England · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in England

102 tours  ·  from $14 a head

The old streets here were built for feet and are hostile to everything else. These 15 walks cover London, Oxford, York, Bath and Liverpool, priced by length, with a note on which involve real hills and which end in a pub.

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide - From the University of Oxford to Merton College
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Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

1.Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,905 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Walk through Oxford with a student or graduate guide from Footprints Tours. In two hours, you’ll see Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Trinity College, All Souls, and more, while learning how Oxford works today. The tour starts in Oxford, with an optional London pickup from Gloucester Road.

“It was great! Unfortunately the Divinity School was closed, but that was not our Guide`s fault. We learnt a lot about being a student in Oxford, which is such a nice place to be.”

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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

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

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

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

3.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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Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option - Corpus Christi and Queens’ College: names, myths, and darker tales
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Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option

4.Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,336 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Walk Cambridge with a graduate guide who explains college rivalries, student traditions, and the stories behind the Corpus Clock, Eagle pub, Trinity, St John’s, and King’s College. The 90-minute tour stays mostly outside. Add a self-guided King’s College Chapel visit for £25, if selected when booking.

“Really good overview to help us understand how the college's work. This is an amazing campus. Helped me to orient to the city while my son studied here for a week”

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Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol - Finding Banksy and Bristol’s wider street art scene
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Blackbeard to Banksy – The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

5.Blackbeard to Banksy – The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

This two-hour walk links Bristol’s Banksy scene with 1,000 years of city history. Guides including Mike, Owen, Luke, and Henry lead you from the cathedral area through central Bristol to Narrow Quay, pointing out original street art, old buildings, ruined churches, toppled statues, and the former river through the city centre.

“Highly recommend. Great tour with a great guide! Lots of areas of Bristol covered, with interesting history.”

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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour - Going underground into the air raid shelter
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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

6.Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Meet at Bristol’s Corn Exchange for a roughly two-hour walking tour through subterranean passageways, WWII air raid shelters, historic rooms, and rooftop viewpoints. Guides such as Duncan, Theresa, Owen, and Bruce bring Bristol’s Blitz story to life, then finish at St. Nicholas Market, where you can buy lunch from the city’s best street-food stalls.

“Easy to find tour guide. Very informative and interesting Some stairs to access the shelter, minimal walking Highly recommended”

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Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide - Starting at Bath Abbey and setting the scene
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Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide

7.Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,877 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Explore Bath on foot with a qualified Blue Badge guide such as Jess, Andrew, Victoria, Owen, or Andy. In about two hours, you’ll see Bath Abbey, Queen Square, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Pulteney Bridge, Sally Lunn’s, and the Roman Baths entrance. Morning and afternoon departures are available, but attraction tickets cost extra.

“Great walking tour. Owen, our guide was a wealth of knowledge. We covered a lot of ground on the tour.”

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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

8.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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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - Starting at the Guy Fawkes Inn
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

9.Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Start at the Guy Fawkes Inn at 6:30 pm and follow a guide such as Dan, Josh, or Mackenzie through York’s dark past. Expect about 90 minutes of theatrical storytelling, stops near the Minster, lesser-seen streets, and a finish at the Shambles. The walk suits most people, but bring warm clothes and sturdy shoes.

“So we had Dan (I think) who was fantastic. His voice carried he include a little humour and was very affable. He wasn’t put off by the locals who made ghost noises. We learned a little on a very cold evening and my only gripe I guess was that for a place that’s the most haunted city in Europe - why did we only get 5 stories?”

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1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour - The guide is the heart of the experience
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1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

10.1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,383 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Meet at Trinity College’s blue gates for a 90-minute Oxford walking tour led by a local guide. You’ll hear college stories, see historic courtyards, and may enter New College, Balliol, or other sites depending on access. The tour covers about 1.5 km, costs $38.14, and ends where it begins.

“Really enjoyed this tour. The guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. Was great to see inside the colleges and learn about the history and lovely buildings. Would highly recommend!”

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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

11.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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Private Historical Walking Tour of York - Why this York walk works best early in your stay
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Private Historical Walking Tour of York

12.Private Historical Walking Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,324 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Walk through York’s Roman, Viking, medieval, and royal past with a private English-speaking guide. Starting near York Minster, you’ll visit major historic sights, hear stories shaped to your interests, and finish by Clifford’s Tower. Guides including Alan, Chris, Sean, Karen, and David lead tours lasting about two to three hours.

“We had a great private tour of York with our guide, Sean. He was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of the city and its history. We enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it.”

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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

13.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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Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier - Starting at Chester Town Hall
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Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

14.Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,232 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Best value

Spend 90 minutes walking Roman Chester with guides such as Julius, Marcus, Gaius, or Faustus in Roman dress. See the amphitheater, surviving fortress walls, Roman Gardens, hypocaust stones, mosaics, and an unexpected basement display. Expect lively storytelling, questions, and a small group of up to 15.

“We went on two tours with Julius today, one being this Roman tour. We got to learn about so many fascinating stories that you wouldn’t know from just simply walking around Chester, with our guide being engaging all throughout. Couldn’t recommend enough!”

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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

15.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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