Posted on August 26, 2023

There is something special to see on every street corner. We are talking about London! Of course, London has a fantastic public transport network, but you see less of the city on the Tube than you do when walking through it. In this blog, we share our tips for a fun walking route. Walk through London!

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Stop 1 Buckingham Palace

We start the walk at Buckingham Palace, where we watch the changing of the guard. Check this website to see when the changing of the guard takes place and make sure you arrive early to get a good spot.

Stop 2 Convent Garden

After the ceremony at Buckingham Palace, we walk along The Mall towards Trafalgar Square and from there to Covent Garden. Covent Garden is a charming part of London with a delightful market where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks at various restaurants while shopping at appealing brands and concept stores. It is highly recommended. We had a coffee here and then continued our way via The Strand (with a brief stop at Twinings and Somerset House) to the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral.

Stop 3 St Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral stands proudly above the London skyline with its magnificent dome. We only admired the building from the outside, but you can of course buy tickets to admire the beautiful mosaics inside the cathedral.

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Stop 4 The Millennium Bridge & Tate Modern

The cathedral stands at the head of the Millennium Bridge! A beautiful pedestrian bridge that once again offers a great view of the Thames and connects the two banks. We walk across the bridge to the Tate Modern museum. A free museum where you can just walk in and see the most beautiful modern works of art.

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Stop 5 Borough Market & The Shard  

After visiting the museum, we walk along the quay towards Borough Market! A popular market with food stalls offering cuisine from all over the world. A nice spot where we take a break and enjoy the sun. From our spot in the sun, we have a beautiful view of one of London's other highlights: The Shard. We didn't have time to visit The Shard, but you can go to the top of the building and enjoy a beautiful view.

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Stop 6 The Tower Bridge & Tower of London

After our stop at Borough Market, we continue our journey along the Thames towards Tower Bridge! It remains such a beautiful symbol. Once across Tower Bridge, we conclude our walk on a bench in front of the famous Tower of London.

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