London Sightseeing Walking Tour (City of London)

Experience the best London sightseeing tour of the historic City of London. The City of London is the original London with this London city tour combining iconic London attractions and the best of secret London, making it ideal for visitors wanting to see the top London attractions in one day. On this guided London city tour you’ll explore historic London landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Monument to the Great Fire of London and the Bank of England. Alongside these highlights, you’ll discover some of the best hidden gems in London on a fascinating London walking tour that reveals London’s rich and historic past. Perfect for first-time travellers and returning visitors, this guided London sightseeing tour is designed for all ages and gives you the chance to explore all of the must-see landmarks in the City of London with a knowledgeable local London tour guide.

Tour Description

Looking for the best London sightseeing tour in the heart of the city? This City of London tour is the perfect choice for both first-time and returning visitors who want a memorable experience exploring London’s history and landmarks within the original City of London. The City of London is the original London, founded as ‘Londinium’ by the Romans almost 2000 years ago, and this historic London walking tour will you through many of the City of London’s best sights and hidden gems alike.

On this guided London walking tour you’ll discover world-famous London attractions like St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Tower Bridge. You’ll hear fascinating stories about London landmarks including the Bank of England, explore the unique architecture of Leadenhall Market, and visit the Monument to the Great Fire of London. Along the way you’ll also get incredible photo opportunities of London Bridge, The Shard, River Thames, Mansion House and Royal Exchange.

This London sightseeing tour is ideal for visitors wanting to get up close to the must-see landmarks in the City of London. With knowledgeable local London tour guides sharing insider stories and fun facts, this guided London city tour brings the history of London to life whilst covering all the top London sights and landmarks.

Book your London sightseeing tour for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the City of London. Whether you want a historic London walking tour or a City of London tour, this London walking tour shows you the best sights, stories, and hidden secrets of the Britain and London’s original capital.

Tour Highlights

⭐ Explore the original City of London and discover over 2000 years of London history.

⭐ Admire St Paul’s Cathedral - home of Charles and Diana’s wedding.

⭐ Discover the dark history of the Tower of London - home of the Crown Jewels!

⭐ See London’s most famous bridges - Tower Bridge and London Bridge.

⭐ Visit the Monument and hear the story of the devastating Great Fire of London.

⭐ Stop by the heart of the financial district at the Bank of England.

⭐ Walk through the beautiful Leadenhall Market (must-see for Harry Potter fans!).

Tour Schedule

Days of Operation: Every Day

Start: 10am
Departure Point: The Blackfriar Pub (St James’s)
Nearest Underground Station: Blackfriars Station

The London Sightseeing Walking Tour (City of London) will start in front of the Blackfriar Pub opposite Blackfriars Station. On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.

Finish: 12.30pm approx.
End Point: Tower Hill
Nearest Underground Station: Tower Hill

The tour will finish at approximately 12.30pm at Tower Hill

Tour Itinerary

Your London Sightseeing Walking Tour (City of London) will include stops at the following locations:

📍Tower of London

📍St Paul’s Cathedral

📍Tower Bridge

📍Bank of England

📍Royal Exchange

📍Mansion House

📍Monument to the Great Fire of London

📍Leadenhall Market

📍London Bridge

*Itinerary subject to change.

Tour Price

Adults (18+ years old) - £14 per person

Children (5 - 17 years old) - £14 per person

Infants (0 - 4 years old) - Free/Complimentary

This tour is not available with a Go City/London Pass

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Important Information

WHAT IS INCLUDED

✅ Walking Tour
✅ Professional Tour Guide

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

❌ Entrance Tickets
❌ Gratuities

ACCESSIBILITY

♿ This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties.

PLEASE NOTE:

The tour is available in English only.
The total distanced walked on this tour is approximately 3 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All of our tours are required to be booked in advance. This is due to popularity and for planning purposes. All children aged 5+ years old are required to be included in your booking. Children aged 0-4 years old are complimentary and do not need to be included in your booking.
No. The London Sightseeing Walking Tour (City of London) will not include entrance tickets to any landmarks or attractions.
The tour will cover approximately 2.5 miles of walking. There is no transport on the tour.
For policy reasons Groups or Travelling Parties of 9 or more people must contact us before booking the tour. Failure to contact us prior to booking will result in bookings being cancelled and/or being turned away at the start of the tour without refund.
The only animals permitted on the tour are registered assistance animals. Please contact us before making a booking if you are bring a registered assistance animal. We cannot welcome any other animals or pets on the tour.
Due to crowds we advise not to bring luggage on the tour. If you require storage please click here.

Tour Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an amazing tour!! Carolina, the tour guide, was the best guide EVER!!
(Tripadvisor, 2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My tour was with Adam who was an exceptional tour guide!
(Viator, 2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great experience, Matt was class with an excellent way to explain things!
(Google, 2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The tour was great! We did this on our first full day in the city and it gave us a good overview of the city. Our guide Adam was great! (Google, 2025)

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Book your London Sightseeing Walking Tour (City of London) in just 4 easy steps!

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4) Complete booking

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What is the Waitlist? If you see ‘Join Waitlist’ on the calendar then the tour is sold out on that date. Join the waitlist for free and we will contact you by email if spots become available to book.