Notting Hill Tour
Description
Experience Notting Hill at street level on a guided walk that cuts through the clichés and gets straight to the good stuff. Join your local guide and dive into one of London’s most character-packed neighbourhoods. Yes, you’ll stop by the iconic blue door from Notting Hill and wander the vibrant stretches of Portobello Road Market—but that’s just the surface. Uncover the area’s layered history, from Caribbean influences to the rise of London’s counterculture. Track down former recording studios where legends like Bob Marley laid down tracks. Hear stories you won’t find on plaques, and discover lesser-known corners, colourful backstreets, and neighbourhood secrets that even some locals miss. If you want a Notting Hill tour that’s more than postcard moments, this is the one.
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See locations from the hit movie Notting Hill starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts including the on screen book shop as well as the original travel shop on which it was based.
A walking tour of Notting Hill is the perfect way to explore one of London’s most charming and vibrant neighbourhoods. Famous for its pastel-coloured townhouses, bustling Portobello Road Market, and connections to film and music, the area is rich in history and character. A guided walk allows you to uncover hidden gems, from quaint bookshops and trendy cafés to secret mews and historical landmarks. You'll stroll through streets made famous by Notting Hill (1999), learn about the area's Caribbean heritage and its legendary carnival, and browse antique stalls and vintage boutiques. Notting Hill is also home to fascinating architectural details and a mix of cultures that have shaped its identity over the decades. Whether you're a film buff, history lover, or just want to experience a quintessentially London neighbourhood, a walking tour offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and Instagram-worthy scenery, making it an unmissable experience.
See the exterior of the Travel Bookshop made famous in the 1999 film Notting Hill
Stop at the street where the famous cue card scene takes place between Julia and Mark in Love Actually.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(21)
The tour was great. The guide friendly and as we did the tour in the middle of a heat wave she kept us in the shade as much as she could so we could finish the tour. Would recommend.
Our guide was Jenny. She was fun to listen to and shared many sites and stories from filming Notting Hill and other movies. We enjoyed this tour.
Amazing tour. Our guide Rory was extremely knowledgeable and made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable.
Beautiful weather, great guide. All kinds of great information. Very entertaining. BIG walk, glad I wore comfortable shoes.
We LOVED our tour and thought the guide, Michael, was exceptional! We loved all the inside info on the famous people with history in the area and the stories behind different buildings. His pace was perfect but he also waited when we fell behind. Some tour guides sort of seem like they hate their job, but we could tell he really loves it. He mentioned several other tours that he does and we would love to take another tour with him again. Highly recommend!
Really enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Jenny, was so enthusiastic and informative. Many thanks. Highly recommended.
Great walking tour with some really cool highlights. Ben was a great tour guide! Learning about the film locations and highlights was great.
This tour was fantastic! Fiona was an excellent guide with so much knowledge. She made the tour a ton of fun. As a first timer in London I loved learning about the history of Notting Hill - and of course seeing the sites where the movie was filmed! I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves British rom coms or movies in general!
Randall did a good job of keeping us entertained while we walked the Notting Hill neighborhood. We especially appeciated finding out about the colorful history of the area, and seeing what it has become today. It was also nice that we ended in the middle of the Potobello Road street market, which was fun to browse.
Amazing tour!! All the history of Notting hill with extra bonus of celebrity details and movie trivia! Our guide was fun and engaging Had no idea so much history and famous people lived in this neighborhood Highly recommend
