Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike)

5.0 (28 reviews) London, England
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Made for travellers who enjoy a good walk and a good story — this is London done properly.

Join your fun local guide on an urban hike filled with iconic sights and secret spots, with a lunch stop at the city's best food market and a 250-year-old pub at the finish line. Along the way, great stories bring London's history to life — from Roman walls to the Blitz and beyond.

- Famous landmarks AND hidden gems — Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, the Banksy graffiti tunnel, WWII ruins and more

- An engaging local guide — knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great stories

- Join a small group OR book a Private tour, meaning the tour can be tailored to your walking pace and interests

- Stop for lunch at Borough Market

- End with a well-earned pint at a favourite local pub near Tower Bridge (optional)

Options

Morning start with Lunch Break

Join-in Group tour: One-off special! Join in the tour with a small group of other travellers (max. 10) for a sociable walk through London

Private City Tour

Private Walking Tour: Explore London with your own private guide on our epic London City Hike! (customizable)

What's included

  • A friendly, top-rated local guide
  • Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
  • Stop for lunch at London's best food market
  • Epic 10km guided London walk (Private or Small Group options available)
  • End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
  • Food and drink
  • Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)

What to expect

  1. Banksy Tunnel
    10m
    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!
  2. London Eye
    5m
    Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge
  3. Big Ben
    5m
    Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
  4. Westminster Abbey
    5m
    Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
  5. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
    10m
    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.
  6. St. James's Park
    15m
    We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace
  7. Buckingham Palace
    5m
    We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!
  8. Green Park
    5m
    Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London
  9. St. James's Palace
    5m
    We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House
  10. Admiralty Arch
    5m
    Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway
  11. Trafalgar Square
    10m
    We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains
  12. Victoria Embankment
    25m
    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!
  13. St. Paul's Cathedral
    10m
    We'll head to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look!
  14. Millennium Bridge
    10m
    We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"!
  15. Bankside
    25m
    Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way
  16. Borough Market
    45m
    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.
  17. London Bridge
    10m
    Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge
  18. The Monument to the Great Fire of London
    5m
    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.
  19. London Wall
    5m
    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
  20. Tower of London
    15m
    Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!
  21. Tower Bridge
    10m
    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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting 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.

End point

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!

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 on foot. Please let us know in advance if any of your group is uncomfortable walking long distances
  • Kids are welcome if they're good walkers! We suggest ages 12 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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