Hampstead Village (London) Walking Tour
At a glance
Hampstead Village (London) Walking Tour is a 3h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Ye Olde England Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $237.12 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide, Pickup at any Central London hotel.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Child 5–14 · Adult 15–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Hampstead Village (London) Walking Tour
from $105.29
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 10:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Hampstead is “London’s Favourite Village” and characterised by its iconic landmarks, natural heathland, historic homes, streets & vibrant cafe culture.
Just 3 miles from the city centre, Hampstead is one of the most beautiful parts of London & one that fully retains its village origins. Walking around the narrow lanes & vast open spaces, it's easy to forget you're in London at all.
Long favoured writers & artists, it's also home to many of the most famous celebrities in the world, you never know who you might bump into.
We will explore the quaint alleyways and splendid Georgian houses whilst learning something of the history and culture of Hampstead village and of some of the famous figures who lived and died here.
See the homes of Keats, George Orwell, Robert Louise Stephenson, Daphne du Maurier, John Constable & filming locations for After Life (Ricky Gervais lives nearby) & inspirations for Dracula, Mary Poppins plus the best view of London from Hampstead Heath.
UNMISSABLE!
What's included
What's included
- Professional guide
- Pickup at any Central London hotel
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
We will pass through picturesque lanes and alleys to this beautiful church which is also the resting place to some prominent historical figures and the location of an unforgettable moment in Dracula.
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Stop 2 · 10m
A beautiful Georgian house that once was home to a wealthy merchant and now a museum surrounded by beautiful gardens.
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Stop 3 · 5m
This eccentric looking house was once the home to an eccentric naval officer who was an inspiration for a character in Mary Poppins!
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Stop 4 · 1h 30m
We will explore the beautiful Georgian streets and visit the homes of some of historical figures. Bring a camera as this tour is Instagram Central.
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Stop 5 · 15m
Here we will find the health giving well that led to the birth of modern Hampstead and was also the home to one of the great painters.
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Stop 6
Once the home to Dr. William Gibbons who encouraged visitors to Hampstead in the 1720's when it was something of a Spa resort and people came to drink its health giving waters.
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Stop 7 · 5m
Erno Goldfinger's innovative 1939 Modernist house is now a museum. Though many don't think it fits in with the surroundings, it is undoubtedly of a design we all became familiar with decades later. And yes, it is that Goldfinger!
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Stop 8 · 5m
See one of the most iconic views of the London skyline.
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Stop 9 · 15m
We will see just a little of this vast open space in North London
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Stop 10 · 5m
See the home of the one of great romantic poets, John Keats.
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Stop 11 · 5m
One of most quirky and interesting little streets in London and a great place for a drink or a meal at the end of the tour and right next to Hampstead Underground Station.
Meeting point
The tour starts just outside the exit for Hampstead Underground Station.
Traveller ratings
5.0
3 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Hampstead Village (London) Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $237.12 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional guide; Pickup at any Central London hotel.
Where does it start?
The tour starts just outside the exit for Hampstead Underground Station.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
