Climb The O2 Arena & See London's Main Sights Walking Tour

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About this activity

This is one of the best London Sightseeing Tours plus entry to Up At The 02! a fun London walking tour where you will see the top 30 London Attractions in 5 hours.

After the walking tour, time to put your climbing gear on!! Climb over the O2, the world's largest tent structure!

The 5 hour walking tour will give you a good idea of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. This tour takes you through two of London’s best known areas : Westminster & The London Bridge neighbourhood (a.k.a The Southbank)

We start in Green Park & then head to Westminster. Sights we’ll see along the way include Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard), Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, the Houses of Parliament (Westminster Palace)

We then go to the London Bridge area. Top sights you will see here include Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The Shard, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, and London Bridge.

(Our guides will not join you on the climb on the O2)

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Top Sights Tours Group LLC

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Sit in Parliament Square and see the sights
Included: Watch the Changing of the Guard (Mon, Weds, Fri & Sun only)
Included: See 30+ Top London Sights Tour : highest rated tour in London
Included: Entrance Ticket for the Climb Up the O2 arena
Included: Fun local guide & Small Tour Group Size

Not included

Not included: Snacks & Drinks
Not included: Travel to and from your hotel
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Buckingham Palace

one hour Admission not included

After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace.

On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot!

Afterwards, walk along the Royal Mall.
Trafalgar Square

20 min

Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

20 min

Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
Whitehall

20 min

Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
Houses of Parliament

40 min

At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
Westminster Abbey

20 min

Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
Southbank

40 min

After a short journey on the London Underground, we’ll arrive at the vibrant Southbank area where you’ll see the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
St. Paul's Cathedral

20 min

Next, we’ll walk onto Millennium Bridge (known by locals as Wobbly Bridge!) to get a wonderful view of St Paul’s Cathedral and its famous dome.
Borough Market

30 min

Your guide will take you inside lively Borough Market - home to great local food and some secret Harry Potter filming locations! Afterwards, see the impressive Southwark Cathedral.
London Bridge

30 min

We continue onto London Bridge - the perfect viewpoint to see sights like Tower Bridge, Tower of London, HMS Belfast (WW2 Battleship), The Shard skyscraper (UK's tallest building) and the Square Mile!
The O2

one hour Admission included

After your walking tour, your guide will give you tickets and direct you on how to get to London’s famous arena – the O2! and begin a climb to the top of the world’s largest tent.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

•⁠ ⁠We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly)

•⁠ ⁠Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs

•⁠ ⁠The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station

End point

Please note that your guide will not join you at Up at The O2. Tickets and directions will be given at the end of your walking tour. Up at The O2 is around 20 mins away by public transport - transport cost will be approx. £5.

Using your ticket

We meet outside The Ritz hotel (155 Piccadilly)

At the Ritz, please meet us next to two red telephone boxes & the two souvenir stalls

We meet at 9.50am & the tour departs at 10am . Sadly we do not refund latecomers.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice