Discover guided London walks.
Explore this city’s hidden histories on a thought-provoking tour.
Public walks take place on weekends.
Looking for a unique experience?
Iya London can help you design a unique private walk.
Upcoming schedule for guided London walks
Old Oak to White City: a history of 20th century public housing
Distance – 3.6 km/2.9 miles – 2¼ hours
Telling the story of public housing in London in the 20th century, this walk explores an extraordinary range of homes from cottage estates influenced by the garden city movement, to Peabody flats channelling Hampton Court, to a hexagonal modernist block inspired by the Giants’ Causeway.
21st June
13th July
Prince Albert's legacy - a walk through South Kensington
Distance – 1.6 km/1 mile – 1½ hours
Discover how Prince Albert instigated the development of London’s first district dedicated to arts and science.
By exploring the area’s architecture, we’ll decode the symbols which asserted the dominance of Western ideas and technology, as well as the power of monarchy and empire.
You’ll also hear about a dramatic act of anti-imperial resistance that took place in the heart of South Kensington.
22nd June
19th July
A Walk Exploring White City's Hidden History
Distance – 2.9km/1.8 miles – 2 hours
Learn how Imre Kiralfy, a Hungarian impresario, created a 140-acre pleasure ground for exhibitions, entertainment and the 1908 Olympics. Its name was the Great White City. We’ll also explore the UK’s first public Japanese garden, the memorial to the Olympics and visit Television Centre with its iconic architecture.
24th May
War and Renewal on Askew Road: a walk
Distance – 1.6 km/1 mile – 1½hours
As we mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, this walk explores the impact of two world wars on Askew Village.
You’ll see the remarkable interior of St. Bobola, a Polish church containing stained glass and other memorials to the Polish armed forces who fought alongside the Allies during World War II.
You’ll also see Greenside School, one of only two primary schools in the UK designed by the famous modernist architect Erno Goldfinger.
A unique gift
Gifting an experience is now so popular. You can gift one of my walks to a family member or friend. All you have to do is buy a gift voucher for the price of a standard or concession ticket. Your recipient will receive a voucher with a unique code to use to book a walk on Eventbrite.
Just reach out if you have any questions about how this works.
