The 30 Best Hidden gems in London

“Best tourist and traveller that i have ever gone through. Keep this spirit up!.”

“Throughout our travels, we have been fortunate to experience private tours of many cities and sites throughout the world. I can unequivocally state that the tour with Adrian was the best that we have experienced. Imagine taking a history class with your favorite professor and realizing that the class is over before you know it because it was so interesting, entertaining and informative. Adrian's years of experience in providing tours, his in-depth knowledge of London's history, and his consummate professionalism made for a wonderful tour. From the beginning of the tour and to the end, Adrian did not miss a beat. He greeted us on time, at the designated location, dressed professionally and ready to discuss our customized itinerary. If you don't have a preference, then he will suggest the sites that you shouldn't miss while in London. His level of experience becomes readily evident as he navigates the streets of London by minimizing traffic areas and through his uncanny ability to find parking in the most difficult areas. Unlike many private tours that limit their involvement to a drop off and pick up at various sites, Adrian personally guided us through the site and provided informative and entertaining information for each site. Other tour companies charge extra for such services. Throughout the day, Adrian's continuing efforts to create the most enjoyable, informative and efficient tour for my family became readily evident. From offering suggestions on where we can save time so as to maximize the number of sites, to going out of his way to park in the shade so that we can return to a cooler vehicle, his efforts were much appreciated. We went on a few other private tours in other locations during this trip to Europe, and none of those came close to the quality, experience and value of our tour with Adrian. Thank you Adrian for a wonderful tour. Go Arsenal !!!”

“We did the black taxi tour. Hands down the best part of our trip to London! Ollie is not only super friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable—like, knew all the cool facts and hidden gems you’d never find on your own. Not to mention he is a pretty great photographer and you’ll get some awesome pictures along the trip. We got to see so many iconic sights up close and personal, and the whole experience felt really special. If you’re in London, this is a must-do! Highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore the city in a fun and unique way!”

“Excellent tour thank you. This was our second tour with Tom and, as before, was really good. He kept us and the story moving on but at no point was it rushed and there was lots of time fif questions and just general chat. If you want a fun, interesting and informative tour of a part of London literally steeped in hundreds of years of history, then this is one for you! We will be back for another tour.”

“Our tour guide, Rachel was the best! We had just come off of a fairly active cruise around the United Kingdom with 14 stops and we had already spent 2 jam packed days in London. To say we were tired is an understatement. Rachel, tailored our day with some walking and a ton of history. This lady knows London inside and out! I really wanted to see Abbey Road. She even snapped some pictures of us in the crosswalk. We also had Sunday Roast in a little pub. The perfect end to a great trip.”

“Perfect for solo travelers! Met so many great people from all over the world! The bars were in a super fun part of London and the discounted drinks were a plus! Oliver was an amazing guide!”

“Love this place! Such a cool micro-lounge. They have inventive cocktails served by a knowledgeable and charming owner.”

“Simply Stunning!! Valentines afternoon tea for all the family, we visited as a family age range 3y-68y and there was something for everyone. The food was fresh and extremely tasty, the venue itself was beautiful so special and has perfect photo opportunities and the service was outstanding it felt very personal with lots of extra special touches. I can 100% recommend and will be back to visit again. Jade”

“i got my USA visa from them, i google and read reviews and decided to try them... but yes i am genuine reviewer and can confirm 100% good company i am impresssed , first time approval from USA . thank you London Travels team”

“We did a layover tour and Jonathan was our guide. We had two younger children with us and had no idea what to expect. He gave an amazing guided tour and kept the children engaged throughout. We learned a lot and had the best time. We will definitely recommend London Magical Tours to anyone visiting the city even if only for a few hours!”

“I just received my first necklace from Rachel Entwistle jewellery and the quality and design are absolutely stunning! I can already tell the alchemy rotary pendant will be a staple in my collection and I’ll definitely be back to buy more pieces in the future. The service is top notch, as well! The staff were very kind and informative when answering my questions and they proactively helped me navigate a customs clearance issue that arose during delivery. I couldn’t recommend this shop more!”

“Just visited for the first time whilst walking my dog....so fab that a coffee place is open this early (7.30am) that I can grab a hot drink and go for a dog walk at the same place before work. Lovely coffee, pastries and very friendly staff”

“Superb little cinema . Lovely cafe, staff & seating areas. Excellent auditorium I visited the Phoneix Cinema for the first time October 2019 for an evening preview screening. It's a charming cinema with really well thought out layout and facilities and friendly, helpful and courteous staff . I noticed that they have a permanent ramp which is ideal for accessibility into the venue. The foyer is bright and welcoming, with lots of snack and drinks I even found Judes ice creams with the mango sorbet (£3.00) working well for me. There are lost of additional seating areas benches and chairs, so if like me, you're early, you'd have plenty of places to relax in. Upstairs the cafe is larger than it seems - I had a long seated alcove area all to myself around the corner. The food and drinks are really extensive even more so than downstairs, so a Belvoir Lemonade £3.00) was in order for me, though I would return when it's less busy during the day to enjoy the offerings. The auditorium is very plush and well cared for with great sound and comfy seats The ladies toilets on the ground floor were small but clean with plenty of mirrors, nice hand wash and cream though the hand dryer was rather lame as myself and other patrons laughed at. From East Finchley station (Northern Line) take the exit on the left by the ticket machines and walk ahead, there may be a mobile coffee van open, walk pass this to the corner and look left and you'll see the red neon sign for the Phoenix on the opposite side of the street, which is less than and 3 minute walk away.”

“A lovely relaxing 45 min boat trip from little Venice to Camden lock. Excellent commentary on the trip, facts & lighthearted jokes,£17 one way.”

“Great authentic Bolivian dining experience. Salteñas pretty good, sopa de maní and other dishes very tasty”

“It’s a lovely place and very easy to locate. The cod fish was yummy, very big and the chips was massive. It’s a crispy fish and chips. The guy that served us is a very friendly person and give’s good customer service. It’s a clean and decent place. Their spicy wings and chicken side breasts are amazing. I will highly recommend this place.”

“Lovely little place! I found them on Instagram and after seeing the daily cakes etc posted on there I had to check them out. I went on a Saturday morning, sat outside and had a lovely brunch (Eggs Benedict) and chatted to a couple of ladies outside whilst we all had coffee too. I then treated myself to an amazing cake that I took home for later! Service and food was great. I plan to go back tomorrow morning :)”

“This is an amazing looking place. Completely unique. The nexus is interesting and everything is reasonably priced, especially considering its location. Ate here today. Quirky relaxed dining area, with reasonably priced food for the location.”

“Very nice, relaxed cinema. The screen in my showing wasn’t as large as in a typical cinema but this was well made up for by comfortable seating and worthwhile staff! Would visit again”

“Stumbled upon London’s Roman Amphitheatre beneath the Guildhall Art Gallery, and it’s amazing from the entrance! This 2nd-century ruin, discovered in 1988, is a hidden gem showcasing the City’s ancient roots”

“Cambridge circus wingstop is the best among of the others. I visited last week. The food was amazing. And the service and atmosphere was so good. I wanna visit again.”

“This is the third time I've been to the Harry Potter tour as its just so good, ove taken my daughter, friends and famiky back there. I dont think the tickets arw that expensive for whatbyou get and yes the shop os ridiculously over priced but yoi dont nees to buy anything and quite frankly if You do you will be spending half an hour of your day in the line waiting to pay so I'd rather buy something anywhere else or these days everywhere else. Its su h an imoresosve place and to be hoenst i notice different things everytime i have been”

“Delicious Tuscany restaurant in Central London that is worth the price. I had a fantastic time. Beautifully decorated inside with great service. Every dishes were so flavoursome.”

“Hidden gem in NW10. Authentic Portuguese at a very reasonable price. The chicken is delicious, the beer is cold and the staff are great. What more could one want?”

“Think of perfectly crispy chicken wings glassed with superb Korean sauce without being soggy at the same time - SUPERB. Spicy rice cake , powerful, Jab Chae one of the best, Chicken bulgogi flavorful. Good value for money tasty plates. Each with a different flavour. Very polite service by staff. Good value. Simple deco. Shop targeting taste and value. One of the best Korean restaurants in London. Offers barbecue on tables. Definitely worth a visit.”

“I first became of the Sea Breeze food at the Leyton Carnaval on 13th July. I was absolutely amazed with taste and flavour of the meal I had. On Friday 25th July I visited their establishment in Walthamstow with my brother. I We ordered oxtail, rice and peas with steamed cabbage. My brother got carried away, he ordered oxtail 3 boiled dumplings and steamed cabbage, his next choice was, Ackee.and saltfish 3 boiled dumplings plus one fried dumpling and a bottle of their homemade sorrel and ginger drink, he later told me the taste of the ginger was just right, while the fall-off the bone oxtail was delicious, and that he really enjoyed the Ackee and saltfish. I can attest that this establishment serve really tasty and delicious food, very flavourful. The Sea Breeze will definitely be my favourite place to eat even though I’ll be travelling from CannHall Road, E113NH. Thank you for such for the delicious food with perfect portions.”

“This gem of a local cafe, situated in the Battle of Britain Bunker visitor centre, is a lovely spot to drop into for a quick cuppa, maybe a slice of cake, or a freshly made sandwich. The food is always tasty, the prices entirely reasonable by London standards, and the service never anything less than first class. And this is a standard it's been able to maintain from the day it first opened its doors.”

“Vegetarian breakfast was so delicious! I couldn’t be happier with the service! I will definitely come back”

“Now named Beans & Cream and have to say, the look is out of this world, the food is big portioned and has fantastic taste with a brilliant presentation. To top things up the prices are so good. Definitely recommend.”

“This place is so good ! The food is quality and tastes amazing . The staff are kind and listen tour requests . I highly recommend this place I absolutely love it !!!”