Look Up London offers public weekend walks and bespoke private tours across the Capital. I specialise in walking tours for Londoners, getting people to see their city through fresh eyes and discover the hidden gems hiding in plain sight!
Look Up London runs 11 different London public walks on Saturdays and Sundays
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ “It was the most enjoyable sightseeing tour I was ever a part of. All thanks to Katie! She has a vast knowledge of London, its history , architecture etc. Her presentation and manner is immaculate. We cannot recommend it more.” – Daria, May 2021
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ “The best tour of London I have ever been on … and all of us were blown away by all the fascinating stories and details she revealed to us. I would recommend it to any Londoner, even if you think you know those streets like the back of your hand. You do not!” – Dan, October 2020
I organise private walking tours across London for couples, families and groups. Prices start from £220 based on a couple or family for a 2 hour walking tour. Find out more here or use the quick contact form below to get in touch.
Read my latest blog posts in which I share stories of hidden history and our London tours inside inspiring historic buildings including some very unusual museums.
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Eltham Palace is a bit of a mad place, full to bursting with strange juxtapositions and quirky details. Here are some of my favourite discoveries from a recent visit...
Crossing Lambeth Bridge provides an epic panoramic view of the House of Parliament, London Eye and Lambeth Palace. However, a building that doesn’t get as much attention is Norwest House, previously Imperial Chemical House. Image Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 This post is why it’s worth having a...
If you find yourself in the City of London with a bit of spare time, it's always worthwhile to soak up some history by popping into one of the 50-odd City churches. This week, with some time between private tours, I did just that and think...
I've come to expect that there's nearly always an historic reason behind things you spot in London. From street names to sculptures, there's always a story! Such is the case with this curious brickwork on the Peabody St John's Hill Estate. On the face of it,...
In celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, I’m working with Art of London to put together a special ‘Royal Warrants’ tour of historic businesses with Royal connections in the West End. Art of London brings together the UK’s biggest cultural institutions and showcases art in...
In the shadow of Southwark Cathedral there is a curious-shaped memorial stone which remembers a Mohegan Chief who travelled to London in the 18th Century. The Mohegan Tribe The Mohegan Tribe is a sovereign, federally-recognised Indian Nation. It has its own constitution and government and gained federal...