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FreeLondon Essentials - London in under two hours Free Walking TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkBletchley Park8 hrs · London Euston (train to Milton Keynes Central or Bletchley) · From £26Dishoom Covent GardenCovent Garden · $$FreeCity of London Tour: From Sugar & Slaves to Tea & Opium, The Hidden Dark Heart of London & the British Empire (Not Suitable for Younger ChilDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkSky GardenCity of LondonFreeThe Jack the Ripper Tour: Victims, Conspiracy and London’s Most Notorious MurdererDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkMonmouth Coffee Company, Covent GardenCovent Garden · $FreeOld City of London Sightseeing Tour: From the Tower to St Paul'sDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkNetil360London FieldsFreeOld Money, New Money, Dirty Money in Mayfair & St James's: London's Super Wealthy (Not Suitable for Children)Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeLondon Buckingham Palace to Big Ben tour. Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeThe real Notting Hill tour: Iconic sights and hidden gems. Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeShakespeare, Dickens & London's Greatest Writers Free Walking Tour (90 minutes)Daily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeCovent Garden: A Social History of London's Playground for the Rich and Poor (Some Adult Themes Not Suitable for Younger Children)Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeLondon: Shoreditch Street Art & Graffiti Walking TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeLondon Essential Walking Tour - Palaces-Parks-Docks & ClocksDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4 on GuruWalk

Tonight in London

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in London

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Bars, live music and nights out

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around London

Free this week

FreeYuko Mohri: In ConcertThu 15 October, 10am · The Curve, Barbican CentreFreeBharti Kher at the V&AThu 15 October · V&A South KensingtonFreeThe Burberry Trench: Crafting an IconThu 15 October · V&A South KensingtonFreeBorough MarketSat 17 October, 9am · Borough MarketFreeBroadway MarketSat 17 October, 9am · Broadway MarketFreeMaltby Street MarketSat 17 October, 10am · Maltby Street MarketFreeColumbia Road Flower MarketSun 18 October, 8am · Columbia RoadFreeLondon Essentials - London in under two hours Free Walking TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeCity of London Tour: From Sugar & Slaves to Tea & Opium, The Hidden Dark Heart of London & the British Empire (Not Suitable for Younger ChilDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeThe Jack the Ripper Tour: Victims, Conspiracy and London’s Most Notorious MurdererDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeOld City of London Sightseeing Tour: From the Tower to St Paul'sDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeOld Money, New Money, Dirty Money in Mayfair & St James's: London's Super Wealthy (Not Suitable for Children)Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeLondon Buckingham Palace to Big Ben tour. Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeThe real Notting Hill tour: Iconic sights and hidden gems. Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeShakespeare, Dickens & London's Greatest Writers Free Walking Tour (90 minutes)Daily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeCovent Garden: A Social History of London's Playground for the Rich and Poor (Some Adult Themes Not Suitable for Younger Children)Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalk

London: what's on, answered

What's on in London this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 14 events listed in London, including Borough Market, Broadway Market and Maltby Street Market. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in London?

Yes: 12 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 8 free events this week.

What tours can I do in London?

There are 8 tours and day trips to book, including Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Roman Baths, Bath and 35 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in London?

Local favourites include Borough Market, Dishoom Covent Garden, Padella Borough Market and Rules, and for a drink, Sky Garden and fabric.

Where can I go hiking near London?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of London include Regent's Canal: Little Venice to Camden Lock, Thames Path (London section) and Capital Ring.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of London, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.