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London: City of London Walking Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
London, England
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the City of London and its most recognizable landmarks on a guided walking tour that goes beyond the guidebooks to bring the capital’s oldest neighborhood to life. With a small group and a local guide leading the way, connect places such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Monument, and Tower Bridge through the stories that shaped London. It's an engaging way to understand the city, rather than just walking through it.
  • This small-group tour offers an intimate sightseeing experience that larger excursions don't offer
  • Get your bearings in the busy city—perfect for first time visitors to London
  • Check off multiple must-see landmarks, such as the Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral, in one tour
  • Get an insider's perspective on the city from your local guide

What's Included

  • Guided walking tour of the City of London
  • St Paul's Cathedral
  • Tower of London
  • Tower Bridge
  • Bank of England
  • Royal Exchange
  • London Bridge
  • Mansion House
  • Leadenhall Market
  • Monument to the Great Fire of London
  • The Shard
  • HMS Belfast
  • River Thames
  • Sky Garden
  • Fleet Street
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Entrance tickets are not included. The tour will not enter any sights, landmarks or attractions.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Blackfriar
    174 Queen Victoria St, Greater, London EC4V 4EG, UK

    The tour starts in front of The Blackfriar pub. The Blackfriar pub is opposite Blackfriars station. The address of The Blackfriar pub is 174 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4EG. Please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.

End point

  • Tower of London
    London EC3N 4AB, UK

    The tour will end at the Tower of London.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

1

Fleet Street

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

St. Paul's Cathedral

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

Bracken House

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Royal Exchange Building London

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Bank of England

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Mansion House of City of London

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Leadenhall Market

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

9

Tower Bridge

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

10

Tower of London

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

11

London Bridge

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

12

The Shard

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

13

HMS Belfast

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

14

Sky Garden

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The tour starts in front of the Blackfriar Pub in Blackfriars. The Blackfriar Pub is opposite Blackfriars station. The address of the Blackfriar Pub is '174 Queen Victoria St, Greater, London EC4V 4EG'. Please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.
  • The tour is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties.
  • The tour is not suitable for wheelchairs.
  • The tour is not suitable for prams, buggys or strollers.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

10/10 would recommend :)

Lena_H, Feb 2022
Lovely tour, my guide could answer every question and even provide background info. It's totally worth it. :)
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