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London’s iconic attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye, Tower of London, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Harrods and Oxford Street have become household names throughout the world as people immediately associate them with the very mention of London. However, the city has a lot more in its underbelly than merely these famous landmarks. There are a number of secret hidden corners and little-know attractions that not many people are aware of and if you wish to explore this aspect of the city, it is best to take the unique walking tours that will reveal a different side of London. The tour guides will provide enough pertinent information regarding these places to completely baffle you.

Walk. Eat. Talk. Eat Farringdon Gin Tasting Tour: By taking this tour you can realise the glory of Britain’s cultural beverage, Gin & Tonic, which has been exported to all parts of the world. The guide for the tour customises each tour for the members of the group, depending on the time of the year and what is taking place in the area. In one such tour, you may be starting off with tasting a Duffin (the Beas of Bloomsbury combo of a doughnut and muffin) while enjoying a hot gin punch at a pub and then proceeding to another one for a festive ham sandwich paired with a Slipsmith Sloe gin and tonic. On the way to another pub, the guide will give you some information regarding the history of gin in London before you taste genervers, a Belgian fruit gin and unable to resist the cravings of your sweet tooth, you might be enjoying some chocolate fondue. The next stop of the tour will take you to another place serving a Flintlock (a combination of Beefeater 24 gin, gunpowder and tea tincture, dandelion & burdock bitters combined with Fernet Branca) that will completely amaze you. Finally, you will come to a place where you will taste Crostini plates while sipping a choice of Bombay Sapphire, Oxley or Adnams Copperhouse. This tour takes place on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm and on second and fourth Saturday at 2:45pm.

If you are visiting London, it would be a good idea to stay at a Hotel near Paddington Station as this close proximity to the station will prove to be best for getting easy links to all over Londo9n, especially to Heathrow Airport.

Jack the Ripper Walking Tours: If you wish to get a feel of the gruesome and macabre past that lurks behind the shadows in London and would like to try and solve the unsolved murder mysteries and unravel century-old secrets of the city, you must join one of these tours that will take you to the notorious East End of London. In Victorian London, Jack the Ripper’s Autumn of Terror reigned supreme terrorising residents and tourists. Many of his crimes in history have not been solved till date. If you wish to put your detective skills to test, just take this tour and visit the murder sites and investigate the suspects with the help of the tour guides. The tour traversing the hidden alleyways and secret hideaways of London starts at Tower Hill with an informative commentary by the tour guide transporting you back to 1888 and to the scene of the crimes, luring you to solve one of London’s most fascinating unsolved mysteries. The tour takes place daily at 7pm.

Guests staying at Park Grand London Hyde Park can enjoy luxurious accommodation with the best of facilities.

Shoreditch Street Art Tours: A visit to London without taking a Shoreditch Street Art tour would be incomplete as you would be missing out on the vibrant and colourful culture of street art, murals, cafes, bars, galleries, restaurants, fashion and markets that Shoreditch has to offer. You will be able to see the creations of street artists from London’s East End and the UK, as well as the skills of international artists from all over Europe and elsewhere in the world. You will be simply left aghast by the changing kaleidoscope of creativity and energy that has been depicted on the walls of Shoreditch. It will also provide a unique insight into the veins of London through the works of some of the greatest street artists. You will also be able to see some of the historic sites of the area along with some hidden gems of the city. It will reveal a completely new facet of Shoreditch.

London Photo Walking Tours: If you are interested in photography and love to find interesting subjects to capture in your camera, taking a London photo walking tour will be the ideal thing to do. Some of the tours will take you on an adventure trip to discover secret sights and the hidden history of London, giving you an opportunity to take photographs of little-known places. You will also be able to take photos of interesting tourist spots, away from the presence of other tourists. Whereas you can not only see the famous attractions but also the off-the-beaten track where you can get some unusual perspectives of the famous landmarks that you will be able to capture and take home these unique perspectives. Such tours are one of the most exciting new walking tours taking you to both classic London landmarks and also hidden gems and with the advice of the tour guides, you will be able to take some perfect snaps. The tour lasts two hours and will enable you to get a taste of London in a short time.

Harry Potter Walking Tour: Harry Potter books and films are extremely popular both with adults and kids who would love to know more about the real-life locations where the Harry Potter film series have been shot. This tour will take you to many of these places as well as to those that inspired the author of these books. Some of these places include Number 12 Grimmauld Place, the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron and the inspiration for Diagon Alley.