Hidden London Walking Tour | Private Reviews

Perfect Mix of History, Crime, and Culture

I did this tour with my teenage daughter, who is fascinated by true crime, and it struck the perfect balance of educational and engaging. We explored old courtyards, former slum passages, and sites connected to the Kray twins. The stories about WWII bombings and the plague-era burial pits added layers of history I never expected. LivTours made it feel personal, safe, and incredibly insightful.

Eye-Opening and Atmospheric

As a Londoner, I was surprised by how much I didn’t know about the East End’s grim background. Gozde shared chilling details about the Victorian markets and the narrow streets once prowled by Jack the Ripper. I especially enjoyed learning about the Cockney slang and how it reflects the resilience of the people who lived here. A brilliant private tour.

Gripping Tour Packed with Dark History

My husband and I loved how the tour combined Jack the Ripper history with broader stories about immigration, poverty, and gangland East London. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and even took us inside a historic pub once frequented by the Kray twins. The mix of storytelling and real locations made the darker chapters of London feel startlingly real.

A Deep Dive into the East End’s Forgotten Stories

This LivTours private experience was far more immersive than I expected. Santiago led me through alleyways I never would’ve spotted on my own and explained how the Cockney identity emerged from such harsh living conditions. Standing above the old plague pits and hearing about the Blitz damage still visible in the brickwork was haunting but fascinating. An unforgettable look at London’s hidden past.

Great route, Great guide

London is an awesome city to see, and it is full of very interesting history. Charles, our guide, was very informative about the city, and he was able to keep the tour fun and interesting. I will definitely go on the route he took us on the next time I am in London.

Awesome

London is an awesome city but there's also alot of "darker" sides of its history which we enjoyed learning about from Thomas on our HIdden London Walking Tour. We strolled together through the alleyways of the East End as Thomas recounted story after story. We were truly mesmerized!! This is really an interesting and unforgettable experience. You won't be disappointed.

Very comprehensive visit into London's history

We feel this tour really gave us a very unique and all-encompassing feel for London and its residents. Knowing the thousands of years of history that makes the city what it is today is especially interesting. There's alot of sadness and strife just as there's alot of beauty and treasures. Our guide Thomas was particularly good at recounting all of these stories to us and giving us insights into the city that we certainly wouldn't have had otherwise. My wife and I felt we enjoyed and got so much more out of this tour than we would have on a simple tour of the city highlights. We will recommend it to all.

Can definitely recommend this tour

My wife and I felt that this tour was very creative and unique. There is quite a lot to learn about London which isn't right there in front of your eyes, or even in the tour books for that matter. Our guide Mary was very professional but also a wonderful story teller and she had us enticed from the beginning to the end. We learned many new facts about London and the many important people who have influenced the history of the city. This tour was definitely the highlight of our stay in London.

Learned so much

Amazing tour that reveals so much of London's history. We loved every minute and will tell all our friends and family.

Unique walking tour

A very interesting and educational tour. Tour guide Thomas made it even better. A unique experience we won't soon forget.