If you live in London the chances are you think you know your way around and know the majority of things which you can do in and around the city.

For a great day out to really test your knowledge of our capital city, then why not embark on one of our treasure hunt London walking tours at Discovery Walks. We have a vast selection of treasure hunt London walks in our portfolio; however the ultimate has got to be The Mother of all Treasure Hunts.

This London walk is an all day event and great to do with a few friends or as part of a group activity. Teamwork is essential and you can also compete against your own friends to discover who really does know their city the best.

The format of our treasure hunt walks are based around cryptic clues which will send you all over the city. The difficult part is however, that you will need to work out where to go based on specific clues.

Knowing your London history is just as important as knowing your way around, as even if you know the shortest way to get to a place, if you have got the answer to your clue wrong then you really could be led up the garden path.

At Discovery Walks we ensure your day is filled with activity and you will meet genuine, and not so genuine, London characters along the way. They may help you or hinder you so ultimately it is up to you to complete this London walk successfully.

Are you from another part of the United Kingdom or another country and are fascinated by London history and the way of life? If so, then this London walk is perfect for you. This London sightseeing tour will take you through all the streets and buildings of the East End, to allow you to really imagine what life was like years and years ago.

Walk through the medieval streets to discover what made this area of the city so different from the rest and what made the people in it tick. Breathe in the classic East End atmosphere to give you a real sense of adventure during this London walk.

How about gangster lovers? Maybe you are a big fan of old East End gang culture or have seen the film The Krays so many times that you cannot wait to see where this evil duo grew up and committed most of their crimes and torture.

Or you may have grown up in the East End of London and want to know where you came from and if you have any traits that relate to the East End. Think back to stories your parents or grandparents told you and relive their moments through the narrow and cold streets. You can discover so much you didn’t know about London with a London sightseeing tour.

See with your own eyes how little this area has changed and what makes it so unique. This is just one of the many walks of London and is a true insight into the history and culture that made the East End of London the charismatic place it is today.

The Thames River is brimming with London history and every person who visits London or lives in London will no doubt take time to see this iconic stretch of water and learn about the fascinating history behind it with a London walk.

With Discovery Walks, our London Panorama tour begins at the heart of London, on the banks of the River Thames. Explore these famous river banks by foot and take the paths of the Roman legions where Julius Caesar first crossed over the river.

As you continue on these London walking tours you will sense the strong historic tales that it holds. You will walk through places where the battles between the Saxons and the Danes took place during the Dark Ages, right up to more modern times where it is used for more leisure-based activities.

This London sightseeing tour then takes you on a boat and actually along the River Thames. This will enable you to see the huge scale of this river, and help you envisage why it was also used as a highway for the transportation of goods.

View the Anglican St Paul’s Cathedral which sits at one of the highest places in London city itself. Plus, you can sail towards the most famous bridge, Tower Bridge, just a stones throw away from the Tower of London where the Crown Jewels are held.

This London walk finishes back on foot at Westminster Bridge, where you can see the Houses of Parliament or Palace of Westminster as it is also known. This London walk is a great way to see a vast amount of London sights in one tour.