London Walking Tours

Original London Walks

The Original London Walks cover London's history and culture from every angle. Choose from Jack the Ripper Haunts, Historic Greenwich, Shakespeare's London, The Blitz, Sherlock Holmes and many more.

The Big Bus Company

If you have a valid ticket for The Big Bus Company you also can take their walking tours for free. Take the Royal London Walk, The Big Bus Beatles Walk or Ghosts by Gaslight. You can still take part without a Big Bus Company ticket, you just have to pay.

Gay London

Kairos in Soho run walks of Lesbian and Gay Soho every Sunday. Stroll past the haunts of Oscar Wilde, delve into the clandestine clublife of the 1930s and 40s and find out why Soho played such an important part in gay history.

London Mystery Walks

For a spooky London experience, try London Mystery Walks. Options include the Jack the Ripper guided walk (starts at Aldgate Tube station) or a Haunted London walk from St Paul’s station.
More Haunted London Walks.

Shakespeare Walks

The popular Shakespeare City Walk is the perfect way to find out more about the life and work of the Bard. You can also hear his immortal words delivered by a former Shakespearean actor.

Towpath Walks from the London Canal Museum

Explore the Regent's Canal on foot with a guide from the London Canal Museum. Two walks are available: a Camden Walk and a Water Tower Panoramic Walk. Both start from the museum along the canal towpath. Canal Museum Towpaths Walk website.

City Sidewalks

Walk through 2,000 years of history with an official City of London Guide. Follow in the footsteps of the Romans or take in the Grandeur and Glory of Old London Town. City Sidewalks have 19 tours are available. City Sidewalks website.

Blue Badge Tourist Guides

If there's a group of you, why not book a professional tourist guide to take you on a tailor-made walking tour? For a selection of walking tours led by Blue Badge Tourist Guides, see the Association of Professional Tourist Guides website.

Walk Talk Tours

Download a Walk Talk Tour for a bit of DIY tourism. There are five different tours available in English, French, German or Spanish. Find out more about Walk Talk Tours

Cities in Sound Tours

Do it yourself by taking a trip with Cities in Sound. These handy audio guides feature professional actors who lead you through your sightseeing tour, while sound effects and music help to bring the sensory journey to life. Choose from one of five tours including Bankside, Westminster and Covent Garden. Check the site regularly for newly added tours.