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A Private Walking Tour of Camden Town: Music, Markets & Canals

History and culture of Camden Town, from Victorian canals and rail yards to the punk scene and Amy Winehouse. We walk the district’s key spots – Music Walk of Fame, the Roving Bridge on Regent’s Canal, the Camden Horse Hospital, the Hawley Arms and Camden Market.

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  1. Sunset view of Camden Lock in London, England.
  2. Tourists gather near the iconic Camden Market arch in London.
  3. Amy Winehouse statue in Camden Market, London.
  4. Giant shoes adorn a building in London, creating a fun and unique street scene.
  5. Bustling Camden Market in London, England, showcasing vibrant street art and diverse shops.
  6. Jubilee Market Hall in London, England, bustling with tourists and vendors.
  7. Mr. Fogg's Tavern in London at night, beautifully decorated.
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Basic Information

  • Total time

    2h

  • Language

    English (check the calendar for availability)

  • Price

    200 GBP

Meeting point

Wendy's outside Camden Town Tube Station Nearest public transport: Superdrug; Camden Town metro station; Camden Town metro station

  • Additional info

    ☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative London guides.

About the tour

  1. Sunset view of Camden Lock in London, England.
  2. Tourists gather near the iconic Camden Market arch in London.
  3. Amy Winehouse statue in Camden Market, London.
  4. Giant shoes adorn a building in London, creating a fun and unique street scene.
  5. Bustling Camden Market in London, England, showcasing vibrant street art and diverse shops.
  6. Jubilee Market Hall in London, England, bustling with tourists and vendors.
  7. Mr. Fogg's Tavern in London at night, beautifully decorated.
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It’s lively, quirky, cosmopolitan, and packed full of history! Camden Town is all of these things. It’s a neighbourhood that has been shaped by many communities and iconic figures, from Irish and Greek-Cypriot immigrants, to the Clash and Amy Winehouse, to Charles Dickens and George Orwell. Each of these have left an indelible mark on what is now one of the most iconic, historic, and artistic districts of London.

Camden Town was developed at the end of the 18th century with the aim to attract the wealthy middle classes, but the arrival of the railways put a stop to those ambitious plans. It would soon develop into a bustling hub of gin houses, ice-wells, and horse-work in the goodyards, attracting working class immigrant communities from all over, who forged Camden into what it is today.

How did Camden Town change from this, into now the modern mecca of music-makers and music-lovers alike, being the haunts of Amy Winehouse and the punk scene?

On this walk you will explore the district with our true Camden local guide, Elena. She will show you hidden gems and unforgettable stories of Camden, from the Victorian Era to Rock’n’Roll. Join our Walkative private Camden tour for a bespoke exploration of one of London’s most famous districts.

Highlights

  1. 1

    Music Walk of Fame

    London's answer to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honouring musical legends with commemorative stone discs.

  2. 2

    Arlington House

    A famous hostel that once housed author George Orwell, offering insight into London's social history.

  3. 3

    Regent's Canal

    A historic waterway featuring the innovative Roving Bridge, key to Camden's industrial development and past.

  4. 4

    The Horse Hospital

    A former Victorian veterinary hospital for working horses, now a unique and historic arts venue.

  5. 5

    The Hawley Arms

    An iconic local pub, famously known as a favourite haunt of legendary singer Amy Winehouse.

  6. 6

    Camden Market

    A world-famous collection of eclectic markets known for alternative culture, vibrant street food, and unique shops.

Map

Wendy's outside Camden Town Tube Station Nearest public transport: Superdrug; Camden Town metro station; Camden Town metro station

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