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The best way to see the world's most walkable big city....see ALL the major landmarks in one tour! With a lunch break at Borough Market and a pub at the end!
Join London's ultimate walking adventure - a 2-part journey through the city's most famous streets, parks and bridges.
We'll walk for 2.5 hours, break for lunch, then walk another hour to the finish line at Tower Bridge.
Want to tick off the best of London in a day? We’ve got you covered! Pop your trainers on, fill up your water bottle, and follow your entertaining local guide on the ultimate City Hike.
- Get active, meet new people, and see all the London sights in a day
- Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and a whole bunch more!
- Hear the city's stories from your entertaining local guide
- Stop at world-famous Borough Market for a lunch break
- End at a classic London pub - enjoy a drink with your fellow hikers! (optional)
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-hike pint or some filling local pub food!
Itinerary
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Banksy Tunnel (Pass by)
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!
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London Eye (Pass by)
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge
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Big Ben (Pass by)
Cross the river the Westminster and 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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Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall (Pass by)
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.
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St. James's Park (Pass by)
We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace
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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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Green Park (Pass by)
Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London
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St. James's Palace (Pass by)
We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House
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Admiralty Arch (Pass by)
Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway
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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 (Pass by)
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!
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St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass by)
We'll head to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look!
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Millennium Bridge (Pass by)
We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"!
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Bankside (Pass by)
Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way
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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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London Bridge (Pass by)
Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London (Pass by)
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.
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London Wall (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 original 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
Admission ticket free
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
- The tour covers a little over 10km at a reasonable pace, but if you can keep up then everybody is welcome!
- Kids are welcome if they're good walkers! We suggest ages 13 above due to the distance.
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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
- The tour covers a little over 10km at a reasonable pace, but if you can keep up then everybody is welcome!
- Kids are welcome if they're good walkers! We suggest ages 13 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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