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London City Hike: Big Ben to Tower Bridge, See Everything!

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240 minutes
English

A fun, active and social walking tour designed for people who love to walk! This is the ideal way to see the sights, get your steps in, and meet some like-minded travellers!

7 miles, 4 famous bridges, ALL THE MAJOR LANDMARKS (plus a few hidden gems), a top local guide and no hanging around!

Want to tick off the best of central London in just a few hours? We’ve got you covered! Pop your trainers on, fill up your water bottle, and follow your entertaining local guide on the ultimate London City Hike.

  • Get active, meet new people, and see all the London sights in just a few hours

  • Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and more!

  • Walk across Tower Bridge, Millennium Bridge, London Bridge & Westminster Bridge

  • See secret spots like the Banksy Tunnel and the ruined WW2 church park

  • Hear the city's stories from your entertaining local guide

  • End at a classic London pub - enjoy a drink with your fellow hikers! (optional)

Options

London City Hike: Big Ben to Tower Bridge, See Everything!

FromAUD $58.65Per Person

What's included in London City Hike: Big Ben to Tower Bridge, See Everything!

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Banksy Tunnel
Pass-by Only

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 Only

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

Big Ben
Pass-by Only

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

Inclusions

  • Friendly, knowledgeable local guide
  • Close-up views of all or Central London’s major landmarks!
  • Finish at a classic pub, as all good British hikes should! (optional. Pub food/drink at own expense)
  • 3 to 4 hour London City Hike (approx. 7 miles / 11 km)
  • Food and drink (bring snacks and water!)
  • Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside and does not include tickets)
  • Tips or gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated if you've enjoyed their service)
  • 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 fair amount of distance at a reasonable pace, but if you can keep up then everybody is welcome!
  • Kids are welcome if they're good walkers! We suggest ages 13 above due to the distance.
  • You don't need to be a superhero to take part in the City Hike, but a reasonable fitness level is recommended. We move at around average walking pace for approx. 3 to 4 hours with some short comfort breaks.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • 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 Points

  • 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!

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

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.

Operator

Great London Tours