London

Science, Art, Architecture, Religion, History, Shopping, as well as relaxing green spaces.  On the Free Tours by Foot Royal Kensington Tour you’ll get the best of it all!

Discover marvels of Victorian splendour, world-class museums, the magnificent Royal Albert Hall (which hosts fabulous concerts) and learn about Kensington’s most famous royal couple: Victoria & Albert.

We’ll also go off the beaten track to enjoy some hidden havens before strolling through beautiful Kensington Gardens, where you will encounter some of the park’s most beguiling attractions, get a splendid view of Kensington Palace and learn about its many royal residents from William & Mary to William & Kate.

Last year nearly 15 million tickets were sold for over 18,000 performances in London's West End.  Join us to explore the past, the present and the future of Theatreland, one of London’s foremost tourist attractions and, arguably, the most vibrant, exciting performing arts scene in the world.  

As we wander through the West End, we will see the oldest working theatre in London, hear about a murder at The Adelphi, discover the world's longest-running play (and the world's longest-running musical), as well as getting tips and tricks for bagging the best tickets in town.

Self-Guided Covent Garden Food Tour London is a culinary capital and food tours here are becoming more and more popular. But at Free Tours By Foot we think paying upwards of £50.00 for a food tour isn’t necessarily affordable and value for money. So we’ve put together a self-guided Covent Garden food tour that is […]

In recent years, the Coca-Cola London Eye has put on a Winter Frostival with an ice skating rink. It appears that in 2019, the Eye will not be opening a rink. Don't worry there are other wonderful ice skating rinks in London. However, in 2019, the Coca-Cola London Eye is offering a special VIP Christmas package - their "Festive […]

Famous the world over, London black cabs are iconic symbols of our city, right alongside red telephone boxes and Big Ben. It is estimated that today there are over 22,000 black cabs operating in London and, despite the name, they don’t necessarily need to be painted black and you will see cabs of different colours […]

There are many things to see in the City of London. This self-guided tour will show you the highlights of Old London. This can be a companion or prep guide for taking our City of London Tour or you could take this tour anytime with our GPS-enabled audio tour app. For a focus on the City […]

Despite the fact they all came from Liverpool, all of the Fab Four have lived in London at one time or another. For die hard Beatles fans, we’ve put together a list that will take you to the houses and homes that the Beatles – and those associated with them - have resided here in […]

London has long been known for its ethnic and racial diversity, and nowhere is this illustrated more clearly than in the historically impoverished East End. Home to rolling waves of immigration, the East End of the Victorian era was paradoxically known as a place of safe harbor for countless refugees while simultaneously maintaining a reputation […]

Fans of the written word from all over the world know that London has been home to some of the greatest authors and playwrights to have ever walked the earth. From Shakespeare to Dickens or Waugh to Woolf, London is full of places with literary connections. And for those who may want to share their […]

London has been home to great literary authors for centuries. There are locations all over town connected to various authors and their works but this self-guided tour focuses on the area of Chelsea. Well known today for posh shops and celebrity haunts, Chelsea has been home to some of the biggest literary figures to ever […]

London has been home to great literary authors for centuries. There are locations all over town connected to various authors and their works but this self-guided tour focuses on the north London location of Hampstead. Hampstead was a popular retreat for the wealthy from the late 1700’s into the mid-20th century and the houses here […]

There are thousands of places to eat in London and sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to dine! This little list of affordable London restaurants with a view is here to point you in the right direction by highlighting the restaurants here that feature fabulous views of the hustle and bustle of […]

London is a beautiful city and one of the best ways to enjoy it is whilst sipping on a delicious cocktail, enjoying a gorgeous glass of wine, or tasting some authentic English beers and ales! For those of you who are looking for a rooftop bar to visit during your stay in London, here is […]

How to spend 6 days on a £100 a day budget in London London is notoriously expensive, but it is possible to visit the city on a budget! What follows here are a selection of 1-day itineraries that will have you seeing the best London has to offer, for well under £100 a day! Either […]

London is a culinary capital and food tours here are becoming more and more popular. But at Free Tours By Foot we think paying upwards of £50.00 for a food tour isn’t necessarily affordable and value for money. So we’ve put together a self-guided food tour that is absolutely FREE to take – aside from […]

London’s East End is a plethora of history, sights, smells and tastes! One of the hottest locations in town, the East End began centuries ago as a slum renowned for terribly poverty. Throughout the centuries the area has been populated by immigrants from all over the world: Jews fleeing from persecution, French Huguenots seeking a […]