London's Longest Walking Tour

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London's Longest Walking Tour

By Great London Tours

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Overview

Join London's most epic walking tour - an 11km route through the most famous streets, local secrets and the very best landmarks in the city. Designed for active travellers, it's the perfect introduction to one of the world's greatest cities!

With a fun and knowledgeable local guide, you'll weave your way through Westminster before crossing the river for a lunch break at the famous Borough Market. We'll then make our way through the oldest part of London and finish by crossing iconic Tower Bridge.

And if you're feeling thirsty, why not join us for a drink in one of the city's oldest pubs at the finish line?!

Activity location

Borough Market
- 8 Southwark Street,
- SE1 1TL, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Waterloo Station
- SE1 8SR, London, England, United Kingdom

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Private tour

5h
English

Private Walking Tour: Explore London with your own private guide, following the same route as our epic London Tour! (customisable)

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:00

Price details

£268.20 x 1 Adult£268.20

Total

10% off

Until Sun, 15 Mar

What's included, what's not

Friendly, knowledgeable local guide
Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
Stop for lunch at London's best food market
End at our favourite local pub (optional)
Epic guided walk through London (approx. 11km)
Food and drink (bring water and cash/card)
Entry to landmarks (the walk shows you the key sights from the outside only)

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Banksy Tunnel (Pass by)

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!

London Eye (Pass by)

Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge

Big Ben (Pass by)

Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Westminster Abbey (Pass by)

Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall (Pass by)

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.

St. James's Park (Pass by)

We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace. This colourful garden used to be a private playground for Royals, and is home to diverse plants and birds from all over the world (including the famous pelicans and swans!)

Buckingham Palace (Pass by)

We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!

St. James's Palace (Pass by)

Dating back 500 years, this classic palace was once the official home of England's kings and queens.

Trafalgar Square (Pass by)

We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains

Cleopatra's Needle (Pass by)

A landmark older than London itself! This gift from Egypt is one of the city's secret wonders.

St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass by)

Britain's largest cathedral can be seen from miles away, but is even more spectacular close up

Millennium Bridge (Pass by)

We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"! Harry Potter fans will also recognise this landmark.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (Pass by)

Stroll along the south bank of the River Thames, where Shakespeare once led a cultural revolution

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.

The Monument to the Great Fire of London (Pass by)

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.

Roman wall ofLondonium (Pass by)

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

Tower of London (Pass by)

Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!

Tower Bridge (Pass by)

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

Location

Activity location

Borough Market
- 8 Southwark Street,
- SE1 1TL, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Waterloo Station
- SE1 8SR, London, England, United Kingdom

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