Walks

Walks

Walks

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One of the best ways of getting to know London – both the well known landmarks and the lesser known hidden parks, alleyways and the river is to take a walk with one of our guides. Our walks normally take around 2 hours and are almost all on flat ground with very little climbing of stairs or hills! We can devise a special walk for a group of visitors (in English or a selection of other languages) or take your pick from those listed below. To find out more contact us.

How much does it cost?

For a London walk of 2 hours it costs just £150 for your group.(no minimum group size and the best size is around 15 people – for larger groups we recommend splitting into smaller groups and hiring a second or third guide). Remember we’re happy to devise a special walk to mark a celebration or particular interest you may have.

We also run weekly walks at set days and times so if you are interested in a particular walk contact us and we’ll advise you on what days these walks are available – this works out at £8 per person per walk. Contact us for more information.

Royal London

royallondon Walk the route of kings and queens (and their horses!) from Kensington Palace Gardens to St James Park. Focusing on royal events in the parks. Hear about the many wives of Henry VIII and his great palaces, the sad demise of Charles I and the amazing life of Queen Victoria our longest reigning monarch (so far!)

Musical trails

musicaltrails From classical anthems to popular music – hear about Handel’s amazing life and works, Henry Purcell’s connections to Westminster and find out where the best places in London to hear the best classical performers (some you won’t know we’re sure!) London has also attracted groups such as the Beatles – discover how they are linked to central London and where you can find some of their original lyrics!

Riverbank walks

thames The River Thames is the lifeblood of the capital and much of its history has taken palce along the banks of the river. Learn about the oldest bridge across the river and what happened to it, life on the Southbank with its theatres, beer, bearbaiting and brothels and see one of the greatest views of the capital. We can also provide a hidden glimpse of former docklands and the Regents Canal where you can forget you are in Europe’s largest city as it’s so peaceful.

Plague and diseases

disease Black Plague, Cholera, sexually transmitted diseases, suicide, insanity, contagion, poverty, pollution, murder and war all figure largely in the medical history of London. In particular discover how the work of just two men led to improvements in public health and the development of the Embankment along the Thames.

Literary trails

dickens So many playwrights and authors have links with London – from Shakespeare through to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his famous creation Sherlock Holmes. Perhaps the one writer that everyone knows is linked with London is Charles Dickens and his great works including Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Little Dorrit and Great Expectations. Our walks normally concentrate on one or two writers but if you have a favourite tell us and we’ll devise a walk especially for you!

Architecture

architecture London has everything from Europe’s most complete medieval castle through to the work of Sir Christopher Wren with his great masterpiece St Paul’s Cathedral. But London is much more and is a showcase for contemporary architects such as Norman Foster and Richard Rogers – we’ll show you their work and the latest developments including Europe’s tallest skyscraper.

Great fire of London

fire 2nd September 1666 is the date it all began. Find out how 80% of the City was destroyed in just 4 days – and where the great diarist Samuel Pepys took refuge to document the destruction. If you have the energy climb the recently restored Monument erected near the site of where it all started. A must for all history lovers!

Love and suspense

nottinghill London makes a superb film location and can be spotted in the works of everyone from the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock through to Richard Curtis with “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually”. Discover where Bridget Jones really lived and the not so secret HQ of MI6 and James Bond…

London Under Attack!

blitz2 The Capital has sometimes endured threats and possible destruction. Our walk covers attacks from Boudicca in Roman London through to the Battle of Britain in World War 2. Our walk takes you from Embankment to Whitehall, finishing with an optional visit to Sir Winston Churchill, the 2nd world war British Prime Minster’s Cabinet War Rooms

The French in London

Discover the myriad of Gallic connections from invasion by William the Conqueror nearly a thousand years ago to the Huguenots & Emigres. This tour can include visits to the Tower of London, take you into the up and coming area of Spitalfields, or show you the links from the 2nd World War in Soho and Victoria

Alleyways in the City of London

leadenhall Nearly 2000 years of London’s history in just 2 hours! Starting in Guildhall Yard site of the capital’s Roman Amphitheatre through to Tokenhouse Yard. Contemporary architecture courtesy of 30 St Mary Axe and the Lloyds of London and Willis buildings. It also includes some secret Harry Potter locations! You’ll also see where Kenneth Graeme who wrote 'Wind in the Willows' worked and the site of one of the largest collection of gold bars in the world!