New Year's Eve Special - Big London Walking Tour
At a glance
New Year's Eve Special - Big London Walking Tour is a 4h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Great London Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $101.62 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 2-part guided London walk (approx. 10km total), Friendly, knowledgeable local guide, Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–12 per booking
- Ages
- Youth 12–17 · Adult 18–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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NYE 2026
from $98.71
- Days:
- Thu
- Start times:
- 11:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Spend your Easter Sunday on London's ultimate walking adventure - a 2-part journey through the city's most famous streets, parks and bridges.
We'll walk for 2.5 hours, take a break at Borough Market, then walk another hour to the finish line at Tower Bridge.
- Get active, meet new people, and see all the London sights in a day
- Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and a whole bunch more!
- Hear the city's stories from your entertaining local guide
- Stop at world-famous Borough Market for a lunch break
- End at a classic London pub - enjoy a drink with your fellow hikers! (optional)
What's included
What's included
- 2-part guided London walk (approx. 10km total)
- Friendly, knowledgeable local guide
- Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!
- Stop for a break at London's best food market (morning departures only)
- End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge)
Not included
- Food and drink (bring water and cash/card)
- Entry to landmarks (the hike shows you the key sights from the outside only)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
We begin our hike at easy-to-reach Waterloo Station. Meet your friendly hike guide, stretch those legs and off we go! We'll start with a walk to the river through the "Banksy Tunnel" - a graffiti-covered underpass that's a real secret London treat!
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Stop 2
Pass the London Eye, cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
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Stop 3
Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey
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Stop 4
Next, we walk up Whitehall past 10 Downing Street (home to the UK Prime Minister) on our way to opulent Horse Guards Parade. See the King's Life Guard on horseback as we pass the grand old buildings and walk through the parade ground.
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Stop 5
We'll stroll through beautiful St. James Park to see the home of the King!
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Stop 6
Next, we'll walk through Pall Mall and see the ancient palace where the King often stays
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Stop 7
We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains
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Stop 8
After walking along the River Thames we'll enter "The City of London" - the original part of the city where the Romans first settled. Now a famous financial district, at it's heart id the spectacular St. Paul's Cathedral
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Stop 9
Crossing Millennium Bridge, we walk the riverside area once home to Shakespeare and many of London's brothels and prisons (it's a little more upmarket now!)
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Stop 10 · 45m
We'll take a break at London's most famous food market! Here, you'll have around 45 minutes to explore, grab some great food, and have a little rest before the final part of the walk.
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Stop 11
Crossing the river again, we'll enjoy amazing views in both directions from London Bridge
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Stop 12
Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!
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Stop 13
A real must-do experience.... Our final stretch takes us to the iconic Tower Bridge! We finish near a great local pub - as all good British hikes should! Grab a pint or some pub grub to recharge
Meeting point
We'll meet inside Waterloo Train Station, next to Boots Pharmacy (between the entrances to platforms 11 and 12). Your guide will be holding a yellow flag.
End point
We'll end the tour outside a great local pub after crossing Tower Bridge - it's the perfect place for a refreshing post-hike pint or some filling local pub food!
Traveller ratings
5.0
1 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A reasonable fitness level is recommended. We move at around average walking pace for approx. 2.5 hours, take a lunch break, then walk another hour to the finish.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the New Year's Eve Special - Big London Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $101.62 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
2-part guided London walk (approx. 10km total); Friendly, knowledgeable local guide; Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!; Stop for a break at London's best food market (morning departures only); End at our favourite local pub (near Tower Bridge).
Where does it start?
We'll meet inside Waterloo Train Station, next to Boots Pharmacy (between the entrances to platforms 11 and 12). Your guide will be holding a yellow flag.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
