Historic Homes of Hampstead Village guided walking tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Since its development from a village to an 18th Century spa town and then a Victorian suburb, Hampstead has retained its unspoilt Georgian charm with many listed townhouses and terraces.

In the 19th and 20th Centuries this made it very popular with artists, intellectuals and creatives of all kinds and there are many stories of influential figures who are former residents who left their mark on the area. This includes several generations of architects, such as Norman Shaw, Ewan Christian and Erno Goldfinger, many of whom built their own homes there, adding to its architectural variety.

Furthermore, in the 20th Century the area gained a reputation as the location of several modernist architects’ experimental housing projects for wealthy clients, including Hopkins House and Maxwell Fry's Sun House.

Join our guide to learn more about the people and buildings that have shaped Hampstead, where you will be introduced to a selection of the area’s finest houses, and modernist masterpieces.

What's Included

Guide
walk and sightseeing

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Burgh House

We will meet guest just outside Burgh House and Hampstead Museum

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Burgh House & Hampstead Museum (Pass by)

    Our guide will meet and guide you from the exterior of Burgh House & Hampstead Museum

    Admission ticket free
  • Admiralty House (Pass by)

    Guests will have a chance to hear famous folklore of Edinburgh's hidden streets and political past.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Holly Bush

    Stopping outside the Cathedral, we explore the tales of life in 17th century Edinburgh - from the everyday to crime and punishment.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Fenton House

    This iconic street, inspiring literary greats provides a fantastic setting for our tour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead

    Hear about the world renowned famous faces who now occupy this old Edinburgh graveyard. Learn about the iconic national event that inspired Scots across the land.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Heritage Guides

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Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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