London in Stride

Discover the capital like a local with this pocket-sized city walking guide, designed for curious travelers who want an authentic, immersive experience of the city.

Perfect for exploring on foot, this portable travel guide offers detailed walking routes that will helps you slow down, look closer, and uncover a hidden side of the city that traditional tours often miss.

As you walk, you’ll catch overlooked details, glimpse everyday local life, and stop whenever something catches your eye—whether a hidden café, an independent shop, or a lively street full of character. Covering the entire capital, this walking tour guide offers seven carefully planned routes and itineraries, revealing a vibrant city, rich in history, culture, and creativity.

Fully illustrated with charming watercolor artwork and easy-to-follow color maps, this guide takes you through the capital’s most iconic landmarks and lesser-known gems. Visit the famous bookshop from Richard Curtis’s romantic comedy Notting Hill or explore magical film locations from the Harry Potter films. Discover the artistic and culinary side of the metropolis, wander through its green spaces, see world-famous sites such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, and stroll along the River Thames, uncovering countless surprises along the way.

Perfect for:

• City breaks and weekend trips
• Travelers who love walking tours and slow travel
• First-time visitors and returning explorers
• Gifts for travel lovers and city enthusiasts

Felicity Fitchard is a devoted Londoner with twenty years’ experience as an editor working on books, websites, and magazines and an internationally published children’s book author. Jessie Kanelos Weiner is a watercolor illustrator, author, and educator. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, Vogue, and The New York Times, and she regularly collaborates with brands including Chevrolet, LVMH, Fragonard, and Nespresso.