London Iconic Modern Buildings Walking Tour
Discover London's Iconic Modern Architecture on a Guided Walking Tour by the River Thames

Gtr London
people
1 participant
hours
- • Guided Walking Tour of London's Iconic Modern Buildings
- • Enjoy A 2-Hour Exploration of London's Architectural Marvels
- • Discover London's Most Famous Modern Structures Up Close
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Step into the heart of London’s architectural marvels with the Walk and Discover London Centre experience. This guided walking tour offers an exciting opportunity to explore the city’s most iconic modern buildings while uncovering the remarkable stories behind them. Whether a local or a visitor, this experience reveals the hidden gems and insights that make London a spectacular urban landscape.
Accompanied by an experienced guide with a rich background in construction management, this 2-hour tour leads participants along the banks of the Thames, where the city’s transformation is vividly illustrated. Witness incredible structures such as the Shard, the Walkie Talkie, and the Gherkin, with fascinating anecdotes about their design and significance. The journey even includes a stroll through the Barbican Centre, where visitors can learn about one of London’s most controversial developments. The tour culminates at the NLA – The London Centre, where guests are invited to explore scale models that showcase the evolving skyline of this vibrant metropolis.
This unique walking experience not only promises to enrich knowledge of London’s architecture but also makes for a perfect gift. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or simply to show appreciation, gifting a Walk and Discover London Centre experience is a thoughtful way to inspire curiosity and create lasting memories in one of the world's most remarkable cities.
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Experience Overview:
Walk And Discover London Centre With NlaJoin your experienced guide, a former construction management professional, on a guided walking tour of London's most iconic modern buildings. Hear stories about how they have shaped this amazing city.
Meeting Point
Sugar Quay Jetty
City of London, London EC3R 6AN, UK
Go to the Westernmost part of the Sugar Quay Jetty, next to the light pole and your guide will be waiting for you. They will also send a WhatsApp message before the tour, so you can message or call them if you have any issues finding them or are running late.
What's included:
- Guided walking tour of London's iconic buildings
Not included:
- Optional tips / gratuities
- Entry into any of the buildings seen on the tour (excluding the NLA at the end of the tour)
What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours
Thames River
, , London
Starting the tour on the banks of the River, find out how it has shaped London and what civil engineering secrets lie in and on it.
5 minutes
The Shard
32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG
Get a great view of the Shard from across the river Thames
Pass by without stopping
Walkie Talkie
20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BA
See and hear about what has made this building famous / infamous.
Pass by without stopping
Lloyds of London
London, Greater London Ec3m 7ha 1 Lime Street, Jcn, of LEADENHALL STREET, London, EC3M 7HA
See and hear about this iconic building.
Pass by without stopping
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
30 St. Mary Axe, , London, EC3A 8EP
See and hear about the famous Gherkin Building
Pass by without stopping
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
Walk through the Barbican and hear how one of London's most controversial developments came to be.
5 minutes
NLA - The London Centre
3 Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HH, UK
At the end of the tour, you can enter the NLA, where you will find scale models of the city of London its buildings
15 minutes
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Product SKU: UK-34682-0001
London Guided Tour of Iconic Buildings
Gtr London
people
1 participant
hours
- • Guided Walking Tour of London's Iconic Modern Buildings
- • Enjoy A 2-Hour Exploration of London's Architectural Marvels
- • Discover London's Most Famous Modern Structures Up Close
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