Welcome to London Tour (Private or Small Group City Walk)

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About this activity

The perfect introduction to London! See all the big landmarks and get an understanding of the city's geography as you explore with an entertaining local guide.

This epic walking tour includes a break for lunch at Borough Market - London's premier street food destination! There's also a great local pub at the finish line.

Sights include Big Ben, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, London Bridge, Roman Walls, Tower of London and a few hidden secrets too.

We finish by crossing Tower Bridge!

NOTE: This is an active walking tour covering a lot of ground, so you'll get some exercise too!

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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: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Great London Tours

Ages: Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Friendly local guide to lead the way
Included: Choose a Private Tour or Small-group Sunday Tour
Included: Guided walk through London (with a break, approx. 10km total distance)
Included: Lunch break at Borough Market & Visit to a classic old British pub (optional)
Included: External visits to all of central London's major landmarks

Not included

Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transport to the meeting point (easy by public transport)

Itinerary

Stop 1

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Start at one of London's biggest train stations, conveniently located in the heart of the city.
London Eye

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We walk through "Banksy" graffiti tunnel on our way to the river, and the giant London Eye.
Big Ben

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Next, we cross Westminster Bridge and pass by the iconic Big Ben, stopping for photos along the way.
Westminster Abbey

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Passing through busy Westminster, we'll pass Parliament Square and beautiful Westminster Abbey
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

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See the stunning parade ground where many Royal events are held
St. James's Park

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Enjoy a stroll by the lake and through central London's most popular and well-kept park, on our way to the Palace!
Buckingham Palace

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We'll make a quick stop for photos at the home of the King!
Pall Mall, London

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We cut through Green Park and into this upmarket part of the city, home to Clarence House, St. James's Palace and more
Trafalgar Square

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Next, pass through the UK's most famous public square. See the famous lions and statues, as well as the impressive National Gallery
Victoria Embankment

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Leaving busy Westminster behind, we enjoy a walk along the River Thames starting in the colourful Embankment Gardens
City of London

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Entering the oldest part of London, see the modern skyscrapers mixed with ages-old buildings
St. Paul's Cathedral

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We stop for photos at magnificent St. Paul's
Millennium Bridge

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Cross the famous "Wobbly Bridge" to the lively South Bank of the river, where we can see the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Borough Market

45 min

After exploring the South Bank, we'll take a break at Borough Market - London's most popular food destination!

Here, you'll have free time to explore and grab something delicious for lunch.
London Bridge

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Cross the London Bridge to enjoy amazing views of Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast and much more
The Monument to the Great Fire of London

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Stop to hear the story of how London was almost burnt to the ground!
St. Dunstan In The East

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We pass through a church largely destroyed in World War 2 - now a charming little park
London Wall

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Next, see one of the last remaining sections of London's original Roman Wall!
Tower of London

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We'll walk around the outer wall of the incredible Tower of London
Tower Bridge

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A must-do experience! We finish by crossing the iconic Tower Bridge
Stop 21

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We finish near a 250-year-old pub - the perfect place to end our adventure!

(Visiting the pub is optional and not part of the tour)

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 end after crossing Tower Bridge, and we'll take you to a great local pub nearby (optional)

Using your ticket

Just show your booking confirmation to the guide

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
You don't need to be a superhero, but an OK fitness level is recommended. We cover a lot of ground! It's a little over 10km in total, with a lunch break about 2/3 the way through.

Options

Private City Tour

Private walking tour: Explore London with your own private guide, following the same route as our epic London Welcome Tour! (customizable)
Morning start with Lunch Break

Mid-morning start: We'll arrive at Borough Market around 1.30pm and you'll have free time to grab something delicious for lunch