Camden Town - Music, Pubs and much more!

This one and a half hour tour will begin with a brief history of the area, from the time when highwaymen would stalk the Hampstead Road and move on to discuss how Camden became a boom town in the railway era. We will then talk about some famous faces who have called Camden home, including the likes of Charles Dickens and of course, Amy Winehouse. Camden has however also been witness to some rather turbulent times, such as in the 1920s when the Camden Town Gang fought rival gangs in the Camden pubs and Camden's very existence threatened by a planned road through its very heart. Camden nowadays is famous for its market, or rather markets which sell almost everything one could imagine, including excellent food from every corner of the globe. It is of course impossible to do a tour in Camden without talking about Camden's role in the music scene, from Rock and Roll to Britpop, Camden has it all. So come here with an open mind and an empty stomach and enjoy this incredible area with us!

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Available in English and Spanish

Guide: Free Walking Tour London

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Free Walking Tour London was created to show you the best of London in a more cost-effective way. Our guides are experts in history and London in general and are only too happy to recommend ways to spend your time in the U.K. capital. Our tours work on a pay-what-you-like basis whereby you can enjoy a tour with us, and then at the end of the tour, you can show your appreciation to our guides.

10 stops

1.6 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:193199 Camden High St Camden Town London NW1 7BT UKOpposite the exit to Camden Town Underground Station, by Barclays Bank with a PURPLE flag ☂.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Camden Town Underground StationWe begin the tour just opposite the exit to Camden Town station. Here we start with a brief introduction of quirky Camden.

Outside visit

The World's EndDespite the name, The World's End represents the genesis of Camden Town. With its tales of witchcraft and mystery, it seems fitting that the Underworld lurks beneath this Camden icon.

Outside visit

Bayham StreetOn Bayham Street, we will visit the house where Charles Dickens grew up. The experience of living in 19th Century Camden, heavily influenced Dickens's writing on poverty and industrial London.

10 stops

1.6 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:193199 Camden High St Camden Town London NW1 7BT UKOpposite the exit to Camden Town Underground Station, by Barclays Bank with a PURPLE flag ☂.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Camden Town Underground StationWe begin the tour just opposite the exit to Camden Town station. Here we start with a brief introduction of quirky Camden.

Outside visit

The World's EndDespite the name, The World's End represents the genesis of Camden Town. With its tales of witchcraft and mystery, it seems fitting that the Underworld lurks beneath this Camden icon.

Outside visit

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.