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Hidden London Walking Tour

4.8 · 419 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Fun London Tours Ltd Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
13:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Trace a forgotten river, a disused underground station and the church of the Knights Templar on a guided walk through old London.

Commentary is included, but the route stays outside buildings and requires moderate fitness. 4.83 from 419 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #77 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €24 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Local professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Please note we do not enter buildings on this tour

Children from €20 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
419 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 404 of 419

Star breakdown of all 419 ratings

5 stars
370 · 88%
4 stars
34 · 8%
3 stars
10 · 2%
2 stars
2 · 0%
1 star
3 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and discoveries along quiet streets; some find the stops and stories less interesting than expected.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides mixing local history with humour and anecdotes
  • Quiet alleys and courtyards around Temple and Fleet Street
  • New discoveries even for London residents and repeat visitors
  • An easy walking pace with opportunities to ask questions

Complaints

  • Some enjoy the historical anecdotes, while others find the subject matter uninteresting
  • Some discover unfamiliar places, while others want more unusual stops and alleyways

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 October 2024 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Departure Point: Outside Temple Underground Station. Return point: Tour ends on Fleet Street, London · Open in Google Maps
Departure
13:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Fun London Tours Ltd; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

An extraordinary walking tour through the nooks and crannies of old London. Journey into the past to discover the overlooked, forgotten, and hidden spots that provide clues to a fascinating and surprising past.

Along the way you'll discover part of a medieval crypt, the location of a forgotten river, the church of the Knights Templar, a long lost underground station and a church which shows the scars of WW2.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €20 ages 5 to 17

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #77 of 92€241h 30m4.83 (419)shared
The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour€382h4.99 (2075)shared
London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights€235h4.97 (865)shared
Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour€461h 30m4.98 (433)shared

Ranked #77 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €717, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours

From €24 per adult