Tower of London & 30+ London Sights Walking Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Changing of the Guard

   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.

   1 hour•Admission not included•See on map

2. 2

   Trafalgar Square

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

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   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!

   20 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Whitehall

   Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This

   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!

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

   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.

   40 minutes•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Westminster

   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!

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

7. 7

   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.

   40 minutes•Admission free

8. 8

   St. Paul's Cathedral

   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.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

9. 9

   Borough Market

   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.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

10. 10

    London Bridge

    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!

    30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

11. 11

    Tower of London

    After the walking tour, head to a real-life castle and fortress in London, The Tower of London, where you gain entry into one of the most historical buildings in London with over a thousand years of history. The Tower is famous for its Beefeater guards and the ravens who live there, and you’ll have the chance to see this and much more!

    1 hour•Admission included•See on map

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

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Its a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (Umbrella if it looks like rain!)
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the experience starts. Meeting Point: The Ritz London Hotel, 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK - We meet outside The Ritz Hotel. - Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs. - Nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station - When you get to Green Park Underground station, take the left-hand exit. You will see a set of stairs and a ramp leading out of the station. Take the stairs. - You will walk past the Big Bus Company people and in front of you is the Ritz Hotel & the meeting point! Sadly, we do not wait for or refund latecomers. Please use a journey planner to ensure you leave enough time to get to the starting point.

Cancellation and refunds

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