--- title: Paddington Bear Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 181 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 89 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/paddington-bear-walking-tour/ --- # Paddington Bear Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Book and film locations in Paddington, Little Venice, Maida Vale and Notting Hill shape this walking route. A professional guide is included, but the Travelcard, food and hotel pickup are excluded; moderate fitness is required. 4.7 from 181 reviews at €30 per person for 2h 30m. ## Overview Uncover the world of the famous Bear from Perus on a 2.5-hour walking tour with a local guide. Explore locations that featured in Michael Bond's much-loved books as well as locations from the movies. You’ll get to explore areas of London including Paddington, Little Venice, Maida Vale and Notting Hill. As you walk, you'll learn about how the famous Bear from Peru arrived in London and the adventures he had in the British capital. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Wait outside the Paddington Bear shop at… - Starts 10:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €12: ages 3 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.7/5 from 181 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Brit Movie Tours ## What's included - Professional guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Zone 1 Travelcard - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Paddington Station** (20m) - See the very place Paddington arrives at on his journey from Peru. 2. **Little Venice** (30m) - Explore locations associated with the famous bear from Peru including the canals of Little Venice 3. **Portobello Road Market** (20m) - See Mr Grubers antique shop and learn about this vibrant corner of West london that formed the inspiration for the famous bear. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Sat - Departures: 10:30 - 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 Wait outside the Paddington Bear shop at Paddington Railway Station Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJh_C8Xa0adkgRk4DhPzmlcfM ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Children under 3 are FREE ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #89 of 92** | €30 | 2h 30m | 4.7 (181) | 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 #89 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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