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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Britain

314 tours  ·  from $7

These are cities built for feet and hostile to everything else. The 15 walks below cover London, Edinburgh, York and Oxford, priced by length, with a note on the ones that run after dark.

Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Borough Market and the wizarding side of Southwark
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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

1.Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,044 reviews · 135 minutes - 2.5 hours · from $20Our pick

Join guides such as Eva, Louis, Murray, or Nic for a 2.5-hour Harry Potter walk from Southwark to Soho. Expect house sorting, quizzes, film clips, London history, Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and a choice of Underground travel or a short Thames boat trip.

“The is was mainly for my daughter whilst in London, and she loved it. Get to see some of the places which were used for filming and some interesting facts! The tour guide was great!”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Christ Church and the world of 1888
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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

2.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,833 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk Whitechapel with a Ripperologist guide who explains the 1888 murders, suspects, evidence, and Victorian life. Visit Mitre Square, Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, Petticoat Lane, and the Ten Bells Pub. Guides lead in English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German.

“we enjoyed how much we learnt on a subject we thought we knew so much about, that and with the pictures of the past really gave you a good image of what it was to be a person in Whitechapel way back when crowd interaction could of been better - sometimes when people don't know the answer to something it should just be told to you or moved on quickly with, nothing against the tour guide at all, she was really good but maybe make the questions a bit more easier for some or bring up the answers in the conversation before you want to ask them, sometimes a crowd…”

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Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide - The Bodleian Library and the Divinity School question
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Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

3.University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,429 reviews · 2 - 10 hours · from $40

Walk Oxford with an English-speaking student or alumni guide such as Sam Day, Saga, Jacob, or Tom. See the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Trinity College, and other historic colleges, while learning about student life, Oxford traditions, famous writers, and Harry Potter filming locations.

“I’m really glad I booked this. Having tour with alumni was really informative to the inner workings at Oxford. Saga was lovely and gave us a truly special experience. Would recommend”

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London: Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free) - Starting at King’s Cross and Platform 9 ¾
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London: Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free)

4.Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,071 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Follow a small group from King’s Cross to London Bridge, stopping at Platform 9 ¾, Cecil Court, Goodwin’s Court, the Palace Theatre, Westminster, and Borough Market. Guides such as Sam, Oliver, Robert, and Will mix Potter film facts with London history. Kids under 16 go free.

“The guide Oliver was wonderful and the kids had a fun time. And it starts right next to platform 3/4 so you can do it after going there. Recommended.”

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London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour - Meeting beneath Centre Point
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London: The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour

5.The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,783 reviews · 2 hours · from $36Top rated

Follow London’s rock legends through Soho and central London with a professional musician as your guide. See places linked to The Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Hendrix, Queen, Zeppelin, Elton John, and more, hear wild stories, and finish with a drink at a pub tied to rock history.

“Big Al 😂 was a fantastic guide. he was knowledgeable, funny and enthusiastic. We loved every minute of it. Go on book it.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Ripper Vision Tours - Starting outside Aldgate East and entering Whitechapel
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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour – Ripper Vision Tours

6.Jack the Ripper Walking Tour – Ripper Vision Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,752 reviews · from $26

Walk through Whitechapel with an English-speaking guide and Ripper-Vision, a handheld projector that places Victorian photographs, crime scenes, and suspects beside the streets where the crimes occurred. Guides such as Harry, Alan, Rob, Mick, and Matt are known for vivid storytelling, though the guide varies.

“Andrew was absolutely amazing ! The way he told the stories , included every one and his excitement - I mean just wow ! My mother and my boyfriend absolutely loved this ! Would 10/10 recommend :)”

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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German - From the Golden Hinde to Shakespeare’s Globe
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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German

7.Harry Potter Walking Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,505 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $20

Follow a German-speaking guide through Muggle London, from Borough Market and the Millennium Bridge to Diagon Alley and Trafalgar Square. You will join a Hogwarts House, test your Potter knowledge, spot film locations, and choose between the Underground or a short Thames boat ride.

“Unser Guide Sarah war großartig. Sie hat uns in die Hogwarts Hauser eingeteilt und hat immer wieder Fragen zu Harry Potter gestellt. Es war wirklich super informativ und unterhaltsam.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour - Meeting at Aldgate for a night walk
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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

8.Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,449 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet your English-speaking guide at Aldgate Underground station for a two-hour evening walk through Whitechapel. George is often the guide, bringing strong storytelling, case details, suspect theories, and Victorian social history to the streets linked with the murders.

“George was a fantastic guide - charismatic and enthusiastic. Great tour, we all loved it.”

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Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College - Meeting a student guide in central Oxford
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Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

9.Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,446 reviews · 1.5 - 10 hours · from $40

Join an Oxford student guide such as Valentine, Sue, or Ginny for a 90-minute Harry Potter walk through New College, the Bodleian’s Divinity School, and other film locations. Expect Oxford history, movie trivia, a Hogwarts quiz, and some schedule flexibility when college access changes.

“Sue our tour guide was fantastic. Perfect pace, very patient and knowledgeable with our questions and made the tour lots of fun with the quizzes.”

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Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour - Banksy, the Hatchet Inn, and Bristol’s public face
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Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

10.Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Best value

Walk from Bristol Cathedral to the harborside with an English-speaking guide such as Owen, Mike, Luke, or Henry. Expect Banksy works, medieval Bristol, Blackbeard, Brunel, wartime damage, street art, and practical tips, all at an easy pace over two hours.

“tour guide was really great, knew his stuff and really entertaining”

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Bath: City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry - Starting beside Bath Abbey
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Bath: City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry

11.City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,401 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $26

See Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, the Circus, and Royal Crescent on a 1.5 to 2-hour guided walk. Guides such as George, Jamie, John, Anna, and Ewan add local stories and humor. Choose the Roman Baths ticket for a self-guided visit with an audio guide afterward.

“A brilliantly paced, well curated tour of Bath with a mix of family who've either lived very nearby for 20 years, for whom its very much home, visited often and a few who have never been before, we all enjoyed it enormously!”

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London: Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour - From Spitalfields to Brick Lane
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London: Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour

12.Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,354 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch, spotting work by Banksy, ROA, Invader, Stik, and others. Guides such as Gabi, Eva, Josh, Laura, Ava, and Natalie explain the art, techniques, local history, and rules behind the scene.

“Half-term with teenagers, London on our doorstep, not sure what to do when this popped up as I was browsing GYG. Turned out to be a great option, highly recommended.”

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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - St James’s Palace and the royal side of London
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

13.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Follow a live guide through Green Park, St James’s, Westminster, and the Tower of London as London’s grim stories unfold. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride with an onboard bar, or take the Underground. Guides include Marvin, Julia, Luke, John, and Zachary.

“Great tour Julia was really knowledgeable and good fun!”

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York: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - York’s walls provide the first broad view
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York: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

14.Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,231 reviews · 2 hours · from $18

Join a live guide such as Ellie, Aaliyah, Molly, or Libby for a playful two-hour walk through York. You will earn house points through Harry Potter quizzes, see places linked to Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express, admire York’s walls, and finish near the Shambles.

“Ellie our tour guide was fantastic her Harry Potter knowledge as well as knowledge of York was great, even though it was a ‘walking’ tour there wasn’t to much walking, Ellie also broke the tour up with fun Harry Potter themed quizzes that we could earn points for our ‘houses’ and a few other little challenges that made it fun and a brilliant family friendly experience”

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Bath: Guided Walking Tour - Starting beside Bath Abbey
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Bath: Guided Walking Tour

15.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,198 reviews · from $26

Walk about 4 kilometers through Bath with an English-speaking Blue Badge guide. See the Royal Crescent, Circus, Queen Square, Pulteney Bridge, and Bath Abbey while guides such as Jess, Andrew, and Victoria explain the city’s architecture, people, and past.

“Great tour, really interesting city and the guide (Owen) was entertaining and highly knowledgeable. Also, to confirm, the tour is, as advertised, fully wheelchair accessible although there are some steep hills so may be a bit tiring in a manual chair.”

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