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Welcome to London Tour by Walkative!

Duration: 2h and 45min
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on July 05, 2017

Walkative was established in 2007 by a group of young enthusiasts who also happened to be licensed tour guides. Today, we operate in 20 cities in countries across all of Europe and beyond, including France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Ukraine and Israel. We have already guided more than 3 million tourists, with more than 350 000 in 2023 only! Despite this growth, we stay true to our values: be local and present the history of our cities in a professional, yet entertaining way, accessible for everybody, regardless their budget. We provide service not only in big, well established places like Berlin, Paris or Krakow, but also smaller, less known, yet no less fascinating locations, like Nice, Toruń or Lublin. We cooperate with highly trained, professional guides providing both engaging tip-based and regular fixed-price tours. And most importantly - we know our cities by heart! Join us and stay Walkative!

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

 When you are tired of London, you are tired of life’ the old saying goes. From the home of the British Royal Family to the packed pubs; from the heart of British politics, to the theatrical West End; from invading Romans to conquering Kings, London has it all.


On the Welcome to London tour, join us to see the city as it’s meant to be seen. Starting by the ‘mother of all Parliaments’ in Westminster, we’ll take you to the most iconic and beautiful sites you need to visit in London. We might even end near a pub, in true London fashion.


We’ll talk about why Big Ben isn’t called Big Ben, see the Abbey that has witnessed over a 1,000 years of royal coronations, walk through the royal parks of Buckingham Palace, discuss great military battles both old and new, and get under the skin of modern London at Covent Garden. 


The Welcome to London tour is the perfect introduction to one of the greatest cities in the world. We’ll fuse history with tips and recommendations, and set you up for your London experience. From Winston Churchill to the Suffragettes to Queen Elizabeth II to James Bond, London has a fantastic story to tell.


Some of the sites we will see on the tour include:


  • Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
  • Buckingham Palace and St. James’ Park
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Pubs and Theatreland
  • Covent Garden

 



 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Abingdon Street (Stop L, London SW1P ...
    Abingdon Street (Stop L, London SW1P 3JU, UK
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    We meet next to the Burghers of Calais Statue in Victoria Tower Gardens South Park, right by Parliament - look for the guide with a yellow umbrella!

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Big Ben
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Westminster Abbey
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Buckingham Palace
  • 4
    Outside visit
    St James's Park
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Trafalgar Square
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Covent Garden

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Johannes 25 Apr 2024
Zürich

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Terrific! It's so easy for these tours to be dry and overwhelming, but our guide really made it come to life. It was beyond expectations. A truly unique experience. Will definitely come back!
Anthony 21 Apr 2024
Liverpool

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
What a tour! I've been to London a few times before, but never felt like I got to see it in the way I did with this. There was so much more to see and learn than I expected, and the guide made it feel like a walk with a friend showing you around. I've done tours with Walkative before, and have not yet been disappointed. This was exactly what I was hoping for: an introduction to the city that balances history, stories, tips, and some great jokes. I'll definitely be making use of the interactive map the guide gave me, and also wasn't expecting to see the former HQ of MI6! I would have walked straight past it if I didn't know
Josie 18 Apr 2024
Atlanta

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Perfection! This is one of many walking tours I've done on my trip across Europe, and this was my definitely favourite. I'd walked some bits of the route myself beforehand, but had no idea what I was looking at. This felt like I got a really deep understanding of London and the UK in general. I even got some great recommendations of where else to go and eat. We saw all the main spots, but also hidden gems that I would never have noticed. It was balanced, interesting, funny, well-paced, and incredibly friendly. I wish I had time to go to the pub with the guide after. I only had £20 in my budget as payment, but wish I could have given more! A huge well done and thank you!
Anja 18 Apr 2024
Dresden

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
This was by far one of the best walking tours I have ever done. It was a perfect fusion of history, amazing stories, fun facts, insider knowledge, and light-hearted humour. Not only was it seeing the key sites of Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square etc, it was also an insight into the life of London itself, from pub culture to the theatrical West End. This was the best introduction to London I could have asked for, and the guide's recommendations map has helped me on the rest of my trip in London. I'll definitely be doing more tours with Walkative in the future!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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