Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Small Group City Hike)
Overview
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4 hours
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Made for travellers who enjoy a good walk and a good story — this is London done properly.
Join your fun local guide on an urban hike filled with iconic sights and secret spots, with a lunch stop at the city's best food market and a 250-year-old pub at the finish line. Along the way, great stories bring London's history to life — from Roman walls to the Blitz and beyond.
- Famous landmarks AND hidden gems — Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, the Banksy graffiti tunnel, WWII ruins and more
- An engaging local guide — knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great stories
- Small groups mean everyone gets the full experience
- Stop for lunch at Borough Market
- End with a well-earned pint at a favourite local pub near Tower Bridge (optional)
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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!
London Eye
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge
Options
Private City Tour
Private Walking Tour: Explore London with your own private guide, following the same route as our epic London City Hike! (customizable)
Morning start with Lunch Break
Mid-morning start: We'll walk for around 2.5 hours to Borough Market, have a break for lunch, then continue for another 1 hour to Tower Bridge
What‘s Included
Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
Epic 10km guided London walk
Stop for lunch at London's best food market
End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
Friendly, top-rated local guide
Food and drink
Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank you Paul!!
O6638HJjeanetted,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a wonderful experience on this walking tour in London. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history and stories he shared. Since I was the only person on the tour, I honestly worried it might feel awkward, but he made the experience feel so relaxed, personal, and enjoyable from start to finish. I’m not naturally a very social person, yet he made me feel completely comfortable and genuinely included the entire time. It felt less like a tour and more like exploring the city with someone who truly loves what they do. I learned so much and appreciated the effort and energy he put into making the experience special, even for just one guest.
London walking tour
taima479,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic experience with my 2 teenage kids on our Walk London Tour with our wonderful guide, Paul. Paul is a natural storyteller and he made the streets of London come alive for us. He told us countless stories about various landmarks and historical figures in such an interesting manner. My kids thought he was really kind and funny and loved the tour! This really was the best way to get the feel of the city. I would definitely recommend this tour:)
Amazing experience
828muskang,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Even though there weren’t enough people for the tour, he still gave me a private one, which I really appreciated. He was super flexible, even helped with my luggage, and made the whole tour feel relaxed and personal. Instead of overwhelming me with facts, he kept it light, interesting, and engaging - more like exploring London with a friend. He also took tons of great photos for me!☺️ Highly recommend to anyone visiting London.
A nice walk & overview of London!
kimberlyc848,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very collegial and great exercise as we hit many of the non-museum/art highlights of London. Lunch at the George pub w/cider & a watch of women’s football on the giant outdoor screen a great backup to the holiday-closed Boroughs Market. Paul was like meeting a friend of a friend who agreed to show us around—very nice.
Many sights and secret places to visit on a walk through London
Vacation18556257998,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super overview of many sights of the city. Our guide Paul also shows us some insider tips. Impressive views from the bridges. Visiting a food market and at the end a nice pub. Great tour and nice guide.
Perfect city orientation with a historical flair.
Relax35374147622,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful and informative tour. Paul accommodated my requests to add a few additional stops enroute and did supplemental research to provide talking points at these stops. His banter was on point and the conversation flowed easily. The pace of the walk was exactly as advertised, and the route has been arranged for maximum visual impact with a surprise around every corner! I took this tour the day after landing and it was the perfect way to get my bearings in the city while shaking off jetlag and was worth every penny of the solo price. Also, a sufficient number of options for washroom breaks, which I had not considered as a selling point prior to booking, but which was incredibly considerate. You need to book with Paul!
Guided walk trough Londons highlights
ruudk566,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was our first time in London. Paul is a very friendly and enthousiastic guide. The tour takes you to a lot of important highlights. We had heard about some of the highlights trough the internet but we learned a lot of new things about the imposing buildings and places, great experience!
London Walking Tour
92blairm,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a fast moving walking tour that allows you to see all the major, most well-known London sites. We enjoyed seeing everything and the commentary provided by the tour guide. It was fun that the tour ended at a lovely London pub, where we ate an early dinner and shared drinks together. Anyone taking this tour should be able to walk for 3-4 hours at a normal to fairly quick pace.
London City hike
sc9d3dca8f2ee42a2025,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00London City hike was a great experience with a humble and experience guide, Paul who showed us most of the London iconic landmarks. It was a pleasurable journey and great experience.
Amazing tour! The perfect way to start your trip. It definitely helps to see a lot in a short time. 7.5 miles walking.
Jennifer W,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend but if you are not used to walking this much it might be tough. Wear good shoes!! We saw so many things I never expected to. A fantastic way to hit all the icons in a relatively short time… we could have never done this on our own. Paul was amazing!!
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