London Walking Tour: Discover Rogues and Rebels in Westminster's Backstreets
4.8
11 Ratings
Greater London
Uncover the hidden history of London's Westminster on a walking tour. Explore the backstreets and learn about the rebels and rogues who shaped the city's rebellious past.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wellington Arch - Your Rebel Guide will meet you at the Wellington arch and give you an introduction to the Royals, Rogues, and Rebels Tour. You will then set off to discover the city’s rebellious side through some of its most iconic sights and monuments, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, plus extra stops along the way!
  • Trafalgar Square / Embankment - Your tour will end in Trafalgar where your Rebel Guide will be happy to help you continue your journey or provide recommendations so you can enjoy the rest of your day.
What's Included
  • Local Guide
Additional Information

As you stroll along the lesser-known alleyways of Westminster in London, the heartland of UK politics, a maverick guide will acquaint you with the revolutionaries and their campaigns that carved out London’s insurgent past. From the pursuit of Women’s rights to the Labour Union movement, from the anti-slavery fight to the aftermath of the Empire and Colonialism - delve into how such pivotal occurrences have molded the political ethos of Britain and listen to narratives often omitted from historical records!

  • Dog friendly
Location
Apsley Way
We will meet guests at the Wellington Arch.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(11 Ratings)
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Philcv9547rt
Aug 31, 2022
Insightful and entertaining - Charlotte provided a lively, entertaining and informed tour of Westminster. A great tour for those who want more historical depth and insight than the normal tours. Highly recommended.
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620jackiew
Feb 23, 2022
Fantastic tour of London with a group of Londoners. - We had a private tour with Charlotte taking in the Royals, Rogues and Rebels in Westminster, then Covent Garden and finally the Whitechapel Silent Voices tours. Everything from start to finish was exceptionally professional, interesting and rewarding. Charlotte is hugely knowledgeable and engaging as a guide. She reserved us a space at a pub in Covent Garden and continued to enlighten us over a pint. We then jumped on a bus to Whitechapel to finish the days tour with details of the incredibly resilient women and their neighbours and the monster that killed them. We finished the day in a fantastic curry house again recommended by Charlotte. Highly recommended, you won't regret a tour with the Rebels.
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Stephanie_v
Jul 24, 2021
Interesting tour, mix of city and green space - Charlie was very knowledgeable and engaging - we definitely learned new things. thanks for an interesting tour!
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Hmlgoodson
Apr 30, 2021
A lovely new perspective on an area. - This is an excellent tour. I know the area well as I visit London regularly but what was good is that I learnt lots of new things about an area that was already somewhat familiar. Ellie really knows her stuff and gives an entertaining yet academic tour. it was nice to be out in the streets again doing a walking tour of London.
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Luciedf3906fy
Apr 6, 2021
FANTASTIC - Get ready for 2 hours of royal laughter, interesting insights and rebel history on this off the beaten path tour of London. We stop at major landmarks and hear untold stories and rebellious history of London. Fantastic guides, Charlotte was great at keeping us on our toes for the whole duration of the tour. Loved her story telling and personal connection to each site. Good outing to safely enjoy London respecting social distancing.
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Jeanette474
Nov 6, 2020
Excellent - Can’t remember enjoying a day more, amazing facts and more information than my head could cope with! Our guild was very friendly, entertaining and very pleasant to be with. Can’t wait to do more!!
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Kevincococo
Oct 30, 2020
Rebellious and revelatory - I had lots of fun learning about the more mischievous and thus interesting side of some of London's most popular landmarks. Charlotte and Ellie really knew their stuff and kept me engaged from start to finish. I would definitely do another tour with them again!
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Justine
Oct 25, 2020
Royally and roguishly good! - Great walking tour with knowledgeable guides. Interesting to get a different perspective on London history. Sensible social distancing/ Covid precautions in place so felt safe!
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Michael
Oct 25, 2020
Amazing Day Out! - Absolutely brilliant! A wonderful, witty, highly polished insider's look into the machinations, revolutions, and follies of London's hyper-colourful cast of characters through the ages, whilst walking through the very most beautiful and historical areas of central London. Such a fabulous and unique way to experience Royal, political, and historical Westminster, safe in the hands of two completely winning, hilarious, and super-well-informed local guides. Highly recommended.
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Cassy
Jul 16, 2023
Not my favourite walking tour - I’ve done 10 walking tours in London on this trip- this was by far my least favourite. Very little about royalty or rogues but almost entirely about suffragette movement- all presented with very narrow political perspective - be aware when booking. Only three participants on this tour and I can see why. Other two on this tour turned up 15 mins late - so with my being 10 mins early ( as requested in tour description) meant I got to stand round for 25 mins waiting for this tour to start. There are lots of other walking tour options - I’d recommend doing those and not this one
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