--- title: Hidden London Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 419 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 77 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/hidden-london-walking-tour/ --- # Hidden London Walking Tour **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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Outside Temple… - Starts 13:30: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €20: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 419 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Fun London Tours Ltd ## What's included - Local professional guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Please note we do not enter buildings on this tour ## Itinerary 1. **Fleet Street** (5m) - Walk along the street famed for its newspaper industry 2. **Temple Church** (10m) - See the home of the legendary Knights Templar 3. **St Bride's Church** (5m) - Locate the church which inspired the wedding cake! 4. **Statue of Samuel Johnson** (10m) - Find out where the inventor of the modern dictionary and second most quoted man in the English language lived ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13:30 - 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 Departure Point: Outside Temple Underground Station. Return point: Tour ends on Fleet Street, London Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJm577R7QEdkgRHDtLpZ5hdCw ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time - Children must be accompanied by an adult - No dogs are allowed on the tour other than guide dogs. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #77 of 92** | €24 | 1h 30m | 4.83 (419) | 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 #77 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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