--- title: London in One Day: Small Group Walking Tour - See 30+ Sights lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 327 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 38 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 56 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-in-one-day-small-group-walking-tour-see-30-sights/ --- # London in One Day: Small Group Walking Tour - See 30+ Sights **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet by the entrance to the Punch and… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Please bring between £8 - £15 in cash or… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €327 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Love London Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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!! ## Not included - Please bring some water with you - Gratuities not included - 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 1. **Covent Garden** (5m) - Meet here at 10 am by the Punch and Judy Pub, 40 Henrietta Street WC2 2. **Trafalgar Square** (5m) - 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! 3. **Admiralty Arch** (3m) - 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! 4. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (15m) - 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... 5. **We will walk down the Mall - the most famous road in London** (5m) - 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... 6. **Buckingham Palace** (5m) - 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... 7. **St. James's Palace** (5m) - 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. 8. **St. James's Park** (5m) - 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. 9. **Westminster Abbey** (5m) - 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... 10. **Houses of Parliament** (5m) - 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... 11. **London Bridge** (5m) - 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! 12. **Borough Market** (40m) - 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... 13. **Southwark Anglican Cathedral** (5m) - 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. 14. **Golden Hinde** (5m) - 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. 15. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (5m) - 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. 16. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (5m) - 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. 17. **Tate Modern** (5m) - 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 ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Fri - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet by the entrance to the Punch and Judy Pub in Covent Garden Piazza. 5 minutes walk from the tube station. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJn9z0hssEdkgRO_ZlGwHpPFA ## Good to know - 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! ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #56 of 92** | €327 | 5h | 4.89 (38) | shared | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #56 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €714, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. 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