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London in One Day: Small Group Walking Tour - See 30+ Sights

4.9 Excellent 38 reviews
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5h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Recommended by 97% of travellers: 37 four- and five-star reviews

Overview

Guidekin summary

Walk from Covent Garden through London's central sights, with the Changing of the King's Lifeguard and a Borough Market stop on the route. A guide is included, but market lunch is at your expense and the walk runs in rain or shine. 4.89 from 38 reviews at €327 per person for 5h.

From the guide

You will have a fun guided tour of the 30+ most famous sights in London and also see the striking display of the Changing of the King’s Life Guard. Along the way your expert guide will make history come alive with entertaining, informative, and thoroughly gripping tales about life in London. We start in historic Covent Garden, then on to Trafalgar Square. We watch the dazzling display of the Changing of the King’s Lifeguards. We walk down the world famous Mall to St James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace, beautiful St James’s Park, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. There will be plenty of time for photos and even…to see a few Harry Potter filming locations! We then hop on the underground to London Bridge where we visit Borough Market for lunch, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, Southwark Cathedral, Tate Modern, and St Paul’s Cathedral. Join us on this walk and be captivated by the tradition, history, and colour of the city's famous 30+ sights.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Wed, Fri
Departs: 10:00
Available year-round

This tour runs Wed, Fri, departing at 10:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Admire Buckingham Palace, home of our current monarch, King Charles III
Your guide will help you capture those iconic Instagrammable shots!
Small group tour
Witness the Changing of the King’s Lifeguard ceremony
Local fun and informative official London Tour Guide
Walking Tour of the major 30+ sights in London with an expert guide
Stop to see the amazing displays of produce at Borough Market voted a top Foodie destination!!

What's Not Included

Please bring some water with you
Gratuities not included
Lunch: Please bring between £8 - £15 in cash or on a card to pay for the street food when we have lunch at Borough Market

Itinerary

Covent Garden Stop 1
Meet here at 10 am by the Punch and Judy Pub, 40 Henrietta Street WC2
5 min
Trafalgar Square Stop 2
We visit iconic Trafalgar Square, regarded as the heart of London. We stop to admire its wonderful fountains and architecture and hear the story of Admiral Nelson on top of the column. As it is a small group tour you'll have plenty of time to take photographs and enjoy the view!
5 min
Admiralty Arch Stop 3
We pass by this famous Arch and peep through to see Buckingham Palace at the other end of the Mall, we will be visiting there later!
3 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall Stop 4
Changing of the Queen’s Lifeguards Ceremony We stop at Horseguards to see the Changing of the Queen’s Lifeguards Ceremony. Your expert Tour Guide will ensure you are positioned in the best place to observe this magnificent ceremony which has been taking place for over 350 years. Your knowledgeable guide will talk with you about the historical significance of this amazing ceremony and you’ll have plenty of time to take photos of the guards and even with them if you like!
15 min
We will walk down the Mall - the most famous road in London Stop 5
The Mall is red, like a ceremonial red carpet and we will proceed down this processional route known for its magnificent ceremonies; from the Queen in her gold carriage driving down the Mall on her way to the State Opening of Parliament, to the Queen's Annual Birthday Parade and Royal Weddings.
5 min
Buckingham Palace Stop 6
We have the perfect view of Buckingham Palace where we stop. This is the London Royal residence of our much loved monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Your expert and entertaining guide will talk about the history of the palace. With our small group tour you'll have plenty of time to take photographs and your guide can help you take some fabulous Instagrammable shots!
5 min
St. James's Palace Stop 7
We will stop off to admire this imposing 16th century Palace, built during the reign of the notorious King Henry VIII. Your expert guide will regale you with amusing stories about the Palace and its occupants.
5 min
St. James's Park Stop 8
We take a relaxing stroll through this beautiful Royal Park, St James’s Park. It is one of our favourite in London and has a picturesque lake and beautiful planting at all times of year.
5 min
Westminster Abbey Stop 9
We stop off outside Westminster Abbey to hear your expert guide tell you about the Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains all buried in Westminster Abbey. It is a must-see living pageant of British history. As it is a small group tour there will be plenty of time to take photos.
5 min
Houses of Parliament Stop 10
The Houses of Parliament are one of the world’s most famous buildings and we stop here to admire the beauty of the architecture and hear from your expert guide about the fascinating history of this home to our democracy. Your knowledgeable guide will offer an insight into the political, social and cultural roles Parliament has played in the development of British society over nearly a thousand years.
5 min
London Bridge Stop 11
There has been a bridge over the Thames at this site for nearly 2000 years. The first one was built by the Romans and we will hear tales of the bridge and the sights we can see from here including: The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast. After this we head for lunch!
5 min
Borough Market Stop 12
We visit Borough Market, Europe’s oldest market and voted one of the world’s top foodie destinations. Here we stop and you can buy your lunch. We have time to browse amongst the stalls filled with gourmet food, including delicious cheeses and beautiful patisseries. There is a fabulous selection of street food on offer and your guide will show you around and also were we sit and get to mingle with visitors from all over the world. We spend c 40 minutes here so plenty of time to relax over lunch.
40 min
Southwark Anglican Cathedral Stop 13
Southwark Cathedral is the oldest gothic church in London, dating from around 1220. We stop to admire this beautiful building and hear about its history.
5 min
Golden Hinde Stop 14
The Golden Hinde is a beautiful ship and we stop to admire it and hear inspiring stories from your expert guide of the tale of Sir Francis Drake’s 1577-80 voyage in The Golden Hinde as he circumnavigated the world.
5 min
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Stop 15
We stop here to admire Shakespeare's Globe. This is a beautiful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse designed in 1599 where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed.
5 min
St. Paul's Cathedral Stop 16
From across the river we view the awe-inspiring St Paul's Cathedral and discover fascinating history of this famous of London landmarks from your expert guide.
5 min
Tate Modern Stop 17
Art Gallery The most popular modern art gallery in the world. We visit here to take in an iconic view of London’s dramatic skyline including St Paul’s Cathedral. Lots of time to take photos
5 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet by the entrance to the Punch and Judy Pub in Covent Garden Piazza. 5 minutes walk from the tube station.

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End point

The tour ends opposite St Paul's Cathedral by Tate Modern Art Gallery.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It's a walking tour, so we will be walking around London, stopping to look at sights along the way
  • We offer the walking tour come rain or shine! So please dress appropriately, bring a brolly (umbrella) if it looks like rain.
  • Bring a camera to capture some amazing memories!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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