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The 15 Walking Tours in London That Earn Their Price

33 tours  ·  from $18 a head

The 15 best walking tours in London you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Borough Market, the Leaky Cauldron, and real London streets
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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 a Harry Potter fan guide such as Eva, Louis, Murray, or Luke for a 2.5-hour walk through Muggle London. Sort into a Hogwarts House, compete in a quiz, match film clips to London locations, and see Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, Millennium Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and more. Choose a Thames boat ride or the Underground.

“This was a really fun tour. We loved the trivia and learning about various places in London not only connected to Harry Potter but to other movies as well. Definitely recommend!”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Christ Church Spitalfields and Old Spitalfields Market
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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

Walk East London with a Ripperologist guide and revisit the 1888 murders through crime scenes, photographs, suspects, and victim stories. The route runs from Altab Ali Park past Christ Church, Spitalfields Market, Mitre Square, Brick Lane, and Petticoat Lane to the Ten Bells Pub. Guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German.

“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 - Gringotts 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

Walk from Leadenhall Market to Borough Market with an actor-guide such as Harry, Alex, or Con Weasley. See film locations linked to the Leaky Cauldron, the Millennium Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Globe, and more. Expect quizzes, London history, a brisk pace, and plenty of Harry Potter detail for $23.58.

“If i could give it 6 stars I would. Harry, (yes real name) was amazing and engaging. My teens had a blast. Highly recommend.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Cobblestones, old pubs, and East End stories
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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

4.London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,131 reviews · from $0

Follow guides such as Jeremy, Angie, Philip, or Jackie through Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Mitre Square. Over two hours, you’ll examine the 1888 murders, police reports, press accounts, original location photos, suspects, victims, and period architecture. Expect a serious but lively walk, with groups of up to 36 people.

“Jeremy was a great storyteller! He managed our group effortlessly, especially with the young ones! Brilliant!”

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London: Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free) - From Cecil Court to Goodwin’s Court
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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

Follow a Potter-head guide from King’s Cross to London Bridge, visiting Platform 9 ¾, Cecil Court, Goodwin’s Court, the Palace Theatre, Leicester Square, Westminster, Borough Market, and two Harry Potter shops. The three-hour tour mixes film locations with London history, and children under 16 join free.

“The guide Oliver was wonderful and the kids had a fun time. And it starts right next to platform 3/4 so you can do it after going there. Recommended.”

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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London - St. James’s Palace and the royal route
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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 to Buckingham Palace while following the Changing of the Guard along the Mall. Guides such as Joe, Angie, Paul, and Alex share royal history, point out the best places to watch, and keep the group moving through crowds. Expect 1 hour 45 minutes of brisk walking, steps, and no refreshment break.

“Even on a rainy day and a wet changing of the guards, our tour guide Paul did a great job setting expectations, flexing the tour, and ensuring we got to see as much as possible.”

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London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour - Meeting beneath Centre Point
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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 through central London and Soho with guides such as Henry, Danny, Tom, Al, and Calum, tracing the early days of the Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Hendrix, Queen, Led Zeppelin, and more. Expect backstreets, old venues, recording sites, funny pub tales, and a final drink at a rock-linked local pub.

“An unforgettable rock’n’roll experience with Danny Boy! This tour was absolutely fantastic, and Danny Boy made it truly special. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, charismatic, and genuinely passionate about British rock and roll history. The stories were vivid, engaging, and full of fascinating details you’d never find in a guidebook. Danny has a great sense of humor and an amazing ability to bring London’s music scene to life — you really feel the spirit of the places and the legends who shaped music history. The pace was perfect, the route well…”

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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Ripper Vision Tours - Why Whitechapel gives the story its force
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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

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Aldgate East Tube Station, then walk through Whitechapel as Ripper-Vision projects Victorian crime scenes, suspects, and mortuary images onto the streets. Guides including Harry, Alan, Rob, Mick, and Andrew are praised for lively storytelling. Expect graphic material, uneven ground, and about 105 minutes on foot.

“An amazing tour by a well versed and thorough professional in her field. Well worth the money…take some money for a tip as we had no cash but Sinead who was our guide knew what she was talking about.”

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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German - Shakespeare’s Globe and the Millennium Bridge
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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 Harry Potter enthusiast guide in German for a 2.5-hour walk through Muggle London. You’ll sort into a Hogwarts House, compete in a quiz, spot filming locations and Rowling-inspired streets, and finish near the Palace Theatre. Guides including Jonas, Sarah, Eva, and Anna have led lively, informative outings.

“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 crimes, told with care and context
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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 Whitechapel. Guide George brings the Jack the Ripper case to life with clear storytelling, suspect profiles, police theories, and sharp insight into Victorian poverty, prostitution, and gin culture. Expect moderate walking, an English-language tour, and a serious but often lively look at London’s most notorious unsolved murders.

“Our guide George was fantastic. He’s passionate about the subject and he shares that passion very easily. 10/10 would recommend”

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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour - Starting at the Now Building near Centre Point
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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

Spend two hours tracing London’s rock and roll story through Soho, Mayfair, Denmark Street, Carnaby Street, and central London. Guides including Danny, Henry, Tom, Calum, and Alan share stories about the Beatles, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Pete Townshend, recording studios, and famous music shops. The walk ends near Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Station.

“We really loved this tour with Tom. Lots of interesting stops and information. Would be fun to add the pub tour on afterwards!”

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London: Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour - From Spitalfields into the East End
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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 through Brick Lane and Shoreditch with an English-speaking guide such as Eva, Josh, Laura, Gabi, or Natalie. Over two hours, you’ll see work by about 40 artists, including Banksy, ROA, Invader, Shepard Fairey, and Stik, while learning how East End history shaped the scene.

“100% . a very good and interresting tour! And a very good and interresting guide! A reccomanded tour!”

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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry - Trafalgar Square in a compact 20-minute stop
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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

Start at The Ritz London and walk through Green Park, past Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Big Ben, and Parliament. Guides such as Ash, Ashley, Will, and Mark bring royal and political history to life. The final two hours are self-guided inside Westminster Abbey with an audio guide.

“Our guide Chris was very knowledgeable and funny. He got us to the right spots on time to see the activities around the palaces including the royal military horse parade.”

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

Follow a live guide through Green Park, St James’s, Westminster, and the Tower of London, hearing grim tales of plague, death, ghosts, and royal punishment. Choose a 30-minute Thames boat ride or take the Underground. Guides including Marvin, Julia, Luke, and Zachary bring humor and strong storytelling to this two-hour evening outing.

“I love all things spooky and gruesome, and this ghost tour provides the perfect opportunity to learn history and see some of London’s top landmarks through a spooky/gruesome lens. Our guide Julia was fantastic. Her enthusiasm was contagious and I felt immersed in the stories she told. My mom loved the tour too. I’m so happy we booked it. I can highly recommend it!”

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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham - Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from street level
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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

Walk about 3.2 km through Westminster with a Blue Badge Guide, seeing Big Ben, Parliament, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, and St James’s Palace. Choose a 4-hour guided Westminster Abbey visit or a 3-hour exterior tour with self-entry for an organ recital, evensong, or mass when scheduled.

“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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