Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike)
Overview
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
- Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
- Stop for lunch at London's best food market
- End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
- Epic 10km guided London walk (Private or Small Group options available)
- A friendly, top-rated local guide
- Food and drink
- Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)
Meeting Location
Waterloo Station
London SE1 8SR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
218 Tower Bridge Road
London SE1 2UP, UK
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!
What To Expect
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Banksy Tunnel
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Eye
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Big Ben
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. James's Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Buckingham Palace
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Green Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. James's Palace
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Admiralty Arch
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trafalgar Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Embankment
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Paul's Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Millennium Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bankside
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Borough Market
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Wall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tower of London
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tower Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!.
- Stop for lunch at London's best food market.
- End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge).
- Epic 10km guided London walk (Private or Small Group options available).
- A friendly, top-rated local guide.
- Food and drink.
- Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only).
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Walk London: Big Ben to Tower Bridge (Private or Group City Hike) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
- Stop for lunch at London's best food market
- End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
- Epic 10km guided London walk (Private or Small Group options available)
- A friendly, top-rated local guide
- Food and drink
- Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
