Hampstead Village (London) Walking Tour

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About this activity

Hampstead is “London’s Favourite Village” and characterised by its iconic landmarks, natural heathland, historic homes, streets & vibrant cafe culture.

Just 3 miles from the city centre, Hampstead is one of the most beautiful parts of London & one that fully retains its village origins. Walking around the narrow lanes & vast open spaces, it's easy to forget you're in London at all.

Long favoured writers & artists, it's also home to many of the most famous celebrities in the world, you never know who you might bump into.

We will explore the quaint alleyways and splendid Georgian houses whilst learning something of the history and culture of Hampstead village and of some of the famous figures who lived and died here.

See the homes of Keats, George Orwell, Robert Louise Stephenson, Daphne du Maurier, John Constable & filming locations for After Life (Ricky Gervais lives nearby) & inspirations for Dracula, Mary Poppins plus the best view of London from Hampstead Heath.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ye Olde England Tours

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Pickup at any Central London hotel

Itinerary

The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead

15 min

We will pass through picturesque lanes and alleys to this beautiful church which is also the resting place to some prominent historical figures and the location of an unforgettable moment in Dracula.
Fenton House

10 min Admission not included

A beautiful Georgian house that once was home to a wealthy merchant and now a museum surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Stop 3

5 min Admission not included

This eccentric looking house was once the home to an eccentric naval officer who was an inspiration for a character in Mary Poppins!
Hampstead

1 h 30 min

We will explore the beautiful Georgian streets and visit the homes of some of historical figures. Bring a camera as this tour is Instagram Central.
Stop 5

15 min

Here we will find the health giving well that led to the birth of modern Hampstead and was also the home to one of the great painters.
Burgh House & Hampstead Museum

Passing by

Once the home to Dr. William Gibbons who encouraged visitors to Hampstead in the 1720's when it was something of a Spa resort and people came to drink its health giving waters.
2 Willow Road

5 min Admission not included

Erno Goldfinger's innovative 1939 Modernist house is now a museum. Though many don't think it fits in with the surroundings, it is undoubtedly of a design we all became familiar with decades later. And yes, it is that Goldfinger!
Parliament Hill Fields

5 min

See one of the most iconic views of the London skyline.
Hampstead Heath

15 min

We will see just a little of this vast open space in North London
Keats House

5 min Admission not included

See the home of the one of great romantic poets, John Keats.
Stop 11

5 min

One of most quirky and interesting little streets in London and a great place for a drink or a meal at the end of the tour and right next to Hampstead Underground Station.