1.London Walks
4.9 ★ · 497 Google reviews
Themed guided London walks, private tours and day trips.
Why it stands out: London Walks offers themed, two-hour walking tours and private excursions throughout London led by Blue Badge guides.
Tour Guides in London
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Discover London with a local guide. This page lists five tour guides and tour operators in London, from walking tours to specialist experiences, with a short description and links to their official websites and Google Maps to compare itineraries and book.
2.Context Travel
Expert-led London tours exploring history, art and culture.
Why it stands out: Context Travel offers expert-led private and small-group tours across London exploring history, art, and culture.
3.Take Walks London
Guided London landmark and neighborhood experiences.
Why it stands out: Take Walks offers expert-led small-group and private tours of iconic London landmarks like Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.
4.Free Tours by Foot London
Walking tours including name-your-own-price and ticketed options.
Why it stands out: Pioneering name-your-own-price tours, Free Tours by Foot offers guided London walking tours with pay-what-you-wish and ticketed options.
5.City Wonders London
Guided London landmark and small-group sightseeing experiences.
Why it stands out: City Wonders provides small-group guided tours of London landmarks featuring skip-the-line access and entry beyond velvet ropes.
Planning tips: Tour Guides in London
- Where to look
- Tour Guides in London often work around Soho, Shoreditch, Covent Garden, Mayfair, South Bank and Notting Hill.
- When to go
- May to September has the longest days; book popular places early around holidays.
- Prices & tipping
- Prices are in pounds sterling; a 12.5% service charge is often added to restaurant bills.
- Getting around
- The Underground, buses and Overground connect the city, and contactless cards work everywhere.
- Good to know
- Small-group and private tours can be tailored to your interests — ask before booking.
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