London in 1 day - best of The Thames

Kristoffer Føns - (dwk)
Itinerary created by
Kristoffer Føns
What you’ll do

This is one of the best ways to spend a day in London - especially if it's your first time in the British Capital and you want to experience some of the most famous attractions as well as a few hidden gems 😎

Check out my short video, in which I try some of the things from the route - video link.

Day Total

19.8 km (12.3 mi)

1 hr 31 min

Total route too long to export to Google
1

Horizon 22
Horizon 22
London's highest free viewing platform
Category
Sightseeing

258 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

2

Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market
Historic shopping and dining destination
Category
Sightseeing

3.3 km (2.1 mi)

14 min

3

Monument to the Great Fire of London
Monument to the Great Fire of London
Tall column commemorating London's fire
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$

2.8 km (1.8 mi)

14 min

4

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden
St Dunstan in the East Church Garden
Peaceful historic church garden oasis
Category
Park

423 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

5

Tower of London
Tower of London
Historic fortress with royal history
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$$

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

4 min

6

Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Iconic drawbridge spanning River Thames
Category
Sightseeing

296 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

7

Horsleydown steps
Horsleydown steps
Hidden gem with stunning views
Category
Sightseeing

1.7 km (1.1 mi)

7 min

8

HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast
Historic warship with exhibits
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$$

1.3 km (0.8 mi)

7 min

9

Borough Market
Borough Market
Foodie paradise in London
Category
Area
Est. Price
$$

3.2 km (2 mi)

12 min

10

Southwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral
Historic Anglican cathedral near Borough Market
Category
Sightseeing

661 m (0.4 mi)

3 min

11

George
George
Historic pub with old-world charm
Category
Bar
Est. Price
$$

1.2 km (0.8 mi)

5 min

12

Tate Modern
Tate Modern
"Free modern art gallery in London"
Category
Museum

720 m (0.4 mi)

3 min

13

Millennium Bridge
Millennium Bridge
Pedestrian suspension bridge
Category
Sightseeing

1.6 km (1 mi)

7 min

14

Saint Paul's Cathedral
Saint Paul's Cathedral
Iconic London landmark with rich history
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$$

1.3 km (0.8 mi)

5 min

15

The Blackfriar
The Blackfriar
One of the most iconic pubs in London
Category
Bar
Est. Price
$$