8 Best Free Tours in London

Exploring London on a free tour is one of the best ways to get to know the city at your own pace, accompanied by local guides who know how to tell the best stories. All you have to do is book your place, enjoy the tour and, at the end of the day, give what you think is fair.

As well as being flexible, it's a great way to experience the city up close and personal. From historic sites to the most alternative neighbourhoods, there is a free tour for every type of traveller. We tell you which ones you can't miss.

This free tour of Westminster opens the doors to the political and historical heart of the city. Walking through Westminster, you'll walk past the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and even the iconic Royal Parks.

It's the best option if you want to start with the basics, hear stories of kings and queens, and understand why London remains a centre of world power.

London is also the magical setting for Harry Potter, and this Harry Potter dramatised free tour takes you to the real-life locations that inspired the saga. From the famous Platform 9¾ to the locations where iconic scenes were filmed, you'll relive the magic step by step.

Perfect for fans who want to discover curiosities and details of the universe created by J.K. Rowling, all accompanied by a guide who makes the tour a truly immersive experience.

If you fancy getting to know the more vibrant and multicultural side of the city, the free tour of Brixton is for you. This south London neighbourhood pulsates with a unique creative energy, where urban art and history come together.

You'll discover Brixton's Jamaican origins, its impact on British music and how it has transformed into one of the capital's most dynamic cultural epicentres.

Immerse yourself in the dark alleys of the East End with this Jack the Ripper free tour and relive one of London's most haunting stories. You'll follow in the footsteps of the notorious murderer who terrorised the city in 1888.

Beyond the crimes, the tour will help you understand what life was like in Victorian London, with its social contrasts and mystery-laden corners.

For those who enjoy the lesser-known stories, the London Dark History Free Tour is a real gem. From devastating plagues to grisly public executions, this tour takes you through dark episodes of London's history.

A chance to discover the hidden side of London and learn how these stories have shaped the city as we know it today.

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Luxury shops, art galleries, five-star hotels, private clubs? Mayfair is one of London's most exclusive neighbourhoods and this free tour is your chance to explore it from end to end and discover its other side. What if it turns out that this area of London is not all about glitz and glamour? What if the free tour of Mayfair also contains stories of social movements and scandals?

This free tour will take you to an area that you probably wouldn't visit on your own initiative in London and yet it has a lot to offer with places like Marble Arch, Park Lane and Berkeley Square.

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If every time you visit a city you're one of those who seek the authentic, you won't want to miss this free tour of the most emblematic markets in the English capital For three hours you'll visit the most emblematic markets in the east of the city while you enjoy the local atmosphere and artisan cuisine. You'll also learn anecdotes about the culture of the place and its inhabitants.

A tour of everyday London with areas full of charm and lots of street art.

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London's Old Town, also known as the City, is where the city was born almost 2,000 years ago. On this free tour of the City you can walk through its most emblematic monuments, its ancient Roman walls and its hidden squares where you can still breathe the atmosphere of medieval London.

A tour of what is now the financial centre of the city with places as full of history as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the majestic St Paul's Cathedral. Every corner of the City tells legends of kings, knights, merchants and great fires that transformed its landscape.

Free tour of London's parks and green spaces

London is famous for its green spaces, and this tour invites you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle and breathe in the fresh air. You will walk through parks such as St. James's Park and Hyde Park, discovering how these urban lungs are an essential part of London life.

Besides nature, the guides will tell you curiosities and historical anecdotes that are hidden among centenary trees and manicured gardens.

Free urban art tour in London

The city is full of outdoor artistic expression, and this London street art tour will take you through neighbourhoods like Shoreditch, where graffiti and art interventions fill the walls with colour and message.

You'll learn about the artists who have shaped this movement and how street art has become a vibrant part of London's identity.

Free food tour of London

Yes, London's gastronomy exists and it goes way beyond fish and chips. This tour will take you through iconic markets such as Borough Market, where you can explore local and international flavours.

Between history and tastings, you'll understand how London's multiculturalism is also reflected in its culinary offerings, creating a delicious experience for all the senses.