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Secret Walking Tour of Central London

4.8 · 399 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
11:00, 13:30, 14:00, 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow gas-lit alleyways through central London, spotting unusual signs, pubs and the Duke of Wellington's nose.

A professional guide and all activities are included; moderate fitness is required, and only guide dogs may join. 4.84 from 399 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #73 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €24 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Professional guide
  • All activities
  • 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

4.8
399 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 386 of 399

Star breakdown of all 399 ratings

5 stars
358 · 90%
4 stars
28 · 7%
3 stars
5 · 1%
2 stars
5 · 1%
1 star
3 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' humour and overlooked London details, though some find the stops underwhelming.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who tell London history with humour
  • Overlooked alleys and details that even regular London visitors had missed
  • Small groups that make the tour feel personal
  • A relaxed walking pace that several find easy to manage
  • Photos that add context to the stories and locations

Complaints

  • Some find the stops underwhelming, while others enjoy discovering unfamiliar places
  • Some find the commentary hard to follow, while others describe clear storytelling

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 March 2025 to 24 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: The equestrian statue of King Charles I on the roundabout just south of Trafalgar Square · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11:00, 13:30, 14:00, 16:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
The end point of the tour can be at various locations, but within 10 minutes of Trafalgar Square.
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

This tour is perfect for Londoner's searching for the unexpected and for tourists looking to dig deeper into London's unique past and present. On this 1.5 hour walking tour your guide will walk you through central London and take you off the beaten path.

You'll be led down old gas lit alleyways, past unusual signs and atmospheric pubs, taking in bizarre sights like the world's smallest police station, the Duke of Wellington's nose, the most superstitious hotel in London and so much more!

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 · #73 of 92€241h 30m4.84 (399)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 (428)shared

Ranked #73 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