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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of London, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of London.

Destination

London, England

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

العربية, English, Türkçe, Deutsch, Português

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• Public transport
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 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 In front of The Spy Bar - 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 Westminster Abbey, Downing street 10, Buckingham Palace, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes London so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

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

Sandra🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Anthony )

24 February 2025

Anthony is ongelofelijk gedreven en kent dit deel van de stad. We hebben het Eastend ontdekt met zijn prachtige murals en dan doorgewandeld over Towerbridge naar Borough Market. Eigenlijk hadden we dit beter in 2x gedaan, want het was een stevige wandeling en door tijdgebrek hadden we iets te weinig tijd om af en toe stil te staan en te genieten. Beide sites echt de moeite om te ontdekken en zeker met Anthony, echt een aardige man.HEEL FIJNE UITSTAP

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cory)

15 February 2025

Cory is a gem! He was an expert historian and storyteller. We loved how he brought history and neighborhoods to life with fascinating stories. He was smart, kind, and very charming! We loved our time with him! What a perfect intro to London

Gilbert🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Chris )

3 February 2025

Hello We had a fantastic walk starting from Smithfield- st Bartholomeus - Barbican -London Wall - St.Alphage Wall and finished at Guildhall. Chris has brought us a precise tour and responded to the points we had agreed. I will ask him to extend for next year to extend this tour, as I plan to present this to a group of interested visitors. London: 2000 years in 2 hours

Olga🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chris )

11 January 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of taking a private 2.5-hour tour of London with Chris, and it exceeded all of our expectations! The tour was a birthday gift for my husband, who had lived in London for nearly two years. I thought it might be difficult to surprise him, but Chris did an incredible job of curating a unique and highly personalised experience that catered to his interests and needs. Chris shared so many fascinating facts and little-known details about London that even my husband, with his familiarity with the city, was thoroughly impressed and delighted. His passion for the city's history and culture really shone through, and his engaging storytelling made the experience truly unforgettable. He was thrilled with this thoughtful and informative tour, and I couldn’t have asked for a better gift for him. Thank you, Chris, for making this such a memorable day for both of us. Highly recommended!A great London Tour with Chris

Prisco

(About local Chris )

6 January 2025

My wife and I spent 3 great hours with Chris on the local history tour that began at St Paul's Cathedral. This man is a wealth of information about all things historical in London. We learned things that are not written in the history books and can only be explained in detail in person. This tour was worth the time amd money !! Great day with Chris

Marleen

(About local David )

6 January 2025

My family and I had a great time on our tour with David! He showed us buildings and squares we had never seen/noticed before. He told us about their history and complimented this by fun anecdotes. Highly recommended!Wonderful experience

Asja 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gregory)

5 January 2025

Gregory hat all unsere Wünsche erfüllt. Es war ein wunderbarer Abend einfach magisch. Das nächste Mal, wenn wir wieder in London sind, direkt noch mal eine Tour mit Gregory. Vielen lieben Dank.Es war perfekt

Jamie🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

1 January 2025

David’s tour of London was fantastic. Great stories and very knowledgeable about the history. Our family of 4 with 2 teens was entertained the entire time. Great Tour

Martha 🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

21 December 2024

WE thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of hidden gems in London in the area we were staying. Great history of the buildings in the area. Learned things we could not of learned any where else! Hidden Gems

Debra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

19 December 2024

If you want to experience London to the fullest, Chris is the expert you want. We began our trip with Chris as our guide-- not just a facts person, but a person who asked what our interests were and expertly crafted a tour where we didn't have a lecture, but a conversation. Chris's depth of knowledge about London and his ability to connect with us made our conversation about London so exciting and engaging. He really connected with us and made our tour special, meaningful, and fun. Chris wanted us to share his excitement about London with us, and we were hooked! Can't wait to come back to London and tour with Chris again.Exciting, Engaging Tour with Chris

Edgar Rene🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Cory)

16 December 2024

Cori is the best tour guide we could meet in London. He is a human being, sensitive, understanding, intelligent and very knowledgeable in all kinds of topics related to English culture. He has topics for adults and makes people smile and has the attention of children with his stories. He is respectful, trustworthy, very accommodating and flexible when it is very necessary to change the agenda of the day. He is punctual and knows how to teach us how to use public transportation. He takes care of his clients and knows all kinds of interesting places to eat, learn and/or go shopping. He adapts to everything and never loses his smile and enthusiasm to make you have a great day while introducing you to the city of London. My family and I recommend him with all our hearts. He became part of the family. Cori, thank you very much for all the passion and love you put into our tour. We will see you very soon. See you in our country where from now mi casa es tu casa.The best tour guide in UK

Andrea🇩🇪 Germany

(About local David )

16 December 2024

We had an incredible 3-hour tour with David, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! He was extremely personable, easy to talk to, and an outstanding storyteller. Despite having visited London multiple times before, we learned so many new and fascinating things about the city. David’s ability to engage both us as adults and our young adult kids made the experience truly exceptional. It was dynamic, highly interesting, and never felt boring for a second. We will absolutely book David again on our next trip to London. Thank you, David, for such a memorable experience!Incredible 3-hour tour with David

Torgeir🇳🇴 Norway

(About local David )

11 December 2024

David was an excellent guide for us in this sunny, but cold November day. Although some of us had been to London numerous times,everything we saw and learned about was new to us. David has an impressive knowledge of architecture and history, and also with regards to the history related to popular culture over the decades. Not at least, he did it with humor and wit, and conveyed some hilarious anecdotes along the way! We were truly impressed, and felt extremely lucky we got such a great guide. We highly recommend David!Great tour of the gems of London

Katrin

(About local Gregory)

9 December 2024

Gregory ist sehr wissend, flexibel, interessiert und humorvoll. Daher war unsere "Unwettertour" durch London ein tolles Erlebnis mit ein paar klassischen Hotspots, versteckten Geheimtipps, Kulinarik und anregenden Gesprächen. Vielen Dank, Gregory!Trotz Regen und Sturm ein toller Rundgang

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

Tim

(About local Cory)

26 November 2024

Our time with Cory was wonderful! He was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Cory’s insights and helpful tips Inspired us to see even more of London.Wonderful!

Raymond🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

10 November 2024

Chris was wonderful. He was incredibly helpful before my tour in making recommendations. He was on time, very communicative and he was cheery and knowledgable. We got a great walking tour which was perfect for day 1 to get to know the neighborhoods. I’d do this tour again. Chris is outstanding

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

7 November 2024

Anthony was OUTSTANDING! His knowledge of London was second to none. He is clearly passionate about the city he lives in. We had four adults and two children in our group, Anthony kept our food tour fun and informative for both age goups. In all of my travels, I truly rank Anthony as one of my top tour guides. Thank you Anthony for everything! Wonderful food tour with Anthony

Eva🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Anthony )

5 November 2024

As we did a family reunion and our sons don’t like too much information this was the perfect match!good stories,all the important sights and inside information with the best food we had all over London to finish with!Perfekt amount of informatio

Sharan🇵🇰 Pakistan

(About local Cory)

4 November 2024

I had the absolute pleasure of having Cory as my tour guide in London, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Cory is an incredibly pleasant person, with a vast and impressive knowledge of London’s rich history. He sailed through the tour like a true pro, effortlessly blending stories, facts, and hidden gems that only a true Londoner would know. Cory even went above and beyond by taking me to extra spots not originally planned, making sure I experienced parts of the city I would have otherwise missed. Originally, our tour was set for three hours, but it ended up being a generous 4.5 hours as he made sure we didn’t miss a thing. Cory's warmth, kindness, and humor added so much to the journey—he’s truly a gem of a person. Not only did he guide me extensively, but he also served me with a delicious lunch, showcasing just how thoughtful and giving he is. If you're considering a guide in London, I wholeheartedly recommend Cory. You’ll leave with not only unforgettable memories of the city but also having met a genuinely wonderful person.Fantastic and amazing

Laurelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

4 November 2024

We had an amazing three-hour tour with Chris through the City of London. Chris kept us moving (we had just flown in) and brought Roman, Restoration, and modern history alive. The little-known history of London’s guilds was particularly fascinating. We recommend Chris whole heartedly. History Alive in the City of London

Unknown

(About local Anthony )

28 October 2024

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

Brooke🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Anthony )

25 October 2024

We had a great time on our tour with Antony! Great time

Nicole🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Gregory)

23 October 2024

Wir haben CHF 288.00 bezahlt für eine Führung, die faktisch keine war. Einzig die Begleitung auf dem Schiff vom Zentrum bis zur Tower Bridge war ein Mehrwert. Die Tickets für das Schiff haben wir zusätzlich bezahlt. Die CHF 288.00 für die Begleitung auf dem Schiff sind in keinem Verhältnis...es ist jenseits, so viel Geld für diese Leistung auszugeben. Zudem hat er uns Gregory auch noch falsche Informationen betreffend Bus gegeben. Ich war faktisch spätabends mit meinen zwei Kindern an der Haltestelle für den Bus zurück zum Hotel und der Chauffeur hat uns dann gesagt - dass das Busticket, das Gregory für uns organisiert hat und uns informiert hat, es wäre 24 Stunden gültig - bereits um 17 Uhr abgelaufen sei.... Wir haben dann das Taxi ins Hotel genommen und zusätzlich nochmals Geld ausgegeben. Gerne würden wir ein bessere Bewertung machen. Gregory ist ein sehr sympathischer Mensch - aber seine Führung war wirklich richtig schlecht. Wir möchten ihm mit dieser Bewertung nicht schaden, aber wir haben viel zu viel Geld für das, was er uns geboten hat, bezahlt! Freundliche Grüsse Nicole HadornEnttäuschend

Natalie

(About local Gregory)

21 October 2024

I booked this private tour to surprise my parents, and it just hit the spot! Gregory kindly put together a more bespoke tour tailored to our requirements and both mum and dad had a lovely time- can not recommend enough. Vielen Dank Gregory!Perfect Surprise

James🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Chris )

20 October 2024

Chris was polite and easy company during our tour. He demonstrated his proclaimed local historian credentials commendably. Although the 'free snack or drink' didn't materialise (except for Chris .. we paid ) it was after two other walking tours in Lucerne and Milan that we felt more underwhelmed than at the time by this experience. Having said that it was satisfying enough, and Chris did his best to come up with a tailored tour . Relaxed Historical tour

Faz🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Cory)

18 October 2024

Just close your eyes & book this guy. We just finished a group tour with him & he made the whole tour look like a dream come true. He is amazing in everything he does & he went out of his way to make our tour enjoyable & comfortable. He has a lot of passion for his job & that comes out in the way he deals with his clients. I have already decided to come back and use his services again so that we see those areas we missed out due to lack of time. He is not just guide but an encyclopaedia

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.

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

29 September 2024

Anthony was on time, cheery, quick when we wanted, slower when we wanted, fun, knowledgeable, and interesting…! And fid mention: “FUN”!!! Anthony was AWESOME!

Carrie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

21 September 2024

william🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cory)

20 September 2024

Cory is a very delightful, intelligent and fun tour guide! My wife & I enjoyed his thoughtfulness in planning our tour due to limited walking issues and points of interest. Would highly recommend his services!Enjoyable tour with historical facts

Madelyn

(About local Chris )

11 September 2024

I couldn't recommend Chris enough. I booked this for my mom and my two sisters and I to have a little "jumpstart" to our London trip. It was exactly what we wanted it to be. He walked us through so many different sites and we ended at Buckingham Palace and gave us a ton of history and little tidbits we would have never gotten otherwise. He even taught us how to ride the tube. Would give this man a raise if I could! AMAZING

Anne🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

6 September 2024

David is very personable and knowledgeable about London history. He brings the history to life through story telling while addressing questions. My brother and I enjoyed the hours spent with David walking through Westminster district to the Parliament House. I recommend David as your guide through the history of London. J DeanFantastic experience

Sally🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

4 September 2024

Anthony was absolutely fabulous. We decided to throw caution to the wind and go on a tour to the lesser known parts of London. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. We were fully engrossed in Anthony’s storytelling full of mind blowing facts. It was a grand day and Anthony left us near the Tower of London that we explored on our own. One of the best guides and best tours we have ever had. Highly recommend.Memorable Tour

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

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

3 September 2024

Chris gave us a really interesting and informative tour of the canal area. We learned all about London history and current culture. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with, and the tour went by almost too quickly! This was not an area we would have walked on our own and are grateful that he helped us learn about a new neighborhood. Wonderful tour

Chris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

2 September 2024

Loved our afternoon with Anthony. Very knowledgeable and guided us through the very busy market like a pro. Food was delicious and very filling. Ended with a little history to tie it all together. Great Outing

k8yrfnrn24

(About local Kemal)

31 August 2024

Danke für die professionelle Führung mit extrem viel Wissen und Geheimtiips😍🤗Familienstadtführung

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!

Bart🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Anthony )

28 August 2024

Anthony was a great guide. He showed us the Shoreditch area, and updated us with information, stories in a lively way. We saw a new , unknown side of Londen Then we got to see the highlights of London, and we went to a great address for lunch at the Borough Market. We had a lovely time on our tour with guide Anthony.

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

19 August 2024

Jessica

(About local Gregory)

18 August 2024

Wir haben Gregory für eine London-Führung unserer Mutter mit ihrer Freundin gebucht. Sie waren sehr begeistert von Gregory, seiner Qualität als Guide als auch seiner Persönlichkeit. Er ist sehr individuell auf ihre Sightseeing Wünsche eingegangen. Es war für sie ein sehr schönes Erlebnis. Zitat:"...mit Gregory London zu entdecken, war wie mit einem lieben Freund unterwegs zu sein." Danke Gregory!...mit einem lieben Freund unterwegs sein

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

18 August 2024

Anthony was a great guide and was patient with the pace we had to walk. We loved his stories! We would definitely want him to do a tour for us again!Fun Day In London

Wencke

(About local Anthony )

16 August 2024

The Best Tour guide ever with the most amazing hidden gems! We loved it!

Frances🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

16 August 2024

Chris was excellent from the booking process to being flexible around my clients unusual schedule. Customized the itinerary to make it interesting for a group of mixed ages.Fun & flexible

Tristan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

11 August 2024

Anthony was very easy going and flexible with our family of 5 with 2 young children (7 & 9). We spent a day with him sightseeing throughout London and we felt comfortable and at ease. He put together a great itinerary, but he never made us feel rushed. Any mom knows that sightseeing with young kids may not always go as planned. Anthony understood that too!! He took us to see some not so tourist attractions which was quite interesting and he knew the history behind everything we inquired about along the way and more! He took us to a great food market where you can get anything and everything from all over the world!! Highly recommend booking with Anthony!Loved every minute!!

Timothy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

7 August 2024

Anthony has a wealth of knowledge about London and is very passionate in sharing it as he guides you. He is also super flexible and easy to work with !! Very glad we booked two tours with him !!Awesome city - awesome guide !!