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Secret Old London Guided Walking Tour

4.9 · 143 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% 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, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk past old churches, pubs and Tudor architecture on a route linking London's plague, execution and martyr memorial sites.

A professional guide leads the walk; children must be accompanied by an adult. 4.89 from 143 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #52 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

  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

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

4.9
143 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 139 of 143

Star breakdown of all 143 ratings

5 stars
134 · 94%
4 stars
5 · 3%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise engaging guides and overlooked history; some report problems joining the group at the start.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who combine historical detail with humour
  • Lesser known streets and sites that even Londoners had overlooked
  • Stories spanning Roman, medieval and wartime London
  • Guides who welcome questions and explain the history clearly

Complaints

  • Some report being left behind or nearly missing the group at the meeting point
  • Some report few chances to rest, while others describe stops with benches

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 May 2023 to 20 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We meet outside Barbican underground station. Please note if the station is closed then you can walk to the meeting point from St Paul's Cathedral underground station. Your guide will be carrying a Fun London Tours flag. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
13:30, 14:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
We finish the tour at the extraordinary Guildhall, which is located five minutes from St Paul's Cathedral.
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

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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 · #52 of 92€241h 30m4.89 (143)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 #52 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