LONDON
The London shortlist.
The 15 most popular walking tours in London. What each one includes, how long it takes, what it costs, and who you book through.
A 2.5-hour Harry Potter guided walking tour in London with Hogwarts House sorting, movie filming spots, and an optional Thames boat ride.
Most Popular“My 8yo has been counting down the days to this tour, and it did not disappoint! Our guide, Luke, shared lots of fascinating information and the interactive nature of the tour kept us engaged and entertained from start to finish. Highly recommend.”
A 2-hour Jack the Ripper walk through Whitechapel’s real streets, with respectful victim stories, suspect theories, and East End history.
“Gabby was amazing with the knowledge she had about the suspects. We were there for 3 hours and it went fast.”
Actor-led Harry Potter London walking tour with real filming locations and a quiz. Two hours from Leadenhall to Borough.
“Our guide, Harry (yes, really!) was fun, friendly and informative, giving us not only Harry Potter locations, but interesting information about London itself. There were about 8 people in our group, and he made us all feel welcome and included, often referencing the different countries we were from. This was our last day in London,…”
A free 2-hour Jack the Ripper walking tour in East London, with old photos, press reports, and a 194-page ebook link.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Jack the Ripper material. Took us too many relevant places and really painted a picture of what life was like in Whitechapel 1888.”
Harry Potter filming spots on foot across London, with shop stops and famous landmarks, plus kids under 16 free.
“Our guide, Oliver, was so insightful, personable and engaging. He showed us many of the filming locations but also shared history of the other buildings we saw along the way. Highly recommend!”
Small-group walk to see London’s Changing of the Guard from smart spots on the Mall, with royal history, no museum detours, about 1h45.
“Lots of walking and crowds. But definitely worth doing with a guide. Bring water and snacks if you need them”
Walk Soho’s rock-and-roll roots with a pro musician guide, spotting secret landmarks tied to the Stones, Beatles, Bowie, Hendrix, and more.
“Outstanding! Tom was great - knowledgeable and inviting host! Great stories! Highly recommend!”
Whitechapel’s Jack the Ripper story plays out with a handheld projector, expert guides, and Victorian mood on a night walk.
“Excellent tour of the locations of Jack the Ripper's crimes. The use of old photographs helped set the scene.”
German Harry Potter walking tour in London with Hogwarts House quiz, Diagon Alley sights, and optional Thames boat trip. 2.5h, $20.
“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.”
Walk London’s East End on a 2-hour Jack the Ripper evening tour from Aldgate Underground, with suspects, Victorian context, and Q&A.
“George our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”
Walk Soho, Mayfair, and Denmark Street on a 2-hour small-group tour of British rock roots with expert guide stories and free stops.
“Danny was very informative and engaging! Group size was reasonable and he made sure everyone enjoyed the experience. Worth doing if you are a fan of Rock!”
2-hour East London street art walk from Spitalfields to Brick Lane, guided by local pros. See Banksy and around 40 artists for $33.
“The walk was facinating!! And Josh, the guide, was very knowledgeable. A highly recommended tour 😀”
Westminster walking tour with pre-booked Abbey entry. Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, Parliament and more in about 5 hours.
“Ashley our guide was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and funny that made our walking tour experience enjoyable.”
London ghost walk plus a River Thames night boat ride, ending at the Tower of London. Central landmarks, spooky stories, 2 hours.
“John was amazing! You should definitely book this tour”
Walk Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace with a Blue Badge guide, skip-the-line Abbey entry, plus optional organ recital.
“Had an amazing time, Dan is so knowledgeable and matches that knowledge with great humor...100% recommend.”
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