Highlights
Join one of our expert guides for an unforgettable walk along the River Thames - and discover some of London’s most famous sights and landmarks! Meeting by the historic Tower of London, we’ll take you across the iconic Tower Bridge and along the banks of the Thames, to step back in time and discover London’s forgotten history – from the times of the ancient Romans to the modern day! Hear the secrets of this amazing place and of the river itself, as we pass sights both famous and obscure - from Shakespeare’s Globe, to the Millennium Bridge, Southwark Cathedral and the majestic St. Paul’s Cathedral to name but a few! Our tour starts by Tower Hill Underground station every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 14:00. Wear comfy shoes and bring your camera! The scenery we will pass is unlike that of any other tour you have been on!
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Meet your guide outside the western exit of Tower Hill tube station, near Trinity Square, The Citizen M Hotel, and the 'Tower Hill Tram' burger van. Your expert guide will be holding a flagpole with a Union Jack flag flying from it.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Tower of London
London
Built in 1078 by William the Conqueror, the Tower of London is one of the most infamous buildings in history, known for it's role as a royal palace, prison, and home to the Crown Jewels.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road, London
First opened in 1894, the iconic Tower Bridge is recognised the world over for its distinctive design. On average the bridge raises twice a day to make way for boat traffic on the Thames.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: HMS Belfast
The Queen's Walk, London
Anchored as a musuem ship in the Pool of London, the HMS Belfast fought in World War II during the Arctic campaign, oversaw the D-Day landings and has seen combat action the world over.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: London Bridge
London
For almost 2000, years this historic bridge has offered Londoner's a direct route into the city. After surviving numerous fires between the 13th and 17th centuries, the previously inhabited bridge was also used in medieval times to display the heads of traitors.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Southwark Cathedral
1 London Bridge, Montague Close, London
First founded in 1106, this historic cathedral is where Queen Mary I held heresy trials in the 1550s, was once the property of King Henry VIII, and is the final resting spot for numerous notable burials.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Golden Hinde
Cathedral Street, St Mary Overie Dock, London
Anchored in St. Mary Overie dock, The Golden Hinde is fully-seaworthy, painstakingly created replica of Sir Francis Drake's legendary 16th-Century galleon, in which he completed his circumnavigation of the globe back in 1577!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Winchester Palace
Clink Street, London
The historic ruins of Winchester Palace were once home to the Bishop of WInchester, and until the 18th century the palace was considered one of the most impressive and important buildings in all of medieval London.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe Walk, , London
A painstakingly-created reconstruction of the 1599 Globe Theatre, for which Shakespeare wrote his plays, the Globe offers a glimpse back in time to the 16th century, Shakespeare's time in London and the Elizabethan period.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Bridge
Thames Embankment, London
London's Millennium Footbridge is a marvel of modern engineering...but when first opened in 2000, initial construction problems led it to it briefly being known as the 'Wobbly Bridge' by many Londoners! Now a famous sight on the Thames, it has appeared in various blockbuster movies and countless television programmes.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London
Standing atop Ludgate Hill, at the City of London's highest point, the majestic St. Paul's cathedral is the 17th-century masterpiece of legendary architect Sir Christopher Wren. With perhaps unparalleled architecture and artworks, the cathedral has played host to a large number of historic events - including the funeral of Lord Nelson, the Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria, and the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer!
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Expert tour guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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