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Hidden London Walking Tour
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Hidden London Walking Tour

By Fun London Tours
Recommended by 97% of travelers
97% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Avoid tourist crowds and see a completely different side to the city on a secret London walking tour, ideal for travelers seeking an alternative sightseeing experience. Straying from the beaten path means you get a glimpse into London that few visitors ever do and discover a forgotten Underground station and the church of the Knights Templar. Plus, your guide provides enough insider London recommendations to last an entire vacation.
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Ages 5-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • See a different side to the city on a secret London tour
  • Get a more intimate glimpse of the city on a walking tour
  • Avoid tourist crowds by straying from the beaten path
  • Receive enough recommendations to last an entire vacation

  • Local professional guide
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Temple Church
  • Entry/Admission - St Bride's Church
  • Entry/Admission - Statue of Samuel Johnson

After greeting your guide at a designated meeting point in Central London, you’ll navigate the winding lanes of Fleet and Temple streets. Let your guide direct your attention to easy-to-miss architectural features and historic remains. Stroll to places significant to Charles Dickens; and discover a church redolent of a wedding cake. Discover the ancient home of the Knights Templar, the Temple Church. Visit the Statue of Samuel Johnson, to find out where the inventor of the modern dictionary and second most quoted man in the English language lived. Bid your guide farewell armed with insider recommendations sure to enhance your entire trip.

Start:
  • Temple Station, Temple Pl, Temple, London WC2R 2PH, UK
    Departure Point: Outside Temple Underground Station. Return point: Tour ends on Fleet Street, London
End:
  • Fleet Street, Fleet St, London, UK

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9086P3

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9086P3

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  • Temple Station, Temple Pl, Temple, London WC2R 2PH, UK
    Departure Point: Outside Temple Underground Station. Return point: Tour ends on Fleet Street, London
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  • Fleet St, London, UK
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  • Fun London Tours
    3,137
    London, England
    Joined in March 2013
  • johncI9509VF
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Outstanding tour
    Alex G was an awesome guide, a great unique experience that was above expectations. There were lots of interesting facts and key information shared
    Written October 10, 2024
  • 70stefaniei
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fun morning!
    This was such a fun way to see the changing of the guards. Our guide, Paul, was fantastic. He was funny and knowledgeable- leading us through a fun morning. I thought you just stood at the gates to watch, but it was so much more! Definitely worth doing the tour to learn some history and see the entire changing process.
    Written October 7, 2024
  • 422katic
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Experience!
    Rachel was an excellent tour guide. She’s a great communicator and storyteller. It was so fun to see the changing of the guard as well as other areas around Buckingham Palace.
    Written October 7, 2024
  • gcv
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    a moving and thrilling experience
    The weather was damp, dreary, and rainy, but the tour was outstanding. Our guide, Rachel, was an absolute pleasure, very knowledgeable, and answered every question our group asked. Greatly appreciated the tour and would strongly recommend.
    Written October 7, 2024
  • BevanV7
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Changing of the guard your with Joe
    Joe has a lovely manner, and talked about the history and changing of the guard in a very engaging way. It was a great experience for both us and our children (aged 6 and 8)
    Written October 7, 2024
  • eddoria
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour
    This tour is the best way to see the changing of the guards. The tour guide was very informative and got us to places to have a great view.
    Written October 5, 2024
  • Excursion43762168700
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommended
    Very curious and detailed. My wife and I enjoyed the tour in a well unknown part of the city but unexpected eyes. Our guide has been clear and funny.
    Written October 5, 2024
  • jeannettew636
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent guide, interesting discoveries
    Really interesting tour led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who took us around at a steady and good pace. Found unexpected places within a very short space of one another. Highly recommended.
    Written October 5, 2024
  • Poppyontheroad
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great for days with large crowds and if you haven’t been before
    I took this tour after few years back and found it an excellent way to see the best parts of the guard changing. I returned hoping to see the summer uniform, and while I wasn’t disappointed, I didn’t feel this time was worth it compared to just turning up. Pepe was motivated to ensure we had a good spot to see the old guard march past, however we didn’t move much between locations, and missing the dash between spots did reduce the feeling of excitement of the experience. Nevertheless, Pepe was an excellent and knowledgeable guide and did ensure we had a good vantage point.
    Written October 4, 2024
  • ORMom50
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Make the most of it
    What a delightful experience. Angie was a terrific guide and storyteller who shared interesting insights along the way. She made sure we knew where to stand for the best viewing of the changing guard and the accompanying Royal Band. Totally worth it. A good insider to make the most of the experience
    Written October 4, 2024
  • bobmA1415IQ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Wonderful Experience!
    Anngie was GREAT! She was thoughtful and very considerate in her description of the event. I would definitely like to return to have Anngie as my guide.
    Written October 4, 2024
  • Chojey
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An entertaining and fun way to spend the morning with an excellent and knowledgeable guide
    Angie was amazing - she had a good grasp of history and fun facts, and delivered the tour professionally sprinkled with some humorous quips that made the tour thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining! Highly recommended!
    Written October 4, 2024
  • IrishJohnB
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Guide was so-so. Probably could have done this on our own.
    Our tour was on September 30. The guide was just okay. She did not bring us closer to the fence around Buckingham Palace, which we were easily able to do ourselves. She kept talking while the Scots Guard band was starting to play. We went up to the fence after she said the tour was over and we were able to watch the two bands play and the guards marched all over the yard for about 20 minutes. We really enjoyed and got lots of video and good pictures. It was great, but it was our own idea. Our guide did not suggest us to do this.
    Written October 1, 2024
  • traveltrendsonline
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Changing the Guard - Incredible experience!
    Wow! Today I did a tour of Changing of the Guard led by Racheal who was great - she provided a good history recap and was entertaining! She put us in the BEST LOCATIONS and as she said : "Trust the process" to be at the right time and spot for the best photos and it paid off. Thanks Racheal - you were awesome 🙂
    Written September 30, 2024
  • G5448XSjanicek
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic tour
    The tour was fantastic and really interesting. Becs was an excellent tour guide. So knowledgeable. My grandson enjoyed it too. He's into history and politics.
    Written September 30, 2024
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Liezel R
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
My husband and I went on this fantastic Hidden London Walking tour. Our guide was absolutely brilliant, so much knowledge and stories about a part of London we have always missed out, told with humour and obvious love of the subject. We enjoyed it tremendously and would recommend this tour to anyone who loves delving into the history of London.
Written July 28, 2021
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So happy you enjoyed the tour with us! Temple and Fleet Street are such interesting parts of London and it was a pleasure to share our knowledge of them. Maybe see you again?
Written July 29, 2021
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Jeremy
London, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Solo
Did this tour today with Rachel, from start to finish it was fascinating. The route goes into really old parts of London that have remarkably few tourists. The guide was great at pointing out things that we would otherwise have missed, and all credit to Fun London Tours for coming up with an experience that reveals so many hidden gems in the space of 90 minutes.
Written April 3, 2023
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I'm really glad you enjoyed the tour with Rachel. She's a great tour guide, and the area you describe is incredibly interesting, yet off the tourist trail. Hope to see you on another tour in the future!
Written April 10, 2023
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Regine F
Dessau, Germany16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
This was the best spent money ever! Rozie is so well informed and is so talented in telling so many interesting details very vividly. Her pronunciation is ever so accurate and so even me could understand everything.
Written October 9, 2023
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Wow thank you so much! We're glad we were able to deliver such a great experience for you and that you had a wonderful time with Rozie.
Written October 11, 2023
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Grace T
Cambridge, UK12 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Rachel was very insightful with her knowledge of London. She made the tour very entertaining from the start and was happy to chat with the group about different facts of London. We really enjoyed our time out today and will be looking at booking another tour with you soon!
Written August 11, 2023
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Thank you for joining us and we look forward to seeing you on another tour!
Written August 13, 2023
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Beth D
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
We loved the "Hidden London" walking tour with Rachel as our tour guide! Rachel was fascinating to listen to - she talked about the locations and shared information in such interesting ways! We had someone come up to us in the middle of the tour and ask for her card because he enjoyed overhearing her so much! She moved at a great pace, and was very engaging. 10/10 recommend!
Written June 29, 2023
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We agree Rachel is fabulous! Our guides are very passionate and love what they do so it's always nice to hear people appreciating it. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you on another tour!
Written June 30, 2023
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Jean Paul L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
Emily was wonderful. It was a bit of a rainy day and I ended up being the only person to show up for the tour. She was very knowledgeable and offered a lot of local and historical insights about each location that we stopped at. I highly recommend this walking tour especially if you’re looking for something that’s out of the ordinary tourist activity in London.
Written May 22, 2024
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Thank you for the recommendation and for joining Emily for an unexpected private tour!
Written June 5, 2024
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Gail L
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
This tour was great! Our guide was fabulous, We got the true information about historical sites,which we would have missed without this tour. The shuttered rail station, the Roman bath that really wasn't one, and how lawyers are in control of their own city, is just a few of the informative facts of the tour.
Written May 19, 2023
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We're so glad we were able to offer you so many unknown and interesting facts on this tour! Hope to see you on another soon!
Written May 20, 2023
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Tanya Kimber
Suffolk46 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, and Rachel was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide.

We learnt so much and saw so many parts of London that we would not otherwise have seen. It has made us want to explore some of these areas more on future visits. On our walk through the city back to Liverpool Street the day after we were more alert to the bits of history so obviously visible but so easily not seen as you walk past.

I particularly enjoyed seeing the Middle and Inner Temple Inns of Law (they appear in historical fiction books I've read so it was amazing to see where these books were set).

I would highly recommend this tour, and thank Rachel for an entertaining and informative hour and a half.
Written April 18, 2023
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It's always a joy to hear that people come back into an area following a tour and are able to view things in a different light. Great to hear how much you enjoyed the tour with us.
Written April 20, 2023
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Cherelle F
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Friends
My friend and I recently joined the Hidden London Walking Tour and it exceeded our expectations. Rachel, our tour guide, was exceptional; her knowledge of the city's lesser-known history was impressive and her engaging storytelling kept us interested throughout. The tour itself was great, covering a variety of hidden gems and unique locations that showed a different side of London. A nice little addition to your itinerary if visiting London - I highly recommend.
Written August 10, 2024
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Thank you for the recommendation and we’re glad to hear you had a great time with Rachel!
Written August 14, 2024
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Abi C
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
Our guide was Matt, who was very friendly and informative. And also took the time to talk to us individually as we went along the tour. It was good to see the not-so typical London sights but would 100% recommend for anyone to see.
Written September 20, 2021
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Thanks for lovely review Abi! As there were only six people on the tour it was really great to have a chat with you all as we went around. Nice to point out a few Harry Potter film locations to you as well! Hope you both have had a great stay in London.
Written September 21, 2021
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