Authentic Local London
Authentic Local London
DISCOVER THE AUTHENTIC LOCAL LONDON OTHERS NEVER SEE
Are you the kind of traveller who enjoys discovering the real world character of the places you visit? If so, then The London Storyteller’s Authentic Local London offers you just that.
This privately guided tour takes you and your companions on an expedition through an apparently unnassuming local neighbourhood in north London.
Meeting at the off-the-beaten track but conveniently connected Finsbury Park station; The London Storyteller is confident that you will find remarkable here to see! Except perhaps, the preservation zone architecture, the view from one of the highest points in London, a secret nature walk and a real slice of ever day London life.
We think it unlikely that you will be interested in any of its other associations such as being the birthplace of a world famous sportscar manufacturer and Indy 500 winning racing team, the home of more Time Lords than any other place in the universe, the setting of a cult zombie apocalypse movie or indeed being the subject of a Stephen King story.
And when it comes to music, this exposition of the authentic side of London has points of interest and associations to offer with its associations with artists such as Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, Queen, Adele, The Eurythmics, Blur and The BoHo Scarecrow.
Private Guide
Hosted by The London Storyteller. This is a privately guided tour, which means that you can choose the time and date that is convenient to you. We can personalise your tour too and even create bespoke versions of our existing tours by prior arrangement
Go Bespoke!
Why not make a day of it and extend the tour to see even more of the finest city on earth! Please email us at info@thelondonstoryteller.com to let us know more about what you would like to discover.
Pick Up & Drop Off
Starting at the conveniently located Finsbury Park Station (on Victoria, Piccadilly and national rail lines); we can also organised for you to be picked up from a central London location by taxi by prior arrangement and upon request for an additional fee.
Proper London Grub
Experience a taste of authentic local fayre at a tradtional English bakery and one of the finest in the land; or indulge in a superb fresh coffee from one of the many artisan coffee shops in the place with the highest density of coffee shops in Britain per square mile. We're also very happy to recommend and make reservations for you at a traditional pub for lunch at the end of the tour in nearby Highgate or Hampstead upon request.
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TOUR ITINERARY
We’ll meet at the conveniently located Finsbury Park Station (on Victoria, Piccadilly underground lines).
Often touted as one of London’s great hidden gems, this secret nature walk follows the line of former VIctorian railway line. This is great opportunity to ask all those questions you may have about London, seeing some of London’s victorian heritage as well as hearing stories about famous faces associated with the local area from Bob Dylan and Stephen King to Ray Davies and Simon Pegg.
A 250 year old bakery with a superb selection of treats both savoury and sweet. Included in your tour is a sausage roll or pasty for all, this is a true local fayre.
After breakfast you can choose to join The London Storyteller on a relaxing stroll to one of the highest points in London where a one-of-a-kind Victorian Pleasure Palace is situated offering superb views of the city. Its heritage stretches back over a 150 years and has been a significant location for some iconic moments in British cultural history during the 20th century.
Connecting via a short cab ride, we’ll visit a much storied historic London village with over two thousand years of history, which has been home to everyone from the Romans to lovers of Charles II to Monty Python and Sting. As well as its famed graveyard and charming Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian architecture; Highgsate sits adjacent to Hampstead Heath and nearby Kenwood House.
Experience Notes
This tour begins outside Finsbury Park Station at Station Place. Finsbury Park is a short ride from central London (circa 20 minutes from Green Park) on either the Victoria or Piccadilly tube lines. It is also well connected by bus and by rail. Upon request we can also make arrangement to bring you to the meeting point by private hire vehicle if you would prefer.
Our end point is scheduled for convenient spot in Highgate such as a nice pub or one of the local eateries. In some cases our guests prefer to end