Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore London, England
Welcome to London – a cosmopolitan city with a unique blend of historic traditions and a hip, modern culture. If you are visiting for the first time, enjoy its wealth of historic major landmarks with the Introduction Walk. If you're in the city to enjoy some Harry Potter highlights, we've picked out 13 places to relive the adventure. Take the Historic Pubs Walk or join us for tours through the streets of Charles Dickens' or Shakespheare's London.
In all, we have prepared 22 self-guided walks for you to explore London, which cover everything from charming neighborhoods to famous bridges, street art and shopping. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!
In all, we have prepared 22 self-guided walks for you to explore London, which cover everything from charming neighborhoods to famous bridges, street art and shopping. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!
How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
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Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour
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