Peek Behind The Scenes of Central London

London, England

6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

While London has many popular spots for visiting tourists, as one of Europe’s largest cities there are also a great deal of hidden gems for curious travelers to discover. Head off the beaten path on this full-day small-group tour, visiting spots that most tourists miss while learning the city’s modern urban history.

Escape the tourist traps and see a different side of London
Rest between stops with a sit-down lunch at a local food market
A chance to see where real Londoners go about their everyday lives
Small-group tour: Lots of time with your guide to ask questions

What's Included

a personal tour in a small group

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Old Street Station
London, UK
Inside Paddington railway station at the life-size Brunel statue (a man with crossed legs sitting on a chair). It's located on platforms 8 and 9 (close to the station's main concourse) and sits 50 metres BEHIND(!) Burger King.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:30 am

Itinerary

Clerkenwell

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Guests ages 12 and up can attend, up to 6 guests in total.
Not recommended for travellers using knee scooters.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Fantastic tour by a local

Stephen_S, May 2025

My husband and I were excited to find this tour. It didn't sound like the typical walking tour because it was led by a city planner and promised a non-touristy focus. We've done a lot of touristy things in London and wanted a different experience. This promised to be something different, and I'm happy to say that Fabian delivered. We went to sections of the city that I wouldn't have known would be interesting. We used public transport to easily access parts of the city that had wonderful history but were also parts of living London. Fabian's perspective as a city planner provided insight into how parts of the city developed as well as how those same parts of the city are experiencing growth now. I strongly recommend this tour. Don't be fooled by the limited Viator reviews; he's done hundreds of these tours booked through other sites. He's experienced and knowledgeable. We enjoyed ourselves immensely.

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