What to do and see in Richmond-upon-Thames, England: The Best Walking Tours

March 8, 2022 Roger Rusk

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Restaurants in Richmond-upon-Thames

1. Richmond Classic Walking Tour

The Quadrant, Richmond TW9 1EZ, UK Discovery Richmond
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Experience London's unspoilt countryside and riverside with this easy paced historic and scenic walking tour away from the congestion and queues of central London. Led by friendly local guides with in-depth knowledge and passion for the area, you will uncover Richmond's rich history, scenic beauty and discover many hidden gems.

Inclusions: Friendly and knowledgeable local guide

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

Reviewed By grace4863

Me and my sisters organised a walking tour around Richmond for our dad's birthday as he is bit of a history buff. He was not disappointed at all! Paul our guide was funny, friendly and knowledgable, we had so much fun and got learn so many new things about the area we had just moved to. If you are after a delightful, fun and interesting day out I would 100% recommend the walking tour with Paul!

2. Twickenham Classic Walking Tour

St. Margarets Rd, St Margarets, Twickenham TW1 2LH, UK Discovery Richmond
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A quirky and easy-paced historic and scenic walking tour to uncover the hidden gems of Twickenham, better known for its rugby stadium. You will pass Twickenham film studios, the rural retreat of landscape artist J.M.W.Turner, the handsome Palladian mansion of a royal mistress, and see the picturesque view across the Thames to historic Ham House and Richmond Hill. Then meander along the tree-lined riverbank to Orleans House, once the home of French royal exiles and now an art gallery and weddings venue. In York House gardens, prepare yourself to meet Twickenham's 'Naked Ladies' before taking in the classic waterfront and quirky Eel Pie Island, the home of rhythm & blues.

Inclusions: Friendly local guide

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

Reviewed By grace4863

Me and my sisters organised a walking tour around Richmond for our dad's birthday as he is bit of a history buff. He was not disappointed at all! Paul our guide was funny, friendly and knowledgable, we had so much fun and got learn so many new things about the area we had just moved to. If you are after a delightful, fun and interesting day out I would 100% recommend the walking tour with Paul!

3. Amazing Kew Gardens & London Landmarks Tour

Green Park (Stop H), London W1J 9DZ, UK London Top Sights Tours
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Our tour guides will guide you on an exploration of London’s major 30+ landmarks. After the walking tour visit Kew Gardens. World-leading botanic gardens and discover the amazing science and conservation work We will head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, where we'll watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. After witnessing this impressive, traditional ritual, where the New Guard exchanges duties with the Old Guard, we'll head to Westminster. Sights we'll see along the way include Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben (covered up at the moment as undergoing a facelift), and the Houses of Parliament. Then we'll go to the London Bridge area, where we'll see Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Shard, HMS Belfast, and Tower Bridge

Inclusions: Guided tour of London, See 30+ top sights, Local guide, Watch the Changing of the Guard, Sit in Parliament Square and see the sights, Entry Ticket into Kew Gardens

Exclusions: Snacks & Drinks, Please bring a prepaid topped up Oyster Card / Travel Card / Debot or..., Travel to and from your hotel, Lunch

Reviewed By benbA8235MS

Thought I was a great way to spend an afternoon when everywhere is shut. A lot of time has gone into putting it together to entertain.

4. Kew Gardens Immersive Podcast Tour - Guided By Expert Botanist

Kew Gardens, Kew, Richmond TW9 3PZ, UK Vidi Guides
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Love podcasts? You'll love our immersive walking tour of Kew Gardens! The digital audio guide can be downloaded anytime directly on your smartphone! We've teamed up with expert historians and botanists to give you a unique and engaging experience of Kew Gardens! Our tour will take you to some of Kew Gardens' most iconic landmarks as well as taking you off the beaten track and away from the crowds to discover some of Kew Gardens' lesser known gems! Kew Gardens - the world’s largest collection of living plants, right in the middle of London! On this self-guided podcast tour of Kew Gardens, you'll listen to expert botanist Tony and local journalist Claudia as you wander through glass pavilions admiring all the odd-looking plants! Learn about the remarkable Marianne North, discover the architecture of Kew's two most famous follies as you walk along scenic passages. The self-guided podcast tour will also lead you around the Temperate House, the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world.

Inclusions: Digital mobile audio guide

Exclusions: Earphones, Entrance fee

Reviewed By Tourist494445

Impressive!! Highly recommended !! It’s a incredibly informative and beautifully n so well narrated podcast to engage the listeners !

5. Comprehensive London Collection: 10 podcast walks to discover the city

London, UK Vidi Guides
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Love podcasts? You'll love our immersive walking tour of London! The digital audio guide can be downloaded anytime directly on your smartphone! We've teamed up with expert historians, storytellers and influencers to give you a unique and engaging experience of London! Explore London thoroughly thanks to these 10 self-guided audio tours and discover all there is to know about the city! We will discover some of London's most iconic landmarks as well as taking you off the beaten track and away from the crowds to discover some of the lesser known gems! You'll learn all about the role and relevance of the monarchy with our Royal London tour and the parliamentary system in our Westminster tour. Fancy something a bit more off-the beaten track? We'll take you around some of the coolest instagram spots in Soho, to the cultural scene of Southbank, the colourful neighbourhoods of Covent Garden, the dynamic Shoreditch, the vibrant Brixton, and to the UNESCO Heritage Site of Kew Gardens!

Inclusions: Digital mobile audio guide

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Reviewed By ckvll

Managed to do the Kew Gardens tour just before lockdown 2.0, and so glad I did! The whole process of getting set up with the guide was super easy, and the tour itself was really informative without being overbearing - I learned loads about the history of the gardens and I really felt like they'd done their research. The podcast style of the guide is so different to other audio guides I have used, and it's so refreshing to listen to a guide that is this engaging. Looking forward to using this again when I can visit some more places!

6. Go London Explorer Pass: Up to 40% Off Top Attractions

London, UK Go London Explorer Pass
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Save big on combined admission prices to top London attractions with the Go London Explorer Pass. Choose to visit two, three, four, five, or seven attractions from a list of over 50 of London’s most popular spots including the Tower of London, the view from the Shard, Westminster Abbey, and more. Each attraction visit = 1 credit used, it’s that simple. Redeem your Explorer credits easily by scanning your pass (available as your "ticket" after purchase) straight from your smartphone.

Inclusions: Digital pass valid for admission to 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 attractions, activities or tours, Digital guidebook with attraction information

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Food & Drink unless stated

Reviewed By Rosemary B

this was a terrible waste of money. every attraction we went to it was a problem. the london eye - not an immediate gate as advertised, you have to queue. the bus tour - bus tour company did not recognise this at all. we argued for 45 mnutes. madam tausaud - they did not recognise this, we had to move to 3 different queues, had to leave and go back another day and ask for a senior manager. this was bought to save time and we wasted 3 hours queuing and trying to use this

7. Visit Kew Gardens & 3 Hour Westminster Walking Tour

Green Park (Stop H), London W1J 9DZ, UK London Top Sights Tours

We will see 15 of London's most iconic sights in a 3-hour historic walking tour! After the walking tour : Visit Kew Gardens. Unlock the amazing power of plants and fungi. Visit the world-leading botanic gardens. It will be an enjoyable, educational and entertaining stroll. From Palaces (and stories of the Monarchy) to Parliament Square (with the history of the government), you will be continuously entertained with bits of history. • See Buckingham Palace • Walk through the Royal Parks • Learn about the history of Westminster • Visit Parliament Square • View the London Eye, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square Sights you will see include ; Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square Changing of the Guard (Daily during the summer months) Big Ben Downing Street Westminster Abbey Whitehall Houses of Parliament London Eye Parliament Square Queens Horse Guard

Inclusions: Local guide, Walking tour of the best sights in Westminster, Watch the Changing of the Guard, Sit in Parliament Square and see the sights, Entrance Ticket to Kew Gradens

Exclusions: Lunch & Drinks (please bring something to sip and nibble on), Transport from and to your hotel

Reviewed By 960theat

A healing place for anyone. Great plant species, quite, creative zones with music, friendly birds and lovely sounds. We will come back for events. Definitely a place when you can reflect even by your own or enjoy with friends, family.

8. Full Day London Pick & Mix Customized Tour

Tourope UK

This is the London tour program that you desire. Your choices with no hassle and no time wasted and simply for the person who is tired of comparing agency tours only to find you always have to give up one thing for something else. Just pick the highlights you wish to see & visit from the list below and we will create your very private and bespoke dream itinerary in London with our APTG qualified blue badge tourist guides. Now you can have it all with "Tour it your way" Tell us what you want to see and we will carefully plan and customize your full-day London dream-tour with everything you can imagine Select from places like the Big Ben, London Eye, the British Museum, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and many more. Transportation in the city is no problem at all. We will use our massive public transportation for you. No waiting in long lines - No traffic - More time for fun and frolic. Just ask us.

Inclusions: Guided Tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Private transportation

Reviewed By Zia1974

We had an amazing experience today at Stamford Bridge with the stadium tour. Our tour guide Trevor was excellent and so knowledgeable, Thankyou Trevor

9. 2 Day Stay Package Tour in London with English Host Families

Tourope UK

This is a small getaway package where you can enjoy most of London with our English host families. This is an excellent choice when your time is limited. From the very first minute until the end of the program, you will be taken great care by our operation team, group leaders and tour guides. London has it all, and we all know that. It will all culminate in your realization of why London is the city where people enshrine the fondest and most heartfelt memories from the very first moments of our London package program that last a lifetime. See the world's most iconic landmarks, and hear their stories and history from a professional tour guide. Our Excursion Tour is designed to present you with the most key facts and places of interest in the short time you have in London. Get a truly traditional English cultural experience in typical English homes in beautiful & scenic Richmond and Kingston areas. Join us!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Sightseeing bus tickets, Free group leader package for every 15 paying customers, Return (Roundtrip) transfers

Exclusions: Daily travelcards, Lunches

Reviewed By Zia1974

We had an amazing experience today at Stamford Bridge with the stadium tour. Our tour guide Trevor was excellent and so knowledgeable, Thankyou Trevor

10. 3 Day London Private Tour with Stay at English Host Family

Tourope UK

This is one of our small getaway packages where you can enjoy most of London with our English host families. This is an excellent choice when your time is limited. From the very first minute until the end of the program, you will be taken great care by our operation team, group leaders and tour guides. London has it all, and we all know that. It will all culminate in your realization of why London is the city where people enshrine the fondest and most heartfelt memories from the very first moments of our London package program that last a lifetime. See the world's most iconic landmarks, and hear their stories and history from a professional tour guide. Our Excursion Tour is designed to present you with the most key facts and places of interest in the short time you have in London. Get a truly traditional English cultural experience in typical English homes in beautiful & scenic Richmond and Kingston areas. Join us!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Free group leader package for every 15 paying customers, Return (Roundtrip) transfers, Sightseeing bus tickets

Exclusions: Daily travelcards, Lunches

Reviewed By Zia1974

We had an amazing experience today at Stamford Bridge with the stadium tour. Our tour guide Trevor was excellent and so knowledgeable, Thankyou Trevor

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