Walks and Devour Tours in London: Best Small Group Tours
Looking for small group London tours that go beyond the typical sightseeing route? We’ve taken several WalksDevour tours across the city, and they continue to be some of our absolute favourites.
Walks and Devour have now merged into one brand, WalksDevour, bringing the food and history tours together under a single name.
Whether it’s stepping inside the Tower of London before it opens to the public, getting front-row views of the Changing of the Guard, or tasting your way through Borough Market with a local expert, these experiences offer incredible value and insight.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up our top recommended London tours from WalksDevour, including highlights, what to expect, and why they’re well worth booking in advance.
Taste London with WalksDevour Food Tours
🧀 Ultimate London Food Tour: Borough Market, Leadenhall + More
Sample your way from a proper British breakfast to a guided wine and cheese pairing, taking in Borough Market, the layered history of Southwark, and the Victorian arcades of Leadenhall Market.
“Come for the food, stay for the stories.”
🍻 Historic Pubs Tour: Tastes, Tales & Traditional Ales
Settle into four of the City of London’s oldest pubs, each tied to literary greats and centuries of history, tracing Fleet Street’s printing past along the way. You’ll enjoy four food tastings, from pork pies to whitebait and Scotch eggs, each paired with a local ale, cider, or stout.
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“It felt like walking through history, with a beer in hand.”
Explore London’s Icons with WalksDevour
🏛 Best of London: Tower, Thames & the Royal Walk to Westminster
Hit London’s headline sights before lunch. Step into the Tower of London as it opens and go straight to the Crown Jewels, then board a Thames riverboat past Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, and the Shard.
Step off at Westminster Pier to walk past the Abbey, Big Ben, and Parliament, finishing at Buckingham Palace and St James’s Park. A great choice if you want the icons in a half-day and your afternoon free.
“The perfect intro to London if you want to make the most of your time.”
🏛 London in a Day: Inside Westminster Abbey, the Guard & the Tower
The full-day version, and the one to pick if you want to go inside the sights rather than pass them. With a Blue Badge guide you’ll step inside Westminster Abbey (on the 9am tour only) to see the Coronation Chair, watch the Changing of the Guard, and pause in Trafalgar Square beneath Nelson’s Column.
After lunch there’s a Thames cruise past the Shard, the Gherkin, and St Paul’s, then skip-the-line entry into the Tower of London and time with the Crown Jewels.
It’s a full eight-hour day with a fair bit of walking, so it suits those happy to be on their feet. Book the 9am start if you want Westminster Abbey included, as the later tour doesn’t go inside.
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🔐 Complete Tower of London Tour: Opening Ceremony, Crown Jewels & River Cruise
Start your day at the Tower before the gates open to the public. Watch the traditional Opening Ceremony, explore the grounds with a Yeoman Warder, and get early access to the Crown Jewels without the long queues, before stepping onto a Thames river cruise from the pier beside the Tower.
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“We loved seeing the Tower before the crowds. It felt like a private experience.”
🗝 VIP Tower of London Night Tour
This is one of my all-time favourite London experiences, and I’ve now done it twice. Once the day visitors have gone, a Yeoman Warder leads your small group through the floodlit grounds, ending with the Ceremony of the Keys, the ritual locking of the Tower performed every night for over 700 years.
What I loved most was the time with the Warder, hearing the insider gossip about what it’s actually like to live at the Tower. On one of our visits we were lucky enough to spend time inside the chapel itself.
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“Atmospheric, spine-tingling, and steeped in history.”
🫖 Kensington Palace & Royal London Tour
A full royal day out that packs in a lot. You’ll watch the Changing of the Guard from a good viewing spot with your guide, then walk through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, past the Diana Memorial Fountain and the Albert Memorial.
Afternoon tea follows at the Orangery, the baroque hall Queen Anne built in 1704, with scones, sandwiches, and a proper pot of tea. You then explore Kensington Palace itself at your own pace, with pre-reserved access and an audio guide included, wandering the rooms where Queen Victoria was born.
Do be aware it runs around five and a half hours and involves a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are essential and it suits those happy to be on their feet for the day.
⛪ Complete Westminster Abbey Tour with Changing of the Guard
Watch the Changing of the Guard up close, walking alongside the guards as they leave St James’s Palace, then head straight inside Westminster Abbey with a Blue Badge guide, skipping the queue.
You’ll stand near the Coronation Chair, where every British monarch since Edward I has been crowned, and trace the tombs of queens, poets, and prime ministers through the Gothic nave.
➡️ Explore our guide to Westminster Abbey
“A must for anyone interested in coronations, monarchs, and church history.”
👑 Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal London Tour
Walk the parks, palaces, and ceremonial routes at the heart of royal London, tracing 300 years of history from Tudor St James’s Palace to Clarence House, along The Mall and through St James’s Park.
Your pre-reserved tickets then take you straight into the nineteen State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, the Throne Room, State Dining Room, and Grand Staircase, where investitures and state banquets still take place.
The State Rooms open to the public only during certain months of the year, usually over the summer, so check the date you want is available before booking.
“Walking through the Palace felt like stepping into royal life, it’s pure elegance.”
🏛 Houses of Parliament + Westminster Abbey Guided Tour
Step inside the historic halls of Parliament and learn how British democracy works. This combined tour also includes a visit to Westminster Abbey, providing a comprehensive overview of the history of government and monarchy in a single visit.
“An incredible glimpse into British history and democracy, the guide brought it all to life.”
👤 Private London in a Day: The Tower, the Abbey & a Thames Cruise
The same landmark-packed day as our group London in a Day, run privately for just your party. A good option for families or anyone who prefers their own guide and pace.
👑 Private Royal London: Kensington Palace & Afternoon Tea
A private version of the Kensington experience, with a stroll through royal London and a traditional afternoon tea. Gentle pace, your own guide, ideal for a special occasion.
Final Thoughts: WalksDevour Tours in London
These small group WalksDevour Tours in London have helped us experience the city in deeper, more meaningful ways and we always recommend them to our community.
If you’re looking for expert-led tours that skip the lines, dive into fascinating history, and include some of London’s best eats, WalksDevour won’t disappoint.
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