London s Longest Walking Tour

Departure 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. Return Details We'll end the tour outside a great local pub after crossing Tower Bridge - it's the perfect place for a refreshing post-walk pint or some filling local food! Duration 3 hours - 5 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Banksy Tunnel 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! Duration: Not Available Stop At: London Eye Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building County Hall London Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge Duration: Not Available Stop At: Big Ben Parliament Square Elizabeth Tower - Palace of Westminster London Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Duration: Not Available Stop At: Westminster Abbey 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary London Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey Duration: Not Available Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall Horse Guards Whitehall London Next we walk up Whitehall past 10 Downing Street (home to the UK Prime Minister) on our way to opulent Horse Guards Parade. See the King's Life Guard on horseback as we pass the grand old buildings and walk through the parade ground. Duration: Not Available Stop At: St. James's Park Horse Guards Road The Storeyard London We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace. This colourful garden used to be a private playground for Royals and is home to diverse plants and birds from all over the world (including the famous pelicans and swans!) Duration: Not Available Stop At: Buckingham Palace Spur Road London We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King! Duration: Not Available Stop At: St. James's Palace Marlborough Road London Dating back 500 years this classic palace was once the official home of England's kings and queens. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Sq London We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains Duration: Not Available Stop At: Cleopatra's Needle Thames Embankment London A landmark older than London itself! This gift from Egypt is one of the city's secret wonders. Duration: Not Available Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Churchyard London Britain's largest cathedral can be seen from miles away but is even more spectacular close up Duration: Not Available Stop At: Millennium Bridge Thames Embankment London We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"! Harry Potter fans will also recognise this landmark. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre 21 New Globe Walk London Stroll along the south bank of the River Thames where Shakespeare once led a cultural revolution Duration: Not Available Stop At: Borough Market 8 Southwark Street London We'll take a break at London's most famous food market! Here you'll have around 45 minutes to explore grab some great food and have a little rest before the final part of the walk. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: The Monument to the Great Fire of London Fish St. Hill London Entering the City of London (one of the city's oldest and most important areas) we'll make a quick stop to learn about the Great Fire of 1666. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Roman wall ofLondonium London Tower London We'll pass through our favourite secret London park on our way to see one of the last remaining sections of the city's original Roman walls Duration: Not Available Stop At: Tower of London London Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London! Duration: Not Available Stop At: Tower Bridge Tower Bridge Road London A real must-do experience....Our final stretch takes us across the iconic Tower Bridge!We finish near a great local pub - as all good British hikes should! Grab a pint or some pub grub to recharge Duration: Not Available Additional Information Wheelchair accessible 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 A reasonable fitness level is recommended. We move at around average walking pace for approx. 2.5 hours take a lunch break then walk another hour to the finish. Inclusions Friendly knowledgeable local guide Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks! Stop for lunch at