River Thames London Walking Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
This tour takes us along the banks of the River Thames between two of the most famous buildings in the world, the Houses of Parliament & the Tower of London. We will travel on both sides of this famous old river which locals lovingly refer to as 'Old Father Thames' at various points along the tour. The fine buildings of London are meant to be seen from the river side & we will learn how things have changed over the centuries and millennia & learn how the river has shaped and influenced London right up to the present day. We will learn the stories of some people that lived along the banks and some of the terrible disasters that have befallen the city.It's not all bad news though as we will past some iconic bridges, amazing photo opportunities & some of the most funky parts of town that until now travellers rarely got the chance to explore. We will see many of the most famous sights in London but also hidden places right by the river which are little changed from centuries ago.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour Guide
Itinerary
We start at the Mother of Democracy and the famous Big Ben and learn about how over a thousand years ago this was all an island in the Thames
See the famous revolving sign of New Scotland Yard at the home of the oldest Police force in the world.
One of the newest icons of London but also one of the most controversial when it was built.
See the old ceremonial entrance way to London where all the big names from history would alight from their boats on the Thames and find out why now you can't even see the river from here!
Beautiful Victorian Gardens along the river that were built to help alleviate a very smelly problem.
Previously right up against the river and now a few hundred yards from it, we can see some of the beautiful gardens and paths in this old legal quarter of London that featured heavily in the writings of Charles Dickens and frequently used in TV and movies such as Downton Abbey.
See the mosaic that covers over 2,000 years of London history at the only surviving Anglo-Saxon docks in the world and learn of how King Alfred The Great re-established modern London here after expelling those pesky Vikings.
See St Pauls from the now iconic view from the Millennium Bridge.
Offering some of the best photo opportunities in the whole of Central London.
We won't go inside but can you guess what it used to be?
See the incredible Globe Theatre and find out why it is here in what was once the most salubrious part of London!
Find out the lurid details of what would happen to the unfortunate who were sent here at His Majesty's Pleasure.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will be just outside the cafe, a few feet from the main entrance of Westminster Underground Station and almost directly across the road from Big Ben.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ye Olde England Tours
- 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
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2887 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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