The Slow Horses Stroll - a walking tour of TV series and book locations

Prepare to immerse yourself in the authentic London of Mick Herron's Slow Horses novels and the acclaimed TV adaptation.

This walking tour takes you beyond the screen and pages, directly into the streets that inspired the stories and characters you love.

Your guides, Caroline and Nigel, will take you in the footsteps of your favourite bunch of MI5 misfits, and give you a whole new perspective on the city. You’ll see the actual Slough House and other real-life locations where memorable encounters with the Slow Horses take place. And along the way, you’ll discover the fascinating links between the series and London’s rich past — from the medieval heritage of its oldest parish church, to the Victorian grandeur of Smithfield Market, and the striking Brutalism of the Barbican.

The locations are brought to life with some of your guides' favourite extracts from the novels and they'll uncover the production secrets that transform this corner of the city into Lamb’s London.

The Slow Horses Stroll is an unmissable experience for fans of the books and TV series alike (and we promise - no spoilers!). Guaranteed to give you a deeper appreciation for Mick Herron’s masterful storytelling and a fresh understanding of London's hidden history.

The two-hour tour starts outside Barbican Underground Station (Hammersmith & City line) and ends near Old Street Station (Northern line).

Join us and see the city through the eyes of Slough House – book now!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "As a fan of Slow Horses, both books and TV series, I was keen to visit some of the locations from the series but as I live in London and know the area round the Barbican a bit, had wondered if it would add much to what I already knew or could work out for myself. However I couldn’t have been more wrong. It was two very entertaining hours that included, as well as the locations, other interesting historical buildings in the area. Both guides are extremely knowledgeable but also most importantly really enthusiastic about their subject and the walks were very well-researched, as witnessed by their detailed MI5 notebooks full of facts and relevant quotes... If you are a Slow Horses fan, you mustn’t miss this really enjoyable walk."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Brilliant combination of being in the Slow Horses London world , behind the scenes insight into the TV series and books and fascinating London history. We loved it."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Really interesting. Caroline and Nigel brought the tour to life with stories and fascinating facts. Both really love the Slow Horses stories and bring them to life wonderfully. And it’s a beautiful part of London - old churches, the Barbican, Charterhouse… Recommended."

• Sunday 25 January 11am

• Sunday 1 February 11am

• Friday 20 February 11am

• Sunday 1 March 11am

• Saturday 28 March 3pm

• Saturday 25 April 3pm

• Friday 15 May 11am

• Sunday 14 June 11am

• Saturday 25 July 11am

Disclaimer: this walking tour of Slow Horses locations is in no way affiliated with Mick Herron or his publishers, See-Saw Films or Apple TV+.

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