Notting Hill Walking Tour
Overview
Welcome to Notting Hill—a place where pastel-painted houses, eclectic markets, and cultural legends come together to create one of London’s most photographed districts. On this immersive walking tour, you’ll not only see the famous sights—you’ll feel the history woven into every street.
Your journey begins on Portobello Road, home to the world-renowned market that has been trading antiques, curiosities, and street foods since the 19th century. As you wander through its energetic stalls, your expert guide reveals how this once rural lane evolved into a global treasure trove thanks to waves of migration, Caribbean heritage, and the rise of London’s bohemian scene.
You’ll spot filming locations from Notting Hill, hear stories of the area’s artistic revolution in the 1960s, and learn how the neighbourhood became the birthplace of the legendary Notting Hill Carnival—Europe’s largest street festival and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture.
What's Included
- Full tour of the area by experienced local tour guide.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
108/110 Notting Hill Gate
London W11 3QA, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
76 Tavistock Road
London W11 1AN, UK
We finish in the centre of the Portobello Road markets.
What To Expect
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Portobello Road Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Notting Hill Bookshop
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Notting Hill
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ladbroke Grove (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-192738P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Full tour of the area by experienced local tour guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Notting Hill Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Notting Hill Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Full tour of the area by experienced local tour guide.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
