2–3 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

Run a half marathon or 10k over the Thames bridges on a self-guided audio tour, triggered by your GPS. We challenge you to run with us over 17 of the Thames bridges (11 on the 10k route) in a unique self-guided audio tour that takes you from Tower Bridge to Putney or Vauxhall. With 17 or 11 bridges in total, your GPS location will trigger directions, along with audio commentary that celebrates the history of the glorious River Thames, its bridges and the development of our capital along its banks. As you cross over every bridge possible along the route, you'll enjoy some of the best views of London, discover their history and get a unique training run in the bag. Sign up today and take on the challenge at any time between now and 31st October 2024 with an optional finisher medal upon completion.

Inclusions

What's included

The tour is downloadable once purchased - so you can run through it more than once!
A fantastic half marathon or 10k route, which takes in some of London's most impressive sights.
If you aren't confident of running the distance in one go, feel free to split the tour up!
A route map to get you back on track if you miss a direction.
Audio: English - including directions and commentary all the way round the route.

Itinerary

You will run over London Bridge and learn about the surrounding area.
30 min
The run begins in Tower Bridge, where you will see the famous bridge as well as the Tower of London.
20 min
We will run past Shakespeare's Globe theatre and learn about the surrounding area. 10 minutes travel time.
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We will run past Big Ben as we cross over Westminster Bridge. 20 minutes travel time
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The famous Houses of Parliament will be fully visible on the other side of the river, as you run across the South Bank. 20 minutes travel time.
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We will run over Waterloo Bridge and through the nearby Southbank area.
30 min
On the run, we will explore the new Battersea Power Station development.
20 min
Battersea Park will be visible from across the Thames as you run along the North bank of the River Thames./
20 min
We run past the Tate Modern gallery on the route. 5 minutes travel time.
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We run past the Tate Britain gallery on the route. 5 minutes travel time
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Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

Ratings come from 7 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point: Run the Thames Bridges begins next to the Sundial immediately outside Tower Hill station. Once you exit the station, climb the steps in front of you. When you are standing near to the sundial, you will be able to begin your run.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Secret London Runs

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time time added to the total time duration

How it compares in London

Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 1529 of 4793.

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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