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This is a chance to experience the real London life! Discover the city like a local in a private tour packed with anecdotes, stories & hidden gems. Come with me to discover the charming London villages in which I have been living for more than a decade. This London tour is as authentic as it gets!

Destination

London, England

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Other

Available languages

English

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Tom.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Finsbury Park - London to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting Point

   Finsbury Park station, at just a few stops from Central London on the Victoria Line

4. Nature Walk

   Enjoy a secret nature walk that follows a former railway line. Here, you'll discover how Stephen King took his inspiration for his short story, Crouch End

5. Crouch End

   Welcome to my neighborhood! Home to famous artists, Crouch End is packed with charming shops, artisan foods

6. Local Tasting

   Whether its sampling pastries or sausage rolls from the best bakery in town or popping into to one of several artisan patisseries. The choice is up to you!

7. Alexandra Palace

   Take in the view at the charming park of a Victorian pleasure palace built on one of the highest vantage points in London

8. Best Pubs in Town

   Visit one of the best pubs in England with a charming inside and with a lovely sheltered beer garden looking out across the village green scenery

9. Cheerio!

   Keep discovering London like a local with more recommendations such as Hampstead Heath or nearby Kenwood House

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Hilde

26 October 2024

We had an amazing tour and got to see the real London including a lot of fun and interesting facts about this part of the city. Tour recommended for those who would like to see a bit more authentic scenery!Excellent tour

Inge🇧🇪 Belgium

18 February 2024

Juggling between local history, soccer, his own family history, darts and cars, music studios…..Tom knows how to keep the attention of a 14 year old and myself during 3 hours. We choose for the Crouch End tour as we wanted to discover a to us unknown part of the city and I can only recommend! And the excellent Crouch End pasties just made it even more wonderful. Thank you Tom and if you come to Spa Francorchamps, let us know! How to keep a 14year old interested for 3h

Simona 🇨🇭 Switzerland

1 November 2023

Tom is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced and flexible guide who likes to share his passion for both the hidden and famous sites of London. I wholeheartedly recommend the experience.A truly authentic experience

pbkhare🇮🇳 India

11 June 2022

Tom is a well informed and an interesting person . His story telling ability is fantastic . However we would have preferred a more structured morning . A suggestion …. Next time he needs to highlight the need for suitable footwear … we did not have a major problem but walking on gravelly roads and climbs needs suitable footwear

Karin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 April 2021

Tom is a marvellous storyteller. And his stories are the mixture of historical facts, his own memories, comments by members of his previous walks and the overarching context through the eyes of him as a local. Each of the several walks with Tom I have experienced is really perfect way to learn more about and understand LondonEverything has its story

Aliya

2 August 2019

Thank you Tom! You are such an awesome story teller as if you were taking us to that time in history. Your feeling of local-ness is warm and infectious. Absolutely loved it. Thank you 🙏. Best story teller

Maria🇺🇸 United States

1 May 2019

Tom is an amazing guide for a walking tour. Our tours were very informative. He is friendly, kind, very knowledgeable and fun to be around. Tom is a great insider and he knows a lot about history, music, art and culture. Would highly recommended him as a guide!!The best of London with Tom

Thomas🇩🇪 Germany

8 February 2019

Although we were a little unlucky with the weather, I had a great afternoon with Tom on his tour. He just made the right visits and stops to cope best with snow and freezing rain. He knows his stuff and kept me entertained in a very pleasant way. A recommendation.Great, entertaining Tour

Margaret

23 January 2025

Tom, an exceptional tour guide, personally guided us to spots we might have missed based on our interests. Our four-hour tour was incredibly informative, filled with fascinating stories and historical insights about various places. I highly recommend his tour. Amazing tour!

Daniel🇩🇪 Germany

18 January 2025

We had a wonderful afternoon with Tom. He was everything you could want from a personal tour guide. Enthusiastic, flexible and knowledgeable. Greart stories accompanied with pictures from his tablet. When we wanted to take a break to warm up during this could January day he was quick to find the right place. Go for Tom...you won't regret it. Enthusiastic, flexible & knowledgeable

Robin

12 January 2025

We had an absolutely fabulous and entertaining tour with Tom. It was great to be immersed in the history and culture of Shoreditch. Thank you for the knowledge and the enthusiasm. It was amazing. Amazing tour of Shoreditch neighborhood

Prisco

6 January 2025

My wife and I had a wonderful 2-1/2 hour plus tour on new years Eve with Tom. He is a delightful chap filled with knowledge of all things British royalty. We even had a snack at Kensington Gardens ! I highly recommend you book the Storyteller for a tour. You will not be disappointed !A Royal Day with Tom

Eric🇺🇸 United States

5 January 2025

Tom is a wonderful guide and storyteller. Knowledgeable on many subjects and interests. I absolutely recommend him for any tour you would like to take. Best guide I have ever had!Super Tour!

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5 January 2025

Terra🇺🇸 United States

30 December 2024

Tom was the tour guide from heaven. He knew all the right things to say to make sure we had a great day and tour and we got to see everything we asked for. It was a great time and he is great company! He even took pictures of our family and sent them all to us so we could just enjoy the moments. Thank you!Such a great London experience!

Edward🇺🇸 United States

26 November 2024

Tom was amazing. Customized everything. Modified times to better accommodate our schedule. London Calling

Angie🇺🇸 United States

25 November 2024

Tom was a wonderful guide! We learned a kot about the neighborhood and its history. Highly recommend!Wonderful Tour!

Jonathan

8 November 2024

We booked Tom to give us a 2 hour walking tour of Soho as part of our work team day. Tom created a bespoke tour for us and was both knowledgable and entertaining throughout. We’re all familiar with the area so wanted a tour that picked out the varied lesser known stories about Soho… and we definitely get that - peppered with personal observations and anecdotes that made the whole tour all the more engaging. I would highly recommend booking Tom for a walking tour of Soho and other places in London as his knowledge clearly extends way beyond this area.Highly refommended Soho Tour

Jeremy🇺🇸 United States

29 October 2024

Tom's guided tour of London focusing on *Doctor Who* was an unforgettable experience for our family. His extensive knowledge about the show's history and cultural significance was evident, as he seamlessly intertwined fascinating anecdotes with the locations we visited. Tom's passion for *Doctor Who* shone through, particularly when he discussed the deeper meanings behind various episodes, enriching our understanding of the series beyond its entertainment value. Moreover, Tom's kindness and approachability made the tour feel personal and engaging. He not only highlighted iconic filming locations but also shared insights into the creative process behind the show, including its reflection of societal issues over the decades. This combination of cultural depth and heartfelt storytelling transformed our exploration of London into a captivating journey through time and space, making it a must-do for any *Doctor Who* fan.Excellent tour, with amazing guide.

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26 October 2024

What a knowledgeable and interesting individual Tom is - highly recommend the tour with Tom. Was such a lovely experience - time flew past. Amazing day

Mia

24 October 2024

Wir haben eine dreistündige Stadtführung mit Tom gemacht. Tom ist sehr angenehm und freundlich. Er vermittelt kunsthistorisch und architektonisch sehr fundierte Kenntnisse von London und kennt dabei auch abseits der typischen touristischen Pfade viele schöne und interessante Ecken Londons. Und dabei hat er auch noch immer Fotos von uns allen gemacht…! Vielen Dank an Tom! Absolut empfehlenswert! Sehr empfelenswert!

Annette🇧🇿 Belize

14 October 2024

We spent a wonderful morning with Tom exploring the hidden gems of London. Unfortunately, he was at a disadvantage (our fault) because his tour was our 4th in four days. Nevertheless, we immensely enjoyed his vast knowledge and passion of history in London. We loved his anecdotal stories about past individual events and characters. My recommendation would be to be explicit in what you are expecting from your tour (we were not). Tom can then tailor the tour to your needs. We highly recommend Tom.Hidden gems in London with Tom.....

Kristy🇺🇸 United States

28 September 2024

Sara🇺🇸 United States

9 September 2024

We were with my 80 year old parents, and weren't sure that a three hour tour would work for us. Tom shortened and customized the tour for us. and we had a lot of fun! He checked in with us during the tour to make sure my parents were doing ok. He is quite the Whovian, and anyone wanting a unique experience with a fun guide will have a great time with Tom!Flexible and Fun!

Unknown

7 September 2024

Tom has extensive knowledge of the royal family, both current and historical, and ties it in with the people, places, events, and culture of London. I learned a lot on my tour with Tom, and learned to appreciate the historical context of many of London's "must-see" sights.Very Knowledgeable

Robert🇺🇸 United States

27 August 2024

Very enjoyable tour with Tom. He knew the key spots to hit.Great tour covered lots of ground

Bryan🇺🇸 United States

11 August 2024

Tom was fantastic! He was on time and took us to all the places we wanted to see and so much more. He was wonderful with our children ages 11 and 14. He also was knowledgeable about the history of London. We learned so much and most importantly had a great day with our family. Tom is also an experienced photographer and at the end of the tour we were left with memories to last a lifetime. I highly recommend this tour with Tom! A wonderful day in London!

Robert🇮🇹 Italy

29 July 2024

Tom is a great host and very knowledgeable about a big variety of topics! I booked this breakfast tour because I wanted to experience a quote from my favourite British Autor in the most local way possible: “They don't go in for the fancy or exotic, but stick to conventional food like flightless bird embryos, minced organs in intestine skins, slices of hog flesh and burnt ground grass seeds dipped in animal fats; or, as it is known in their patois, egg, sausage, bacon and a fried slice of toast.” Tom turned it into an incredible journey with lots of stories, local facts, awesome food and amazing views! Thank you again for the wonderful morning, i will make sure to contact you again when I make it back to London. Top rating! 11/10 A great Morning

Heather🇺🇸 United States

18 July 2024

Thank you Tom for taking us on a fantastic tour of London! Tom graciously met us at our hotel which made things extremely convenient. Tom made sure the day was specific to everything we wanted to see. We appreciate Tom’s knowledge, history, patience and kindness. We also got to see the king open parliament! Our tour was a special treat today! Thank you, Tom so much!

Gregg🇺🇸 United States

9 June 2024

Tom is not only an expert on Dr. Who but made our tour super interesting and informative. We appreciated his knowledge of the history of London too. If you’re a Dr Who fan you need to look up Tom! Great tour!

JENNY🇺🇸 United States

31 May 2024

Tom was very knowledgeable but also super easy going. Very likeable personality.Awesome tour guide

Karin🇩🇪 Germany

21 May 2024

It was a wonderful 3 hours with Tom. Apart from all the Dr Who stories, it was also a very informative tour. My sons are 14 and 17 years old and enjoyed it (even if their feet hurt at the end...😏) Thanks to Tom! Great experience

Jon 🇺🇸 United States

5 May 2024

Nice guy, knows his stuff, can’t go wrong with Tom.Excellent day

Dafna🇺🇸 United States

30 April 2024

We are a family of 5 with 3 young adults/teenagers which were visiting first time in London. The tour with Tom was a great introduction to London, its history and culture. Tom is very knowledgeable and is indeed a great storyteller. He adds interesting anecdotes and fun facts and keep his audience engaged. We highly recommend the tour with Tom!Wonderful tour with Tom

Allyison🇺🇸 United States

9 April 2024

A huge thank you to Tom on an unforgettable Doctor Who tour of London. Tom exceeded our expectations not only with his Doctor Who knowledge but also adding in bits of London history along the way, oh and SNACKS! We would highly recommend Tom for not only the Doctor Who tour but anything else you might want to do in London! We will definitely be reaching out to him again on our next trip to London!Fedoras are Cool

Barbara

7 April 2024

Tom was an excellent guide who showed us some beautiful parts of London we were totally unaware of! He was also able to customize our tour specific wants and needs. He is a wealth of knowledge and information! Wow! He knows his history. Highly recommend! Fantastic Adventure

Tracy Thompson

26 March 2024

We scheduled a trip with Tom for our second day in London. Unfortunately, our family had a medical emergency. We contacted Tom, and he graciously adjusted his schedule to meet ours. Additionally, due to the changes in the schedule, Tom was able to adjust the tour to meet our needs. Tom is a wealth of information and truly is a true storyteller. I give Tom the highest rating and recommend you choose him for your travels to London.Fantastic time with Tom

Nirmala🇺🇸 United States

22 March 2024

Tom was great with my parents! He provided tons of history in London’s Financial District, all while spilling the tea on what I wanted to learn about, the Royals! Tom also gave us a great recommendation on a food spot that wasn’t a tourist trap. Adaptable Tour

Angela🇺🇸 United States

19 March 2024

Tom did a great job showing us around the Shoreditch area. His tour included historical information and visits to local shops. He directed us to the most delicious hot chocolate, led us to vintage shops, and introduced us to a very unique artist in the area. As he told tales, took photos of our group, and pointed out art and landscapes, we enjoyed our one on one experience with Tom. Great tour of a very unique area!

Nienke🇳🇱 Netherlands

27 January 2024

Yesterday we, mother and daughter from Amsterdam, took a great walkingtour with storyteller Tom. We visited London numerous times before, so Tom took us to the more hidden places. Anekdotes and a lot of history! Tom made it very personal by telling a lot about his own ancestors, very interesting. Go and walk with Tom!!A wonderful walk with Tom

Bryan🇨🇦 Canada

3 January 2024

Tom was an excellent guide, and an excellent storyteller. He was particularly good with our kids. We covered a lot of ground and learned something new about the city at every turn.Excellent guide!

Judy🇺🇸 United States

1 January 2024

Our crew loved our outing with Tom! He rocks! Spent a great half day exploring London’s rock n roll history, scenes and hearing fab stories. He has made us love certain songs even more now that we better understand their fascinating background. If you’re a rock music lover, book this one! Tom Rocks!

rk4nnd7s6x🇩🇰 Denmark

20 December 2023

We had the pleasure of Tom’s company and stories for a three hour hidden gems tour in London center. A ridge and entertaining learning experience - Tom is a story teller indeed. My warmest recommendation Storyteller indeed

Inga-Lisa🇨🇭 Switzerland

18 November 2023

I spent a couple of hours listening to Tom and walking in a neighborhood where the past meets the future. A perfect setting for the professional storyteller, who loves to embroider the facts! Interesting insight in the lives of the people there made the streets and buildings a lot more colorful. Never a dull moment! Storytelling

Simona 🇨🇭 Switzerland

1 November 2023

A pleasant immersion into authentic London with a knowledgeable and well-prepared guide who also likes a good laugh. Totally recommended!Great!

michael🇺🇸 United States

21 October 2023

Tom was extremely engaging ang exceptionally engaging. Our tour included architectural, historical and cultural highlights of the St Paul’s area and southeastern London, areas we were particularly interested in. Not only did Tom know loads of history, his knowledge of the British art and business was phenomenal. Each history lesson was accompanied with personal anecdotes as well. Great guide.History lessons & great recommendations

Jeof🇺🇸 United States

10 October 2023

Tom was an excellent tour guide! We got the perfect blend of history, both old and new!!Excellent Tour Guide!

Priya🇺🇸 United States

29 September 2023

I had the pleasure of engaging Tom on a custom ww2 history tour. I had to make a last min booking due to scheduling conflicts and he not only responded promptly to my inquiry but put the tour plan together quickly and presented it to me I thoroughly enjoyed touring London ( inspite of being here many times) and saw things I had never seen before Our journey took us from Roman times to the present day London .. his family personal connection and contribution to the war was very informative and touching I will be engaging Tom when I am back to tour York and beyond Knowledgeable personable and friendly

Dianna🇺🇸 United States

16 September 2023

Tom was so much fun and so easy going that the food was the least important part of the tour. He also went above and beyond to take us out of the city and show us around Primrose. We loved every minute we spent on this tour. Thank you Tom!So much fun!

Charlotte🇧🇪 Belgium

30 August 2023

Tom painted before us a vivid picture of the London where music legends lived, played gigs and went out. Since we were visiting Londen for the Freddie Mercury exhibition, he was so considerate as to incorporate facts and visits to places that involved Freddie. We learned about the English monarchy, got a glimpse of the bohemian life and got to admire the dandy style and the luxury boutiques of the aristocracy that are unique to London.Great!