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15 Walking Tours in London to Build a Day Around

38 tours  ·  from $19 a head

The 15 best walking tours in London you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

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

Follow an actor-guide through London from Leadenhall Market to Borough Market, seeing Harry Potter filming spots linked to the Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley, Gringotts, and the Ministry of Magic. Expect quizzes, movie trivia, London history, and a brisk two-hour walk with guides such as Harry, Alex, and Con Weasley.

“The guide was energetic, welcoming, and humorous. A few stops were genuinely interesting (especially the beginning) although the rest felt a bit loose.”

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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Spitalfields Market: the starting point for the story
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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

Walk from Aldgate East through Spitalfields and Brick Lane to Mitre Square while guides such as Jeremy, Angie, Philip, and Jackie explain the 1888 murders, suspects, victims, police work, and Victorian London. Expect original photographs, press reports, questions, and a free 194-page ebook.

“Our guide Jeremy made the experience fun and unique. He was very knowledgeable and handled the sensitive subject matter with care. He was great with fielding questions and made the walk enjoyable and informative. Fantastic!”

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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London - Starting at Piccadilly Circus
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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 and along the Mall while guides such as Joe, Angie, Paul, and Alex explain royal history and position you for changing-of-the-guard highlights. This 1-hour-45-minute English tour avoids the palace courtyard but follows the guards at a brisk pace through busy central London.

“We had Alex B as our guide. He was so witty and knowledgeable. He answered everyone’s questions and was extremely attentive to us all. As a hard to please American, I highly recommend booking this tour!!! You will love it!!!”

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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour - Soho: the main chapter of the walk
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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

Spend two hours walking through Soho, Mayfair, Denmark Street, and central London with guides such as Danny, Henry, Tom, Calum, and Alan. Expect stories about The Beatles, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, recording studios, music shops, and famous clubs, plus a playlist and group photos from some guides.

“Great tour! We somehow luckily ended up with Tom as a tour guide for the 2nd time in 3 days and it was - again - awesome! Tom is knowledgeable, funny, and altogether engaging! Learned a lot and saw a ton of cool sites! Highly recommend Tom and this tour!”

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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry - Trafalgar Square in a compact 20 minutes
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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

Spend about five hours walking from The Ritz through Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament Square, and Westminster Abbey. Guides such as Ash, Will, Ashley, Mark, and Adrian bring royal and political history to life. The Abbey entry is self-guided with a multilingual audio guide.

“Our guide Chris was very knowledgeable and funny. He got us to the right spots on time to see the activities around the palaces including the royal military horse parade.”

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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 skip-the-line entry and a guided visit inside Westminster Abbey. The three-hour option includes self-entry for an organ recital, evensong, or mass, subject to the Abbey schedule.

“Richard was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable, great personality and enjoyable. I really appreciated the stories and insight shared, and especially glad I took the 4 hour tour so I could enjoy the guided Westminster Abbey tour.”

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London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated - Starting at the Marquis of Granby
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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 your host at the Marquis of Granby for a lively 90-minute to two-hour walk through London’s West End and Soho. With headphones carrying music and guide commentary, you’ll stop outside major theatres, learn short stories about shows and venues, dance to musical numbers, and finish with a group finale. Hosts may include Sam, Sean, Shaun, Kris, or Hannah Mantanna.

“Dancing outside Get Up Stand Up theatre show was fantastic, the whole experience was fantastic and the host really made the day thanks”

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London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour - Spitalfields and the case behind the headlines
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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, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Aldgate East while your English- or Spanish-speaking guide explains the Jack the Ripper murders. Guides such as Cova, Antonio, Yassine, and Yasin use stories, photos, and questions to bring the case to life. The two-hour route ends near Miller’s Court.

“everything on time, excellent guide lots of info delivered not only spoken but body language almost told the story”

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Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms - Trafalgar Square and the Royal Mall
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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

Start at The Ritz with a guide such as Will, Ashley, Tanya, or Brandon for a three-hour Westminster walk covering Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Finish independently at Churchill’s War Rooms, where an audio guide leads you through the wartime command center.

“Will was an entertaining and informative tour guide. The walking tour was very worthwhile. Quite a bit of new and fun information. The Winston Churchill War Museum was an audio-tour, but a fascinating place. Could spend a day there alone.”

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WW2 London Walking Tour & Churchill War Rooms Entrance Ticket - Westminster Abbey, Parliament, and Big Ben
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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

Spend 90 minutes walking through Westminster with guides such as Jo, Louise, Jeremy, or Michael, then enter the Churchill War Rooms with an audio guide. See Big Ben, Parliament, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Blitz damage, and Churchill’s statue. The $60.77 price includes admission, reservation fees, and a group of 25 or fewer.

“There is a fair bit of walking. Bundle up in November. The War Room Museum was an incredible experience. It really gave you a sense of Churchill and what it was like to lead a war effort from an underground bunker.”

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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace - FAQ
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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

Follow guides such as Rachel, Mike, Connor, or Matt through royal London during this two-hour, three-mile tour. You’ll watch several stages of the Changing of the Guard from carefully chosen spots, hear stories about the monarchy, pass Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Clarence House, and The Mall, then finish at Horse Guards Parade. Photos with mounted guards depend on availability.

“Much more than expected. Lots of interesting history of the guard and palaces. Guide Matt knew exactly where to take us for great views.”

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Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London - Ghost stories with a strong London history lesson
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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

Start at All Hallows by Tower Church at 8 pm and walk for about two hours through central London. Your guide, often George, mixes ghost stories with London history, crime tales, local facts, and humor. The tour ends outside St Paul’s Cathedral and suits curious history fans more than anyone seeking a frightening scare.

“George was amazing — incredibly knowledgeable and very factual, with loads of interesting information throughout the tour. As a local, he clearly knows the area inside out, which really added to the experience. The tour never felt rushed; George took his time, answered every question people had, and made sure everyone was engaged. It was well paced, informative, and genuinely fascinating from start to finish. A great experience overall and excellent value for money — a solid two hours that flew by. Highly recommend.”

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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London - Starting at Piccadilly Circus at 2:00 p.m.
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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

Walk from Piccadilly Circus through St. James’s, stopping at historic pubs while guides such as Ben, Luke, Henry, Tom, and Carlos share royal tales, local lore, and drink tips. The 2 to 3-hour tour costs $44.38, includes a veteran local guide, and limits groups to 12 people.

“The history is great and the beer is even better. The tour guide showed us some stuff I would have never expected.”

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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour - St. James’s Palace and the older royal story
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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 from Edward VII’s statue to Buckingham Palace in about 1 hour 45 minutes. You’ll watch the guards and horses at several points, pass St. James’s Palace and Horse Guards Parade, and hear royal trivia from guides such as Babs, Nathan, Alex, or Jeremy. The pace is brisk, with no toilet or refreshment stop.

“Absolute must do, an excellent walking tour and all the best vantage points for views of the horse guards and marches. Chris was great and a fun tour guide he was engaging and sprinkled all the history in the tour. Really enjoyed myself”

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London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Visit - Parliament and the silence of Big Ben
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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

Follow a small group of 15 or fewer through wartime Westminster, from Westminster Bridge and Parliament to Whitehall’s memorials. Guides such as Nathan, Babs, Jeremy, Paul, and Francis bring Churchill’s decisions and ordinary wartime lives into focus. Your guide then sees you into the Churchill War Rooms, where an audio guide lets you continue independently.

“Informative and entertaining, our tour guide,Nathan was a great guide.The Churchill war rooms were interesting with headset.”

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