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Free tour

From Market to Market: Discover London’s Hidden Stories

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: German
Guru: Rafael
Registered on 14 September 2025
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Hi everyone, I‘m Rafael! I‘m originally from Switzerland and I naturally love being outdoors. Since mountains and hiking trails are hard to find in the UK, I started to explore the City walking or riding my bike and fell in love with the quirky history that seems to be embedded in every corner of London!
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

From Market to Market: Discover London’s Hidden Stories


London isn’t just about Big Ben and Buckingham Palace - it’s also a city of secret corners, curious traditions, and markets that have shaped its history. On this walking tour we’ll journey from market to market, beginning in the lively Covent Garden, once home to flower sellers, street performers, and some scandalous goings-on. From there, we’ll wander through Somerset House’s grand courtyards before crossing the Thames over Waterloo Bridge, with one of the best views in the city.


But this isn’t a typical tourist trail. Along the way we’ll dive into the hidden side of London: explore the ever-changing street art of the Graffiti Tunnel, hear stories of quirky characters who walked these streets before us, and uncover layers of history that most visitors miss. Our walk winds through Southwark, a neighbourhood once known for its playhouses, pubs, and less respectable entertainments, before finishing at the world-famous Borough Market - where centuries of trade, food, and culture all come together.


What makes this tour special is the attention to detail: from old postboxes and carved street signs to curious architectural clues, you’ll learn how to read London like a living history book - and start spotting secrets hidden in plain sight.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
2 Floral St, London WC2E 9DH, UK
We will meet at the Pub „Nags Head“, just outside of Covent Garden Tube Station. I will carry a red umbrella!
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Covent Garden
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Somerset House
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Waterloo Bridge
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
From Market to Market: Discover London’s Hidden Stories
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