--- title: Crime and Policing London Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 95 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 108 duration_minutes: 135 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 26 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/crime-and-policing-london-walking-tour/ --- # Crime and Policing London Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** See Scotland Yard and hear firsthand policing stories from an officer with uniform and detective experience. Examining historic police regalia is included; the walk is gentle but is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. 4.96 from 108 reviews at €95 per person for 2h 15m. ## Overview Enjoy Police TV shows and Crime Dramas. Come and hear all about real Cops & Villains. The 'London Police and Crime Walking Tour', is the only tour of it's type in London. My tour is an exclusive opportunity to hear about the history of the famous London Metropolitan Police. See the famous 'Scotland Yard'. Listen to first hand stories of crimes, villains and Police work from an officer with both Uniform and Detective service. As an experienced Tour Guide you can be assured you are in knowledgable, capable and experienced hands. Come along on the tour. You will not regret it. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Outside the Underground Station main… - Starts 11:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €48: ages 5 to 13 ## Key facts - Price: from €95 per person - Duration: 2h 15m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 108 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Francis Mullan ## What's included - Kit and Equipment. The opportunity to examine real historic items of Police regalia ## Not included - Gratuties. Feel free to tip the guide. ## Itinerary 1. **Bow Street** (10m) - We will see the famous Police station and Magistrates Court, the heart of where Policing was introduced, the home of the famous 'Bow Street Runners'. 2. **Aldwych Area** (10m) - Visit the site of one of the saddest unsolved murders in London, and hear about international espionage and murder. 3. **Charing Cross** (10m) - At Charing Cross hear tales of grisly murder and mayhem. See one of the busiest Police Station in Europe. Discover the famous 'Blue Lamp' of London. 4. **Stop for a drink at the famous 'Sherlock Holmes Pub'** (20m) - The world renowned fictional detective. Created by the equally fascinating Arthur Conan Doyle. We then cross to Great Scotland Yard to see where Policing was invented. 5. **Trafalgar Square** (10m) - Where national celebrations, demonstrations and riots have occurred under the watchful eye of the worlds smallest Police Station. 6. **Whitehall** (10m) - We will see the heart of government at Downing Street. Discover the role of women in Policing, and the Police in wartime London. 7. **See where London Police was created** (10m) - The first Police HQ 8. **See the Iconic Revolving Sign, famed throughout the world** (10m) ## Schedule - Runs: Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Outside the Underground Station main exit in James Street. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJT2mIkcwEdkgRYspzsBq1iAM ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This is a walking tour, at a gentle pace. Comfortable footwear is recommended. Refreshment and toilet stops will be available if required. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #26 of 92** | €95 | 2h 15m | 4.96 (108) | shared | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #26 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €714, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. 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