London Guided Walks

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Make the most of London. Join us for London walks Discover new places and look at London with new eyes.
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Want to make the most of London but not quite sure where to start? We provide fun and affordable London guided walks and treasure hunts delivered by passionate and professional guides for Londoners and visitors alike. Our wide variety of walks and treasure hunts are perfect, no matter whether you are here for the day or here to stay. You can join others on a guided walk or treasure hunt. There are

no scripts, no wanna-be-actors, just professional guides with a passion for people, storytelling and London history delivering high-quality guided walks and treasure hunts. Twitter: Guided_Walks Instagram: Walk_London

08/06/2026

Once known as New Spring Gardens, Vauxhall Gardens became the most glamorous nightlife destination in 18th-century London — where music, fashion, scandal and spectacle came alive under the night sky.

🎧 Listen on London History Podcast - link in bio 🔗✨

🚶‍♀️✨ What’s On This Week with London Guided Walks ✨🚶‍♂️Discover London's fascinating and varied history this week, from...
08/06/2026

🚶‍♀️✨ What’s On This Week with London Guided Walks ✨🚶‍♂️

Discover London's fascinating and varied history this week, from medieval streets and royal landmarks to riverside tales, LGBT+ history, and the diary of Samuel Pepys.

📅 Thursday 11 June
⏰ 2 pm – LGBT+ Westminster Walking Tour

📅 Friday 12 June
⏰ 12 noon – Best of Blackfriars Walking Tour

📅 Saturday 13 June
⏰ 1 pm – Medieval London Walking Tour
⏰ 4.30 pm – River Thames Walking Tour

📅 Sunday 14 June
⏰ 12.30 pm – Samuel Pepys's London Walking Tour
⏰ 2 pm – Royal London Walking Tour

Whether you're fascinated by London's royal past, medieval history, riverside stories, or the people who shaped the city, there's a walk waiting for you.

🎟️ Book your place now 🔗 https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/guided-walks/

07/06/2026

Did you know “Soho” began as a hunting cry? 🏹

Long before Soho became famous for theatres, nightlife, and music, it was countryside used by royal hunting parties. The cry of “Soho!” echoed across the fields — and the name remained.

Discover the remarkable transformation of Soho Square in Episode 160 of the London History Podcast.
🎧 Listen now: Episode 160: Soho Square’s Untold Stories: From Charles II to Mary Seacole
🌐https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/episode-160-soho-square-untold-stories-from-charles-ii-mary-seacole/

06/06/2026

Bram Stoker’s Dracula was born from years of eerie research, vampire folklore and strange discoveries hidden within London’s libraries. From Transylvanian legends to handwritten notes in ancient books, the origins of Dracula are darker — and more fascinating — than fiction itself.

🎧 Listen to the full story on the London History Podcast
🔊Episode 159: Unveiling London’s Victorian Vampire Legacy
🔗https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/episode-159-unveiling-londons-victorian-vampire-legacy/

05/06/2026

In 1951, the South Bank became a symbol of hope, creativity and Britain’s post-war recovery. The Festival of Britain transformed London with futuristic ideas, bold architecture and a vision for a brighter future.

🎧 Listen to the London History Podcast - link in bio 🔗

05/06/2026

Meet the woman who became one of the richest figures in Georgian London… and captured Casanova’s attention. 💃✨

Theresa Cornelis turned Soho into a centre of glamour, entertainment, and high society during the 18th century. Her extraordinary life brought wealth, scandal, and celebrity to Soho Square.

Discover the fascinating social history of Georgian Soho in Episode 160 of the London History Podcast.

🎧 Listen now: Episode 160: Soho Square’s Untold Stories: From Charles II to Mary Seacole 🌐https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/episode-160-soho-square-untold-stories-from-charles-ii-mary-seacole/

04/06/2026

One of Britain’s biggest television stars once served as an altar boy in Soho Square. 🎭

Danny La Rue became one of the UK’s most famous entertainers during the 1960s and 70s — but his connection to Soho begins at St Patrick’s Church.

Discover the surprising stories, quirky trivia, and remarkable people connected to Soho Square in Episode 160 of the London History Podcast.

🎧 Listen now: Episode 160: Soho Square’s Untold Stories: From Charles II to Mary Seacole 🌐https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/episode-160-soho-square-untold-stories-from-charles-ii-mary-seacole/

Step back into post-war London and experience the spirit of renewal on our Festival of Britain Walk ✨Join us on Sunday 7...
04/06/2026

Step back into post-war London and experience the spirit of renewal on our Festival of Britain Walk ✨

Join us on Sunday 7th June at 1pm as we explore how the 1951 Festival reshaped the South Bank and celebrated a bold new vision for Britain. From striking modernist architecture to stories of optimism and change, this walk brings a remarkable moment in London’s history to life.

Book your tickets now to secure your place on this guided walk.
🎟️https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/guidedwalk/festival-of-britain/


03/06/2026

Before modern battlefield medicine, one woman risked her life caring for wounded soldiers in Crimea. ❤️‍🩹

Mary Seacole travelled from Jamaica to the Crimean War, where she built the British Hotel and treated soldiers directly on the battlefield. Despite being rejected from Florence Nightingale’s nursing team, she became known affectionately as “Mother Seacole.”
Discover her remarkable story and Soho Square connection in Episode 160 of the London History Podcast.

🎧 Listen now: Episode 160: Soho Square’s Untold Stories: From Charles II to Mary Seacole
🌐https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/episode-160-soho-square-untold-stories-from-charles-ii-mary-seacole/

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