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Discover London’s hidden architectural gems on this engaging urban hike led by a heritage expert and architect. Traverse from iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey to lesser-known squares and charming alleys, all while learning the stories that shaped the city. This immersive experience offers insights into London’s diverse neighborhoods, showcasing everything from luxury areas to ethnic enclaves and secret oases, beloved by locals. With snacks included, this 5 hour tour is perfect for anyone aged 16 and over, and limited to 8 guests for a personalised journey through the city's rich tapestry of beauty and history.
- Explore both grand monuments and hidden gems on foot
- Enjoy views of iconic sites and local legends' haunts
- See London at its grandest, prettiest and most architecturally arresting
- Includes light nibbles during the tour, with loo breaks and rests
- Suitable for beginners; wear comfortable shoes and bring water
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your Tour Guide will meet you in the ticket hall of Westminster Underground Station (inside/ indoors) at 9:30am. He will be wearing a bowler hat.
Ends at St Paul's Curch, opposite the Apple Market in Covent Garden
Itinerary
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1Big Ben
Get the best shots of the Elizabeth Tower from Westminster Bridge and Parliament Square, before touring the revered statues surrounding the Houses of Parliament
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Westminster Abbey
Circle the glorious architecture of the nation's most sacred site, and hear about the religious pageantry and royal connections
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Whitehall
Parade this parade of palaces, home to the corridors of power and ceremonial way for shrines and pageantry
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Take your iconic photos with the mounted soldiers, before witnessing their changing of the guard in the courtyard behind
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Trafalgar Square
Pass through Admiralty Arch into the main square that defines the ceremonial city from the commercial heart, and the entertainment districts
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Chinatown
Dive into the colourful history, smells and tastes of one of the most vibrant districts in the capital, before retiring to the gritty ruins of St Anne's, backdrop to an insight on modern social history. We'll visit a Chinese cake shop and snack in a graveyard.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Soho
Thread through the alleyways and secret yards of the orginal Soho, to hear the sordid tales of this entertainment district after dark
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Regent Street
Tour the palaces of commerce on the centre's premier carriageway, before uncovering the Bowie/ Stardust shrines in a hidden sidestreet
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Carnaby Street
Check out the cool corners of London's trend-obsessed district, surfing waves of mainstream and subculture for over 60 years.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Liberty London
Enter the grand dame of department stores, founded on and still devoted to exotic trades and the age of empire. A retail bazaar masquerading in a tudor palace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Bond Street
Take an anhropological safari into the favoured quarter, and check out how the other half live in their hidden villages, alleyways, auction houses and exquisite arcades
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Fortnum & Mason
Peek into the world's poshest grocery store, before walking the rarefied district of St James, home to royal warrants, bespoke crafters and ancient brands. Smell centuries-old perfumes, and taste the best of British cheese.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Piccadilly Circus
Witness the beating, chaotic heart of the West End, with its screens, crowds and showbiz before finding a world of calm in alleys that inspired Harry Potter.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Seven Dials
Discover the gorgeous network of courtyards, lanes and squares that defines this atmospheric quarter, combining the best of old and new. A nonstop photo opp from start to finish.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Covent Garden
We end at the Old Town district of this market piazza, famed for its buzz, buildings and buskers. I'll give recommendations for nearby restaurants for a late lunch, suitable for different price ranges.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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