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Walking Tours in London: The Top 15 on Foot

71 tours  ·  from $14 a head

The City and the East End make most sense on foot. These 15 walks cover the Ripper streets, the film locations, the old pubs and the royal mile from Westminster, with prices and how far you will walk.

Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Borough Market and the South Bank’s Potter connections
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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 an English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour Harry Potter walk from Southwark to the Palace Theatre. Expect Hogwarts House sorting, quizzes, London landmarks, and filming or inspiration sites. Some guides, including Louis, Eva, Murray, and Nic, have used film clips to bring locations to life. Choose a Thames boat trip or the Underground.

“We had a fantastic time, and Murray was a friendly, entertaining, animated and knowledgeable guide! We loved seeing the Harry Potter filming locations and inspiration locales. Well worth the price of the tour and gratuity (optional but WELL DESERVED).”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Consider the evidence, not just the theories
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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

Join a Ripperologist for a two-hour outdoor walk through Whitechapel and Spitalfields. You’ll visit real crime-scene locations, consider photographic evidence and hear about the victims, suspects and Victorian London. Guides have included Martin Cheng, Nic, Ivan and Bettina, but the guide on your date may differ.

“Well organised, guide was a fountain of knowledge, learnt lots of interesting facts”

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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London - Leadenhall Market: the Leaky Cauldron entrance
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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

This two-hour walk links Harry Potter filming and inspiration sites with London landmarks, from Leadenhall Market to Borough Market. A trained actor-guide leads the way with film and book facts, London history, and a magical quiz. Expect a brisk city walk, a group of up to 20, and mostly outdoor stops.

“Our guide was engaging, fun, and enthusiastically knowledgeable about Harry Potter filming locations around London. The walk was easy, and it was thoroughly enjoyable.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour - The landmarks that give the case a setting
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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 to Mitre Square for a two-hour look at the 1888 murders, the victims, the police inquiry, and the East End streets around Brick Lane. Your guide, who has written about the case, uses period photographs and police and press reports to set the scene. A 194-page ebook is included.

“Such a great Tour, Philip was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, and really helped bring lighthearted humor into an otherwise pretty dark story. Seeing how much has changed since the crimes occurred and what it all used to look like back then through photos was a really great addition to the Tour. Couldn't recommend more!”

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London: Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free) - The Palace Theatre and Leicester Square
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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

Start at King’s Cross, then follow a small group to Potter-linked streets, the Palace Theatre, Westminster and Borough Market. Guides such as Sam, Oliver and Robert mix film facts with London history. The three-hour walk includes two tube rides, two Potter shop visits and free places for children under 16.

“Will was amazing and made the tour exception. So glad we had him and thanks for a great time Will.”

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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London - St. James’s Palace brings royal history into view
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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

6.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 toward Buckingham Palace with a local guide who explains royal history and helps you find views of the Guards on the move. The 1-hour-45-minute tour includes St. James’s Palace and the Mall, but not the ceremony’s courtyard section at Buckingham Palace. Expect a brisk pace, crowds, and possible changes to the ceremony.

“Easy walk from Piccadilly Circus area to Buckingham Palace with interesting facts and unique stories all along the way. Our guide Alex B was outstanding. Very engaging and kept us informed all along the way not only with the history but what to expect. We had a number of older persons in the group with various levels of ability to keep up with the walk and pace - not a fault of the designed tour but maybe their misunderstanding of what they signed up for. Alex was patient and developed plans for them all along the way while not impacting the balance of the tour. The sign of an excellent…”

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London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour - Look for the stories behind studios and venues
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London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour

7.The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour

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

Walk central London with an English-speaking guide, often a working musician, to find places tied to the Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and more. Expect Soho stories, tucked-away music landmarks and a pub finish. The two-hour tour costs $36 per person, starts at Tottenham Court Road and runs rain or shine.

“Great tour! Tom was an excellent guide. Will definitely book on more in the future”

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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Ripper Vision Tours - Ripper-Vision gives the street a visual record
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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour – Ripper Vision Tours

8.Jack the Ripper Walking Tour – Ripper Vision Tours

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

Walk Whitechapel for 105 minutes with an English-speaking guide and Ripper-Vision, a handheld projector that shows historic crime-scene images, mortuary photographs, and suspects. Guides such as Harry, Alan, Rob, and Mick are praised for lively storytelling. The tour starts and ends at Aldgate East Tube Station and explores the facts and theories behind the unsolved case.

“Our tour guide Harry was fantastic, he was funny and enthusiastic about his storytelling. He spoke clearly and took his time, he pointed out lots of little details along the way. We really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in Jack the Ripper.”

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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German - Borough Market, The Golden Hinde, and the South Bank
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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German

9.Harry Potter Walking Tour in German

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

Join a 2.5-hour walking tour from Southwark to Soho, led in German or another listed language. Expect a Hogwarts House quiz, Potter trivia, and London sights linked to the books and films, from Borough Market to Diagon Alley. Choose a Thames boat trip or the Underground for part of the route. Guides on recent tours have included Jonas, Sarah, Eva, and Anna.

“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 - The human story behind the headlines
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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

10.Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

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

Meet at Aldgate Underground station for a two-hour evening walk through streets linked to the Jack the Ripper murders. An English-speaking guide connects the case to the poverty and working-class life of 1880s Whitechapel, then lays out several suspects so you can weigh the evidence yourself. Guide George has drawn particular praise for lively storytelling and clear answers.

“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 - Denmark Street: the music street in focus
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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

Walk from Soho through Mayfair and Denmark Street with a local guide who links London streets to British rock artists, studios, shops and landmark stories. The two-hour tour starts at 11:00 am near Tottenham Court Road and ends close to Piccadilly Circus. Guides have included Danny, Henry, Tom and Calum; the group is capped at 20.

“Our guide, Henry, was truly outstanding and made the entire experience unforgettable! His knowledge of the area, the artists, and the history was exceptional … we learned so much more than we ever expected! But beyond the facts, Henry was just genuinely fun, funny, and had an outstanding personality. He brought the stories to life with so much energy and passion. He didn't just walk us past famous sites; he transported us back in time with his engaging style. The pacing was perfect, and walking the streets where giants like David Bowie, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones got their start was magical. Every stop had a great story, and…”

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London: Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour - More than a photo stop: artists, methods and meaning
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London: Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour

12.Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market toward Brick Lane and Shoreditch, spotting work by around 40 artists, including Banksy, ROA, Invader, Shepard Fairey and Stik. Guides such as Josh, Eva, Laura and Natalie explain the art, techniques and East End history. The route changes as the street art does.

“Our guide Ava was really excited about showing us around the area and her favourite artworks on walls, signs, roofs and even the floor. Every piece of work has a true meaning and Ava did an awesome job by adding all details about the artist and the possible meaning. She also gave a good introduction into the scene of street art in general. The tour leads you to the hidden spots and off the path areas you'd never know as a visitor. If you're just barely interested into (street)Art i can only recommend this tour!”

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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry - Trafalgar Square and Horse Guards Parade
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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 three hours walking from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey with a local guide, then enter the Abbey with a prebooked ticket and explore at your own pace using its audio guide. Guides such as Ash, Will, and Ashley have brought royal stories, parade viewpoints, and humor to the route. The Abbey visit is self-guided, and the tour involves plenty of walking.

“The tour covered a lot of ground and was definitely worth doing. Our guide - Ash - was very high-energy, funny and engaging. He definitely made the dry material of royal deeds more entertaining.”

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

14.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

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

Walk from Green Park through central London as your guide links haunted tales and gruesome history to royal landmarks and city parks. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride to the Tower of London or make the final transfer by Tube. Guides have included Marvin, Julia, Luke, John, and Zachary, whose storytelling mixes historical detail with dark humor.

“Our guide John was excellent.. Very historical and good fun..”

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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham - Westminster Abbey is the key choice
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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 between Westminster’s landmarks with a Blue Badge Guide. Both routes take in Big Ben, Parliament, St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace from outside. Choose the four-hour version for a guided Abbey visit with skip-the-line tickets, or the three-hour route for a self-visit tied to a scheduled service or recital.

“Natasha was enthusiastic, personable and knowledgeable. She added additional spots on Oxford Street at The end and picked out great spots for pictures.”

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