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Want to see the best of London? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real London!

Destination

London, England

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Available languages

English, Español, Italiano, Türkçe, Deutsch, Português, Română

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 12 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 Metro station of St. Paul’s (Central Line) exit 2 upstairs, outside Black Sheep Coffee - 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 from Borough Market, Trafalgar Square, Soho and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes London so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along 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 experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. 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

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

andrewmackay48

(About local Luciana)

17 February 2025

If you’re looking for a tour that goes beyond the typical tourist spots and unveils the true magic of London, look no further than Luciana’s Hidden Gems Tour. From the moment we met, her passion for the city was evident—her knowledge of history, architecture, and design added a depth to the experience that I never expected. Luciana led me through enchanting hidden courtyards, tucked-away gardens, and charming historic buildings that I would have never found on my own. Every stop had a fascinating story, and she wove them together beautifully, making the city feel alive in a whole new way. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and her ability to blend history with personal insights made the experience feel intimate and special. What truly sets Luciana apart is her attention to detail and personalization—it felt like she had designed the tour just for me! She answered every question with warmth and expertise, and I left not only with incredible memories but also a deeper appreciation for London’s hidden beauty. If you want to see London like a local, away from the crowds, and discover its best-kept secrets, book a tour with Luciana. It was the highlight of my trip, and I can’t recommend her enough! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10—an absolute must-do!A Truly Unforgettable Tour with Luciana!

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

Camelia

(About local Andreea)

31 January 2025

Andreea is a very competent guide and a great companion , I enjoyed very much my first visit to London. Fascinating London

Daniel🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Tom)

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

Franz🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Andreea)

14 January 2025

Very good service great tour she is very friendly and know a lot of interesting story’s great Very good service

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

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

Tula🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Clara)

30 December 2024

I completed the Highlights & Hidden Gems of London tour with María Clara and had an amazing time! I was only in London for about 36 hours and really wanted to maximize my time in the city, and this tour couldn't have been a better choice. María Clara is extremely knowledgable about the culture of London—including food, music, art, etc.—in terms of both the tourist attractions as well as lesser known aspects of the city. She also has deep historical knowledge and provided context for every place we visited. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested!Fantastic tour and company!

Terra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

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!

Amey

(About local Andreea)

28 December 2024

Andreea is friendly but reserved, knowledgeable yet not intimidating and walking with her is a refreshing, pleasant experience. The choice of landmarks is just right to pique the interest of everyone in the family. She carried pictures of places as they were in the past, reconstructing the glory of the monuments with what remains today. She had an interesting story to tell about everything. I think walking around a place with a guide like her is the best way to learn the history of the place.A Pleasant Experience

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

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

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

Mia

(About local Tom)

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!

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

Annette🇧🇿 Belize

(About local Tom)

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.....

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

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

Wencke

(About local Anthony )

16 August 2024

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

Bryan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

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!

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 !!

Alexandra

(About local Gregory)

4 August 2024

Bridget🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

28 July 2024

The highlights tour with Anthony was a perfect way to spend our first day in London! We covered a lot of ground and he was a joy to be with. My two teen boys were very entertained. He gave us a lot of great food suggestions as well. Fun tour with Anthony!

Tanya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

18 July 2024

Anthony is one of a kind guide. He is entertaining, knowledgeable and kept all of us engaged for the 3 hours of the tour. My son doesn’t like to walk, but even he was so captivated with the story that he didn’t make one complain. We all really enjoyed our tour and all of us have only the best memories of the tour.The best tour guide

Karen

(About local Anthony )

16 July 2024

Anthony was remarkably informed and very fun. He led us around town and provided historical and helpful information. We had a great time!Informative and Entertaining!

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

15 July 2024

David provided an informative and engaging tour! David met us outside Westminster Abby and showed us around that area. He had interesting stories and historical facts. Next time we are in London we would love to book a tour with David again. Wonderful guide and tour!

Sabine🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gregory)

13 July 2024

Gregory hat meinem Teenager und mir einen spannenden und individuellen Nachmittag in London geschenkt. Ein Spaziergang zu unbekannten Orten, an denen man so einfach vorbei gegangen wäre und auch bekannten Highlites. Angereichert mit spannenden Geschichten und Informationen, auch aus seinem eigenen Leben. Er hat es geschafft einen Teenager abseits des Mainstreams zu begeistern. Danke Gregory für den tollen Nachmittag! Die Zeit ist verflogen. Individuelle Tour, wie unter Freunden

zunigamaya🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

11 July 2024

I had the pleasure of doing a 3 hour walking tour with David over the weekend and it was the highlight of my trip to London! David was extremely easy to talk to & showed me all around London while explaining the city’s history in a way that was easy to understand and retain (as an American my knowledge was very limited.) The tour felt personalized and easy-going. He also gave me suggestions for other things to do over the weekend since I was in town by myself. I would recommend a tour with David to anyone visiting London for the first time or anyone in London who wants a deeper understanding of the city’s history.Educational and fun tour

Silvio🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Anthony )

4 July 2024

Our time with Anthony was an absolute pleasure. His local knowledge has become the launchpad for the rest of our stay in London. Anthony is charismatic and his storytelling really brought the city to life. We highly recommend.Well worth it

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

26 June 2024

Chris was a wonderful guide. He was able to tailor the tour to meet our needs and showed us places we would never have seen on a general tour. 5 stars!! Fabulous and detailed tour!

Lindsey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

12 June 2024

Chris was knowledgeable, insightful and took us to some really fun places - the whole tour really grounded our family trip to London.Lovely afternoon

JENNY🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

31 May 2024

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

Detlef🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gregory)

30 May 2024

Gregory ermöglichte mir eine vollkommen auf meine Bedürfnisse abgestimmte Tour durch London. Er erkannte wunderbar die Interessen des Gastes und wurde durch seine offene Art zu einem echten Freund! Gregory arranged a tour of London that was completely tailored to my needs. He was great at recognizing the guest's interests and his open nature made him a real friend!Großartige Tour mit Gregory durch London

Craig🇺🇸 United States

(About local Andreea)

6 May 2024

London can be a very crowded city with many things to see. Andreea did a wonderful job of making sure we saw the best of the sights and at the same time avoided many of the crowds. When we travel abroad we like to explore cities at a slower to moderate pace. During our time with Andreea she adjusted and we walked and used the Tube to maximize our coverage of the city's sights. She has a wealth of knowledge to share and we recommend Andreea for your visit to London.Great Time in London

Dafna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

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

Karl-Heinz🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gregory)

24 April 2024

Die Führung mit Gregory hat unsere Erwartungen weit übertroffen. Er führte uns zu Orten die wir als Tourist kaum erlebt hätten.Außerdem bekamen wir viele fundierte Informationen. Dazu gehörte natürlich auch ein Besuch im Pub. Sympathischer geht es nicht 😃🇬🇧 Gregory simply the best

Barbara

(About local Tom)

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

yswhgsxktq

(About local Anthony )

5 April 2024

Anthony was terrific - A+, a 10! Knowledgeable about London history & yes - there are still some out of the way places in London & took us to many.to We never would have found - well worth the time!Fun knowlegeable & enthusiastic!

Petra🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chris )

1 April 2024

Wir waren zum ersten Mal in London, hatten schon das eine oder andere auf eigene Faust gesehen und wollten mit Chris noch etwas mehr über London erfahren. Er hat sich ganz nach unseren Wünschen gerichtet und uns von Westminster über die White Hall Road zum Trafalgar Square geführt. Er gab uns Einblicke in die Geschichte Londons, erzählte uns über die Geschäfte in der Jermyn Street, wo u.a. auch die Royals einkaufen und zum Abschluss führte er uns in ein sehr schönes Pub. Chris ist sehr sympathisch und engagiert. Man merkt ihm an, dass ihm diese Tätigkeit Spaß macht und er mit Herzblut dabei ist. Er hat uns so manches erzählt, was man nicht im Reiseführer liest. Im Vorfeld unseres Treffens haben wir mit ihm kommuniziert und er hat sich dann Gedanken gemacht, was er uns noch alles zeigen könnte. Wenn wir wieder einmal nach London reisen, werden wir Chris sehr gerne wieder buchen. Wir wünschen ihm weiterhin viel Freude bei seiner Tätigkeit als "Private Guide". Vielen Dank nochmals, Chris!Mit Chris immer wieder gerne durch London

Tracy Thompson

(About local Tom)

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

(About local Tom)

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

maria.weiss1080🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Chris )

6 February 2024

Chris was a wonderful tourguide filled with enthusiasm and passion. It was quite apparent that he truly loved his work as his way of talking was vivid and captivating. We are glad to have decided to book a tour with him.Marvelous!

Nienke🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Tom)

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

Chris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

19 January 2024

Anthony was wonderful! I was on a short timeline as I was on an 8 hr layover in between flights. Anthony helped me with advice on navigating to the city from the airport. Once there we crammed in a LOT in a short amount of time as we explored the sites. He’s a wealth of knowledge, takes great pictures, knows the best food spots and was fun to hang out with. Great experience and highly recommended!Great experience!