Follow in Paddington’s pawsteps on this 2 ½ hour walking tour of London visiting book and film sites including the station he arrives at from Peru and Mr Grubers shop.
Availability: Public Tours: Sat at 10:30am, plus selected Tue dates during school holidays and peak seasons (Jan - Nov)
Private Tours: Daily at 10:30am and 1:30pm (Jan - Dec)
Ages: Adults, All Ages, Kids
Duration: 2 - 2 ½ hour
Tour Type: Walking Tour
Language: English
Tour Length: 2 miles
| Adult 16 years+ | £19 |
| Child 5 – 15 years | £13 |
| Toddler 0 – 4 years | £0 |
Pack your marmalade sandwiches, put on your best duffle coat and join us on the Paddington Tour.
On this two and a half hour walking tour, your professional English-speaking guide will lead you around Paddington station, through the surrounding area of West London including the charming Little Venice, Maida Vale, Notting Hill and Portobello Road, as well as exploring its history and filming locations with a marmalade loving bear.
We start in the iconic Paddington station, designed and created by engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel who built the Great Western Railway. The station then inspired the name of the kindly bear from Peru, created by Michael Bond in 1958, who was then adopted by the Brown family after meeting him at the famous station.
From there, we venture outside so maybe bring an umbrella or wellington boots in case of typical British weather. You will explore filming locations from the Paddington films, historic locations associated with Michael Bond and other historic figures like Alan Turing, as well as stroll through the peaceful streets and beside the canals of Little Venice.
As part of the walking tour, there will be a short bus journey, so each member of your party will need either an Oystercard, contactless card or a Travelcard valid to travel on the day of the tour in Zones 1-2. Children aged 11 and under travel for free.
There are no scheduled bathroom breaks on route, but toilets are available for free in Paddington station on Platform 1 and available at the end of the tour –just ask your guide.
The Paddington Tour concludes outside Alice’s Antiques, otherwise known as Mr Grubers Antiques Shop from the Paddington films. From there, you are welcome to go shopping inside (kindly remove any backpacks so we don’t knock anything over), or take a wander around Notting Hill’s famous antiques market and street food vendors (weekends only). If you have any questions regarding what to do in London, where is good to eat, and the best sights to see, just ask your guide. They will happily guide you further.
As an added bonus, customers are treated to a 10% discount in the Paddington shop at Paddington station. Discount is only valid on the day of the tour. Please remember to present it at the checkout.
Please note:
Departure from Paddington Station
Meet your guide at Paddington Station and prepare for a delightful journey into the world of London’s most famous bear.
Paddington Station
Begin inside the famous railway terminus designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, where the Brown family first discovers Paddington sitting on his suitcase with a note asking someone to look after him.
Paddington Statue and Platform Locations
See the Paddington statue and explore areas within the station connected to the character’s story and its film adaptations.
Streets Around Paddington
Venture into the surrounding streets as your guide shares stories about Michael Bond and how this neighbourhood inspired the creation of Paddington Bear.
Little Venice
Stroll through the picturesque canals and waterside paths of this charming West London area, a peaceful setting that has appeared in the films.
Maida Vale
Continue through Maida Vale, where you’ll see locations linked to the films as well as historic spots associated with notable figures.
Notting Hill
Explore this colourful neighbourhood known for its pastel houses and vibrant streets, featured in several scenes from the Paddington films.
Portobello Road
Walk along Portobello Road, famous for its antiques market and lively atmosphere, and one of the most recognisable filming locations in the series.
Mr Gruber’s Antiques Shop
Finish outside the shop used as Mr Gruber’s antique store, where Paddington enjoys tea and marmalade sandwiches with his friend.
Tour finishes in Portobello Road
Your guide will conclude the tour here, leaving you free to explore the market, browse the shops or enjoy the cafés nearby.
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Is the tour accessible?
– This guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams or buggies due to the uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.
Do children need to be accompanied?
– All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours
Is the tour suitable for children?
– Yes as long as they are accompanied by an adult
Does the tour still go ahead if there is bad weather?
– Yes, unless on very rare occasions when we have to cancel e.g Force Majeure
– Free Cancellations – Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure—no questions asked.
– Unlimited Rescheduling – Change your tour date as many times as you need without extra charges.
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– Trip Protection Insurance – Add extra peace of mind with optional trip protection insurance available at checkout.
– Inclusions: Professional guide
– Exclusions: A Contactless card OR Zone 1 Travelcard OR Oyster Card (single journey), Gratuities (optional)
The Paddington Tour is not an official ‘Paddington Bear Tour’ and is not endorsed, sanctioned, or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly by Paddington and Company Limited/Studiocanal S.A. 2014.
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