Ultimate London Sightseeing Walking Tour
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- 5 hr
See 30+ of the best London sightseeing spots on the ultimate London walking tour! On this exciting London walking tour you'll start in the City of London and explore 2000 years of history with famous London sights including: Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Bank of England, Monument, Leadenhall Market, Royal Exchange, London Bridge, The Shard, City Hall & more. After a quick lunch stop (own expense) you’ll then take a journey on the famous London Underground to visit Westminster and see even more of the best London sightseeing spots including: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Downing Street, St James’s Palace, Clarence House, The Mall & more. Led by a local London tour guide, the tour uses photos to bring the stories of London to life in a relaxed atmosphere (no boring lectures!) allowing everyone to participate in the tour with questions, trivia, great photo opportunities and a lot of fun!
Itinerary Details
Operated by: See The Sights Tours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: City of London
Start your tour in the City of London and discover how London came to be and why a Roman arrival 2000 years ago changed the course of the land forever.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral
Discover St Paul's Cathedral and one of the most beautiful buildings in London. You'll find out the history behind this magnificent cathedral, the story of London's greatest architect and the significant British events that have taken place within it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mansion House of City of London
Learn about Mansion House, the Lord Mayor and former uses of one of London's most iconic houses.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Get up close to the Bank of England and find out why the Scottish and French are responsible for it, what makes their bank notes different and how to access a gold vault worth £200 billion inside!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Exchange Building London
Stand in front of the Royal Exchange and discover how it was transformed from the main financial hub of London into one of finest luxury shopping and dining outlets in the world.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
See the Lloyds Building and discover what makes it a unique part of London's skyline
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Leadenhall Market
Enter the most beautiful market in London and discover how this 14th century market originated, how it's changed over time and who made it's beautiful roof. Plus find out what links it to Harry Potter!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sky Garden
See the Sky Garden and its relation to a walkie-talkie!
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Learn the story of the Great Fire of London and how it devastated the city. You'll find out what caused the fire, who was responsible and the unique way that the fire was extinguised.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Thames River
See London's iconic River Thames and take great photographs alongside it with many of London's most famous attractions in view.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: London Bridge
See the famous London Bridge and discover why it kept falling down!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: HMS Belfast
Discover the incredible history of the most iconic British warship!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Shard
Get incredible photos of The Shard - the UK's tallest building!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: City Hall
Get great photos of City Hall - home of the London Assembly and built by one of the 21st centuries greatest architects!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tower Bridge
Get amazing photos of the iconic Tower Bridge and discover why it was needed, how it was built and the famous family responsible for its construction.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tower of London
Get up close to the Tower of London and the most historic landmark in London. You'll find out how it is used as the home of the Crown Jewels, stories of imprisonment and executions whilst discovering the purpose of Beefeaters and Ravens along with how to be a guard for the Queen!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: London Wall
Touch the real London Wall - built by the Romans over 2000 years ago!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Westminster
After a short tube ride you'll arrive in Westminster and discover how this 'new' part of London came to be and the influence of King Edward the Confessor.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Westminster Abbey
See the magnificent Westminster Abbey and the home of Royal weddings, Royal funerals and Royal coronations! You'll find out about the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Diana's funeral and the process behind the Queen's coronation!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament
Discover the Houses of Parliament and find out how it was previously the home of the Royal Family, how the British Parliamentary system works and why Guy Fawkes tried to destroy it in 1605!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Big Ben
See the worlds most famous clock and discover why it was built, who Ben really is and the unique purpose it has for troubled politicians!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
See The Cenotaph - dedicated to Britain's respected and fallen war heroes.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Downing Street
See Downing Street, home of the Prime Minister and discover why the Prime Minister does not have the biggest house, who else lives on the street, the 'secrets of number 10' and why an individual called Larry is the streets only permanent resident.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
See Scotland Yard - the home of the Metropolitan Police and find our why they are affectionately known as 'Bobbies'
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: London Eye
See the London Eye and one of the most famous landmarks in the world!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
See Horseguards Parade and the home of the Household Division of the British Army. Plus, subject to availability, get your photo taken with the Queen's horse guards and her famous horses!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square
Visit the iconic Trafalgar Square and discover why it was built and its links to Big Ben. You'll also learn about Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar, Edwin Landseer's famous lions and the unique reasons that the square has been used for over the years.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Admiralty Arch
See the Admiralty Arch which links The Mall and Buckingham Palace to the rest of London.
Stop At:
Walk down The Mall - the Royal driveway to the Royal palaces!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Park
See St James's Park - owned by the Royal Family and discover why it was uniquely used by King Henry VIII, James I and Charles II.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Palace
See this historic Royal palace and find out which notorious King built the Palace, the Royal Family member who lives inside it today and the significant role it has in the death of the King's and Queen's of England!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Clarence House
See this 19th Century building and the home of many members of the Royal Family! Discover which famous London architect built the house, when the Queen chose to live inside and how it was the former residence of both Prince William and Prince Harry!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lancaster House
Discover Lancaster House and find out which former Royal Family member it was built for and why Queen Victoria thought it was better than Buckingham Palace!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace
Finish the tour by getting up close and discovering the most famous of all the British Royal Palaces! You'll discover how many rooms are inside, see the Royal balcony, learn how to do a 'Royal Wave' and what happened when a man broke into the Queen's bedroom! Plus you'll be able to see if The King is home!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: City of London
Start your tour in the City of London and discover how London came to be and why a Roman arrival 2000 years ago changed the course of the land forever.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral
Discover St Paul's Cathedral and one of the most beautiful buildings in London. You'll find out the history behind this magnificent cathedral, the story of London's greatest architect and the significant British events that have taken place within it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mansion House of City of London
Learn about Mansion House, the Lord Mayor and former uses of one of London's most iconic houses.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Get up close to the Bank of England and find out why the Scottish and French are responsible for it, what makes their bank notes different and how to access a gold vault worth £200 billion inside!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Exchange Building London
Stand in front of the Royal Exchange and discover how it was transformed from the main financial hub of London into one of finest luxury shopping and dining outlets in the world.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
See the Lloyds Building and discover what makes it a unique part of London's skyline
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Leadenhall Market
Enter the most beautiful market in London and discover how this 14th century market originated, how it's changed over time and who made it's beautiful roof. Plus find out what links it to Harry Potter!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sky Garden
See the Sky Garden and its relation to a walkie-talkie!
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Learn the story of the Great Fire of London and how it devastated the city. You'll find out what caused the fire, who was responsible and the unique way that the fire was extinguised.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Thames River
See London's iconic River Thames and take great photographs alongside it with many of London's most famous attractions in view.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: London Bridge
See the famous London Bridge and discover why it kept falling down!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: HMS Belfast
Discover the incredible history of the most iconic British warship!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Shard
Get incredible photos of The Shard - the UK's tallest building!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: City Hall
Get great photos of City Hall - home of the London Assembly and built by one of the 21st centuries greatest architects!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tower Bridge
Get amazing photos of the iconic Tower Bridge and discover why it was needed, how it was built and the famous family responsible for its construction.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tower of London
Get up close to the Tower of London and the most historic landmark in London. You'll find out how it is used as the home of the Crown Jewels, stories of imprisonment and executions whilst discovering the purpose of Beefeaters and Ravens along with how to be a guard for the Queen!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: London Wall
Touch the real London Wall - built by the Romans over 2000 years ago!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Westminster
After a short tube ride you'll arrive in Westminster and discover how this 'new' part of London came to be and the influence of King Edward the Confessor.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Westminster Abbey
See the magnificent Westminster Abbey and the home of Royal weddings, Royal funerals and Royal coronations! You'll find out about the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Diana's funeral and the process behind the Queen's coronation!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament
Discover the Houses of Parliament and find out how it was previously the home of the Royal Family, how the British Parliamentary system works and why Guy Fawkes tried to destroy it in 1605!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Big Ben
See the worlds most famous clock and discover why it was built, who Ben really is and the unique purpose it has for troubled politicians!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
See The Cenotaph - dedicated to Britain's respected and fallen war heroes.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Downing Street
See Downing Street, home of the Prime Minister and discover why the Prime Minister does not have the biggest house, who else lives on the street, the 'secrets of number 10' and why an individual called Larry is the streets only permanent resident.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
See Scotland Yard - the home of the Metropolitan Police and find our why they are affectionately known as 'Bobbies'
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: London Eye
See the London Eye and one of the most famous landmarks in the world!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
See Horseguards Parade and the home of the Household Division of the British Army. Plus, subject to availability, get your photo taken with the Queen's horse guards and her famous horses!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square
Visit the iconic Trafalgar Square and discover why it was built and its links to Big Ben. You'll also learn about Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar, Edwin Landseer's famous lions and the unique reasons that the square has been used for over the years.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Admiralty Arch
See the Admiralty Arch which links The Mall and Buckingham Palace to the rest of London.
Stop At:
Walk down The Mall - the Royal driveway to the Royal palaces!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Park
See St James's Park - owned by the Royal Family and discover why it was uniquely used by King Henry VIII, James I and Charles II.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Palace
See this historic Royal palace and find out which notorious King built the Palace, the Royal Family member who lives inside it today and the significant role it has in the death of the King's and Queen's of England!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Clarence House
See this 19th Century building and the home of many members of the Royal Family! Discover which famous London architect built the house, when the Queen chose to live inside and how it was the former residence of both Prince William and Prince Harry!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lancaster House
Discover Lancaster House and find out which former Royal Family member it was built for and why Queen Victoria thought it was better than Buckingham Palace!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace
Finish the tour by getting up close and discovering the most famous of all the British Royal Palaces! You'll discover how many rooms are inside, see the Royal balcony, learn how to do a 'Royal Wave' and what happened when a man broke into the Queen's bedroom! Plus you'll be able to see if The King is home!
Duration: 20 minutes
