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Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike)
- Duration4 hours
- GroupShared · max 10
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
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)
What to expect
Banksy Tunnel
London, United Kingdom
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!
London Eye
Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London, SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge
Big Ben
Parliament Square, Elizabeth Tower - Palace of Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Horse Guards Whitehall, London, SW1A 2AX, United Kingdom
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.
St. James's Park
Horse Guards Road, The Storeyard, London, SW1A 2BJ, United Kingdom
We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace
Buckingham Palace
Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!
Green Park
London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London
St. James's Palace
Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ, United Kingdom
We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House
Admiralty Arch
Admiralty Arch The Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1A 2WH, United Kingdom
Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Sq, London, WC2N 5DS, United Kingdom
We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains
Victoria Embankment
Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ, United Kingdom
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!
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom
We'll head to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look!
Millennium Bridge
Thames Embankment, London, SE1 9JE, United Kingdom
We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"!
Bankside
London, SE1 9DT, United Kingdom
Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way
Borough Market
8 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TL, United Kingdom
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.
London Bridge
London, EC4R 9HA, United Kingdom
Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Fish St. Hill, London, EC3R 8AH, United Kingdom
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.
London Wall
The Tower of London Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
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
Tower of London
London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom
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
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
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
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!
Redemption
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.
What's included
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)
Not included
- Food and drink
- Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- 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
- 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.
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 10 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Youth (12–17), Adult (18–99)
Additional information
- 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.
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 8 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 5568307P7
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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