Crime e Polícia London Walking Tour

Our guide David Winston Churchill tour Saturday 20 June knowledgeable- we learned so much from him! We would definitely recommend this walk ,with great small group of people which was wonderfully and easy pace walk

Amazing tour about police in London..the host was a police officer for 30 years and had first hand stories of big events he was involved in in London

I’ve taken a lot of walking tours over the years, but the Crime and Policing London Walking Tour with Francis is in a league of its own. From the moment we set off from Covent Garden, I knew this was going to be something special. What makes this tour genuinely exceptional is Francis himself. He served 30 years as a Metropolitan Police Officer, and that experience radiates through every single story he tells. This isn’t a guide reading from a script — it’s a man who lived this history. He wove in the history of the British criminal justice system, gave fascinating etymologies on phrases I never knew, and told personal stories from the streets, including encounters with the Queen and cases of international intrigue. I found myself hanging on every word. The route itself is brilliantly planned. Starting at Bow Street — the birthplace of modern policing and home of the famous Bow Street Runners — and moving through landmarks like the Sherlock Holmes Pub, Great Scotland Yard, and Trafalgar Square, you get a genuine feel for how London shaped the very concept of law enforcement. Trafalgar Square even hides the smallest police station in the world — a quirky detail that sparked a great conversation.  The group size was very small, which kept the whole experience intimate and gave everyone plenty of opportunity to ask questions.  Francis never rushed, never lost the thread, and answered every question with warmth and depth. Incredible value, unforgettable stories, and a side of London most visitors never see. Book it. You will not regret it.

An excellent stroll around central London sights focussed on crime and policing in the area but with a good dose of local history thrown in. Even though I know London and its past quite well I still learnt plenty I was unaware of and had a thoroughly enjoyable two hours in the glorious spring sunshine. Great tour and recommended.

Absolutely wonderful tour. I make it a habit of doing walking tours whenever I travel, and the best ones and the ones of most value (for my time and money both) are those where the guide has immense personal experience in the subject. That’s where Francis absolutely excels; I don’t know that there’s an area of policing he doesn’t have experience in, and any and all questions he was happy to answer. I felt this tour was exceptional— it was the perfect length; it was with someone who knew anything and everything on his subject matter; and Francis took into account some questions I had related to my masters degree and gave thoughtful responses. Also, while the subject matter was serious, it’s worth noting here that Francis is very funny. It was an enjoyable tour that at times had me laughing at, say, the origin of a common phrase.

Our guide walked us through the area of the Strand and Covent Garden up to Scotland Yard for 2 hours.It was a very enjoyable and interesting tour with all the invaluable anecdotes, Francis was telling us thanks to his own personal experience in the Police and Royal security. We definitely recommend him and his tour. Thank you for a very pleasant walk. Sonia and Gary

I joined the Crime and Police walking tour with four friends on 6th March 2026. We were part of a group of 19, organised by the Civil Service club in London. The tour guide was Francis Mullan. Francis was organised, experienced, punctual and knowledgeable. His passion for tour guiding shone through while his stories were educational and delivered in a very entertaining manner. Francis held everyone's attention for the full two hours. I would strongly recommend this tour and the tour guide. Gillian Gardner.

Guide is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I had a private tour and it was very enjoyable walking around and learning about the history of the city. I work in the law and found it informative.

It was a wonderful experience, peppered with interesting anecdotes dating back in time. Francis is lovely and his enthusiasm for the city of London, policing and sharing are very charming. Commendable energy, insight and enthusiasm made for a memorable walk for us. I am looking forward to going with Francis on other walks that he curates, he does so much for the research and remembers it all as we trundle down the alleys of London. Simply loved the walk, that you Francis :-)

Parents can be notoriously difficult to buy gifts for. As my mum is into crime, policing, and walking tours, I thought I’d look for a tour combining the three. Enter the Crime and Policing London Walking Tour - a fascinating tour of London’s crime and policing past led by a former police officer and detective. As a London native, I like to think I know the city well, but this tour taught me lots of new things about London - taking us down backstreets and to spots I never knew existed. A good guide always helps with a walking tour, and our guide was fantastic - drawing on his knowledge of the city to paint picture which only a good storyteller can provide. I can’t recommend this tour enough.