Discover London's hidden gardens, Roman ruins, and secret historic corners on a 90-minute guided walk through the City’s quiet green spaces. Join expert guide Susan to see a different side of London’s financial heart.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for anyone able to walk 1–2 miles at a relaxed pace with short stops.
Wildlife
History
The City of London preserves layers of history, from Roman occupation through medieval times to modern urban developments, many visible in these secret spaces.
Conservation
The green spaces are maintained as urban refuges promoting biodiversity and offering locals and visitors pockets of calm within the dense financial district.
London Guided Walks
Discover London's hidden gardens, Roman ruins, and secret historic corners on a 90-minute guided walk through the City’s quiet green spaces. Join expert guide Susan to see a different side of London’s financial heart.
London Guided Walks runs a wide range of themed guided walks across central London. The company offers historical, literary, social-history and speciality routes that highlight landmarks, hidden alleys and local stories. Tours include focused experiences such as a Knights Templar Treasure Hunt, Women and Medicine in Euston and Fitzrovia, Roman London, Victorian Covent Garden and a Hampstead Village walk. Many walks are presented as 90-minute guided tours; others, like the Knights Templar Treasure Hunt, run for two hours.
Guides present facts, archival insights and on-site storytelling, connecting sites such as Whitehall, Blackfriars, Fleet Street and the River Thames with broader city history. Several tours emphasise social history and reform, for example in the Footsteps of Jack London, Samuel Pepys’s London and Tale of Two Slums in St Giles. Other routes explore cultural life and entertainment, including Soho, Covent Garden, music-hall history and film locations.
London Guided Walks is featured on The Adventure Collective and lists more than thirty distinct walks covering topics from suffragettes and women in the city to horror literature, Christmas traditions and Doctor Who locations. Meeting points are central to London, and tours are suitable for small groups, families and visitors seeking focused local expertise. The programme balances accessible itineraries with specialist themes to suit a range of interests. Prospective guests can select from a broad seasonal schedule and themed options to match curiosity, time and group size. Bookings are available online and schedules often change seasonally. Clients should check individual tour descriptions for durations and accessibility.
Tours Offered
33 walks
Over thirty themed routes across London
Location
London, England
Central meeting points in the city
Typical Duration
90 mins
Many tours run for ninety minutes
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The Adventure Collective
Listed on The Adventure Collective
Find a themed walk that fits the group and book a guided tour to explore London’s streets, history, and hidden corners.
Wear comfortable shoes
The route includes cobblestones and uneven surfaces, so sturdy footwear is essential.
Bring water
Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the 90-minute walk.
Check the weather forecast
Prepare for rain or shine with appropriate clothing as the tour operates in all weather.
Arrive early
Arrive at 118 London Wall at least 10 minutes before the start to meet your guide and check in.
Sturdy walking shoes
Vital for navigating uneven pavements and cobblestones comfortably.
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during the continuous walking tour.
Weather-appropriate outerwear
A waterproof jacket or layers help you stay comfortable in changing weather.
Camera or smartphone
For capturing the hidden gardens, Roman ruins, and historic sites along the way.