England · WALKING TOURS
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Good walking tours lose their weekend slots first. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes up.
Student-led Oxford University walk with alumni guides, iconic colleges and libraries, small-group access, plus optional luxury minibus from London.
“Really good tour! Learned a lot, walked through all the places we wanted. Our guide, Tom, was really knowledgeable and engaging. Note - does not include going into the library.”
Harry Potter filming sites on foot in London with a professional actor guide, quick quizzes, and views from Leadenhall to Borough Market.
“We really enjoyed it and our guide (Scamander) had a lot of knowledge to tell us about which was really fun! It was a nice walk and our guide was passionate about everything!”
Free 2-hour Jack the Ripper walk in East London, with original photos, police and press reports, and a 194-page e-book.
“Informative, interesting, and fun! Jeremy was the perfect tour guide, he kept the group entertained but told the story of the five victims and the ripper himself in detail with facts and theories. I also enjoyed all the information on the buildings and architecture that was arounRead more”
A small-group walking tour of Cambridge’s major colleges led by alumni, with a Chapel upgrade option for serious architecture lovers.
“Very informative introduction to Cambridge. We enjoyed the experience and would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cambridge.”
A 2-hour Bristol walk that links Banksy street art with 1000 years of city history, led by funny, well-organized guides.
“A lovely informative tour of the city .A full on tour interesting look at the history and the influence of Banksy and the street art culture .Henry the tour guide kept us all interested despite the mixed weather (heavy rain ad sunshine) during the two hour long tour. You deffinately would not have found out sk much a out the city without his tour.”
Visit Bristol’s WWII air-raid shelters under the Corn Exchange, then finish in St Nicholas Market for street food. Guided, English, 2 hours.
“If you are interested in history very informative. The tour guide was excellent enjoyed every moment”
A 2-hour Bath walking tour with a Blue Badge guide, from Bath Abbey to Georgian crescents, bridges, and Roman Baths viewpoints.
“My husband and I traveled by train from London for this tour (£150). We were at the site 15m early and stayed for 1/2 hour. No guide showed up with the flag/banner we were told to look for. No one shouted out that this was the blue badge tour guide. We left and were very disappointed. It cost quite a lot to travel to Bath for the tour. Now we are told there will be no refund and that the guide was carrying an orange and white umbrella. Nowhere did the listing say to look for that. The tour operators say it’s our fault that we didn’t guess that our…”
A guided walk from Piccadilly to the Mall for smart Changing of the Guard viewing, with history, crowd control, and iconic royal sights.
“Nick was engaging, knowledgeable, and fun! He made our trip to Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guards a memorable experience.”
An evening ghost walk in York with theatrical tales, Minster views, and a nighttime stop on Shambles, ending near the famous street.
“Fun and informative experience. Dan is a great tour guide. Learned a lot about the shadows of York..”
1.5-hour Oxford walk from Trinity blue gates, entrance fees included, and a local guide for a fast university feel.
“Despite it being a warm day, Simon was a wonderful guide as he shared interesting insights about the history of various Oxford colleges and buildings. He also shared places which could help beat the rush and sun! We got to se the New College Chapel and Cloisters which is a must visit for any Harry Potter fan. Definitely worth a go!”
Walk through London’s rock and roll roots in a small group, hitting Soho, Mayfair, and Denmark Street with a local guide.
“I booked this tour last second as a solo traveler & loved every second of it! Henry was super knowledgable & friendly, he did a fabulous job at navigating us through the streets of London's Soho neighborhood while sharing endless facts/stories about some of Britain's greatest rockers. He took photos of the group throughout the tour, which he later sent to us in an email (along with a music playlist featuring the artists that he mentioned during the tour.) 10/10!!”
A private 2 to 3 hour walk in York, guided from York Minster to Clifford’s Tower, with tailored stories and optional pickup.
“Our tour guide was terrible. Showed us next to nothing in York. We had a private tour and he allowed other people to join our group. At that point, we left. We never saw the walls of the city. Sq nothing. Very hard to understand and he told us more than once that he was tried and needed to rest. Crazy!! Want a refund”
Westminster Abbey entry with a guided walking route through 20 sights, including Buckingham, Whitehall, and Parliament, plus audio in the Abbey.
“Our tour guide, Jason, was extremely knowledgeable and sensitive to the group’s pace and needs. He was thorough and gave interesting facts along the tour.”
A 90-minute Roman Chester walk led by a costumed Roman soldier. See the amphitheatre, walls, and hypocaust gardens.
“Our guide was great - very interesting and quirky and great at answering questions. She was very accommodating to our baby as well. Thanks, we had a good time.”
A guided London walk linking Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey, with royal photo stops at Buckingham Palace and parks, from $95.70.
“This is an amazing tour! We had Olga on our tour and she was so knowledgeable and kind. She took the time to answer all of our questions and she was so engaging. If you want to learn all there is about parliament, Westminster abbey, and buckimgham Palace, this is a great tour. We even got a tour of St James park and Green park along with some Royal shops! 10 out of 10 stars!”
