Welcome to London Tour (Private or Small Group City Walk)
Overview
The perfect introduction to London! See all the big landmarks and get an understanding of the city's geography as you explore with an entertaining local guide.
This epic walking tour includes a break for lunch at Borough Market - London's premier street food destination! There's also a great local pub at the finish line.
Sights include Big Ben, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, London Bridge, Roman Walls, Tower of London and a few hidden secrets too.
We finish by crossing Tower Bridge!
NOTE: This is an active walking tour covering a lot of ground, so you'll get some exercise too!
What's Included
- Choose a Private Tour or Small-group Sunday Tour
- Lunch break at Borough Market & Visit to a classic old British pub (optional)
- External visits to all of central London's major landmarks
- Guided walk through London (with a break, approx. 10km total distance)
- Friendly local guide to lead the way
- Food and drink
- Transport to the meeting point (easy by public transport)
Meeting Location
Waterloo Station
London SE1 8SR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
London SE1
UK
We end after crossing Tower Bridge, and we'll take you to a great local pub nearby (optional)
What To Expect
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Waterloo Station (pass by)
London Eye (pass by)
Big Ben (pass by)
Westminster Abbey (pass by)
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall (pass by)
St. James's Park (pass by)
Pall Mall, London (pass by)
Trafalgar Square (pass by)
Victoria Embankment (pass by)
City of London (pass by)
Millennium Bridge (pass by)
Borough Market
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Bridge (pass by)
The Monument to the Great Fire of London (pass by)
St. Dunstan In The East (pass by)
London Wall (pass by)
Tower of London (pass by)
Anchor Tap (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- You don't need to be a superhero, but an OK fitness level is recommended. We cover a lot of ground! It's a little over 10km in total, with a lunch break about 2/3 the way through.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- Choose a Private Tour or Small-group Sunday Tour.
- Lunch break at Borough Market & Visit to a classic old British pub (optional).
- External visits to all of central London's major landmarks.
- Guided walk through London (with a break, approx. 10km total distance).
- Friendly local guide to lead the way.
- Food and drink.
- Transport to the meeting point (easy by public transport).
The minimum age to participate is 13. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Welcome to London Tour (Private or Small Group City Walk) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- You don't need to be a superhero, but an OK fitness level is recommended. We cover a lot of ground! It's a little over 10km in total, with a lunch break about 2/3 the way through.
- 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 Welcome to London Tour (Private or Small Group City Walk) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Choose a Private Tour or Small-group Sunday Tour
- Lunch break at Borough Market & Visit to a classic old British pub (optional)
- External visits to all of central London's major landmarks
- Guided walk through London (with a break, approx. 10km total distance)
- Friendly local guide to lead the way
- Food and drink
- Transport to the meeting point (easy by public transport)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- You don't need to be a superhero, but an OK fitness level is recommended. We cover a lot of ground! It's a little over 10km in total, with a lunch break about 2/3 the way through.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
