Free London Walking Tours
Free London Walking Tours
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The only walking tour company to offer seven unique, free, high quality walking tours of London, chosen to join United Europe Free Tours over every other free walking tour company and a winner of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015. Join us and find out why we are the most exciting tour operator in London! Our tours are led by local, experienced guides, and last around two hours each. See all the major sights London has to offer, and some hidden ones as well. All the tours are run on a tips only basis, so no matter what your budget, you can enjoy all London has to offer! We also offer private tours for larger groups at competitive prices.
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Oct 2023 • Couples
Today I went on the Debauched London walking tour. It was nothing like it was advertised. There was not a single mention of brothels, cock fighting, bear baiting or gambling. Instead, our guide talked about numerous charities and donors to local hospitals and housing estates.
I am extremely disappointed to have wasted my Saturday afternoon in London on this boring tour.
I am extremely disappointed to have wasted my Saturday afternoon in London on this boring tour.
Written 7 October 2023
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Brigid D
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Jul 2023 • Family
We did a Harry Potter walking tour with Nic, starting in Minerva Square and ending in Leicester Square. We had our 11 year old son with us. Nic was excellent, he included lots of facts about off the beaten track London as well as facts about n visits to locations from the movies. Was so interesting and Nic was as enthusiastic as if it were his first time doing the walk. He was friendly and funny and highly entertaining, he established a total rapport with our group and made us feel as if we were the best pupils ever! He included facts n trivia about other movie locations which was an added bonus for those of us parents not as enthusiastic about Harry P. Overall a lovely experience, I would highly recommend Nic if anyone is thinking of exploring London.
Written 14 August 2023
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Maggie V
Mexico City, Mexico5 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
ÁNGEL did a Great Job, the company , Paseando por Europa, you tip the guide, unfortunately some people dissppear litlle before the end, they do not tip
Written 11 June 2023
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Mesl1986
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Jun 2023 • Friends
Has been an amazing tour, focusing rightfully on the five victims and their lives. Respectfully told and brilliantly presented by our tour guide Jamie. An absolut must for people interested to look beyond Hollywood's interpretation of events.
Written 10 June 2023
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MrT197x
Switzerland15 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
We did a 2 hour „London Essentials“ free walking tour. While the tour itself and the sights covered was quite ok, our guide Theo is not recommended. Unlike other free walking tours we did, with this one the guide was anything but inspirational, he was rude zu customers and information he provided proved to be wrong. Only later did it I notice he also has other bad reviews on this platform as well. So advice: do the tour, but choose a different guide.
Written 2 May 2023
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Nicola Harrington
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Oct 2022 • Family
We did this tour today with a brilliant guide Robin (and buster the dog). We loved it. Even though I lived in London for 10 years, I never really appreciated the history and how some streets got their names.
Robin was funny and knowledgable and the 2 hours flew by.
Thank you Robin 🙏
Robin was funny and knowledgable and the 2 hours flew by.
Thank you Robin 🙏
Written 26 October 2022
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Sujay I
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Sep 2022 • Friends
Amazing. Simply amazing.
I attended the great fire tour conducted by Andrew as a compulsion and not as a choice.
But by the end of the tour, I was not only impressed and intrigued but also amazed by the amount of knowledge and trivia I gained.
Thorough and informative, it was extremely enjoyable.
I plan to attend more such tours. It was truly a fantastic experience!
I attended the great fire tour conducted by Andrew as a compulsion and not as a choice.
But by the end of the tour, I was not only impressed and intrigued but also amazed by the amount of knowledge and trivia I gained.
Thorough and informative, it was extremely enjoyable.
I plan to attend more such tours. It was truly a fantastic experience!
Written 25 September 2022
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Zee
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Sep 2022 • Couples
Robin was our guide for the Great Fire, Pestilence and Plague tour, and my family and I absolutely enjoyed it! I’ve lived in London for over 2 years and I don’t think there would’ve been a better way for me to soak in the history of the city. Apart from the great fire and the plague, he also covered how famous streets got their names and also some interesting architecture trivia. It’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon and we’re definitely going to do the other tours they organise!
We were late by 7 minutes, and we found it hard to contact the organiser, but we were lucky enough to find the group. So I recommend reaching on time in case you don’t have the organisers contact details.
We were late by 7 minutes, and we found it hard to contact the organiser, but we were lucky enough to find the group. So I recommend reaching on time in case you don’t have the organisers contact details.
Written 25 September 2022
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Rachel
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Sep 2022 • Friends
Great tour last night with our London with a Local guide Ash.
From start to finish Ash was engaging and entertaining, informative, and just super knowledgeable on his subject matter. The focus on the victims and the look in to their lives with no judgement of their background or chosen occupation - I found it refreshing and humanising.
A different way to spend a Friday night for sure but definitely worth the time.
Please note:
🖤 There is a fair amount of walking (around an hour and a half of the 2 hours) and you will be walking accross cobbled streets so do wear sensible/comfy shoes - stilletos ain't it for this sis.
🖤 You will not get a bathroom break along the way so make sure to locate one before you head over for the tour (hint, there are unisex loos just down inside the tower grounds).
🖤 If you are triggered by descriptions of violent crime you may want to skip this (I know you'd think this was obvious but...🤷♀️).
🖤 The tour guide is not paid for the work they do so please tip if you can
From start to finish Ash was engaging and entertaining, informative, and just super knowledgeable on his subject matter. The focus on the victims and the look in to their lives with no judgement of their background or chosen occupation - I found it refreshing and humanising.
A different way to spend a Friday night for sure but definitely worth the time.
Please note:
🖤 There is a fair amount of walking (around an hour and a half of the 2 hours) and you will be walking accross cobbled streets so do wear sensible/comfy shoes - stilletos ain't it for this sis.
🖤 You will not get a bathroom break along the way so make sure to locate one before you head over for the tour (hint, there are unisex loos just down inside the tower grounds).
🖤 If you are triggered by descriptions of violent crime you may want to skip this (I know you'd think this was obvious but...🤷♀️).
🖤 The tour guide is not paid for the work they do so please tip if you can
Written 17 September 2022
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Elena
El Gouna, Egypt3 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Had a lovely Royal tour with this sweet local guy Robin. It was very insightful and entertaining. He knew all the facts and funny tales around the royal family. Best thing is, it was so well organised that we arrived just on time to see the change of the guard and had a first row view thanks to the guide.
Written 27 May 2022
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Olá, queria o contato da Kezia Rodrigues para saber mais sobre walking free tour
Gregory L
Boston, MA335 contributions
The free walking tours are the best and the best way to learn about and see London!
Dobrý deň, je možnosť objednať aj slovenský hovoriaceho free wolking Towers sprievodcu? Ďakujem
Iveta
The Potters Bar Gnome
Potters Bar, UK133 contributions
Do the tours run on bank holidays?
Gregory L
Boston, MA335 contributions
I am not sure but when you look online it will definitely tell you that information. You can also reserve your spot on line as well.
oldlady0606
Alberta16 contributions
Wondering if anyone knows of a walking tour in the Paddington area?
We plan to arrive Dec 7 by noon and are staying near Paddington Station, hoping to find a tour to show us the area.
dclawlesstravel
Brisbane, Australia37 contributions
What was the name of the Tour Company for this free tour? We are going soon and wanted to check. Thanks
Gregory L
Boston, MA335 contributions
Neweuropetours Sandemans is the best
norman_leongfk
Singapore, Singapore50 contributions
Thanks Andrew!
I will be in London for business and have 3 weekends there so am also trying to find out what I can do on the weekends.
Any suggestions would be great.
I am a Liverpool fan will will also want to go to Anfield:)
I am also keen to explore the museums and also Edinburgh.
Thanks in advance!
norman_leongfk
Singapore, Singapore50 contributions
Hi there,
May I know where are the meeting points or is there just one meeting point for all the tours?
Thanks
J4203CGchristinea
London, UK14 contributions
The Strawberry walking tour has one meeting place for the tour doing the Royal tour and that is in Leicester Square underneath the clock . You do need to book it on line so they know how many are turning up. If you go on line you will see where the other tours they do meet ? Hope this helps.
Roby
3 contributions
Come posso organizzarmi per fare il tour a Londra? Punto di incontro orari ecc? C'È un contatto?
harveygoldberg2
Marco Island, FL39 contributions
Hello Claudia:
Did your tour include the ceremony of the changing of the guards or just seeing the guards walking back? We are taking our 9 yr old grandson on his first trip to London and would like to see the ceremony. Please tell us the name of the tour and whether you actually got to see the changing. Also how does one contact the company? I can't seem to find anythng other than reviews on the website. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
MoneshB
Mumbai, India130 contributions
The walking tour is free. I recommend using strawberry tours as they are very professional. The other tour company confirmed and then stood us up. Yes we saw the changing of the guards, however I am told that it all depends on the weather and the time you get to the Buckingham Palace. If you visit the strawberry tours website you will be able to see the free and paid tours they have. Hope this helps.