Highlights
Join our knowledgeable guide on this walking tour to learn more about the people and buildings that have shaped Hampstead.
About This Deal
Want to dive into the fascinating history of Hampstead? Join this city tour where our knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the people and buildings that have shaped this charming area. From historic houses to modernist masterpieces, discover stories of influential figures who called this place home. It's a perfect chance to connect with the past while enjoying the scenic beauty around.
What We Offer
- Heritage Guides: Explore Hampstead Village with a 90-Minute Walking Tour for One or Two
Highlights
- Trace Hampstead’s evolution from a rural village to an 18th-century spa town and a Victorian suburb, while admiring its beautifully preserved Georgian townhouses and terraces.
- Discover how the area became a magnet for artists, intellectuals, and creatives in the 19th and 20th centuries, leaving behind a rich legacy of influential residents.
- Explore homes designed and inhabited by renowned architects such as Norman Shaw, Ewan Christian, and Ernö Goldfinger, showcasing Hampstead’s architectural diversity.
- Learn about Hampstead’s role in 20th-century modernism, including experimental housing projects like Hopkins House and Maxwell Fry’s Sun House.
- Join an expert guide on this immersive walking tour to uncover the stories behind Hampstead’s architects’ homes, historic houses, and modernist masterpieces.
Why You Should Seize The Deal
Discover Hampstead like never before on a richly narrated walking tour led by expert historians from Heritage Guides. This experience goes beyond sightseeing, immersing you in the stories behind iconic architecture and hidden corners that shaped Britain’s cultural and creative history. With engaging storytelling, a tailored pace for all ages, and the flexibility to join in person or remotely, this tour offers a rare chance to experience history firsthand—making it a truly distinctive and memorable way to explore one of London’s most fascinating neighbourhoods.
Fine Print
About Heritage Guides
At Heritage Guides, our tours go beyond facts. With a meticulous focus on research and storytelling, we bring to life a vibrant history. Whether it’s an ascent through Edinburgh’s iconic skyline or following in the footsteps of mayors and merchants in the City of London, our mission is to provide an experience of deep insights and enthralling tales. We select our guides for their enthusiasm and skill. Unscripted, each one brings their own energy to the stories of our past, whether they’re telling you about Thomas Bloodworth - the true villain of 1666 - on a ‘Great Fire of London’ tour, or the day-to-day life of a cook at Linlithgow Palace in the court of James IV. Our team know that our actions have an impact on the environment and our local community. Our team consistently take steps to ensure sustainability and a green approach is at the heart of everything we do, including - Promote Green Awareness and sustainability to all our stakeholders. Adopted paperless ticketing systems. Promote use of public transport and using clean energy from suppliers. Procure all of our goods and services locally and responsibly. Offer a flexible ticketing approach to support access and inclusion to local community groups.