Southbank Experience Walking Tour
Overview
About
Explore the Southbank area of Central London—so-called because of its location on the south bank of the River Thames—on this small-group guided walking tour. Take in cityscape vistas, spotted with landmarks such as the London Eye, Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, London Bridge, while learning the area’s rich cultural heritage and how it inspired creatives such as Charles Dickens.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 3-80, max of 15 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 2h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By:
Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
We will get to see the area of Westminster from the Southbank.
Stop At:
Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX England
We will get to see and hear about the history of the Southbank and the Southbank Centre.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT England
You will get to see the old area of the Southbank and hear the stories of the notorious Bishop of Winchester and live on the Southbank during Elizabethian times.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
London Bridge, London EC4R 9HA England
You will get to hear the stories of the historic landmark and how it has changed from Roman, through to Elizabethian to the modern day
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By:
London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB England
You will get to see some of London's iconic landmarks including the London Eye.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
Full tour of the area by experienced English Speaking local tour guide.
What is not included?
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Due to the distance of the tour and how busy the area can get, we are not bale to have wheelchair users in the Public Tour, however we can allow wheelchair users for private bookings.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
Meet your host
Itinerary
London Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Southbank Experience Walking Tour in London, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Southbank Centre
We will get to see and hear about the history of the Southbank and the Southbank Centre.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
You will get to see the old area of the Southbank and hear the stories of the notorious Bishop of Winchester and live on the Southbank during Elizabethian times.
London Bridge
You will get to hear the stories of the historic landmark and how it has changed from Roman, through to Elizabethian to the modern day
This concludes the tour.
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