TourTruth score 9.7 out of 10
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London Walking Tour
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 37% in London
419 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Uncover London’s hidden history on a 90-minute walk past medieval traces, a forgotten river and places marked by World War II.
About this tour
Step away from London’s familiar streets and follow the clues hidden in its quieter corners. This 90-minute London Walking Tour reveals layers of the city’s past, from medieval traces to places shaped by war and change.
Meet your local professional guide outside Temple Underground Station, then explore overlooked sites that tell surprising stories. Along the route, discover part of a medieval crypt, the church of the Knights Templar, the location of a forgotten river and a long-lost underground station. You’ll also see a church bearing the scars of World War II. The tour finishes on Fleet Street, and buildings are viewed from outside rather than entered.
With a live English-speaking guide, this London Walking Tour offers a fresh perspective on the history tucked between the city’s better-known landmarks. Arrive 10 minutes early, bring comfortable walking shoes and come ready to notice the details most visitors pass by.
Highlights
- Uncover tucked-away corners of old London
- Find clues to the city’s surprising past
- See part of a medieval crypt and the Knights Templar church
- Trace a forgotten river and a long-lost underground station
- Spot a church marked by World War II
What's included
Included
- Local professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entry to buildings; the tour does not enter buildings
Ratings on each provider
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4.83 / 5 · 419 reviews
Important information
- Meet outside Temple Underground Station 10 minutes before departure
- The tour ends on Fleet Street, London
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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- Strollers are permitted
- Service animals are allowed; other dogs are not permitted
- Nearby public transportation is available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.83 from 419 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 37% in London means it ranks in the top 37% of tours in London by this score.
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