2-Hour Private River Thames Walking Tour in London with Borough Market

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk across the Millennium Bridge for stunning views of the River Thames and the City of London
• 02 Explore historic Bankside and the famous 800-year-old Borough Market
• 03 See the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben at the epicentre of British democracy
• 04 Stroll along Southbank and spot Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Experience some of London's most iconic riverside landmarks and historic districts on this private guided walking tour. Discover the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, cross the Millennium Bridge for striking views over the River Thames and the City of London, and explore the cultural atmosphere of Southbank and Southwark. Along the way, see landmarks such as Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, stroll through historic Bankside, and visit the famous 800-year-old Borough Market before finishing at St. Paul's Cathedral.

Discover the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, cross the Millennium Bridge for striking views over the River Thames and the City of London, and explore the cultural atmosphere of Southbank and Southwark.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City London

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

River Thames Landmarks from Westminster to St. Paul's

• Start the tour at the epicentre of democracy, the Houses of Parliament, where the illustrious Big Ben stands. You will be guided around the exterior and the surrounding area.
• Next, cross the Millennium Bridge, also known as the Wobbly Bridge, which offers stunning views of the River Thames and the City of London.
• As you continue to the Southbank area of Southwark, your guide will take you on a walk along the riverfront, pointing out Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and other surrounding monuments.
• You will then proceed along the Thames Path riverside walk, where you can see historic Bankside and the famous 800-year-old Borough Market. Your guide will show you the farmers' food market and the products sold there.
• Finally, the tour will end at the famous St. Paul's Cathedral, where your guide will share lovely anecdotes to make your tour truly unforgettable.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities
• Entrance tickets, if any

Know before you go

• Covering all the places mentioned in the itinerary is subject to the traveller's walking pace.
• The itinerary is customisable, and the traveller can choose the places from the above itinerary to visit for the given duration.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Westminster Tube Station Entrance

Tour start

London SW1A 0AA, UK

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.