Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike)

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About this activity

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)

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Great London Tours

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A friendly, top-rated local guide
Included: Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
Included: Stop for lunch at London's best food market
Included: Epic 10km guided London walk (Private or Small Group options available)
Included: End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)

Not included

Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)

Itinerary

Banksy Tunnel

10 min

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

5 min

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

5 min

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

5 min

Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

10 min

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

15 min

We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace
Buckingham Palace

5 min

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

5 min

Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London
St. James's Palace

5 min

We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House
Admiralty Arch

5 min

Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway
Trafalgar Square

10 min

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

25 min

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!
St. Paul's Cathedral

10 min

We'll head to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look!
Millennium Bridge

10 min

We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"!
Bankside

25 min

Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way
Borough Market

45 min

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.
London Bridge

10 min

Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge
The Monument to the Great Fire of London

5 min

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.
London Wall

5 min

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

15 min

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

10 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point

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!

Using your ticket

Simply show your booking confirmation to the guide!

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.

Options

Morning start with Lunch Break

Join-in Group tour: One-off special! Join in the tour with a small group of other travellers (max. 10) for a sociable walk through London
Private City Tour

Private Walking Tour: Explore London with your own private guide on our epic London City Hike! (customizable)