Secret Walking Tour of Central London: A Journey into the Unexplored Past and Present

Uncover the hidden secrets of Central London on a 1.5-hour walking tour. Explore gas-lit alleyways, quirky pubs, and peculiar landmarks, including the world’s smallest police station and the Duke of Wellington’s nose.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Trafalgar Square - We go looking for the smallest police station in the world
  • Admiralty Arch - Here we search for the Duke of Wellington’s nose…
  • Covent Garden - We pass through this famous part of London, and pay a visit to church of St Paul’s and its beautiful gardens.
  • Strand - Here we delve into the theatre district and look for the most superstitious hotel in London!
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All activities
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This exploration journey is ideal for locals wishing to unearth London’s untold stories, as well as tourists eager to delve into the city’s distinctive history and current state. During this 90-minute foot-paced tour, your guide will escort you around the heart of London and steer you away from the typical tourist routes.
You’ll be taken through…

Location
Equestrian Statue of Charles I
Departure Point: The equestrian statue of King Charles I on the roundabout just south of Trafalgar Square
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Climber536898
Apr 8, 2026
Cool, obscure facts - Alex B was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely go on other tours with him.
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Lisa_o
Apr 8, 2026
Great tour with... - Great tour with interesting facts. Group size was good. We learned a lot and was not on top of all the other tours going on.
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Carolejeanie66
Mar 30, 2026
90 minutes well spent! - Just shows you can teach an old dog new tricks as Paul our guide proved! Definitely some new nuggets learned in our 90 minute tour. Great value for money and Paul was an excellent guide.
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Steveshopey
Mar 28, 2026
Great tour - Excellent tour and guide (Jess) was great :)
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Inspiration452466
Mar 26, 2026
Secret walking tour - Matt was very friendly and easy to listen to. Lots of info provided and having photos to show was very good. Highly recommend
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Tdani84
Mar 26, 2026
Highly recommended - An amazing experience and one of the best ways to explore central London. The Secret Walking Tour offers a unique perspective, taking you through hidden streets and lesser-known spots you wouldn’t normally discover on your own. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the tour both informative and entertaining. There was a great mix of history, interesting stories, and local insights. The pace was comfortable, and the group size made it easy to enjoy and ask questions along the way. It never felt rushed. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to see a different side of London — definitely a memorable experience and well worth it.
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Pernille_d
Mar 15, 2026
Perfekct little activity as part of your weekend - Nice and leisurely pace, fun nuggets of history, and Jess was really fun and helpful! Will look for more little guidet walking tours
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Chacho
Mar 11, 2026
Great tour - We had a great tour with Joe, he was a fantastic guide and a fount of knowledge about London. Learned some great fun anecdotes and we saw a few places we'd never been to before!
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Scottp806
Mar 9, 2026
Good walking tour - Paul (“Charles”) was funny and informative. He gave us many lesser known facts about the city. We were looking for a different tour of London and this tour met that.
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Sacha
Mar 16, 2026
London whirlwind - I wish the tour had had more stops. I enjoyed all the stops the tour included, just wanted even more. Paul was enthusiastic, kind & informative.
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From $27
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).