City Hike: London's Longest Walking Tour!
Overview
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4 hours
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The best way to see the world's most walkable big city....see ALL the major landmarks in one tour! With a lunch break at Borough Market and a pub at the end!
Join London's ultimate walking adventure - an epic journey through the city's most famous streets, parks and bridges.
We'll walk for 2.5 hours, break for lunch, then walk another hour to the finish line at Tower Bridge.
Want to tick off the best of London in a day? We’ve got you covered! Pop your trainers on, fill up your water bottle, and follow your entertaining local guide on the ultimate City Hike.
- Get active, meet new people, and see all the London sights in a day
- Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and a whole bunch more!
- Hear the city's stories from your entertaining local guide
- Stop at world-famous Borough Market for a lunch break
- End at a classic London pub - enjoy a drink with your fellow hikers! (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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What‘s Included
Epic 11km guided London walk
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!
End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
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)
Options
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
Private City Tour
Private Walking Tour: Explore London with your own private guide, following the same route as our epic London City Hike! (customizable)
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!!
10/10!!Very historical, chill, green and cheerful experience
bair2024,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went with Paul during this city walk, it was so wholesome. I actually have been in London for 3 years, and my friend just came in London, so we decided join this walk. We almost visited all the main sightseeings in London and all the main parks, it was a so green, so beautiful and so historical. Paul is a very easygoing person with a lot of knowledge of London. I will definitely come again and also I am going to recommend this to all my friends.
Paul was great.!!! Very...
Reginald G,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul was great.!!! Very knowledgeable and relatable. It ended up being a private tour due to others canceling, however it worked out greatly. It’s about 3 hours walking so wear comfortable shoes.
Walking tour in London
159romeog,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was a great tour guide. Took us to alot of London must see sights and extras along the way. Very polite and professional. At the end of the tour, we had a well deserved pint!
London in a Day with the Best Guide
838hildag,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing London Tour! Paul was incredible and the tour was so well laid out. We only had one full day in London and this tour was perfect! We saw so much and I learned even more! I highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants a cool guide and to see it all in one day.
A fun and informative trek with Paul!
Aisha Y,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul was knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. Our three kids, ages 13, 11, and 7 adored Paul. We wish we could have taken him with us for the rest of our trip! I highly recommend Paul and hope to see him during our next visit to London!
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