Experience the magic of King’s Cross after dark on a private night walk through its most iconic sights. From the legendary Platform 9¾ to the majestic St. Pancras Hotel and the atmospheric British Library, discover how this historic district transforms under the city lights. With fewer crowds and rich local stories, you’ll see London in a whole new light.
Destination
London, England
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, العربية, Türkçe
Included
Private guide
All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
Discover King's Cross in the evening
Experience the city under the evening lights
Check out King's Cross with less tourist crowds
Enjoy the local hustle and bustle
Keep the night going with local recommendations
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
What you can expect
London transforms at night, and there’s no better place to feel that shift than in the storied streets of King’s Cross. On this private evening tour, you’ll experience a side of the city that most visitors miss—when the lights glow, the crowds thin, and the charm of old meets the buzz of the new.
As dusk settles in, follow your local host through the heart of King’s Cross. Marvel at the iconic King’s Cross Station, where architectural grandeur meets literary magic. Just across the street, admire the gothic splendor of the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, lit up in full glory as night falls. Nearby, pause at the British Library, a modern treasure trove of history that offers an atmospheric view even after closing time.
Your guide will help you notice the small, magical details that come to life under the evening sky—from glowing clock towers to reflections dancing on nearby canals. With fewer crowds and cooler air, you’ll enjoy a more relaxed pace and a more intimate connection to the surroundings.
Explore the hidden gems and nighttime haunts where locals unwind, and as your tour wraps up, your host will share insider tips on where to go next—whether you’re after a cozy pub, a scenic stroll, or live music to continue your night like a true Londoner.
Each local guide brings their own flair, whether from a background in the arts, storytelling, or London’s rich history. They’re eager to share their favorite stories, secrets, and personal touches along the way. Want to tweak the route or spend longer at a certain spot? Just ask—your evening can be as unique as you are.
Choose your local
Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Anthony
The Londoner
4.9225 reviews
English
Kemal
The Photo Journalist
5.033 reviews
العربية・English・Türkçe
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.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of Black Sheep Coffee - London to start your journey
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.
Illuminated Highlights
With daylight coming to an end, London lights by the sunset and street lights. With a spotlight on its main highlights, check out how different King's Cross Station, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel and more look from day to night offering another perspective of London
Take it Easy
As the sun sets, the tourist crowds take a break, and the city goes back to its local filled atmosphere. Take in the local hustle and bustle as you move from stop to stop in a relaxed manner - in the evening, London it’s for you, and the locals
The Grand Finale
For a night to remember, your local host has left a great stop ‘til last. Whether it is a panoramic view of London with a sunset in the background or a stop at a lively local hotspot for a undefined, your tour will end on a high note!
Where the Locals Go
Keep your night going after saying goodbye to your host - there’s plenty of fun things to do in London at night! Your local host will share with you up to date recommendations of where to go, what to do, and where to grab a bite after hours
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
veronique
(About local )
28 July 2025
Wij zijn met Anthony op stap geweest met ons gezin. Hij heeft duidelijk enorm veel ervaring en kan perfect inspelen op de behoeften van de klant. Ook stelt hij geregeld voor om een groepsfoto te nemen op de juiste en fotogenieke plekken. Een aanrader ! Top wandeling op maat in London!
Steven
(About local )
26 July 2025
Full of knowledge of the history and the aria. Took us to all the hole in the wall bars that we enjoyed very much.Fantastic guide
Codi🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 July 2025
We enjoyed our time with Anthony from the start until he left us at Trafalgar Square. The kids say our time with him and learning so much about London in such a short time was one of their favorite experiences of the trip. He gave us food tips, train tips, and safety tips to make our trip more enjoyable. Also, he has great stories! Bonus: he’s a super nice guy. Highly recommend booking with Anthony.London Must-Do
Peter 🇩🇰 Denmark
(About local )
19 July 2025
We had a great private tour of 4 hours with Anthony who clear not only knows every little corner of London but also loves the city and its little qwerky stories
We did both the classic sites with a bit of light digestable history lessons but also some of the lesser known local pearls
Me, wife and teenage son all really enjoyed it.
We would warmly recommend Anthony when you are in London Great Local Londoner
Deana
(About local )
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!
Nick🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 July 2025
Our group of four (two couples) spent half a day touring London with Anthony and he was fantastic! Enthusiastic, funny, caring and extremely knowledgeable about all things London. He showed us the "touristy" sites we wanted to see and also many hidden gems that made our day super special. When we travel back to London, Anthony is our guide. :) Note, Anthony is a foodie and if you want to find the best fish and chips or fine dining he has the answers.Anthony is Amazing!
Colin🇳🇿 New Zealand
(About local )
16 July 2025
We booked Kemal when we were home in New Zealand, having reviewed other reviews about Kemal and having checked out his photography online and in instagram.
This man is so modest about his accomplishments- everything online is understated. He has a great ability to engage with locals in Turkey in such a warm and genuine manner- people seem to do anything for him, allow him places and are happy for him/us to photograph them, showing their story and humanity. He has travelled to and knows so many countries- it’s not for nothing he was a staff photographer ( and executive editor) for National Geographic for many years. I don’t think we could ask him anything about Istanbul and the surrounding area ( we did two of his tours) which he didn’t know. He organised a car, and made recommendations for meals/ drinks (which were spot on- and we had as part of the tours). Not only that, he is very flexible to fit in with exactly what you want- just guiding, or going to places specifically for photographic opportunities.
He met us at our hotel- really takes away any hassle- and you really do get to see a lot more than if left to your own devices. He also has a “voice map” guided out of the Galata area of Istanbul- we didn’t know about that- suggest checking it out. We weren’t sure if Kemal was the same person as “Kemal Nuraydin” in instagram- he is. He is the same Kemal in “Terra Photos tours” ( website and instagram) as well. Also, to remove any potential confusion, he actually lives in London, doing the same work there, but has friends and family in Istanbul, so is always happy to fly over to do your guiding or tour. Sounds like we are advertising him, which we are- only because we think he is so good at what he does. Thanks Kemal! Colin Brown and Ruth Bijl , Auckland, New ZealandTHE BEST GUIDE and PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE
Danielle
(About local )
16 July 2025
We had so much fun with Anthony. He knows London inside and out, and felt like an instant friend. He has a keen sense of humor, moves along at just the right pace, and shares fascinating stories and information. Anthony was so good at communicating, and helping design a four to show us the area of London we were interested in. We saw the Parliamentary areas together. Also, he nailed his food recommendations! We loved the pub, and he gave us some solid choices for our next day out to Borough Market. Anthony is Wonderful! An instant friend!
Clotilde
(About local )
14 July 2025
Thank you Anthony for being such an amazing, funny, interesting guide.
We had a wonderful time with Anthony who took us from Shoreditch to the Tower of London. Anthony knows London and its history very well, he goes out of the crowded paths to show you less touristy but very interesting corners. He is passionate about being a great guide and making sure that everyone is having a fantastic time.Anthony is an amazing guide!!!!!
Barbara🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
Taina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 July 2025
My husband and I had a private Borough market tour with Anthony. The meeting spot was easy to locate. Anthony is really friendly and made us feel comfortable commenting and asking questions. I feel we sampled some of the best that the market offered. Anthony made the perfect high quality choices and we truly loved everything we ate. Along the way we got a bit of history which brought the area to life. We saw and ate many things in London, but the tour with Anthony was my favorite! I highly recommend this tour for everyone visiting. IMO it’s best to do it at the beginning of a trip. Thank you, Anthony, for a wonderful experience!A Delicious-Filling-Interesting-FUN Tour
Andrea🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 June 2025
We had an absolutely fantastic time on our family walking tour through London, Bankside, Borough Market, the Underground, Parliament, and Westminster with Anthony as our guide! From start to finish, Anthony was engaging, funny, and incredibly easy to talk to, making the experience enjoyable for our entire family, including our teenage boys who can be tough to impress. His storytelling brought the history and culture of each location to life, weaving in fascinating facts with a perfect dose of humor that kept us all hooked. Anthony’s warm and approachable demeanor made it feel like we were exploring with a friend, and he effortlessly connected with our boys, sparking their curiosity and keeping them entertained. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to show us the vibrant sights and flavors of Borough Market, the iconic Underground, and the historic landmarks of Parliament and Westminster. Highly recommend Anthony for an unforgettable London adventure!Fabulous time!!
Nick
(About local )
19 June 2025
Loved my tour with Anthony, he was so adaptable to their custom plan. I wanted to put together to better understand the city. Very knowledgeable, very handy, truly understand the best food in London and understand the great line of modern and past.Great, Knowledgeable, Kind
Marc🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
16 June 2025
Kemal was a great teacher for us. He helped us take our photography to the next level or even to the level above that. We loved every second of it and truly appreciate him coming to Istanbul for us. Yes it is pricy but for us it was worth it, as we now have a new approach to taking fotos of the people on the streets, so thank you very much Kemal!Awesome Streetphoto Tour/Lesson in Galata
Katherine🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
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
Olga🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 June 2025
Anthony was fantastic. My husband, myself, and our 9 and 11-year-old kids went on his tour our first full day in London. Not only did he take us to his favorite local spots, but he also showed us some of the biggest sites, but with a different perspective and viewpoint. He answered all of our questions, and you can tell that he has a deep bench of knowledge to draw from. Also, his taste in food is 🤌. We highly recommend him and we would absolutely go on another tour with him next time we're in town!Family-friendly, knowledgeable, and fun!
onkel_tom2🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
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 )
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!!
Luis🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
6 June 2025
If you're looking to experience Shoreditch beyond the guidebooks and Instagram hotspots, Anthony’s walking tour is an absolute must. From the moment we began, it was clear that this wasn't just a job for him—it was a passion project. With an infectious enthusiasm for the quirky, the forgotten, and the fleeting, Anthony brought the streets of East London to life in a way few others could.
What sets this tour apart is Anthony’s eye for the hidden details most would miss. He led us down quiet alleys and past unassuming buildings, revealing layers of history, culture, and creativity. His knowledge of Shoreditch’s ever-evolving street art scene was incredible—not just the big names like Banksy, but the emerging artists, political messages, and even the pieces that might disappear by next week. It felt like we were seeing a living, breathing gallery.
Anthony also has a knack for storytelling, weaving in anecdotes about the area’s rebellious past, eccentric residents, and how Shoreditch continues to reinvent itself. His deep respect for the neighborhood’s character, both old and new, shone through in every stop and story.
If you're curious, creative, or just tired of cookie-cutter tours, this is the one to book.
Leann 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 June 2025
Loved Anthony’s energy and humor. Was a great time. Would recommend! Great food Tour!
gneves🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 May 2025
Highly recommend, he was great with our 8 year old daughter. He’s an amazing storyteller and knows the city in and out doing a comprehensive tour in 3 hours. Amazing tour!
Hector 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
21 May 2025
Had a fantastic time in the Galata area of Istanbul with Kemal. Local knowledge is a great thing. For someone trying to remember how to find their way around a camera again, it was a fantastic learning experience. I would thoroughly recommend Kemal's tour if you are lucky enough to find him available. He is patient, seeks out great photo opportunities, and willing acomplicies, to help 'get that shot'. We also learned a few tips and tricks to make our phone mobile photography better.
An all round great time with an all round great guy! şerefe Kemal.
Galata with Kemal
Mary
(About local )
16 May 2025
Chris delighted us with his charming personality, his comprehensive expanse of knowledge in all things Britain and adjusted his time to fit our personal questions. He was professional and very interesting with his anecdotes about living in London for the past 24 years. We highly recommend Chris for your next walking tour in London!Chris was nothing but incredible!
Christine🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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
Gabriela🇧🇷 Brazil
(About local )
29 April 2025
Anthony is a cheerful, outgoing, and full-of-life person. He loves sharing knowledge, tips, and great stories about the city. It’s easy to feel comfortable around him, and the tour was light and fun. I highly recommend it
Dawniellle
(About local )
27 April 2025
Our tour with Anthony was everything we hoped it would be. He was engaging & knowledgeable. The walk around London hit all the historic sites we were hoping. He also gave us a great tour of the food stalls at Borough Market. Would definitely recommend booking with Anthony. Engaging
Janine🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
24 April 2025
The four of us, including two twelve year olds, loved the tour Anthony gave us. He took us to parts of London we wouldn't otherwise have seen and told interesting stories to match the locations. We couldn't have been more pleased.Great tour and stories to go with...
Stephanie
(About local )
24 April 2025
Anthony was a fantastic tour guide and kept our 6 and 9 year old children engaged and interested in learning about the sites we were seeing in London. It helped to provide context and interesting history to all the beautiful sites/buildings. They have repeated the stories they learned to our friends when telling others about our trip! Anthony is knowledgeable and engaging and both my husband and I and our children loved spending the day with him! Must book!!!
Cassie
(About local )
16 April 2025
Kemal took my family of 4 to various points around the Galata Tower area. Within the first hour, we already learned a great deal of technique and info. We had no idea what our iPhones were capable of doing. He engaged my kids (12- and 14- y/o) in a natural way and encouraged them to keep taking photos throughout the experience. He sprinkled in historical information to give context of where we were. Highly recommend for beginners like us and I’m sure would be an amazing reliever for experienced photographers.Learned much more than I could imagine.
amacey66
(About local )
24 March 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Anthony! He is friendly, personable and a very enthusiastic Londoner! We enjoyed his storytelling of English and London history!
Great introduction to London
Sandra🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
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
John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
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
Unknown
(About local )
28 October 2024
We loved our tour with Anthony, the perfect introduction to London! Loved our tour with Anthony!
Brooke🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
25 October 2024
We had a great time on our tour with Antony! Great time
Anthony🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
21 September 2024
Sally🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
Chris🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
31 August 2024
Danke für die professionelle Führung mit extrem viel Wissen und Geheimtiips😍🤗Familienstadtführung
Bart🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
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.
Beth🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
16 August 2024
The Best Tour guide ever with the most amazing hidden gems! We loved it!
Tristan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
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 !!
Tristan
(About local )
30 July 2024
Anthony was a wonderful guide with great recommendations. Highly recommended. Don’t hesitate!
Bridget🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
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
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