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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, العربية, Türkçe, Italiano, Español, Deutsch, Português, Română, Français

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 14 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

Kerstin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gregory)

12 September 2025

„was perfect. Laughed a lot. Thanks, we love you, Gregory!.“ …According to my husband, which is from northern Germany and well known for using as little words as necessary ;) the female version: We really, really had such a wonderful and fantastic day. Many hidden gems, backyards, stones, streets, with so much stories to tell about. Wenz to Borough Market in the end and had the best Tortillas ever! Gregory is a funny, interesting and heart warming guide. We‘ll be back ❤️ *not written with KI 😜* Thanks for guiding us Gregory 12 out of 10 🤩

Erik🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Clara)

10 September 2025

We had a fantastic experience with María Clara on our London walking tour. She was great from start to finish—very easy to communicate with, flexible in accommodating our needs, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city. She made the whole tour engaging and enjoyable, and it was truly a pleasure spending the day with her. I would highly recommend María Clara to anyone looking for a memorable and insightful London experience!Knowledgeable, Friendly, & Flexible Guide

Lena🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gregory)

9 September 2025

We really enjoyed our tour with Gregory! Not only is he knowledgeable about London and can answer all your questions, he’s also very welcoming, friendly, interested and helpful!! Next time we’ll book another tour with him. Great guide!

Claudia

(About local Sophie)

6 September 2025

Sophie was a wonderful guide for our first day in London. She was friendly, energetic, and very knowledgeable. We walked all over London and were able to choose places we wanted to return to by ourselves on our second day. We appreciated her flexibility with our starting time. Thank you Sophie for a fabulous tour!Great Overview of London

Ilene🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

6 September 2025

We had a great walking and hidden gems tour with Anthony. He showed us many places we would have missed. He had many stories to tell which made the tour very enjoyable. We highly recommend Anthony asa tour guideGreat tour of London

Michelle🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Anthony )

2 September 2025

We loved our tour with Anthony. Plenty of laughs, lots of sights and information. Anthony has lived in London his entire life so his knowledge was fantastic. Had a great time. Thanks Anthony Anthony is your guide!

Tonya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

26 August 2025

We had a great walking tour in London with Tom. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the city’s history really enjoyable. Highly recommend!Great walking tour with Tom

Roman🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Chris )

26 August 2025

Chris was very personable and knowledgeable. He customized the tour perfectly to match our interests.Knowledgeable Local

Angela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sorcha)

10 August 2025

Sorcha was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of London. She met us at our hotel and we explored by foot around London as she showed us many, many historical spots. Great historical guide

Hendrik🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Anthony )

7 August 2025

Our tour with Anthony was awesome! His enthusiasm and knowledge about London is amazing. We have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Loved how he could tell us all these little unknown facts and alleged rumours about different parts or buildings. Good combination of big tourist sites and hidden gems.Highlight of our trip - tour with Anthony

Candace🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Clara)

2 August 2025

Ryan

(About local Anthony )

1 August 2025

Our tour with Anthony was superb. He is a wonderful, knowledgeable storyteller and took us to some amazing places in London. Awesome Anthony

Alexis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

21 July 2025

We had a fabulous half day tour with Tom. He is incredibly knowledgeable, pleasant and accommodating to our interests. 1/2 Day London Tour

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sorcha)

19 July 2025

Sorcha was knowledgeable, great fun, engaging, witty and attentive. She safely guided us through Londons interesting bits while adapting to our unique travel style. Had direct connections with many of the places we went and provided lots of great insight. Dont miss the best salt beef sandwhich in London!10 of 10 fantastic day!

Deana

(About local Anthony )

18 July 2025

Anthony was an outstanding guide to his city. The day for uniquely built for us and our interests. I will do more trips with him on my next visit to London. Fun and engaging day!

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

6 July 2025

I can’t properly express how amazing our experience was. Anthony guided us on a 3 hour tour of amazing sites. I booked this tour because I knew I’d be overwhelmed by all that we wanted to see and do in London. This tour gave us a great taste of some of the most historical sites. Anthony’s knowledge of London and its history is so very impressive. I’m not a history buff, but he may have turned me into 1!Fell in love with London

Alina🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Tom)

1 July 2025

Our family of four (with two teenagers - 19 and 14) spent three unforgettable hours with Tom during our first visit to London. Tom is an incredible storyteller and allows you to get to know London in an engaging and relatable way. He introduced us to key landmarks like Tower Bridge, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and helped us orient ourselves on our first day in the city, so we could go back to some of his recommended spots. He also suggested a great pub circa 1663 near the area we stayed in and it was fantastic! Great food and ambience. Tom’s comment about London truly stuck with us - “London might not be the most beautiful city, but it’s definitely the most honest - as it’s not afraid to show the good, the bad and the ugly.” That really resonated - it’s truly such an eclectic city full of contrasts. Thank you Tom for helping make our first trip here so memorable! If you’re considering booking a tour with Tom - just do it and you’ll be glad you did!Highlight of our visit

g_cabeza

(About local María Clara)

29 June 2025

Helene🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Tom)

25 June 2025

Despite the fact that 8 of us know London very well, Tom managed to show us loads of hidden gems and historic places. And this in an fun, fact full and interesting way. We all want to re book Tom👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼The lesser known London

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

20 June 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Chris. He is so knowledgeable and clearly is passionate about the City and its history. During the tour, he made sure to check with us about how the pacing of the tour felt. We especially appreciated his ability to tailor the tour to our interests — we asked for a focus on architecture and Chris delivered. I learned a lot and had fun doing it. Thank you Chris! Brilliant Tour of the City

Zach

(About local Tom)

15 June 2025

We are a family of four with a 10 and 13 year old. We wanted Tom because of his storytelling description and we weren’t disappointed. Tom was fun and engaging and was full of stories and history which our kids ate up. We discussed tons of topics and he seemed to be able to answer or provide some insight to every topic. His passion for history and guiding was obvious and made it a great time. We would happily take another tour with Tom if possible. Great family highlights tour!

Thomas🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Sophie)

10 June 2025

Sophie is a great guide Very enthousiastic about the city. Many historical references and anecdote makes the tour with Sophie always fascinating. We spend 3 hours with her and enjoyed every seconds. Sophie is also very kind All in all, I recommend her with no hesitation Enthousiatic

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

8 June 2025

We really enjoyed our tour with David. We provided him with our itinerary for our 4-day stay in London and he customized our tour to see sites that we wouldn't otherwise make it to. He provided interesting stories and historical insider info that our family enjoyed. We had a very nice experience with him and highly recommend him as a guide.Very knowledgeable and friendly

Katherine🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Anthony )

7 June 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Anthony—an educational and fun three hours peppered with amusing anecdotes and entertaining historical tidbits! Would highly recommend! Fun and informative tour with Anthony

onkel_tom2🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Anthony )

7 June 2025

This was one of the best guided tours in my life: informative, entertaining and full of vivid impressions. Thanks AnthonyGreat experience

Achim🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Anthony )

7 June 2025

Wir hatten einen so tollen Nachmittag gemeinsam mit Anthony. Unglaublich freundlich und ein echter Kenner der wundervollen Stadt London. Er hat uns Plätze gezeigt, die wir sicherlich auf eigene Faust niemals erkundet hätten! Die Zeit ist wie im Flug vergangen und ganz sicher wiederholen wir dies bei unserer nächsten London Reise! Vielen Dank Anthony für die tolle Zeit!Einfach wunderbar!!

Unknown

(About local Tom)

6 June 2025

Travel delayed us and we joined Tome almost a half an hour tarty. He was gracious and creative. He tweaked the tour, changed the itinerary a bit and we covered all and more we had hoped for! We only had that afternoon and the next day in London so he provided a great orientation, recommendations for dinner and a quick tutorial of the Underground! Awesome AND flexible!

Unknown

(About local Gregory)

5 June 2025

We really enjoyed the tour with Gregory. He gave us a very personal and individual introduction to the city of London. He adapted the route to our needs and was a humorous and friendly guide. Thanks for the tips and the insight into your London life!Interesting And Personal

Eugene 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

2 June 2025

Chris was a wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable guide. We covered from Roman times to the present, all within the few blocks enclosed by St Paul’s Cathedral, Guildhall and the Royal Exchange. We learned a lot! We had not appreciated until then that London City is just a small part of London. Great historical tour of London City

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Clara)

1 June 2025

Maria Clara took us on an incredible tour of London hi-lights and hidden gems. She was friendly and very informative. She shared a metric ton of London knowledge and history with us. We had lots of fun chatting with her about all things London and life. She has a wonderful laugh, so be sure to bring your first rate material. Awesome Tour & Guide!

tbkelso🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luciana)

26 May 2025

My wife and I had the good fortune to book a tour with Luciana while visiting London for the first time. The experience was wonderful. She introduced us to her city and showed us many of the iconic sites and hidden gems of the area. Her knowledge and personality were perfect. She receives our highest recommendation. We have used WithLocals many times and will continue to do so.A wonderful day!

nooe

(About local Tom)

25 May 2025

We loved our tour with Tom In London! He was very knowledgeable and shared lots of good information with us! It so much fun! We highly recommend Tom!

Christine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

12 May 2025

Anthony was a great tour guide. He shared lots of great info about London and took us to areas we never would have found on our own. Lndon Gems

Steffi🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Anthony )

12 May 2025

Wir (Familie mit 3 Jungs im Teenager-Alter) hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Anthony. Er hat uns viel Neues über London erzählt, obwohl wir die Stadt bereits kennen. Auch unseren Kindern hat die Tour Spass gemacht und die 3 Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Herzlichen Dank Anthony und vielleicht bis zum nächsten Mal :-) Spannende & unterhaltsame Tour mit Anthony

Alan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Anthony )

10 May 2025

Anthony is a ton of fun. We had a great time exploring London with him. They aren't kidding about hidden gems. I've been to London many times, but still learned a lot of quirky things. I highly recommend him.Lots of fun

Lutz🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gregory)

9 May 2025

We spent a week in London and had the pleasure of spending two mornings with our guide Gregory. He took us through the heart of the city, showing us many fascinating details that most visitors would easily miss. From Westminster to Soho, Chinatown, Piccadilly and beyond – Gregory knew his way around perfectly and guided us smoothly through the city on foot. His pleasant and personable manner made the time fly by, and we truly enjoyed every moment. A heartfelt thank you to Gregory for making our London visit even more special!Gregory – The Ultimate Tour Guide!

Pat🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

4 May 2025

Chris had us at "Welcome to London." Our biggest disappointment was that we didn't book Chris for all 3 days we were in London. Chris is fabulous, interesting, great sense of humor, and has a wealth of knowledge at his fingertips!!! We'd like to come back just to have Chris show us more of the city he truly loves.Truly a fabulous guide!

Stephan🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gregory)

4 May 2025

Sehr gute freundliche und individuelle Führung durch London mit Berücksichtigung unserer Bedürfnisse, super !!!Beautyful moments in london

Isabelle 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local María Clara)

3 May 2025

We had a great time with Maria Clara! She was charming and answered the million questions we had! Wonderful time with Maria Clara!

Martin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gregory)

3 May 2025

Wir hatten eine sehr, sehr schöne Tour mit Gregory! Es war genau die richtige Mischung aus bekannten Plätzen und Sehenswürdigkeiten und versteckten oder weniger bekannten Orten. Auf dem Borough Market haben wir Tee und Käse probiert - besonders das Käsegeschäft (und den Käse) fanden wir besonders gut. Wir hatten tolle Gespräche mit Gregory, es war jederzeit sehr, sehr angenehm. Danke!Sehr schöne Tour mit Gregory durch London

Mari🇺🇸 United States

(About local David )

2 May 2025

David was interesting and informative. We had a wonderful time with him and felt that he went above and beyond!So happy that we took a tour with a local!

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luciana)

14 April 2025

Luciana's passion for London and beauty make this a fantastic tour. She provides the historical context (of which there is a lot), but also the beautiful gardens, excellent food, and quiet streets creating an incredible three hours!London is beautiful

John🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Chris )

14 April 2025

A great experience

Douglas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Tom)

10 April 2025

Excellent and fun tour of the sights and stories of London!Fantastic

Thorsten

(About local Gregory)

8 April 2025

Gregory war sehr pünktlich, sehr nett und gut informiert. Er hat uns tolle Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt und seine Erklärungen waren stets präzise und sehr informativ. Kurzum er war perfekt 10

Ellen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luciana)

25 March 2025

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luciana)

23 March 2025

Had a fantastic time with Luciana, she was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating to the things we wanted to see! We e joyed every minute of the tour, we could have spent several more hours exposing the city with her, we highly recommend!Lovely London

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