Highlights
The best way to see the world's most walkable big city....see ALL the major landmarks in one tour! With a lunch break at Borough Market and a pub at the end! Join London's ultimate walking adventure - a 2-part journey through the city's most famous streets, parks and bridges. We'll walk for 2.5 hours, break for lunch, then walk another hour to the finish line at Tower Bridge. Want to tick off the best of London in a day? We’ve got you covered! Pop your trainers on, fill up your water bottle, and follow your entertaining local guide on the ultimate City Hike. - Get active, meet new people, and see all the London sights in a day - Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and a whole bunch more! - Hear the city's stories from your entertaining local guide - Stop at world-famous Borough Market for a lunch break - End at a classic London pub - enjoy a drink with your fellow hikers! (optional)
About This Deal
Departure Point
- We'll meet inside Waterloo Train Station, next to Boots Pharmacy (between the entrances to platforms 11 and 12). Your guide will be holding a flag.
Return Details
- We'll end the tour outside a great local pub after crossing Tower Bridge - it's the perfect place for a refreshing post-hike pint or some filling local pub food!
Duration
4 hours - 5 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Banksy Tunnel
We begin our hike at easy-to-reach Waterloo Station. Meet your friendly hike guide, stretch those legs and off we go! We'll start with a walk to the river through the "Banksy Tunnel" - a graffiti-covered underpass that's a real secret London treat!
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Stop At: London Eye
Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge
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Stop At: Big Ben
Parliament Square, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London
Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
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Stop At: Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London
Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
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Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Horse Guards Whitehall, , London
Next, we walk up Whitehall past 10 Downing Street (home to the UK Prime Minister) on our way to opulent Horse Guards Parade. See the King's Life Guard on horseback as we pass the grand old buildings and walk through the parade ground.
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Stop At: St. James's Park
Horse Guards Road, The Storeyard, London
We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace
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Stop At: Buckingham Palace
Spur Road, London
We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!
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Stop At: Green Park
London
Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London
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Stop At: St. James's Palace
Marlborough Road, London
We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House
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Stop At: Admiralty Arch
Admiralty Arch The Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London
Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway
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Stop At: Trafalgar Square
London
We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains
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Stop At: Victoria Embankment
Villiers Street, London
We walk down to the Victoria Embankment Gardens, and we'll be following the river all the way to St. Paul's Cathedral with lots of great views on route!
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Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London
We'll head to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look!
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Stop At: Millennium Bridge
Thames Embankment, London
We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"!
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Stop At: Bankside
, , London
Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way
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Stop At: Borough Market
8 Southwark Street, , London
We'll take a break at London's most famous food market! Here, you'll have around 45 minutes to explore, grab some great food, and have a little rest before the final part of the walk.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: London Bridge
London
Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge
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Stop At: The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Fish St. Hill, , London
Entering the City of London (one of the city's oldest and most important areas), we'll make a quick stop to learn about the Great Fire of 1666.
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Stop At: London Wall
The Tower of London Tower Hill, London
We'll pass through our favourite secret London park on our way to see one of the last remaining sections of the city's original Roman walls
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Stop At: Tower of London
London
Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!
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Stop At: Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road, London
A real must-do experience.... Our final stretch takes us across the iconic Tower Bridge! We finish near a great local pub - as all good British hikes should! Grab a pint or some pub grub to recharge
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Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour covers a little over 10km at a reasonable pace, but if you can keep up then everybody is welcome!
- Kids are welcome if they're good walkers! We suggest ages 13 above due to the distance.
- A reasonable fitness level is recommended. We move at around average walking pace for approx. 2.5 hours, take a lunch break, then walk another hour to the finish.
- Friendly, knowledgeable local guide
- Stop for lunch at London's best food market (morning departures only)
- Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
- 2-part guided London walk
- End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
Exclusions
- Food and drink (bring water and cash/card)
- Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside and does not include tickets)
- Tips or gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated if you've enjoyed their service)
Redemption Instructions
Simply show your booking confirmation to the guide!
We'll meet inside Waterloo Train Station, next to Boots Pharmacy (between the entrances to platforms 11 and 12). Your guide will be holding a flag.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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