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.

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Tour Details

📅 When: Every Day
⏰ Time: 10am
⏳ Duration: 2 - 2.5 Hours
📍 Start: The Blackfriar Pub
🔊 Language: Tour in English
💰 Price: £14 per person

Highlights

⭐ Explore the original City of London and discover over 2000 years of London history.
⭐ Admire St Paul’s Cathedral - home of Prince Charles and Princess 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!).

Inclusions

WHAT IS INCLUDED

✅ Walking tour
✅ Professional tour guide

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

❌ Admission tickets to attractions
❌ Gratuities

Please Note:

  • Your tour guide will be able to assist with purchasing any attraction tickets at the end of the tour.

About the London Sightseeing Walking Tour (City of London)

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 the stunning 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 comprehensive City of London tour, this London walking tour shows you the best sights, stories, and hidden corners of the Britain’s original capital.

Start Point

📍The Blackfriar Pub
174 Queen Street, City of London

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

 

Reviews of the best London Sightseeing Tour (City of London)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please note that our guided London walking tour can only accept bookings made in advance. Due to high demand we cannot accept walk-ups. This historic London walking tour does sell out so advance booking is highly recommended so that you can experience the best sightseeing tour in the City of London.

  • Yes. This London Sightseeing Tour is family-friendly. Our knowledgeable local London tour guides provide engaging stories suitable for all ages, making the historic London walking tour enjoyable for both adults and children. All children aged 5+ years old require a ticket and are required to be included in your booking.

  • If your preferred date is not available then it means that the tour is sold out or not running on that date.

  • Yes. All of your guests must be included in the same booking. We often run multiple tours and each booking is allocated to a tour guide before you arrive for the tour. If you make separate bookings then it is likely your guests will be split up with different tour guides. Once a booking has been allocated to a tour guide then it cannot be changed.

  • Our tours have a limited capacity. If there are not enough spots available for all of your guests then the tour is sold out. We cannot welcome any additional guests that are not included in your booking (including children).

  • Please note that our tours are not suitable for those with wheelchairs, prams/strollers, or those with walking difficulties.

  • For policy reasons Groups or Travelling Parties of 9 or more people must contact us before booking the tour. Failure to do so will result in bookings being cancelled or being turned away from the tour without refund. We cannot reinstate these bookings after they have been cancelled.

  • Please note that school/college/university groups or corporate/business groups are not able to join our public tours. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

  • Our London sightseeing tour includes a guided London city tour through the City of London, visiting iconic landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Leadenhall Market, and the Monument to the Great Fire of London. This London walking tour also features fascinating historical stories and insider insights from our knowledgeable local London tour guides.

  • The London Sightseeing Tour (City of London) lasts approximately 2 - 2.5 hours. This allows enough time for a comprehensive historic London walking tour of major landmarks while giving you plenty of time for photos.

  • Yes! Our guided London city tour is perfect for first-time visitors looking for London city tours. It highlights all the must-see landmarks in the City of London, making it easy to experience the city’s history and culture in one tour.

  • Yes! This City of London tour includes stops at St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and other iconic London landmarks to ensure you don’t miss the city’s most famous sights. Please note that this tour does not include entry tickets into any landmarks, sights or attractions.

  • Yes! Photography is encouraged on our London Sightseeing Tour. Capture stunning views of London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and other iconic London landmarks throughout the historic London walking tour. Your local London tour guide will be happy to help you with all of your photos!

  • Our London Sightseeing Tour combines local knowledge, historical storytelling, and visits to all the must-see landmarks in the City of London including St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London and Tower Bridge along with hidden gems like Leadenhall Market. It’s the perfect London city tour for both first-time and returning visitors to London and anyone wanting a memorable, informative, and immersive London tour experience.

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking, bring a camera, and dress for the weather. Booking in advance ensures you secure the best guided London city tour experience.

  • The London Sightseeing Tour (City of London) starts outside of the Blackfriar Pub opposite Blackfriars Station. This guided London city tour will finish near the Tower of London.

How to book a London Sightseeing Tour (City of London)

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

1) Select your date from the calendar

2) Select number of people

3) Accept the terms and conditions

4) Complete booking

It’s that easy!

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