London Self-Guided Walking Tour

Follow the Thames through nearly 2,000 years of London history on a self-guided walk between London Bridge and Tower Bridge. Once among Britain’s busiest port waters, this stretch of river carries stories of prisoners, traitors, warships, and the trade that shaped the city. Set out from the Southern Gatehouse, where traitors’ heads were once displayed, then cross London Bridge and pass Billingsgate Market and the Custom House. Continue over Tower Bridge to Shad Thames, Butler’s Wharf, and HMS Belfast before returning to your starting point. Along the way, hear about Doggett’s Coat and Badge, Britain’s oldest sporting event, spot a Thames sailing barge, and look for the safety chains that have lined the tidal river for centuries. The English-language GPS tour works through an app, with offline audio, maps, and geodata so you can follow the route at your own pace. Allow about 90 minutes and bring a smartphone, headphones, and comfortable shoes. Discover the stories behind the riverside landmarks on this London Self-Guided Walking Tour.