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The 15 Best Walking Tours in London

29 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The city is too big to walk and too good not to, so the trick is choosing a neighbourhood and a theme. These 15 cover the Ripper alleys, Westminster, the film locations and the markets, priced and timed.

Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Starting behind Southwark Cathedral
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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

Explore London’s Harry Potter filming sites, test your Hogwarts knowledge, and choose a Thames boat ride on this lively guided walk.

“The way Iva told so much on a enthusiastic way. She maid it a very special experience. She is the best guide ever! Regards Peer”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Starting at Altab Ali Park and White Church Lane
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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

Explore Whitechapel’s Jack the Ripper sites, Victorian London, suspect theories, and Sherlock Holmes context on a vivid two-hour walking tour.

“Our tour guide Martin was excellent, it was a joy to be led by him as we all learnt about the world famous Jack the Ripper and his horrendous crimes”

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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London - Gringotts connections near the Bank of England
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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

Explore Harry Potter filming sites across London, from Leadenhall Market to Borough Market, with actor guides, quizzes, and London history.

“Well worth it, saw great London sights that i didn't know about. Conor was a great guide and had a lot of HP knowledge. Very enjoyable even though the weather was against us.”

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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Spitalfields Market and the opening investigation
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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

London: Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free) - Starting at King’s Cross and Platform 9 ¾
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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

Walk through London’s Harry Potter film locations, from King’s Cross to Borough Market, with a lively guide, two Tube rides, and free entry for kids.

“Tour was fantastic and Robert was a great tour guide. His easy peasy attitude made navigating thru London so stress free and exciting! He made sure to have us “act out” HP scenes at filming locations. Don’t have to be a HP fan to enjoy this tour. The touring company was also extremely accommodating moving our tour to another day when requested and got back to us right away. Highly recommend!!!!”

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London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes - What you eat from the first bite to the secret dish
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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

Taste seven British dishes, explore Borough Market, and hear London food stories on this small-group tour from London Bridge.

“The tour was exactly like the foods - “the best!” Our guide, Billie, was perfect for this and offered lots of local “flavor” making sure we heard the history of the area, she was lovely. The food choices were exactly what we wanted and just the right amount. The length of the tour allowed us to enjoy the day and still have time to plan an evening adventure. We are so happy we included this in our first visit to London.”

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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

7.Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

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

See London’s Changing of the Guard with a local guide, smart viewing spots, royal landmarks, and practical advice for this brisk walking tour.

“Sunday parade rather than changing of the guards it was spectacular! Would highly recommend, it was perfect weather and our guide Angie was engaging, and a world of knowledge”

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London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour - Soho’s ordinary streets, extraordinary backstories
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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

Explore Soho’s secret rock landmarks, recording studios, pubs, and stories of Bowie, The Beatles, Hendrix, and more.

“Our guide Harry drove us to stories about Rnr in Soho. Deep knowledge of the 60s and 70s life, he gave us pictures of the good old classic rock times. Super suggested experience.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Ripper Vision Tours - Why Ripper-Vision changes the walk
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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

Explore Whitechapel on a 105-minute Jack the Ripper walk with projected Victorian images, expert storytelling, and practical booking tips.

“Despite the rain the tour was excellant, very informative from a very keen and enthusiastic tour guide who went above and beyond to entertain and keep everyone interested right to the end.”

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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German - Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, and the wizarding south bank
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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

Review of London’s German Harry Potter walking tour, with Hogwarts trivia, film-inspired sights, Thames boat option, value, tips, and itinerary details.

“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 - Starting at Aldgate Underground station
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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

Explore Whitechapel by night on a two-hour Jack the Ripper walk, with Victorian social history, crime sites, suspects, and guide George.

“George, our guide, was informative and engaging. He liked the subject matter and enjoyed sharing it. He made the experience enjoyable despite the wet, rainy, evening.”

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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour - Mayfair: 20 minutes of polished rock history
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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 London’s rock history through Soho, Mayfair, and Denmark Street on a lively two-hour walking tour with expert guides.

“Many thanks to Henry for being a wonderful guide and host and for sharing his in-depth knowledge in such an informative and engaging way.”

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London: Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour - From Spitalfields to 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

Explore East London street art, Banksy, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch with an expert guide on this lively two-hour walking tour.

“It was a great find off the beaten path. Ava was our guide, very knowledgeable and willing to make it as fun and enjoyable as possible. Worthy attraction for sure.”

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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry - Buckingham Palace and the chance to see royal ceremony
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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - St James’s Palace and the royal side of London
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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

Explore London’s haunted corners, landmarks, and Thames by boat on a lively two-hour ghost walk ending at the Tower of London.

“Anna was such a charismatic and charming guide, listening to her was so relaxing. Her way of telling the story’s really was so catchy. We enjoyed it so much. 100% recommending the tour and Anna as a guide!!!”

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