Many years ago in London, we found a totally delightful way to explore areas we would never think to go. I can't remember exactly what these were called but my question is do they still exists. They would be a couple hour walking tour with a guide that you met on a random corner for a specific type of walk - pub crawl, ghost walk, literary walk, etc. I don't remember how we would find out where to meet but your guide for any specific tour but they would be standing on a corner with an umbrella, I think. You don't sign up, you just show up. and pay the guide a nominal fee. The guides were incredibly personable. I remember some (all?) of them were aspiring actors doing this as a side gig. We're heading to London with kids this time and I would love to do that with them. Anyone have a clue?
Posted by
Brooklyn, NY
3843 posts
It sounds like walks.com. We will be there late April and I’ve been looking at their walking tours. I read on their website that because of Covid you need to book ahead.
Posted by
Land of La
8668 posts
Definitely sounds like London Walks.
I’ve taken many, most recently Inns of the Court.
Always well done.
Posted by
Chicago
1943 posts
London Walks-still around and just as fun.
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2375 posts
Agree, London Walks
It seems they would like you to reserve at this time, I know I did this past spring.
https://www.walks.com/how/
Posted by
OP
5 posts
JUST what I was looking for! Thank you so much, Everyone !!
Posted by
Washington DC
27111 posts
As of September it was still possible (at least on the times I did it) just to show up. It would be better to reserve, because if somehow two dozen people materialized at the meeting point, my guess is that the ones who hadn't reserved (or at least some of them) might be told there was no room for them.
The tours are still great. I've lost track of how many I've done. The Jack the Ripper tour is a good one to keep in mind because it runs in the evening, when a lot of other sightseeing options aren't available. However, that one might not be suitable for your children, depending on their ages. You could email the company and ask.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32750 posts
most meeting places are next to an Underground station, a specific exit and location, and the indicator is the catalog of walks - just like holding a Rick Steves book for a meetup....
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I absolutely adore London walks, and I have never been disappointed.