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Welcome to London! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to London to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination

London, England

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

1.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Türkçe, Deutsch, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Tips & Tricks
• City Orientation
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Meet at the Covered Bus Stop outside Pimlico Station with the red letter “H” on it - 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. City Highlights

   See Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes London so special

4. Local Hot Spots

   Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

5. Food Recommendations

   Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting London. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

6. City Orientation

   Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your London questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

7. 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.

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

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

2 March 2025

We were in London for a short time, and our tour with Chris was the perfect way to get acquainted with both historical and modern London in just a couple hours. Chris was not only friendly and engaging, but truly a wealth of knowledge about history and life in London. He was also flexible to ensure our tour fit in a pretty compact day of dining and other activities. Our tour with Chris was the highlight of our short time in London and we'd highly recommend him to any future visitors. Thank you Chris!Perfect Intro to London

Amanda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cory)

2 December 2024

I absolutely loved my time with Cory. It was like taking a walk around London with your smartest friend! He showed me so many sights and shared all the stories of the history and tidbits I’d never have learned otherwise. Also gave me tips on so many other things that helped my days in London go much more smoothly. Would join Cory again any time!A Walk With a Friend

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

26 November 2024

Chris was amazing! Even though it was a typical rainy London evening, Chris made it memorable and fun! Very knowledgeable and knows the history of area like the back of his hand. Chris was amazing at answering our 10 year old nephews questions and keeping him engaged as well! I very much suggest Chris for your next London tour!!!Fun and Knowledgeable

Unknown

(About local Anthony )

28 October 2024

We loved our tour with Anthony, the perfect introduction to London! Loved our tour with Anthony!

David

(About local David )

15 October 2024

David quickly picked up on our interests and the pace that suited us. He walked us through charming areas of London we would never have found on our own. We learned a great deal about the history of the city, how it responded to rapid growth and industrialization, particularly child poverty and abandonment, and even how the courts are structured and the legal profession is organized. He gave us the strong impression that he would be able to adapt and tailor his tours to a wide range of clients.Perfect

Sarah 🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

8 October 2024

I spent the entire day with David, including lunch. I was in a small group discovering old WestMinster and then had a private tour of London. He filled my head with so many interesting facts and was able to answer all my questions. I doubt there are many Locals that know all the hidden gems. By the end of our tour, I felt like I was walking around with a friend. Knowledgeable and enjoyavle.

mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

3 September 2024

My wife and I booked a tour with Chris for our visit to London. Had a great time. So knowledgable and friendly. We learned a lot and had a blast. Loved our tour with Chris

Jasmine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

30 August 2024

Chris was an absolute gem of a guide for myself and my fiancé. We navigated through some scheduling issues (due to my confusion) and he was patient and understanding throughout the communications. He led us through Greenpark, through Buckingham Palace, by Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, and we ended up at Trafalgar Square, which checked off all of our “wish list” spots. Chris was enlightening and knows SO much about British history, and weaved in some interesting tidbits about our personal interests. He provided us with advice for the rest of our trip, especially navigating the Eurostar and we couldn’t have left the tour more invigorated or appreciative! Informative and Entertaining!

Alison🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

18 July 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with David! He is SO incredibly knowledgeable about London, we were so impressed. He's also very generous, very easy to talk to and a great guide. It was our first visit to London (and in fact, our first few hours in the city) and our tour with David was a fantastic introduction and first impression. I would highly recommend to anyone who likes a personalized experience and is looking to learn a lot about London's history!Great tour!

Bella🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

29 June 2024

Very sweet and knowledgable guide. We had a great time, and she even recommended some cool pubs we tried! Perfect Kickstart

Jo Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

10 May 2024

Anthony was everything stated in all his reviews. We had a larger group and he made each of us feel important. He was extremely knowledgeable and provided history in a fun and enjoyable way. The time with him goes to quickly. I wish I was able to book another tour with him! Super!

66sth6jmv5🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

27 March 2024

My family and I had the pleasure of experiencing a private walking tour of London with David, and it was absolutely fantastic! David's friendly demeanor and warm personality made us feel welcome from the start. Throughout the tour, David shared captivating and insightful facts about London's history and landmarks, keeping both the kids and adults engaged and intrigued. His knowledge and passion for the city truly shone through, making the experience not only educational but also incredibly enjoyable. It was evident that he genuinely cared about providing us with a memorable and enriching experience. Overall, I cannot recommend David's walking tour enough. It was a perfect blend of fun, education, and exploration. We will definitely be booking another tour with him in the future.Fantastic London Walking Tour with David!

Alex🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chris )

21 January 2024

Chris was very knowledgeable and was eager to tell the most minute details about the history of London. You can tell he's passionate about what he does. Communication all the way up until the day of the tour was good as well. The tour is definitely a little pricey for just one person so I would recommend to go as a group.

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

29 December 2023

Anthony was a fantastic tour guide and story teller. We booked this tour early in our trip and Anthony gave us a long list of must-see sites. He also takes great pictures😊Perfect London Tour

Joseph🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gregory)

27 December 2023

We arrived in London with many things planned, but did not know where to start. Great tour showing how to get around London. Great history and very knowledgeable. Family first time in London

Vincent🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Anthony )

15 December 2023

we had a nice welcome and had a nice informative warm tour. Tips were very welcome to plan the resy of our days. Thank you Anthony !Very nice and friendly welcome in London.

Paula🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local David )

22 October 2023

Can highly recommend David as a tour guide. Apart from being enormously nice company, he gave us sooo much knowledge about every inch we covered on our walk with him. Lots of history and fun facts served perfectly for all ages. Do not miss out on a guided tour with him.Greatest tourguide in London

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

23 September 2023

We did a London tour with David and he was terrific. Very knowledgeable and personable and willing to customize the tour towards the things we hadn't seen yet. We are booking for a second day in a row. David is an amazing guide

amandajane527

(About local Anthony )

27 August 2023

We met Anthony at Noon on our first full day in London and greatly enjoyed the 90 minute walking tour. Anthony had tons of great stories to share, tips of what to see and do, gave us a historical overview of some of the city's top take in's, and was a truly wonderful guide. He was fun and incredibly knowledgeable, and I can't recommend this walk enough. It was worth every penny (or pound!) spent, and I would absolutely do it again. Add this to your list of must do's, you won't regret it! A fabulous start to our trip!

richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

9 August 2023

Anthony was great! My daughter had knee surgery and isn’t nearly as mobile. He was patient as we walked around Westminster. He’s very knowledgeable and was great with kids. Highly recommend. First timer visit to London

Charline🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Anthony )

6 August 2023

Anthony knows London and the history. Nice guy who is easy to talk with. Great recommendations. Was a real pleasure. He gave some good adresses for the rest of our weekend. Amazing guided tour

Rylie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nigel)

10 July 2023

Nigel was a great guide! We had a tour right when we got to London, so he helped orient us and showed us some popular spots along the way. He was very knowledgeable about the history of London and was very helpful answering our questions about how to get around the city and what to do in general. We would highly recommend him!Knowledgeable & Helpful

Lorraine🇫🇷 France

(About local David )

5 July 2023

I enjoyed every minute of this tour, David is kind, knowledgeable, fun to spend time with while in London. Delightful

Jim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

8 June 2023

Excellent paced tour, highly informative, particularly from an historical standpoint. Personable, responsive, could not have been betterChris Rocked

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

6 June 2023

We had limited time so Anthony provided the perfect amount of history, humor and sights to give us an intro to our few days in London.Quick Intro to London

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

31 May 2023

It’s our first trip to London. Anthony did a great job of introducing our group to the city! There were six of us of all ages (ages 13-73!), and he kept us all engaged with his stories and helpful tips. We would definitely book again!A great first day experience!

Liam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

22 May 2023

We enjoyed our time walking with Chris. He provided a mix of information about the development of London as a city, from public works to architecture. The tour focused on sights along the Thames and the Houses of Parliament. We ended at Trafalgar Square with great recommendations on things to do for the rest of our visit.Architectural and Cultural History Afoot

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

16 May 2023

We had an amazing time with Chris. Very personable and very knowledgeable. Recommend you book your tour with him!City Kickstart Tour with Chris

Lenore🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

16 May 2023

Anthony was fantastic. He was personable, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be with. Freely made recommendations and provided interesting tidbits of information. Great Intro to London

nidia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

20 April 2023

We loved the tour!! Sophie was very knowledgeable, friendly, and awesome! She took the time to answer all our questions and even had great advice, tips, and suggestions for the rest of our trip. 11 out of 10!! Amazing Tour!!

Donna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

1 April 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed Sophie during our tour. She was so accomodating and cheery, you can't help but enjoy as she radiates positive energy all around. She is full of fun facts of history and it was very entertaining finding out hidden gems of London. It was like meeting up with a friend and have her show you around town. That was how comforting and at ease we were with Sophie. We hope to see her again next time she visit London for more tours. SOPHIE is an AMAZING tour guide

Armand🇫🇷 France

(About local David )

4 February 2023

We had a very nice time with David. He is very interesting, dynamic. He speaks clearly so we can understand very easily. He took time to finish the tour properly and make you feel the london spirit. We higlhy recommend David. Thanks very much. Great experience with David

Rick🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

27 December 2022

David was awesome! He was very informative and enthusistic and interactive. My family loved our time with David exploring London. We learned a lot and had a great time! Highly recommend, especially early in your time in London for a better historical perspective. Highly recommend David and tour!

Malene 🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Anthony )

20 December 2022

So pleased with the short tour- introduktion to London - Great tips- thanks a lot . Can highly recommend AnthonyGreat company :-)

Alysia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

1 December 2022

My fiancé and I had never visited London before and wanted to start our trip off with a tour to hit the big tourist spots and get some recs from a local.. Picking Anthony was the absolute best choice! He had wonderful recommendations, fun stories, and was full of information. He was fun to chat with and kept our tour lively. 10/10 recommend! He was always sure to make sure we got classic London pics too!Perfect tour!

Rob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

31 October 2022

We had a great introductory tour of London with Chris. He was very knowledgeable about the city’s fantastic landmarks, but he also went into interesting depth about the history of the areas we toured as well as changes Lindon is experiencing in the present day. I could recommend that Chris would be an excellent guide for anyone looking for a tour of London. Fun and Informative Tour

Judith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

7 October 2022

We know when we choose With Locals it will be an informative and fun tour. This one didn’t disappoint. Always a good experience

Eli🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

31 August 2022

I was in London for only 7 hours and I couldn't wish to get a better guide than David. He is an amazing guide, with all the knowledge needed to give the best tours. Even before closing with him, he just tried to help by giving me all the information I needed (what made me decide to close with him) He took me to all the major sites I wanted to see, he taught me so much but above all he is the nicest guy ever. I feel like I made a new friend in london and I enjoyed every minute with him. I highly highly recommend him. Thank you David! Amazing guide

Dayna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

22 August 2022

One word to describe Sophie- Amazing! She went above and beyond any expectations we had. Sophie’s knowledge of the history of London is superior to none! She brought so much joy and energy to our trip. She heard our needs and wants and delivered by going above and beyond. We can’t wait to go back to London and have Sophie right by our side! If you want to enrich your trip - then have Sophie as your guide!Super Sophie

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

23 June 2022

What a great way to kickoff our trip to London. Chris was full of great historical knowledge and in addition to what might be expected as “standard” tour information we got an additional mix of unusual tidbits and some personal stories as well. Engaging for both adults and kids. At the end of our stay in London we asked the kids what their favorite excursion was and our son picked Chris’s tour. And not only did we get a great 1.5 hour tour I was able to ask Chris for advice on all kinds of matters, from how to get around to the best restaurants to visit. Thanks Chris!Great Intro Tour & All-Around Advice

Clara🇫🇷 France

(About local Gregory)

19 June 2022

Thanks for the great insights into the surroundings of the Pimlico quarter! We enjoyed the 90 minutes tour with a lot of exchange about London, living in the city, thoughts about the future. Gregory was a great guide and had a lot of special information about living in different countries and especially in London. We would highly recommend this tour. 90 minutes tour around Pimlico

jack🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

11 June 2022

Chris was an outstanding guide: engaging and sharing anecdotes when relevant. Highly recommended.Knowledgeable and personable

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

7 June 2022

We had such a great time with Chris! He was super knowledgeable and interesting and we really enjoyed learning more about London with him. HIGHLY recommend!!!!Chris is FANTASTIC!

Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chris )

27 May 2022

Chris is a great historian of British and London history - my husband and I and our three college aged kids really enjoyed meeting Chris and learning more about the city from him. We also appreciated the info he gave us about nice pubs and restaurants. The tour with Chris was a highlight of our visit. Wonderful all around.Wonderful

9npk5nrt5v🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Chris )

6 May 2022

Thank you for touring us, Chris! Lots of interesting information and thanks for making our London Visit complete. Kids also enjoyed it. Till next time. Kind regards Robin and Family Great tour with Chris

Heidi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

1 May 2022

Chris helped customize a half day trip for my Grandparents that made the entire rest of the week in London go great! This was their first time traveling overseas and Chris met them, helped them get acquainted with London transportation, escorted them to the wharf, and made sure they knew how to get around London. Chris was great at communication and super flexible. The flight to London ended up being delayed so Chris was willing to come to the hotel to meet my Grandparents and help them still have a great first day. He provided recommendations on restaurants, answered all of their questions, and was willing to adapt any tour to meet our needs. This was a stress free, fun tour that really set the tone for the rest of the trip. I would highly recommend Chris for anyone looking for a laid back, informative, and fun tour of London. He's extra great with visitors from the United States and Senior Citizens!Great afternoon with Chris!

Michele 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

9 April 2022

Chris was a great guide. He had some great personal experiences, stories and was very informative with all the history we walked by. We really enjoyed our time with Chris and would recommend him to anyone.great guide

Cassie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

16 March 2020

Chris gave us the best welcome ever to London! He was funny, super accommodating and caring! The day of our tour I wasn’t feeling well and he actually messaged me the next day to see how I was feeling! He even helped me find a doctor when I needed it. Chris went above and beyond a regular “Tour Guide “I feel like Ive made a friend! I would recommend Chris 1000 times over. Truly a great guy!Chis is AMAZING!!!

Cameron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paul)

7 February 2020

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Rafael

(About local Paul)

9 January 2020

Paul is the best Tour-guide ever. Excellent Tour