English 
Paddington Walking Tour
Approx. 2.5 Hours
Outside the Paddington Shop
10:30am
Highlights
- Fun, fascinating and friendly Paddington walking tour of London
- Explore the sites that inspired the name of one of the world’s most famous literary characters
- See the filming locations of the blockbuster films, and sites of the iconic book series
- Have the chance to adventure through picturesque parts of London including Paddington and its surrounds
- Your exciting Paddington exploration will be led by a professional guide
Inclusions
What's Included in the tour
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What's Excluded in the tour
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- As part of the walking tour, there will be a short bus journey on public transport, so each member of your party will need either an Oystercard or a Travelcard valid to travel on the day of the tour in Zones 1-2.
- Owing to the nature of the locations visited, this tour is not accessible for wheelchair users.
- There should be at least 1 responsible adult aged 18 or over as the lead traveller for the booking.
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance.
- Max group size of 20 persons.
Description
Led by an expert guide, you’ll take a delightful walking tour through Paddington, London and discover suitcases worth of stories about the famous marmalade-loving bear and his journey from ‘darkest Peru’!
From his humble beginnings and incredible escapades in the city to the generosity of Mr and Mrs Brown, you will learn all about the special bear and what makes him such a beloved fixture of London. Starting at the renowned Paddington Station you will get to see the wonderful Paddington statue before following in the (large) footsteps of the blue-coated literary icon.
Visit the filming locations of the Paddington movies, learn how they were made and put your super fan knowledge to the test. Plus, explore the city locations that have been mentioned in more than 20 books of the Paddington series.
During the walking tour, you’ll also stop at the famous antiques shop; Mr Gruber’s, enjoy the hustle and bustle of Portobello Market, and visit the Paddington Shop – home to a huge selection of memorabilia. It’s unmissable fun for the whole family!
Schedule
Day of operation: Saturdays departing at 10:30am
Please arrive by 10:15am
Meeting Point: Outside the Paddington Shop (below Leon restaurant) inside Paddington Railway Station, London W2 1HB. The guide will be waiting for you.
Return Point: Portobello Road (short walk from Notting Hill Gate tube station)
Duration: 2-2.5 Hours