Self-guided walking tours in London
There are 35 self-guided walking tours in London on FreeGuides Tours. They run from about 2 h to about 12 h, and a typical route covers 4.7 km on foot. 13 have audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off €2 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.
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Food Tour of London
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London walking tours at a glance
- Tours
- 35
- Shortest
- About 2 hvisit of london
- Longest
- About 12 hDiscover London by Hop-on-Hop-off Bus
- Typical length
- About 4 h
- Typical route
- 4.7 km
- With audio
- 13
- Last updated
- 13 October 2026
| Theme | Tours | Length | Free | With audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and drink tours | 6 | 3 h to 7 h | 3 | |
| History tours | 4 | 3 h to 6 h | 4 | |
| Architecture tours | 2 | 2 h to 7 h | ||
| Night and evening tours | 2 | |||
| Audio tours | 13 | 3 h to 7 h | 13 |
Where tours start
- Smart Russell Square 3 tours
- St. Christopher's Inn - Liverpool Street 3 tours
- Wombat's City Hostel London 3 tours
- St Christopher's Inn London Bridge The Village 2 tours
- Tower of London 2 tours
Places the tours visit most
- Big Ben 6 tours
- Borough Market 6 tours
- Buckingham Palace 4 tours
- St. Paul's Cathedral 4 tours
- Brick Lane 3 tours
- Leadenhall Market 3 tours
- Palace of Westminster 3 tours
- Spitalfields Market 3 tours
How to tour London with FreeGuides
- 1
Pick a tour
Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.
- 2
Unlock on your phone
One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.
- 3
Explore at your own pace
A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.
London walking tours: questions
Are there self-guided walking tours in London?
Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 35 self-guided tours in London, including food tours, history tours and audio tours. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.
How much does a self-guided tour in London cost?
Each tour in London costs a one-off €2 to unlock. No subscription, no account.
How long are the walking tours in London?
They run from about 2 h (visit of london) to about 12 h (Discover London by Hop-on-Hop-off Bus). A typical tour takes about 4 h and covers 4.7 km on foot. You can pause and pick up again whenever you like.
Are there audio tours in London?
13 of the 35 tours in London have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.
Where do the tours in London start?
Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include Smart Russell Square, St. Christopher's Inn - Liverpool Street and Wombat's City Hostel London.
Which places do the tours in London visit most?
Big Ben (6 tours), Borough Market (6 tours), Buckingham Palace (4 tours) and St. Paul's Cathedral (4 tours).
Do I need an app for a tour in London?
No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.
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Tours in London last updated 13 October 2026.