London Half Day Tour by Foot, Bus, Tube and Boat

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Covent Garden

   See and learn about this beautiful old market, the first part of London's West End to develop.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Walk this street, once the ceremonial route from the City of London to Westminster. From here we take you on a London bus to St Paul's Cathedral.

   20 minutes•Admission included

3. 3

   St. Paul's Cathedral

   See this historic cathedral, symbol of London since the Middle Ages. Learn the history.

   20 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

4. 4

   Walk the streets of the famous City of London. See some hidden spots that only we know.

   30 minutes•Admission free

5. 5

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   We'll take you down onto the Underground, where we tell you the history of the Tube as we take the train to your next stop: the Tower of London.

   25 minutes•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Tower of London

   See and learn about one of the oldest buildings in London, the dreaded Tower: prison, palace and fortress for nearly a thousand years.

   20 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

7. 7

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   From here we'll take you on an Uber Boat onto the Thames where you can get a whole different perspective on London.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   Tower Bridge

   What better way to see Tower Bridge than from the River Thames

   10 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

9. 9

   Golden Hinde

   See up close the ship that Captain Sir Francis Drake used to sail around the world 450 years ago (a replica of course :-).

   15 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

10. 10

    Shakespeare’s Globe

    Visit the historic Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on London's vibrant South Bank. History was made here.

    15 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

11. 11

    Tate Modern

    Tour ends at the Tate Modern (open late Fridays and Saturdays). There are easy connections to bus, Tube and trains, as well as a lot of cafe, bars and restaurants in the area.

    15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

Meeting point is at, Covent Garden, under large arch on north side of market, at the bottom of James Street. Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour. Please note we have no connection to the shop at this address, this is just a meeting point.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.
• By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real London Experiences terms of service.
• Please note bus, boat and Tube operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.
• Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
• This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace, climbing several sets of steps. It’s not suitable for people with mobility issues. Guests walk about 2 miles. over the afternoon.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Thanks for making a booking with REAL LONDON EXPERIENCES. This ticket has ALL the information that you'll need - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! PREPARATION Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and layered clothing. Allow PLENTY of time to get to the meeting point. Remember that YOU'RE responsible for getting to the meeting point on time - not us. GETTING TO THE TOUR Please be aware there can be other events going on in the area, which are nothing to do with us, causing delays and crowding. If you get there early you can get some nice shots before the tour! MEETING THE GUIDE The guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour. The meeting point is under the large arch on the north side of Covent Garden Market, at the bottom of James Street. Don't worry about us, we've been doing this for more than 10 years - all you need to do is make sure you're there and we'll take care of the rest. It's very likely there will be other guests, so we CANNOT hold for latecomers. There is NO phone or email help center, there's no point - you have all the info you need right here. Please bring a paper or electronic copy of your ticket. TIPS / GRATUITIES Cashless payments for gratuities are available, please allow 10-15%. FINALLY! We're looking forward to creating an amazing experience for you :-).

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book