London Canals Private Walking Tour
At a glance
London Canals Private Walking Tour is a 3h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Ye Olde England Tours. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $257.44 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private and professional guided tour.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 14 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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London Canals Private Walking Tour
from $98.71
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Before cars and even trains, London was a canal city like many in Britain were.
Then as now, one of the best things about canals is that it takes you away from the noise and chaos of the busy streets and opens up areas that you couldn’t reach otherwise. In fact you’d never even know you were in the middle of London.
Canals are enjoying a huge resurgence for social and leisure activities and we will see plenty of boats, some even converted into book shops, cafes or even a barbers. Some are used as homes, moored up on the towpath whilst others chug merrily along going about their slow and peaceful business.
This private 3 hour walking tour will reveal a side to London that most never get to see. Away from the hustle and bustle of the busy street, this walk combines area of almost rural beauty and tranquility, modern cafe culture and incredible areas of urban renewal in a way only London can do.
What's included
What's included
- Private and professional guided tour
Not included
- Transport ticket to and from your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
These were but to almost be like the western docks of London. Now redeveloped for business and leisure with possibly the only folding bridge in the world. We start along the famous Grand Union Canal.
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Stop 2 · 10m
Little Venice is truly serene and beautiful and is where we will leave the Grand Union Canal and head off on Regents Canal.
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Stop 3 · 2h
Regents Canal, built to connect the River Thames and the docks tot he canal network that linked London to the great cities of the north.
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Stop 4 · 5m
We walk right past the aviary and you never know when you might catch a glimpse of a giraffe or camel!
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Stop 5 · 10m
Camden Lock is one of few parts of the walk where it is remotely busy. Once an industrial area, now it is buzzing with cafes and restaurants
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Stop 6 · 15m
The Stables Market, now a funky shopping destination but originally it housed the horses who worked the canals before the invention of boat engines.
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Stop 7 · 5m
From the canal side we will see MTV Studios and those relating to Viacom and others. Everyone loves the views and life around the canal.
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Stop 8 · 15m
The canal passes through leafy Regents Park and some of the finest private homes in this part of London.
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Stop 9 · 5m
This 'little' park is built into an old giant gas holder. It is a good mix of the old and new that typifies this part of the canal.
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Stop 10 · 5m
Another old industrial area that had found new life as one Londons newest and largest squares or plazas.
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Stop 11 · 10m
Right next to the canal, this district used to be where the coal was stored for the nearby train stations. In the last year or so it has had millions spent on it to re-open as a hidden but high-end shopping destination.
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Stop 12 · 5m
My favourite of all the barges on the canal. A boat that is also a really rather good bookshop.
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Stop 13 · 10m
Kings Place is a hub for music, art, dialogue and food in London's Kings Cross
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Stop 14 · 45m
A museum dedicated to London and British canals and all housed in a Victorian Ice storage facility that was used to bring in ice from Norway.
Meeting point
The tour starts from just outside Edgware Road Station on the Chapel Street entrance/exit
End point
The tour ends just outside the Canal Museum or alternatively you can return with your guide to the nearest Tube station a few minutes away at Kings Cross.
Traveller ratings
4.8
5 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 4
- 4 ★ 1
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- 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 London Canals Private Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $257.44 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?
Private and professional guided tour.
Where does it start?
The tour starts from just outside Edgware Road Station on the Chapel Street entrance/exit
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 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
