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London's long summer days were made for exploring on foot. Join your local guide on a long walk through the heart of the city, combining iconic sights with secret spots most tourists never find.
From the Banksy Tunnel to Big Ben, Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge, this is the most complete way to see London in its best light, and we can stop for photos at every landmark along the way.
Take a lunch break at Borough Market — at its vibrant best in the warmer months — before finishing at a favourite local pub near Tower Bridge.
Small groups, great stories, and a genuinely social atmosphere.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
We'll end the tour outside a great local pub after crossing Tower Bridge - it's the perfect place for a refreshing post-walk pint or some filling local food!
Itinerary
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Banksy Tunnel (Pass by)
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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London Eye (Pass by)
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel
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Westminster Bridge (Pass by)
We cross over the iconic green bridge that stands next to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
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Big Ben (Pass by)
Stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
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Westminster Abbey (Pass by)
Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
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10 Downing Street (Pass by)
On our way along Whitehall, you can take a peek at Downing Street - home of the UK Prime Minister
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Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall (Pass by)
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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St. James's Park (Pass by)
We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace. This colourful garden used to be a private playground for Royals, and is home to diverse plants and birds from all over the world (including the famous pelicans and swans!)
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Buckingham Palace (Pass by)
We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!
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St. James's Palace (Pass by)
Dating back 500 years, this classic palace was once the official home of England's kings and queens.
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Trafalgar Square (Pass by)
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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Victoria Embankment Gardens (Pass by)
Enjoy a stroll through these manicured gardens before we walk beside to River Thames towards the 'City of London'
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Cleopatra's Needle (Pass by)
A landmark older than London itself! This gift from Egypt is one of the city's secret wonders.
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St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass by)
Britain's largest cathedral can be seen from miles away, but is even more spectacular close up
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Millennium Bridge (Pass by)
We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"! Harry Potter fans will also recognise this landmark.
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1Borough Market
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.
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London (Pass by)
As we pass through London's old financial district, see the spot where the disastrous fire of 1666 began - and the glorious tower built to mark the event
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Roman wall ofLondonium (Pass by)
We'll pass through our favourite secret London park on our way to see one of the last remaining sections of the city's 2000-year-old Roman walls
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Tower of London (Pass by)
Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!
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Tower Bridge (Pass by)
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 info
- 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
- This walk covers a little over 10km at a steady pace, so may not be suitable if you have mobility issues
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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