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.

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

2.1 km (1.3 mi)

11 min

13

Millennium Bridge
Millennium Bridge
Pedestrian suspension bridge
Category
Sightseeing

1.5 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
$$