London tours for school groups
Are you looking for London tours suitable for your school group? Make the most of your time in London with curriculum‑linked walking tours designed specifically for school groups, college classes and educational visits. Our London tours for school groups bring classroom learning to life through engaging, 90‑minute walks that explore the history, people and places of the city in a safe, structured way.
London Guided Walks offers private, curriculum‑linked walking tours for school groups of up to 30 participants (students and adults), with flat‑rate pricing, full risk assessments and experienced guides. Whether you are visiting London for the day or planning a longer residential trip, we help you use your time in the capital effectively while supporting your learning objectives.
Why choose London Guided Walks for school groups?
Our London tours for school groups are designed to support teachers and pupils from planning through to the day of the visit. Each school walking tour:
Is curriculum‑linked and focused on clear topics or themes
Lasts 90 minutes to fit around travel and other activities
Starts at a tube or train station for easy access and clear meeting points
Has a maximum of 30 people (students and adults) per guide for safety and engagement. Multiple guides available.
All of our guides are fully qualified, insured and experienced in working with young people. They are also English‑speaking, storytelling guides who can adapt delivery for different key stages and abilities, helping to keep students engaged and focused throughout the tour.
How our school group tours work
All London Guided Walks school tours follow a clear format so you know exactly what to expect.
Duration: 90 minutes per tour
Starting point: A tube or train station for easy accessibility
Group size: Up to 30 participants (students and adults) per guide
Language: All guides have English as their first language
Multiple guides: Available for selected tours if you wish to split larger year groups into smaller, more manageable groups
This structure means you can plan your day around reliable timings and clear logistics, whether you are bringing one class or several year groups.
Pricing and discounts for school tours in London
We use simple, transparent pricing for school groups so you can budget easily and gain approvals.
A fee of £275 +VAT +6% booking fee (covers up to and including 30 people on a 90‑minute private school tour).
Discounts are available when booking multiple tours on the same day or across your visit, such as a morning and afternoon tour for different year groups or subjects.
Payment can be made by card or BACS to fit school finance processes.
If you are planning multiple tours or a larger programme, contact us to discuss a package for your school or college.
Topics and curriculum links for school groups
Our curriculum‑linked London walking tours can be tailored to different key stages and subjects, including history, English, citizenship and social studies. Each tour includes a clear focus, such as:
Historic London areas and timelines
Social and cultural history related to your topics
Literary London and links to key texts
The built environment, architecture and change over time
When you book, we will ask about your key stage, subject area and learning objectives so we can match you with the most suitable tour and guide.
Literature‑based London tours for school groups
GCSE Jekyll & Hyde tour
As well as general history walks, we offer literature‑based London tours that support GCSE and A‑Level syllabuses. These London tours for school groups help students connect texts and themes to real streets, buildings and people, making classroom reading feel more concrete and memorable.
Our Jekyll & Hyde‑inspired literature walk explores Victorian London streets and stories that illuminate the world of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. This London tour for school groups is designed to support the GCSE English Literature syllabus by focusing on setting, themes and context, and by encouraging students to think about how Stevenson’s London shapes the dual lives of his characters. Ready to bring Jekyll & Hyde to life in London? Check availability and book our Jekyll & Hyde school tour for your GCSE class.
Scientific Secrets and Literary Legends tour
The Scientific Secrets and Literary Legends tour is ideal for GCSE and A‑Level students studying both literature and science. This London school tour explores Mayfair, Soho and nearby streets where scientific ideas and literary imagination met, highlighting the people, experiments and stories that inspired some of our most famous fictional creations. It works particularly well for cross‑curricular projects and enrichment days. To plan this cross‑curricular walk, check dates and book the Scientific Secrets and Literary Legends tour for your school group.
A Christmas Carol tour
Our A Christmas Carol tour brings Charles Dickens’s London to life for school groups studying this text. Walking through the City of London, students see streets and landmarks connected with Ebenezer Scrooge’s world and consider how Dickens uses setting, character and social context to shape his most famous ghost story. This tour supports GCSE and Key Stage 3 classes exploring themes of poverty, generosity and social responsibility. If your students are studying A Christmas Carol, view dates and book our A Christmas Carol London school tour for your chosen term.
Financial tour for business and economics students
We also offer a financial tour of London that is perfect for business and economics students. This London school tour focuses on the City of London as a global financial centre, helping learners understand how institutions, markets and historical events have shaped modern business and finance. It supports business studies and economics courses by linking classroom concepts to real locations, past crises and contemporary issues. To link your business or economics course to the City of London, check availability and book our financial tour for business and economics students.
How to book a London tour for your school group
Booking a London tour for school groups is straightforward.
Decide which date(s) you plan to be in London and which time of day works best.
Consider how many classes or year groups you want to bring and whether you might need multiple tours.
Contact us to check availability and discuss the best routes for your subject and key stage.
Confirm your booking, receive your tour details and risk assessment, and share information with staff and students.
We offer a free 15‑minute chat to help you plan your school trip and choose the right tour or combination of tours. This is a good opportunity to ask questions, discuss curriculum links and talk through logistics such as start and end points.
What teachers say
“An excellent Victorian London walk for our Year 9s – engaging, relevant and perfectly pitched for our scheme of work.”
“Our GCSE group loved seeing their literary texts in real locations; the guide was knowledgeable and kept the whole class involved.”
London tours for school groups – FAQs
Yes, our London tours for school groups can be adapted for different key stages, from primary through to sixth form and college. When you enquire, we ask about your students’ age range and current topics so that we can recommend routes and guides that support their level and learning.
Are London tours for school groups suitable for my key stage?
Where do the school tours start and finish?
School tours start at tube or train stations for easy access and clear meeting points. The end point is usually within walking distance of the start or another agreed location, which helps you plan onward travel or follow‑on activities such as museum visits or free time.
How long is a London tour for school groups?
All standard school walking tours last 90 minutes, which allows enough time to explore the area, hear key stories and ask questions without overloading students. This length also fits well within a wider day of visits and travel.
How many students can join a school walking tour?
Each school walking tour has a maximum of 30 participants, including students and adults, per guide. For larger cohorts or multiple classes, we can provide additional guides and run more than one tour so groups remain manageable and safe.
How much do London school tours cost?
We offer one flat fee of £275 for up to and including 30 people (students and adults) for a 90‑minute private school tour. Discounts are available if you book multiple tours on the same day or across your visit, for example for different year groups, subjects or routes.
How do I book a London tour for my school group?
To book, contact us with your preferred date, time, group size and key stage. We will confirm availability, recommend suitable tours and send booking information. You can then confirm by email and pay by card or BACS through your usual school finance processes. We also offer a free 15‑minute chat to help you choose the best tour for your group.
Do you provide risk assessments for school walking tours?
Yes, we can provide risk assessment information for your chosen London school tour so you can share it with your senior leadership team and governors. Our guides are fully qualified and insured, and used to working with school groups in busy urban environments.