastic. Great tour, we all loved it.”

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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour - Soho: 40 minutes in London’s music heart
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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

12.The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

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

Follow guides such as Danny, Henry, Tom, Calum, and Alan through Soho, Mayfair, Denmark Street, and central London. Over two hours, you’ll see recording studios, music shops, Carnaby Street, and famous rock locations while hearing stories about Bowie, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and other British music legends. The tour starts near Centre Point and ends by Piccadilly Circus.

“Great way to spend two hours in the heart of London’s coolest neighborhood in Soho! Calum did a terrific job as our guide, so knowledgeable about all the bands and musicians and history of their early days. Very entertaining and nostalgic. Highly recommend!”

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London: Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour - From Spitalfields toward Brick Lane
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London: Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour

13.Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,354 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch with guides such as Eva, Josh, Laura, and Natalie. Learn how graffiti, stickers, murals, and local East End history connect, while spotting work by Banksy, ROA, Invader, Shepard Fairey, Stik, and many others.

“Loved it. Highly knowledgable guide, loved learning about the history of the area and how it affected the art. Slow paced tour, very interesting.”

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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry - Buckingham Palace and Green Park set the tone
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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

14.Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

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

Meet your guide at The Ritz London at 10:00 a.m. for a three-hour walk past Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Big Ben, and Parliament. Guides such as Ash, Will, Mark, and Ashley add humor and sharp local detail. Finish with a self-guided visit to Westminster Abbey using its audio guide.

“Great overview of Royal buildings and history. Ash did a great job of laying out the facts and keeping it interesting and informative. He led us to great spots for photo ops.”

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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - Green Park and St James’s Palace: polished London with a grim underside
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

15.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Follow London’s darker stories from Green Park to the Tower of London with a live guide in English, French, or German. You’ll hear tales of ghosts, plague, executions, and royal intrigue, then choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride or take the Tube. Guides such as Marvin, Julia, Luke, and Zachary are known for strong storytelling and good humor.

“Loved the walking tour, Jack was a great guide. The only thing that let it down was the Uber boat ride. This is because once on the boat you were left to do your own thing, I had expected still having stories whilst on the boat. Apart from that everything was great!”

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