London Private Walking Tour of Landmarks

Want to tick off all the main sights in half a day? Prefer fun local stories over long lists of facts and figures? This is the private tour for you!
From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to Borough Market to Tower of London and a whole lot more, you'll cover every major landmark (and a few hidden ones..) with a guide who'll keep things light and engaging for your group.

We think the best way to see the city is on foot, so get ready for an entertaining adventure full of parks, bridges, famous streets and iconic sights - all at a pace that suits you.

And if you're thirsty at the end, join your guide at a classic British pub for a post-hike pint!

Meeting Point

Waterloo Station

Waterloo Station, London SE1 8SR, UK

We will meet inside the station. Just head up to the main hall and your guide will be waiting next to Boots Pharmacy between platforms 11 and 12 - look out for the yellow flag!

What's included:

• Optional visit to a local pub at the end
• Entertaining local guide to lead the way
• Private walking tour past all the main sights of London

Not included:

• Transport to the starting point
• Food and drink

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 5 hours

Banksy Tunnel

London

We start with a stroll through London's best street art location, a disused tunnel opened as a graffiti free-for-all by legendary British artist 'Banksy'

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London Eye

Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London, SE1 7PB

Before crossing the river to Westminster, pass by the giant London Eye!

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Big Ben

Parliament Square, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA

We'll cross the famous Westminster Bridge on our way through London's most historic area. Get your camera ready for Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament!

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Westminster Abbey

20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3PA

Have a look at the grand Westminster Abbey as we pass through Parliament Square

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Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Horse Guards Whitehall, , London, SW1A 2AX

See the legendary King's Mounted Guard as they stand watch over the royal parade ground

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St. James's Park

Horse Guards Road, The Storeyard, London, SW1A 2BJ

Our route passes Horse Guard's Parade before we hike through beautiful St. James's Park - the "front garden of Buckingham Palace"

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Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

Get your photos at the home of the King before walking through charming Green Park

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Trafalgar Square

London, WC2N 5DS

We walk through Pall Mall and the Royal Mall on our way to the UK's most famlus public square, where we see the iconic fountains, lions statues, Nelson's Column, and the National Gallery

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Victoria Embankment

Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ

Next, we head to the river for a stroll through the stunning Embankment Gardens

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St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

Entering the 'City of London' - the oldest part of town - we walk through narrow alleys to see the giant dome of St. Paul's close up

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Tate Modern

Bankside, London, SE1 9TG

Next, we cross the Millennium Bridge to the vibrant South Bank - how to the Tate and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

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Borough Market

8 Southwark Street, , London, SE1 1TL

Pass through the lively Borough Market - London's most famous food venue

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London Bridge

London, EC4R 9HA

We then cross back over the river, admiring views of HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge before seeing the Monument to the Great Fire of London

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Tower of London

London, EC3N 4AB

After seeing part of the city's original Roman wall, we'll walk around the 900-year-old Tower of London

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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP

Finally, we'll walk Tower Bridge! If you like, join us for a drink at a lovely local pub dating back 250 years!

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