Top United Kingdom Walking Tours

Visit Derry’s Bogside neighborhood for a walking tour exploring the violence of the Troubles. From the site of the Bloody Sunday Massacre to the Civil Rights Association, Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Free Derry, and the eventual peace process, you’ll learn the city’s difficult history. The shared tour is tailored to you, ensuring a more personal experience and time to discuss the events with a local activist for justice.

Explore Belfast with local guides during this half-day walking tour. Join ex-political prisoners, who served time in jail for standing up for their beliefs, to learn about the political history of Belfast. Hear stories about the two opposing views of The Troubles and visit city landmarks including the Peace Wall and the murals along Shankill Road.

Maximize time in Glasgow with a city center walking tour with a local guide. Each tour is unique depending on the guide, but potential stops include George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, and Glasgow Green. As well as well-known sights, the itinerary also includes off-the-beaten-path attractions and hidden treasures that you’d likely miss if exploring alone.

Discover Stirling in the company of a guide who brings the city's rich history to life. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace, and Robert the Bruce as you explore the old town listening tales of the battles and kings and queens that shaped Stirling and Scotland. You'll see such highlights as Stirling Castle andThe Church of the Holy Rude, as well as some hidden gems.

Experience the charm of Glasgow with an engaging walking tour led by a troupe of actors. This journey helps you familiarize yourself with the city's layout while immersing you in entertaining storytelling. Uncover hidden tales from Glasgow's history that you wouldn’t discover alone, visiting essential landmarks throughout the city.

Get a quick and stress-free introduction to the city of Belfast with this guided walking tour. Follow your licensed tour guide around the city in a small group as they show you many of the city’s most important attractions. Learn the history of the city and get your bearings, so you can return later to visit inside the attractions that most interest you. This small-group activity is limited to 20 people.

Step off the tourist trail and explore the Scottish capital’s hidden secrets on this underground walking tour in Edinburgh. Follow a guide from the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town down below street level, where a series of ancient vaults lie. As you explore the dark passageways, learn why the vaults were built, hear of the poor souls who sought refuge in the depths and discover a hidden witchcraft temple. Gain insight into city life during the 18th century, and learn of the deadly diseases which threatened Edinburgh’s inhabitants.

Get a local's perspective on the welcoming, gritty, and fun-loving city of Glasgow on this small-group walking tour. Your guide will regale you with stories about the city's rich history, distinctive architecture, and many colorful characters as you walk to such landmarks as George Square, Trongate, and the Gothic-style Glasgow Cathedral.

Many visitors rush through Inverness on their way to the Highlands. This guided walking tour ensures that you don't make the same mistake of missing out on its many attractions. In a small group, you'll visit such landmarks as Inverness Castle, the Inverness Cathedral and Balnain House, as well as some hidden gems, all while you guide fills you in on the history of the Highland capital.

London is time-consuming to navigate independently. Skip the itinerary planning and relax on this action-packed walking tour that covers London's two most historic areas: the City of London and Westminster. See more than 30 landmarks, including Tower of London, London Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey, with questions, trivia, and photo ops to keep the atmosphere lively.

Edinburgh is known for its dark past, and this evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically sinister and spooky side. Discover the hidden ‘wynds’ (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as you learn their mysteries and horrors; visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard; and explore the city’s underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Your tour is led by a creepily costumed guide to get everyone into the spooky spirit of things.

Edinburgh's underground network of vaults, which dates from the 1700s, is one of the most fascinating parts of the city to explore. To truly understand these former slum dwellings, and their dark histories, you need to explore them in the company of a guide who can provide all of the necessary context, background information and spooky stories.

See the best of medieval Edinburgh—without the hassle of putting together your own sightseeing itinerary—on this walking tour, which includes skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle. As you walk, listen as your guide shares the history of this formidable city with ancient Roman roots and UNESCO-listed historical attractions. Explore atmospheric cobbled walkways along the Royal Mile, then breeze into Edinburgh Castle to witness royal opulence.

Art enthusiasts hoping for a cultural experience beyond the traditional gallery setting shouldn't miss this Glasgow street art excursion showcasing the city's intriguing urban artists. Follow your guide through alleys and beneath bridges to discover Glasgow's public murals and hidden artistic gems. As you go, you can learn about the city's artists, uncover Glasgow's culture and creative industries, and see the Glasgow School of Art.

This walking tour of Edinburgh is a great choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings of the city and learn more about its history. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll be able to stop looking at a map and focus on enjoying the sites around you. Your guide will teach you about secret places locals love, as well as the Old Town’s most famous sites. Highlights include St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Castle, and much more.

Learn about recent history and political struggles in Belfast during a walking tour of the city center. Meet your guide and set out on a city stroll that includes top landmarks such as the Cathedral Quarter, City Hall, and Ann Street. Hear stories about important events during the period of history known as The Troubles and gain a fresh perspective on Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Get up close to the iconic Royal Guards on this group walking tour in London. Enjoy a prime view of the famous Changing of the Guards ceremony while avoiding the crowds at the gates of Buckingham Palace. See various stages of the ceremony, including the inspection, Old Guard, New Guard, Palaces, and even march alongside the Guards and Ceremonial Bands.

Explore Edinburgh’s spookiest closes and strangest places and learn about the Old Town’s history while hearing tales of accused witches and warlocks. This walking tour takes you to some of Edinburgh's lesser-known haunted locations, letting you avoid crowds and discover a darker, mysterious side of the city.

Tick off London's top landmarks in just a few hours on this guided walking tour around the landmark-packed Westminster area. Admire icons including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace from the outside; then, save time with skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of Westminster Abbey. Along the way, your Blue Badge guide provides engaging commentary that goes beyond the typical guidebook, including facts about Britain’s long history.

When you’re in London, check off the capital’s royal landmarks with this top-rated walking tour. Enjoy a skip-the-line visit inside Westminster Abbey, and hear tales of the royal weddings, funerals, and coronations that it’s hosted. Then, pass by Downing Street and St. James’s Park. The tour finishes outside Buckingham Palace or Horse Guard’s Parade, in time to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Designed for Harry Potter ™ fans who want more than just photo stops, this immersive walking tour brings London’s wizarding connections to life through filming locations and the real landmarks that inspired the books. Explore areas such as Soho and Covent Garden while following a guide, picking up behind-the-scenes trivia along the way, taking part in a fun quiz, and even getting sorted into your Hogwarts house.

Ireland has a rich history, especially in Derry. Unravel the past and understand the happenings that took part in Derry during the troubles with this Derry Bloody Sunday Walking Tour. Visit historical Bogside, including the Bloody Sunday Massacre site and the Free Derry Corner, and hear the story from a guide who was directly affected by the troubles.

This attraction-packed London tour is a great choice for time-pressed travelers who want to explore the highlights of Westminster in half a day. Save hours of planning and join your guide for a guided walk that covers some of London’s most notable buildings. See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, and many more. Plus, there's no need to wait in long lines as entry to Westminster Abbey is included.