City Hike London (with Borough Market Lunchbreak)
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About This Experience in London
Why Visit London?
London is a historic capital city blending rich heritage with modern innovation. From royal palaces to world-class museums, London offers diverse attractions. Explore the West End, visit iconic landmarks, and experience the vibrant food and cultural scene that makes London one of the world's most visited cities.
Getting to London
The easiest way to reach London is by flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), Luton Airport (LTN), or London City Airport (LCY). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Friendly, knowledgeable local guide
- Stop for lunch at London's best food market (morning departures only)
- Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
- 2-part guided London walk
- End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
What's Not Included
- Food and drink (bring water and cash/card)
- 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)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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 little over 10km 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.
- 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.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
We begin our hike at easy-to-reach Waterloo StationWe'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 Point
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!
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
We begin our hike at easy-to-reach Waterloo Station
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!
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames,...
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge
Cross the river the Westminster and stop for...
Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the...
Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
Next, we walk up Whitehall past 10 Downing...
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.
We hike through stunning St
We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace
We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King
We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!
Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London
We pass by grand St
We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House
Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway
We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square...
We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains
We walk down to the Victoria Embankment Gardens,...
We walk down to the Victoria Embankment Gardens, and we'll be following the river all the way to St. Paul's Cathedral with lots of great views on route!
We'll head to the iconic St
We'll head to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look!
We walk south and cross the river again...
We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"!
Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank...
Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way
We'll take a break at London's most famous food market 45 minutes
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.
Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views...
Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge
Entering the City of London (one of the...
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.
We'll pass through our favourite secret London park...
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
Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London
Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!
A real must-do experience
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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