Portobello Road – which runs straight through the Notting Hill area – is home to one of the best-loved street markets in London.
With Free Tours By Foot, you'll go from visiting gorgeous private gardens, to the famous markets of Portobello Road, and you'll explore sights from the 'Notting Hill' film.
Learn about the eclectic history, the roots of the biggest carnival in Europe, and the art and musical history that Notting Hill is famous for.
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Starting at the original tollgate entrance to London, we will go down the hill looking at the plush Victorian development created by the visionary James Ladbroke to include some of London’s largest private “Pleasure Gardens.”
You will hear about notorious and wretched slums, failed racecourses, and hard times that helped shape the Notting Hill we know today.
We will look at how art and music have defined the area, and where Jimi Hendrix lived and breathed his last.
We'll see some of London’s most colourfully painted houses, visit the markets, and walk in the footsteps of London's biggest celebrities.
We will hear about the culture of millionaire mansions, whilst always keeping a keen eye for any celebrities who might pass us by!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Sights from the Notting Hill film
- Jimi Hendrix's House
- Trade Shops
- Art Galleries
- Street Art and Banksy
- Music History (Where Virgin Started)
- Carnival and Cultural History
- Windrush History
- Quirky Market Stalls
- Museum of Brands
- Celebrity spotting (maybe)