This self-guided Hyde Park and Kensington walking tour will take you through beautiful Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, past a posh royal palace, past picturesque and FREE art galleries, before finishing at the best museums London has to offer. Take this walk at a leisurely pace and enjoy the gardens - consider renting a boat […]
London is home to celebrities who are famous the world over. However, there are some recognisable names you may not realise were born in our capital city! So for visitors or locals alike, here is an overview of famous people born in London. Charlie Chaplin Born 16th April 1889. Actor and filmmaker of the silent […]
The year is 1888. A serial killer, known to the media as Jack the Ripper is terrorizing London’s desperately poor East End.
His target? The so-called ‘unfortunates’ – women working on the streets and alleyways of London slums to earn money for life’s basics.
These brutal murders, set against the chaotic filth and poverty of the Victorian London district of Whitechapel, also known as the Whitechapel Murders, will change the world forever...
There’s no greater experience than having a drink in one of the many historical pubs dotted throughout the city. No matter which part of town you’re staying in, or what kind of drink you want to have, there’s always a great local boozer just around the corner. So check out our list of some of […]
This post lists 12 top places where you can (normally) go ice skating in London. We include prices, hours, and a description of each rink. Many of the ice rinks below open before the holiday season, as early as mid-October. Others stay open beyond the New Year. Be sure to see our full guide to Christmas in […]
As a tour guide in London, I am always getting asked for recommendations on places to eat as well as where to get 'traditional' British cuisine. Below is my review of the 15 traditional British foods and cuisines that you need to try when you are in London, including a few places where you can […]
In this post, we offer several different options for luggage storage in London. We include storage lockers, service stations, hotels, and a service that will pick up and drop off your bags. As local tour guides, we are often asked where someone could store luggage, which firstly should be their hotel. But not everyone stays […]
International travelers who come to London often feel out of touch because their phones either won’t work or they might pay extra fees for calls or internet use. When you are in a foreign city, it is even more important to stay connected, to ease you, to find your way around, or plan your day […]
We offer several fully guided walking tours in London; they run on a regular set schedule, which means you might not always be able to join us. That's why I've compiled this list of free self-guided London walks, including food and theme tours, such as Harry Potter film locations. These self-guided walks were written by […]
This post lists the many Christmas and Holiday shows in London in 2025. We include musicals, concerts, ballet performances, plays, and traditional pantomimes this holiday season. We are a group of local walking tour guides and we lead Christmas lights tours in London. Our guests tell us about the Christmas shows that they attended and […]
This post covers when you can expect the Ceremony of Keys to happen, where it takes place, and how to see it for yourself. As a London tour guide, I get asked a lot about unique or interesting things to do, and I always recommend the Ceremony of the Keys. It's such a fun historical […]
This post provides you with a listing of the best Christmas-themed tours in London, including our Christmas Lights tour, Christmas bus tours, and even a Christmas bike tour! This post has the 2025 dates where available. And in the video below, follow Sinead, a tour guide with us, London Tours by Foot, on a virtual […]
This post covers things to do in the charming Little Venice area of London. Little Venice is one of London's hidden gems - but it likely won't be for long! It's one of my favourite areas to explore so I have put together a guide to visiting this charming area below. Little Venice is tucked […]
This post lists the many things to do in December in London and is updated for 2025. We include family-friendly events, things to do at night, and, of course, free activities. Despite being among the most crowded and expensive times to visit the city, December in London is so worth it. There are loads of […]
One of the greenest capitals in the world, London is home to some of the most beautiful parks in the country. Whether you’re looking to wander, settle down for a picnic lunch, or just wanting to feed the birds, take a peek at our list of London’s best parks for visitors and tourists – all […]
This post covers day trips to Oxford from London, including how to get here by bus, train as well as taking an organized guided tour. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. WHERE IS […]
