London Canals Private Walking Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   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.

   10 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   Little Venice

   Little Venice is truly serene and beautiful and is where we will leave the Grand Union Canal and head off on Regents Canal.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   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.

   2 hours•Admission free

4. 4

   London Zoo

   We walk right past the aviary and you never know when you might catch a glimpse of a giraffe or camel!

   5 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

5. 5

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Camden Lock

   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

   10 minutes•Admission included•See on map

6. 6

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   The Stables Market, now a funky shopping destination but originally it housed the horses who worked the canals before the invention of boat engines.

   15 minutes•Admission included•See on map

7. 7

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   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.

   5 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

8. 8

   Regent's Park

   The canal passes through leafy Regents Park and some of the finest private homes in this part of London.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

9. 9

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   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.

   5 minutes•Admission included•See on map

10. 10

    Another old industrial area that had found new life as one Londons newest and largest squares or plazas.

    5 minutes•Admission included

11. 11

    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.

    10 minutes•Admission free

12. 12

    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    My favourite of all the barges on the canal. A boat that

    My favourite of all the barges on the canal. A boat that is also a really rather good bookshop.

    5 minutes•Admission included•See on map

13. 13

    Kings Place

    Kings Place is a hub for music, art, dialogue and food in London's Kings Cross

    10 minutes•Admission free

14. 14

    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    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.

    45 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

Meeting point

The tour starts from just outside Edgware Road Station on the Chapel Street entrance/exit

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Pickup

• Pickup, or meet at the start point
• 582 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

Know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.