HISTORY WALKING TOURS IN LONDON
The 11 best history walking tours in London you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Walk from St Paul’s to Covent Garden through four historic pubs, London backstreets, gin culture, and stories of Dickens for $39.
“Fantastic tour, i enjoyed the stories very much and Diggity’s company was a plus :)”
Explore Soho’s music legends, historic pubs, and wild nightlife stories on a lively 2.5-hour walking tour from Piccadilly Circus.
“Great stories and knowledge on SoHo. Tom was a great guide. Enthusiastic”
Explore royal London through four historic pubs, local stories, and a small-group walk from Piccadilly Circus for $44.38.
“Carlos was a great guide! Knowledgeable and entertaining! He gave fantastic beer recommendations without making you feel bad if you chose something else.”
Explore London’s historic pubs, churches, and lanes on a private walking tour with expert guides, flexible timing, and drinks at your own cost.
“Excellent! John, our tour guide was friendly and very knowledgable. We totally enjoyed the stories and history of each pub. We would have never known these special gems were there if it weren't for our tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys history and of course... fine beer!! Cheers!”
Explore four royal London pubs, Churchill connections, secret lanes, palace tales, and British drinks on a lively 2.5-hour walk.
“Nathan was a wonderful tour guide and gave us a very in-depth history of Churchill and London in general during WW2. My husband and sons (all of whom are very interested in WW2 history) loved the tour. This was my second time taking this tour (first time with Nathan) and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in London's history during WW2.”
Explore four historic London pubs on a four-hour walk through Covent Garden, with local tales, drink tips, seating, and practical planning advice.
“Excellent afternoon well spent. Rachel was a walking encyclopaedia about the history of London and the pubs. Went to pubs that we would never have found ourselves.”
Explore medieval London on foot from the Tower of London to St Paul’s, with Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe, and expert stories.
“2 hours of interesting facts, sights and facts about medieval London We loved it and thanks for the great tour!”
Review of London’s Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour, with route details, guide tips, value, accessibility, and who should book.
“we had Beatrix in our tour and she was so engaging! the tour provided a very interesting history of witchcraft and persecution within London! Would recommend!”
Explore four historic London pubs on a four-hour Covent Garden walking tour with local stories, drink tips, and guaranteed seating.
“Had Mike as my guide and could not have gotten a better experience. Tour was a perfect balance of storytelling, historical background, and drinking!! Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a good time in London whether it’s your first time or 100th.”
Walk Roman London to Tower Bridge with expert storytelling, historic pubs, St Paul’s, and rooftop views at Garden at 120 on select days.
“Amazing experience. I loved Margaret's tour of the City of London. I got a feel for the area and then we ended with an amazing Birds Eye view to see how it all works together. It really was one of the best tours I've been on!”
Explore London’s Brutalist landmarks with Evan, a lively 2.5-hour walking tour covering concrete, politics, design, and post-war history.
“Excellent tour hosted by a very knowledgable and enthusiastic host. We would highly recommend Evan for anybody with an interest in this special architecture and some history of London.”
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