London Notting Hill History and Market Tour

Starting at the original tollgate entrance to London, we will go down the "hill" looking at the plush Victorian development created by the visionary James Ladbroke to include some of London’s largest private “Pleasure Gardens.”
You will hear about notorious and wretched slums, failed racecourses, and hard times that helped shape the luxurious Notting Hill we know today.

We will look at how art and music have defined the area, and where Jimi Hendrix lived and breathed his last. We'll see some of London’s most colourfully painted houses, visit the markets, and walk in the footsteps of London's biggest celebrities.

Sights from the Notting Hill film
Last House Jimi Hendrix lived before he died
Trade Shops
Art Galleries
Street Art and Banksy
Music History (Where Virgin Started)
Carnival and Cultural History
Windrush History
Quirky Market Stalls
Museum of Brands
Celebrity spotting (maybe)

Meeting Point

McDonald's

108/110 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3QA, UK

We can meet outside of the McDonald's in Notting Hill Gate.

What's included:

• Full tour of the area by experienced local tour guide.

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 40 minutes and 2 hours, 30 minutes

Portobello Road Market

72 Tavistock Road, London, W11 1AN

Experience the markets in Notting Hill, from the antiques market, food stalls, clothes and jewelry stalls, and of course, the surprise stalls, where you can find anything!

30 minutes

The Notting Hill Bookshop

13 Blenheim Crescent, London, W11 2EE

See the iconic bookshop that inspired the film Notting Hill featuring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

10 minutes

Notting Hill

, , London, W11 3HG

Visit the area from the film and experience the markets, quirky backstreets, and eclectic independant restaurants and shops.

40 minutes

Ladbroke Grove

Ladbroke Grove, London, UK

You will hear about the multicultural history of this area and how immigration has played a vital part in the history of this area.

Pass by without stopping