London Mayfair Free Tour

4.8
(25 Reviews)

About this activity

Duration: 2 hrs 15 mins
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Guide: English

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Experience Highlights

Explore one of London’s most exclusive and fascinating neighbourhoods with this free tour of Mayfair, a walk brimming with luxury, power, history and scandals. Over the course of more than two hours, you’ll discover anecdotes about kings, rock stars, politicians, philosophers and even revolutionaries, in an elegant setting steeped in history.

The tour begins at Marble Arch, near Hyde Park and Oxford Street, and ends at the Royal Academy, next to Piccadilly Circus. The tour is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Ideal for those who want to discover the most fascinating and least touristy side of London, with a passionate local guide!

  • Set off from Marble Arch and explore this fascinating neighbourhood.
  • Discover Mayfair: luxury, art, history, politics and interesting facts.
  • Learn from your local guide with unforgettable stories and useful tips.

What’s included

  • Tour of Mayfair
  • Local guide

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Step by Step

Mayfair is synonymous with elegance and power, but this tour will show you that it's also full of curious anecdotes, revolutionary stories and surprising characters. From royal figures to musicians, scientists and activists, this neighbourhood has seen it all.

You'll start your tour at Marble Arch, opposite Hyde Park's famous Speakers' Corner, where great speeches and social movements have been born. Throughout the tour, you'll walk along streets such as Park Lane, Mount Street and Curzon Street, discovering the history of aristocratic houses, private clubs, places of scandal and great innovation.

You'll stroll through Berkeley Square, famous for its elegant houses and urban legends, and the charming Shepherd Market, a hidden corner with a bohemian vibe and a cheeky past. You'll be surprised by curious facts such as the origin of the first red telephone box and the area's links to figures such as Churchill, Madonna and Darwin.

The tour ends at the Royal Academy of Arts, very close to Piccadilly Circus and Green Park, ideal for exploring the city after the tour. Your guide will also be happy to give you personalised recommendations for restaurants, museums or activities for the rest of your stay.

This tour is a great way to experience London at its most stylish, but also its most rebellious, in a visually spectacular setting and with the accompaniment of a knowledgeable and friendly guide.

How does a free tour work?

A free tour is a guided walking tour without a fixed price. At the end of the tour, it is you yourself who will evaluate the quality of the service with your contribution to the guide.

Reviews

4.8
· 25 Reviews
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    Very good tour for a neighbourhood with history.
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    I thoroughly enjoyed every stop.
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    5
    The guide was friendly and professional.
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    5
    It was a very pleasant experience.

Meeting point

Other Things You Should Know

  • The meeting point is in front of Marble Arch, make sure not to confuse it with Wellington Arch.
  • Accessible for people with reduced mobility
  • It is recommended to arrive 10 minutes before the start for registration.
  • If you are unable to attend, remember to cancel your booking to avoid charges to the guide.
  • Free tours do not have a fixed price; at the end, you decide how much to pay according to your satisfaction with the tour and the guide's effort.

Cancellation Policy

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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