Coutours

Coutours Coutours - A London based tour company offering a selection of fascinating tours of London.

Emma Parker is the founder of Coutours, a London based tour company offering a selection of fascinating tours of London. Choose from the Coutour - a 'made to measure' private, escorted tour of London or the £15 'Ready to Walk' tour from the calendar of events. The tours are a mix of all the best bits of London, quirky details and historical gems. Tours include The History of London in Four Drinks, Hidden London, East End Eats, Jack The Ripper to name but a few.

23/05/2026

Inside London’s most expensive street 👀

Think Mayfair or Knightsbridge holds the crown for the highest property prices? Think again.

The latest official data from Rightmove reveals that Winnington Road in Barnet, North London, has taken the top spot as the most expensive street in the country. The average asking price for a single home here is a massive £12,538,095.

Unlike the terraced townhouses of central London, this tree-lined avenue is packed with ultra-private, sprawling 1930s mega-mansions that attract billionaires looking for serious space and security.

20/05/2026

Just a reminder that London looks like this right now! 🌸

Check out Chelsea in Bloom, London’s beautiful floral festival, is on from 19-23 May🌹🌺

Did you know that the British invented sangria? 🍷The story begins way back in the 18th century with the British colonial...
18/05/2026

Did you know that the British invented sangria? 🍷
The story begins way back in the 18th century with the British colonialists. And… continues in the carousel!

Did you know about this? What’s your favourite cocktail?

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16/05/2026

Unexpected facts about Emma🤫
It’s Emma’s birthday, so we asked her a few questions 🎉🎂. Including one about her hair as well 👀

How long do you know Emma and many versions of Emma’s hair have you witnessed?

13/05/2026

The “disgusting” history of Pudding Lane

Think Pudding Lane is named after cake? Think again.

In medieval London, “pudding” meant animal entrails and offal. Because the lane was right next to the Eastcheap meat market, it became the primary route for butchers to cart raw waste down to the river. It was so chaotic that in 1617, it became one of the world’s first one-way streets just to manage the flow of “puddings.”

11/05/2026

London Time Capsule

Garden Court feels untouched by modern London and it’s said that one particular writer once walked these quiet courtyards while writing some of his most famous stories.

The kind of place that feels almost frozen in time.

Have you ever come across it?
Save this for your next daydream walk through London.

The VE Day stories you may not know🎷Princess Elizabeth in the middle of the crowd? Victory omelettes? Find out about the...
08/05/2026

The VE Day stories you may not know🎷

Princess Elizabeth in the middle of the crowd?
Victory omelettes?

Find out about the fascinating stories from Victory Day in the UK in this post.

Did you know any of these?

06/05/2026

London’s Summer 2026 bucket list is officially here! ☀️🇬🇧

If you want to experience the very best of British culture and history, these 5 events need to be on your radar:

👑 Trooping the Colour (June 13th) - The King’s Birthday Parade is the peak of British pageantry. Watch the Royal Procession march down The Mall and catch the iconic RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace at 1 PM.

🎨 RA Summer Exhibition (June to August) - This is the world’s largest open-submission art show. It’s a 250-year-old tradition where you can see (and even buy) art from global icons and local talent.

🎾 Wimbledon (June 29th to July 12th) - Strawberries, cream, and world-class tennis. Even if you don’t have a ticket for center court, “The Hill” is the best place to soak up the atmosphere.

🚣 Doggett’s Coat and Badge (July) - This is officially the world’s oldest rowing race. It’s a grueling four-mile tradition that has seen professional watermen battle it out on the Thames since 1715.

🎭 GDIF (Late August) - London’s largest free outdoor arts festival. Expect massive art installations and incredible circus acts taking over the streets of Greenwich and the Docklands.

London is a city built on these traditions, and seeing them in person is something you’ll never forget. If you want to see the spots where this history actually happened, my June tour dates are officially live! We’ll be exploring the stories behind the pageantry and stopping at my favorite local pubs along the way.

The June tour schedule is officially live ⬆️I have listed all the upcoming public tour dates above. We will be covering ...
04/05/2026

The June tour schedule is officially live ⬆️

I have listed all the upcoming public tour dates above. We will be covering the usual mix of London history along with our favorite food and drink stops, which is always a bit better once the summer weather kicks in.

If you would like to join a group, you can find the full list of times and booking details via the link in my bio. These summer dates tend to fill up quite quickly, so it is worth taking a look soon if you are planning a visit.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Best,
Emma

Find out how Indian cuisine went from a first failed coffee shop to over 10,000 restaurants, becoming an integral part o...
01/05/2026

Find out how Indian cuisine went from a first failed coffee shop to over 10,000 restaurants, becoming an integral part of British culture.

In this post: the success story of the legendary Veeraswamy and its struggle for survival against the plans of the royal family.

29/04/2026

The station ghost that won’t clock out.

Ever felt like you were being watched at South Kensington station? You might have met the “Man in the Overalls.” He’s been seen for over a century, vanishing into a wall that turned out to be a hidden, bricked-up Victorian doorway.

London’s history is everywhere, even on your commute.

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+442071189090

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