Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike)
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Is Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike) worth booking?
Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike) is a 4-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $37 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 27 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (27)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $37 per person
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
What you get
- A friendly, top-rated local guide
- Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
- Stop for lunch at London's best food market
- Epic 10km guided London walk (Private or Small Group options available)
- End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
About this experience
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 - Join a small group OR book a Private tour, meaning the tour can be tailored to your walking pace and interests - Stop for lunch at Borough Market - End with a well-earned pint at a favourite local pub near Tower Bridge (optional)
What's included
Included
- A friendly, top-rated local guide
- Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
- Stop for lunch at London's best food market
- Epic 10km guided London walk (Private or Small Group options available)
- End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
Not included
- Food and drink
- Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)
What you'll see and do
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!
10 minutes here
London Eye
Reaching the southern bank of the River Thames, we see the iconic big wheel before crossing Westminster Bridge
5 minutes here
Big Ben
Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
5 minutes here
Westminster Abbey
Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
5 minutes here
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
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.
10 minutes here
St. James's Park
We hike through stunning St. James's Park on our way to the Palace
15 minutes here
Buckingham Palace
We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!
5 minutes here
Green Park
Pass through charming Green Park in the heart of Royal London
5 minutes here
St. James's Palace
We pass by grand St. James's Palace and Clarence House
5 minutes here
Admiralty Arch
Our route takes us up The Mall and to the iconic archway
5 minutes here
Trafalgar Square
We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains
10 minutes here
Victoria Embankment
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!
25 minutes here
St. Paul's Cathedral
We'll head to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look!
10 minutes here
Millennium Bridge
We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge"!
10 minutes here
Bankside
Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way
25 minutes here
Borough Market
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.
45 minutes here
London Bridge
Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge
10 minutes here
The Monument to the Great Fire of 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.
5 minutes here
London Wall
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
5 minutes here
Tower of London
Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!
15 minutes here
Tower Bridge
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
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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!
Options you can book
Morning start with Lunch Break
Join-in Group tour: One-off special! Join in the tour with a small group of other travellers (max. 10) for a sociable walk through London
Private City Tour
Private Walking Tour: Explore London with your own private guide on our epic London City Hike! (customizable)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Great London Tours
Know before you go
- 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 on foot. Please let us know in advance if any of your group is uncomfortable walking long distances
- Kids are welcome if they're good walkers! We suggest ages 12 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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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 27 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
27 verified traveler reviews for Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Thank you Paul!!
I 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.
Response from the operator: Thank you! This is very nice to read, and it was an absolute pleasure to show you around London!
via Tripadvisor
London walking tour
I 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:)
Response from the operator: Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it. It was great to meet you all and I had fun showing you around :)
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Amazing 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.
Response from the operator: Thank you! It was great to meet you and I had fun showing you around London. Glad you enjoyed it :)
via Tripadvisor
A nice walk & overview of London!
Very 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.
Response from the operator: thank you! It makes my job much more fun when I have such nice people to show around :) I hope the rest of your trip is a hoot
via Tripadvisor
Perfect city orientation with a historical flair.
A 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!
Response from the operator: Ah thanks! Very kind words and it was an absolute pleasure to show you around. So glad you enjoyed it :)
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 12+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $37 to $325
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike) cost?
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Prices start at $37 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike) take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 27 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike) suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 12. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike)?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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