Britain · WALKING TOURS
British old towns were laid out for feet. These 15 walks cover London, Edinburgh, York, Oxford and Bath, priced by length, with a note on which ones involve real hills and which run after dark.
Explore London through Harry Potter filming spots, trivia, Hogwarts Houses, Borough Market, the Thames, and Diagon Alley on a lively 2.5-hour walk.
“My 8yo has been counting down the days to this tour, and it did not disappoint! Our guide, Luke, shared lots of fascinating information and the interactive nature of the tour kept us engaged and entertained from start to finish. Highly recommend.”
Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, hear dark Old Town tales, and get practical tips on access, value, guides, and what to expect.
“Definitely a not to be missed tour! Dom was a great tour guide with lots of interesting facts and even brought some comedy. Great tour thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you”
Explore Whitechapel crime scenes, Victorian London, and Jack the Ripper theories on a vivid two-hour walking tour for $25.
“Our guide Christophe was very interesting and added (with humour 👍🏼) a lot of anecdotes that contributed a lot to this discovery.”
Explore Oxford with a student or alumni guide, visiting historic colleges, the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and more.
“Absolutely brilliant walking tour with the wonderfully knowledgable and funny student Aran. We would highly recommend this tour to others. Thanks Aran.”
Review of Edinburgh Castle’s 90-minute guided walk, entry ticket, outdoor tour format, guide quality, price, weather tips, and practical advice.
“Great tour guide. Very engaging, funny, and informative. So much history in a single place. Enjoyed it all around!”
Review of Edinburgh Castle’s 90-minute English walking tour, with skip-the-line entry, guide quality, costs, weather tips, and practical advice.
“Euan was full of funny stories and facts... During winter...wear warm clothes because it gets very windy”
Explore London’s Harry Potter filming sites with an actor-guide, city landmarks, quizzes, and practical tips for this lively 2-hour walk.
“Our guide arrived on time and was friendly and engaging throughout the tour. She was very knowledgeable about the Harry Potter universe and impressed us by mimicking the voices of some of the movie characters. The house cup point system was a fun and interactive element that added to the experience. To help manage expectations, the tour is very fast-paced. The guide did say that we could take photos and simply follow her afterward, so technically there was time to take pictures. However, while photo stops were allowed, it was clear that the guide did not want to take photos for the group. Because of the brisk pace, there was…”
Explore Oxford University with an alumni guide, historic colleges, Bodleian Library, Harry Potter sites, and lively stories for $40.
“Glad I booked this tour. Our tour guide Mihir was awesome. I’ll surely recommend this tour to my friends. It was Matriculation day and loved the vibe walking around Oxford. Mihir did a top job 👏🏼”
Explore Edinburgh’s dark past on a two-hour evening walk through haunted alleys, Calton Hill, historic cemeteries, and grim local legends.
“Our guide, G, really knew his stuff. Very entertaining and knowledgeable. The tour last two hours approximately and you’re on foot so make sure you dress for the weather. We would highly recommend the Dark Side walk.”
Explore East London murder sites, Victorian police reports, and Jack the Ripper theories on a lively two-hour walking tour.
“host was funny and a real fan which made it very engaging. walk wasn't too far either. seeing the different neighborhood areas was neat. Thank you!”
Follow London’s Harry Potter film locations from King’s Cross to London Bridge, with a lively guide, two shops, and free entry for under-16s.
“Tour was fantastic and Robert was a great tour guide. His easy peasy attitude made navigating thru London so stress free and exciting! He made sure to have us “act out” HP scenes at filming locations. Don’t have to be a HP fan to enjoy this tour. The touring company was also extremely accommodating moving our tour to another day when requested and got back to us right away. Highly recommend!!!!”
Explore Belfast’s Troubles with a local guide, from City Hall to the Beacon of Hope, on a thoughtful 2.5-hour walking tour.
“Our tour guide was an excellent communicator. He had lots of great information, facts and personal stories that made the history of the area come alive. He spoke confidently and seamlessly as we moved around the city.”
Review of Cambridge’s alumni-led university walk, covering colleges, student insight, King's Chapel upgrade, price, pace, and practical tips.
“Decent tour, saw lots of sights. Great to have a students perspective. Slight overlap with punting tour guide.”
Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, hear dark historical tales, and weigh the spooky fun, steep stairs, and practical details before booking.
“It was very interesting and informative. I forget my guides name, however, she did a great job keeping us entertained.”
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town with a lively guide, historic closes, St Giles Cathedral, Mercat Cross, and castle views in two hours.
“Our guide Max was very informative and entertaining. The length of the tour was just about right for an introduction to Edinburgh.”
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