Private Tour
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
There isn’t another tour that is quite like this one where we will visit some of the most historic yet less visited sites in London. This walking tour takes places entirely along and around the South Bank of the River Thames which has two thousand years of rich if sometimes less glamerous history which makes for a fascinating tour that opens the door on this less visited part of London.
From theatres to churches and cathedrals. Palaces to prisons, hangings and slums. Voyagers of discover to engineering marvels. Markets, smugglers and bodysnatchers to the birthplace of America.
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Millennium Bridge
The newest bridge in London, connecting St Pauls Cathedral and the Tate Modern, the largest Modern Art gallery in the world. You ight recognise the bridge from Harry Potter and other shows.
Tate Modern
The worlds biggest Modern Art Gallery, housed in an old power station. Many of the places we will pass have been converted into new use!
Pickup included
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terisa C,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Dress appropriately. It’s a good 4-5 mile walk, but it was wonderful. Off the beaten track. Away from the crowds. Ends at a pub and within walking distance of the Overground.
JerryTempe,
Dec 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Stephen is a very knowledgeable and caring guide. It was great to see London from the south side of the Thames, seeing the London and Tower Bridges and then the unique architecture of London city hall. Tour ends at the famous Mayflower Pub, where the Mayflower ship commenced its journey to the United States. A great tour for someone that has been to London before and is looking for something different and unique.
WCookie,
Jun 12, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience and atmosphere in this remarkable theatre. We sat to the side of the stage (block D) which was really good as you can see everything very well and at this time of year (we went to a 1pm performance) you don't have the sun in your eyes! As You Like It was so well produced and the actors were brilliant. Make sure you take or rent (£2) a cushion to sit on as the benches are a bit uncomfortable, but the 3 hr performance goes very quickly as its so enthralling. Very funny and easy to follow even if you don't know the play.
Operated by Ye Olde England Tours