SIGHTSEEING Jack the Ripper Tour
London Chocolate Tours
The London Helicopter Tour
Blue Badge Guide Richard Jones of London Walking Tours devised these popular two-hour walks in 1982, offering an intriguing look at the infamous serial killer. Booking essential. Daily 7pm. £10. www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com. Exit 4, Aldgate East Station. T: 020-8530 8443. Off map.
Sample the world’s finest chocolates, truffles and ganaches in the snart shopping district of Mayfair, which is home to some of the greatest chocolatiers. On this one-hour tour, you are led by a former coffee and cocoa commodity trader. Along the way you can learn about how chocolate is produced, as well as get the chance to taste chocolate. Booking is essential. Private group tours are available on request. Sun 12.30pm; tours last for two hours 30 minutes. £15 for Where London readers (usually £40). www.tourguides. org.uk. Green Park station, by exit closest to The Ritz. T: 020-8526 7755. E6. Station: Green Park/Piccadilly Circus.
Enjoy this opportunity to discover the capital from the unique perspective of a helicopter, with its uninterrupted views. Departing from London’s only heliport, glide above the Thames, taking in iconic landmarks including the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and The Shard. Choose from the 12-minute Buzz, 18-minute Sights or 30-minute Max tour. Prices start at £200 per seat for a shared tour. www.thelondon helicopter.com. The POD Building, Bridges Court, SW11 3BE. T: 020-7887 2626. Off map. Station: Clapham Junction.
Kia Oval Tours Tour the famous ground, home of Surrey County Cricket Club since 1845 and a regular venue for England matches. See the architecture, history and famous sporting faces. Please check for times and prices. www.kiaoval.com. Kia Oval, SE11 5SS. T: 020-3946 0100. Off map. Station: Oval.
London Literary Pub Crawl See where the giants of the London literary world ate, drank and worked. This unique tour is artist-led and arranged by the not-for-profit charity, the Maverick Theatre Company. Starting in Fitzrovia and ending in Soho, it includes pubs and bars associated with the British film industry and contemporary writers. Sat 5pm. Tickets £24; booking strongly advised. www.londonliterary pubcrawl.com. 12 Fouberts Place, off Carnaby St, W1F 7PA. T: 020-8090 5082. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.
London Magical Tours Award-winning provider of private and scheduled group tours to London and its surroundings. Discover the UK with your own tour team with no parking worries: a professional guide and extra chauffeur, travelling in a private vehicle. Multilingual guides are available in all languages. www.londonmagicaltours.com. Departure points vary. T: 0870-489 0156.
London Tailored Tours Enjoy these private tours for small groups, run by local Londoners. There are a wide selection of themed tours to choose from including Borough Market, Harry Potter,, London Sports, Girls Day Out and A Royal Morning in London. Please check for times and prices. www.london tailoredtours.com. T: 07498-036295
London Walks London’s oldest walking tour company offers more than 300 walks. Each takes around two hours, departure points vary and there’s no need to book. As well as Jack the Ripper, Harry Potter and ghost walks, London Walks offers routes around London’s ‘villages’, including Kensington and Hampstead. Adult £10; child free when accompanied by an adult. www.walks.com. Departure points vary. T: 020-7624 3978.
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