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Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Small Group City Hike)
(26) Reviews
Greater London
About
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
- Small groups mean everyone gets the full experience
- Stop for lunch at Borough Market
- End with a well-earned ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
Epic 10km guided London walk
Stop for lunch at London's best food market
End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
Friendly, top-rated local guide
Food and drink
Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)
Meeting Points
Departure
Waterloo Station
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.
Return
218 Tower Bridge Rd
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!
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The tour covers a little over 10km at a reasonable pace, but if you can keep up then everybody is welcome!
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Kids are welcome if they're good walkers! We suggest ages 13 above due to the distance.
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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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Small Group City Hike)
(26) Reviews
Greater London
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$80.50
Price varies by group size
About
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
- Small groups mean everyone gets the full experience
- Stop for lunch at Borough Market
- End with a well-earned ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
Epic 10km guided London walk
Stop for lunch at London's best food market
End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
Friendly, top-rated local guide
Food and drink
Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)
Meeting Points
Departure
Waterloo Station
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.
Return
218 Tower Bridge Rd
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
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!
10 minutes
2
London Eye
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge
5 minutes
3
Big Ben
Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
5 minutes
4
Westminster Abbey
Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
5 minutes
5
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
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.
10 minutes
6
St. James's Park
We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace
15 minutes
7
Buckingham Palace
We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!
5 minutes
8
Green Park
Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London
5 minutes
9
St. James's Palace
We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House
5 minutes
10
Admiralty Arch
Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway
5 minutes
11
Trafalgar Square
We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains
10 minutes
12
Victoria Embankment
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!
25 minutes
13
St. Paul's Cathedral
We'll head to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look!
10 minutes
14
Millennium Bridge
We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"!
10 minutes
15
Bankside
Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way
25 minutes
16
Borough 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.
45 minutes
17
London Bridge
Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge
10 minutes
18
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
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.
5 minutes
19
London Wall
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
5 minutes
20
Tower of London
Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!
15 minutes
21
Tower Bridge
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
