London · WALKING TOURS
The good walking tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Magical London Harry Potter guided walk with Hogwarts House sorting, Diagon Alley and Leaky Cauldron stops, plus Thames cruise option.
“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).”
A 2-hour Jack the Ripper walking tour in Whitechapel, led by a Ripperologist guide. Visit key crime locations and East End sights.
“Very informative, guide was excellent and interacted well with the group answering all questions keeping the walk interesting, would definitely recommend this tour guide.”
2-hour Oxford University walking tour with student guides, top colleges and Bodleian Library, plus ticketed Divinity School and Trinity.
“Sam was so knowledgeable and delightful - we learned a great deal and enjoyed every minute. His sense of humor and boundless detail made it special indeed.”
A 2-hour Harry Potter walking tour through London filming spots and landmarks, led by actor guides with an interactive quiz and points.
“Our tour guide Harry brought the energy and made the tour enjoyable and engaging with fun facts and random quizzes! Thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour and would recommend for people with kids or solo travelers wanting to learn more about Harry Potter!”
Walk Oxford with an alumni guide, see the Bodleian and historic colleges, plus Harry Potter film spots. Entrance fees included for $40.
“Mihil was such a wonderful, knowledgeable guide and the tour was fabulous!”
Free 2-hour Jack the Ripper walking tour in East London, with original photos, police and press reports, and a 194-page ebook.
“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!”
3-hour small-group London Harry Potter movie locations walk, Platform 9 3/4 to Leaky Cauldron, plus two shops. Kids under 16 free.
“Sam (aka Ronn) was great! We enjoyed the tour very much.”
Cambridge Alumni Tours walking tour from King’s College, student stories across key colleges, plus a self-guided King’s Chapel upgrade.
“This tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Megan, was so incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend asking her to specifically be your tour guide. We got a private tour and really got a lot out of it. I loved hearing about the many colleges and the history behind the university. Such a delightful way to spend an afternoon in Cambridge!”
Join a Blue Badge guide for a 2-hour walking tour of Bath, linking Roman roots, Georgian streets, and landmark views for $30.51.
“Victoria shared great details about the history of Bath and we visited many of the key sights in just about 2 hours.”
Walk central London to see the Changing of the Guards highlights along the Mall, with a local guide positioning you for great views.
“Alex G. was the perfect tour guide. He led us through three stops to see the changing of the guard progression. Alex combined his knowledge and quick wit to share the history of the Westminster area. This is the way to see the changing of the guard!”
A 2-hour London walking tour through Soho and central streets where The Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Hendrix, and others first cut their rock magic.
“Our guide Harry drove us to stories about Rnr in Soho. Deep knowledge of the 60s and 70s life, he gave us pictures of the good old classic rock times. Super suggested experience.”
Walk Whitechapel at night like it is 1888, with Ripper-Vision projections, a guided Jack the Ripper case review, and profiling clues.
“Excellent host who built an atmosphere throughout the tour. He brought it to a thrilling and intriguing climax. Worth every penny and you’ll get your steps in on Strava :-)”
German Harry Potter walking tour in London, 2.5 hours with a Hogwarts House quiz, Diagon Alley and The Leaky Cauldron, optional Thames boat.
“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.”
2-hour Jack the Ripper evening walk from Aldgate Underground with a live guide, Victorian Whitechapel context, suspects, and street clues.
“George was a great guide, full of knowledge and answered all our questions. We really enjoyed the tour”
Oxford Harry Potter walk with New College and the Bodleian Divinity School, led by a student guide with filming trivia and quiz prizes.
“It was amazing! Ginny was an awesome guide and gave us super intresting facts about Harry Potter's world and this wonderful city👏🏼🤍⚡️”
Every kind of London day out, and the best of each.
