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The 15 Best Walking Tours in England

341 tours  ·  from $5

English cities were built for feet and are hostile to almost everything else. These 15 walks cover London, Oxford, Bath and York, priced by length, with a note on which ones involve real hills and which end in a pub.

Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide - Bodleian Library and the Old School Quadrangle
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Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

1.Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,905 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Explore Oxford on a two-hour walk led by an Oxford student or alumnus. See Radcliffe Camera, Merton, Trinity, All Souls, the Bodleian Library and more, with possible entry to the Divinity School and Trinity College. Choose an Oxford meeting point or upgrade to a London minibus transfer.

“We had a great tour of Oxford with Megan. She was very knowledgeable and excited to share the history and fun facts about her Alma mater. We highly recommend this tour.”

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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London - Leadenhall Market: the tour’s strongest opening
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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

2.Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

Follow a trained actor such as Harry, Alex, or Con Weasley through London’s Harry Potter filming spots and book inspirations. In two hours, you’ll see Leadenhall Market, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, Borough Market, and more, with quizzes, movie facts, and London history along the way.

“We really enjoyed it and our guide (Scamander) had a lot of knowledge to tell us about which was really fun! It was a nice walk and our guide was passionate about everything!”

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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Spitalfields Market and the first layer of the story
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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

3.London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,131 reviews · from $0

Walk from Aldgate East through Spitalfields and Brick Lane to Mitre Square with guides such as Jeremy, Angie, Philip, or Jackie. Expect original crime-scene images, police reports, suspect theories, victim stories, and a free 194-page ebook during this roughly two-hour tour.

“Informative, interesting, and fun! Jeremy was the perfect tour guide, he kept the group entertained but told the story of the five victims and the ripper himself in detail with facts and theories. I also enjoyed all the information on the buildings and architecture that was arounRead more”

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Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option - The Corpus Clock, ten minutes of strange detail
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Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option

4.Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,336 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Meet a Cambridge graduate in royal blue and walk from King's Parade through the Corpus Clock, Eagle pub, college courtyards, the Backs, and Senate House. The 90-minute tour offers student insight, with an optional self-guided visit to King's College Chapel after the walk.

“Very informative introduction to Cambridge. We enjoyed the experience and would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cambridge.”

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Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol - Starting near Bristol Cathedral and Bristol BS1 5TJ
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Blackbeard to Banksy – The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

5.Blackbeard to Banksy – The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Walk central Bristol with guides such as Mike, Owen, Luke, and Henry, linking Banksy originals and local street art with the city’s past. Expect an easy-paced two-hour route from BS1 5TJ to Narrow Quay, with practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“Our guide Henry was terrific. He does a great job sharing his knowledge of Bristol’s history and its art scene. Most entertaining.”

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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour - The shelter rooms and underground passageways
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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

6.Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Meet at Bristol’s Corn Exchange for a two-hour guided walk through its underground passageways, World War II air raid shelters, historic rooms, and rooftop viewpoints. Guides including Duncan, Owen, and Theresa bring Bristol’s Blitz story to life, then return you to St. Nicholas Market and its street food.

“Very informative and the guide made it Interesting for all the age groups in our party making it a very worthwhile experience”

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Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide - Meeting beside Bath Abbey
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Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide

7.Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,877 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Start beside Bath Abbey and follow a certified Blue Badge guide through Queen Square, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Pulteney Bridge, Sally Lunn’s, and the Roman Baths exterior. Guides such as Jess, Andrew, Victoria, and Owen bring history, architecture, and local stories to life. Attractions are not entered.

“Great little walking tour. Our super guide (Jess) was high energy and very knowledgable. You don’t go IN anything, but it was a nice walking tour to acquaint you with the city and maybe pick a place or two to return to later-book it as a first event, and you’re good.”

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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London - Marching down the Mall
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Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

8.Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,793 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk from Piccadilly Circus to Buckingham Palace with a guide such as Joe, Angie, Paul, or Alex. Follow the guards along the Mall, see St. James’s Palace, and learn how the ceremony works. Expect three flights of steps, a brisk pace, crowds, and no palace-courtyard viewing.

“Nick was engaging, knowledgeable, and fun! He made our trip to Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guards a memorable experience.”

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - Quieter corners and the value of going with a guide
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

9.Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Start at the Guy Fawkes Inn at 6:30 pm and follow an English-speaking guide such as Dan, Josh, or Mackenzie around York’s Minster area and quieter lanes. Expect gruesome tales, theatrical delivery, cobbles, and a finish near the Shambles. The walk suits curious adults and children aged eight and up.

“A very enjoyable ghost walk with a guide who had 10 years experience and a good sense of humour would highly recommend it!”

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1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour - What the 90-minute route actually gives you
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1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

10.1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,383 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Start at Trinity College’s blue gates for a 90-minute walk through Oxford’s college quarter. Your guide may be Simon, Jonathan, Jane, Serge, or another local expert. Expect college courtyards, New College’s Harry Potter connections, university stories, and about 1 mile of easy walking.

“The private room in the original Blackwell bookshop accompanied by the stories of Tolkien and Lewis, Balliol college grounds and dining hall , beautiful stunning architecture at every turn with the history attached to it. Upbeat and amusing guide”

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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour - Soho: 40 minutes among musicians and clubs
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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

11.The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,371 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Follow guides such as Henry, Danny, Tom, Calum, and Alan through Soho, Mayfair, Denmark Street, and central London. Expect recording studios, music shops, famous hangouts, personal stories, and a moderate two-hour walk ending near Piccadilly Circus.

“Our guide, Henry, was truly outstanding and made the entire experience unforgettable! His knowledge of the area, the artists, and the history was exceptional … we learned so much more than we ever expected! But beyond the facts, Henry was just genuinely fun, funny, and had an outstanding personality. He brought the stories to life with so much energy and passion. He didn't just walk us past famous sites; he transported us back in time with his engaging style. The pacing was perfect, and walking the streets where giants like David Bowie, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones got their start was magical. Every stop had a great story, and…”

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Private Historical Walking Tour of York - Royal York and a building tied to Henry VIII
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Private Historical Walking Tour of York

12.Private Historical Walking Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,324 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Walk York’s historic center with a private English-speaking guide such as Alan, Chris, Sean, Karen, or David. In two to three hours, you’ll connect the Minster, royal history, St Mary’s Abbey, the Shambles, and Clifford’s Tower, with hotel pickup available from central properties.

“Our tour guide was terrible. Showed us next to nothing in York. We had a private tour and he allowed other people to join our group. At that point, we left. We never saw the walls of the city. Sq nothing. Very hard to understand and he told us more than once that he was tried and needed to rest. Crazy!! Want a refund”

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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry - Parliament Square and Big Ben up close
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Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

13.Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,282 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $122

Join guides such as Ash, Will, Mark, or Ashley for a fast-moving 3-hour walk from The Ritz through royal and political London. See Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Big Ben, and Parliament before entering Westminster Abbey independently with a multilingual audio guide.

“Our tour guide Ashley was fantastic 🫶🏻. He was very informative ,helpful and funny which made our tour enjoyable. Go Ash!”

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Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier - Chester Roman Amphitheatre: an arena built for spectacle
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Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

14.Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,232 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Best value

Walk through Chester for 90 minutes with a Roman soldier-guide such as Julius, Marcus, or Gaius. See the amphitheater, fortress walls, Roman Gardens, hypocaust remains, and sometimes Roman stones and artifacts in a cafe basement. Expect English commentary, questions, and a small group of up to 15.

“Really fun and informative way to spend 90 minutes in Chester. Recommend this tour for all age groups”

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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham - Big Ben is a photo stop, not a tower visit
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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

15.Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,213 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament, St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, and royal residences on foot with an English-speaking Blue Badge Guide. Choose a four-hour guided Abbey visit or a three-hour route with self-guided entry for organ music, evensong, or mass.

“Loved it! My tour guide was the best, knowledgeable and very attentive. I truly loved the experience.”

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