New Women-Led Walking Tours in London and Edinburgh Connect and Celebrate Women
These women-led walking tours explore the world through the lens of women as part of Women in Travel CIC’s Tour Guiding Academy.
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Seven tours led by women storytellers
The new tours are in addition to others that highlight Indian and Ethiopian culture, as well as a history of how the WW2 shaped the East End of London. All tours range from £58–£87 per person and run for 2 to 3 hours.
1. Saudi Cultural Experience in London: Traditional Hospitality & Belly Dancing
Led by Amal Ahmed, this tour is three hours and starts at £87 per person. This vibrant experience begins with Saudi Arabian hospitality, Arabic coffee and traditional dishes shared in a local café, where Amal shares stories of gender, customs and change within Saudi society. The tour then winds through perfumeries on Oxford Street, where you’ll learn about the ritual of burning Bukhur and the allure of Arabian musk. Hear the untold stories of Saudi female musicians in a musical instrument shop and feel the power of expression through an introduction to belly dance. A beautiful blend of storytelling, scent, sound and movement.
2. Exploring Syrian Heritage in London: Stories of Art, Food & Tradition
Led by Nadia Aburdene, this tour lasts 3 hours and starts at £77 per person. Step into the beauty and culture of Damascus through Nadia’s eyes. Raised in London but deeply connected to her Syrian-Palestinian roots, Nadia begins her tour at the stunning Arab Hall in Leighton House. Along the way, you’ll learn how to make manoushe, a beloved Middle Eastern flatbread, and explore the culinary staples of Syria, from za’atar to Aleppo soap. The experience ends at a traditional Syrian ice cream parlour, where guests witness the unique preparation of booza, a stretchy treat dating back centuries.
3. Bridges Across Borders in Edinburgh: Tracing Ukrainian Roots
Led by Nataliya Bezborodova, this tour is 2 hours and starts at £57 per person. This heartfelt walk tells stories of displacement, resilience and cultural pride. Nataliya, a Ukrainian refugee and passionate storyteller, leads a route through iconic Edinburgh sites linked to Ukraine, from the National Galleries to the Holodomor Memorial and the Ukrainian Community Centre founded in 1947. The tour is a powerful mix of history and lived experience, finishing with a feast blending Ukrainian and Scottish flavours in a local café.
