Tour operator
London Walks
A long-running London walking tour company offering guided walks every day, from Jack the Ripper and Beatles routes to village London and pub walks.
Unseen Tours
A not-for-profit social enterprise whose London walking tours are led by guides with personal experience of homelessness.
At a glance
- Type
- Social enterprise walking tours
- Area
- London, United Kingdom
- Official site
- unseentours.org.uk
Good to know
- Small group walks
- Private tours
- Team building
Why we recommend it
Unseen Tours is a not-for-profit social enterprise whose walking tours are led by people with experience of homelessness. Each guide has their own route, currently including London Bridge, King's Cross, Canary Wharf and Brixton and Stockwell, combining local history with personal stories and perspectives you will not hear on a standard sightseeing tour.
Public walks last around two hours and tickets are modestly priced, with concessions and a token price for children with a paying adult. Booking ahead on the website is recommended, as groups are kept small. The organisation also runs private tours, school and university visits and team-building sessions. It is a thoughtful choice for visitors who want to understand the city beyond its landmarks.
Unseen Tours FAQs
Who leads the tours?
Guides with personal experience of homelessness.
How long is a tour?
Public walks last about two hours.