Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike)
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Made for travellers who enjoy a good walk and a good story — this is London done properly. Join your fun local guide on an urban hike filled with iconic sights and secret spots, with a lunch stop at the city's best food market and a 250-year-old pub at the finish line. Along the way, great stories bring London's history to life — from Roman walls to the Blitz and beyond. - Famous landmarks AND hidden gems — Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, the Banksy graffiti tunnel, WWII ruins and more - An engaging local guide — knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great stories - Join a small group OR book a Private tour, meaning the tour can be tailored to your walking pace and interests - Stop for lunch at Borough Market - End with a well-earned pint at a favourite local pub near Tower Bridge (optional)
Inclusions
What's included
- A friendly, top-rated local guide
- Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
- Stop for lunch at London's best food market
- Epic 10km guided London walk (Private or Small Group options available)
- End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
What's not
- Food and drink
- Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)
Itinerary
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!
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge
Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
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.
We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace
We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!
Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London
We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House
Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway
We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains
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!
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'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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Great London 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
- The tour covers a little over 10km on foot. Please let us know in advance if any of your group is uncomfortable walking long distances
- Kids are welcome if they're good walkers! We suggest ages 12 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.
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 857 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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