Highlights
See the top sightseeing spots in London on this exciting small group walking tour. Starting in the City of London you’ll explore over 2000 years of London's history with sights including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, Bank of England, Royal Exchange, Mansion House and the Monument to the Great Fire of London.
A short journey on the London Underground will then take you to Westminster to see and learn about famous landmarks and tourist attractions including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Houses of Parliament, St James's Palace and more!
With a small group and a knowledgeable local London tour guide, the tour is made interactive through the use of photos to bring the stories of London to life in a relaxed atmosphere (no boring lectures!) allowing everyone to participate in the tour with questions, trivia, great photo opportunities and a whole lot of fun!
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Itinerary
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Stop At: City of London, City of London, London, England
Start your tour in the City of London and discover how London came to be and why a Roman arrival 2000 years ago changed the course of the land forever.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England
Discover St Paul's Cathedral and one of the most beautiful buildings in London. You'll find out the history behind this magnificent cathedral, the story of London's greatest architect and the significant British events that have taken place within it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bank of England, London, UK
Get up close to the Bank of England and find out why the Scottish and French are responsible for it, what makes their bank notes different and how to access a gold vault worth £200 billion inside!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Exchange Building London, Threadneddle St Mansion House, London England
Stand in front of the Royal Exchange and discover how it was transformed from the main financial hub of London into one of finest luxury shopping and dining outlets in the world.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mansion House of City of London, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH England
Learn about Mansion House, the Lord Mayor and former uses of one of London's most iconic houses.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Leadenhall Market, Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 1LR England
Enter the most beautiful market in London and discover how this 14th century market originated, how it's changed over time and who made it's beautiful roof. Plus find out what links it to Harry Potter!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Monument to the Great Fire of London, Monument St., London EC3R 8AH England
Learn the story of the Great Fire of London and how it devastated the city. You'll find out what caused the fire, who was responsible and the unique way that the fire was extinguised.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP England
Get amazing photos of the iconic Tower Bridge and discover why it was needed, how it was built and the famous family responsible for its construction. Plus find out why the number 78 bus jumped across it!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tower of London, St Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB England
Get up close to the Tower of London and the most historic landmark in London. You'll find out how it is used as the home of the Crown Jewels, stories of imprisonment and executions whilst discovering the purpose of Beefeaters and Ravens along with how to be a guard for the Queen!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Thames River, London England
See London's iconic River Thames and take great photographs alongside it with many of London's most famous attractions in view.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Westminster, Victoria Street at Parliament Square, London SW1P 3PA England
After a short tube ride you'll arrive in Westminster and discover how this 'new' part of London came to be and the influence of King Edward the Confessor.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
See the worlds most famous clock and discover why it was built, who Ben really is and the unique purpose it has for troubled politicians!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
Discover the Houses of Parliament and find out how it was previously the home of the Royal Family, how the British Parliamentary system works and why Guy Fawkes tried to destroy it in 1605!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
See the magnificent Westminster Abbey and the home of Royal weddings, Royal funerals and Royal coronations! You'll find out about the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Diana's funeral and the process behind the Queen's coronation!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Downing Street, London SW1A 2AL England
See Downing Street, home of the Prime Minister and discover why the Prime Minister does not have the biggest house, who else lives on the street, the 'secrets of number 10' and why an individual called Larry is the streets only permanent resident.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England
See Horseguards Parade and the home of the Household Division of the British Army. Plus, subject to availability, get your photo taken with the Queen's horse guards and her famous horses!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Charles I Statue, Trafalgar Square, London England
Get up close to the statue of King Charles I located in the official centre of London!
Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
Visit the iconic Trafalgar Square and discover why it was built and its links to Big Ben. You'll also learn about Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar, Edwin Landseer's famous lions and the unique reasons that the square has been used for over the years.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Admiralty Arch The Mall Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London SW1A 2WH England
See the Admiralty Arch which links The Mall and Buckingham Palace to the rest of London.
Stop At: St. James's Palace, Marlborough Rd, St. James's, London SW1A 1BS England
See this historic Royal palace and find out which notorious King built the Palace, the Royal Family member who lives inside it today and the significant role it has in the death of the King's and Queen's of England!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Clarence House, St. James's Palace, London SW1A 2WH England
See this 19th Century building and the current home of Prince Charles! Discover which famous London architect built the house, when the Queen chose to live inside and how it was the former residence of both Prince William and Prince Harry!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lancaster House, Stable Yard, London SW1A 1BB England
Discover Lancaster House and find out which former Royal Family member it was built for and why Queen Victoria thought it was better than Buckingham Palace!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
Finish the tour by getting up close and discovering the most famous of all the British Royal Palaces! You'll discover how many rooms are inside, see the Royal balcony, learn how to do a 'Royal Wave' and what happened when a man broke into the Queen's bedroom! Plus you'll be able to see if The Queen is home!
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- This tour requires approximately 5 miles of walking
- Due to the amount of ground covered this tour is not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or who require frequent rest stops.
- This tour requires a short ride on the London Underground. A valid Oyster Card or Travelcard is required.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guided tour of the Top Sightseeing Spots of London
Exclusions
- Tour uses the London Underground. A valid Oyster Card, Travelcard or Contactless Card is required.
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food & Drink
- Entry/Admission - St. Paul's Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Royal Exchange Building London
- Entry/Admission - Mansion House of City of London
- Entry/Admission - The Monument to the Great Fire of London
- Entry/Admission - Tower Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Tower of London
- Entry/Admission - Big Ben
- Entry/Admission - Houses of Parliament
- Entry/Admission - Westminster Abbey
- Entry/Admission - Downing Street
- Entry/Admission - St. James's Palace
- Entry/Admission - Clarence House
- Entry/Admission - Lancaster House
- Entry/Admission - Buckingham Palace
Departure Point
St. Paul's, Cheapside, London EC2V 6AA, UK
Departure Time
10:00 AM
Duration
4 to 5 hours
Return Details
Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, UK
Voucher Info
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