Britain · HISTORY TOURS IN LONDON
Good history tours in London fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are standing there.
Walk two miles through London’s pub history, visiting four historic taverns and a Victorian gin palace for $39.
“A great way to spend an afternoon in London. History, humour and beers. Tour Guide Dave was excellent.”
Explore Soho’s historic pubs, music legends, hidden lanes, and wild stories on a lively 2.5-hour London walking tour.
“Big Ben was awesome! A very entertaining tour guide that I loved to listen to in every single moment.”
Trace London's rock story through Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill, and Abbey Road on a lively 3.5-hour music history tour.
“Saw some great sites and the guide, Ian, was a true music lover that made the experience more genuine.”
Explore royal London, four historic pubs, Churchill’s home, secret alleyways, and British beer on this lively 2.5-hour walking tour.
“Nathan was a wonderful tour guide and gave us a very in-depth history of Churchill and London in general during WW2. My husband and sons (all of whom are very interested in WW2 history) loved the tour. This was my second time taking this tour (first time with Nathan) and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in London's history during WW2.”
Explore medieval London on foot from the Tower to St Paul's, with Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe, and an expert guide.
“Mick was a very clear speaker and certainly knew all his history and a bit more! He was very patient with a family who had children and ensured we were all safe. The pace was excellent in the heat of the day. He told us little pieces of information which I didn’t know at all and took care to answer all of our questions. He was very polite and funny at times. I wish him well.”
Explore London’s witchcraft stories and Bankside landmarks on a lively 75-minute walking tour with a costumed guide.
“Pleasant walk with guide Garry , we were satisfied and got that we awaited. No long climb , but fresh 75 minutes walk with nice views and informations.”
See dinosaurs, a blue whale, fossils, gems, and more on a one-hour guided Natural History Museum tour with express entry.
“the tour was great. The guide covered the essentials within the time that was given to him. He gave us great explanations and also good hints about things that we did not hve the time to spend time on during the tour so we could go back to it afterwards.”
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