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Tower Bridge from London Bridge

City of London

London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London

From London Bridge Station, this scenic riverside route passes HMS Belfast, City Hall, Hays Galleria, and the iconic Tower Bridge before finishing at Tower Hill Underground Station, where the Tower of London awaits

ROUTE ESSENTIALS

Everything you need to set off

START

London Bridge Station

FINISH

Tower Hill Station

DISTANCE

2.9 km

DIFFICULTY

easy

BEST TIME

Early Morning

FROM THE ROUTE

London, seen at street level.

Made for visitors who want the icons without losing half a day to planning. Pavements throughout, simple crossings and an Underground station at each end.

MAKE A DAY OF IT

Worth stopping for

Activities

More London - Scoop and Bridge Theatre

The Scoop is a free, open-air amphitheatre near Tower Bridge that hosts seasonal performances, film screenings, and cultural events. Its sunken, riverside design makes it a popular summer spot for accessible outdoor entertainment. The Bridge Theatre is known for innovative productions and flexible staging. 

Drinks & Pubs

The Dickens Inn

The Dickens Inn is a historic (reconstructed) timber‑framed pub located at St Katharine Docks. With charming riverside seating, period ambience, and views of the marina, it offers a picturesque break spot amid the bustle of East London

Food & Dining

Gaucho Tower Bridge

Gaucho Tower Bridge is a sophisticated Argentine steakhouse near Tower Bridge. Dining here offers elevated cuisine, stylish interiors, and riverside views, making it a destination for food lovers with a skyline backdrop.

Food & Dining

The Ivy Tower Bridge

The Ivy Tower Bridge is a branch of the famous Ivy restaurant group, located near Tower Bridge. It combines the Ivy brand’s elegance and ambience with river views and proximity to iconic London landmarks.

Drinks & Pubs

The George Inn

The George Inn, in Southwark, is one of London’s few remaining historic coaching inns. With a timbered frontage, courtyard, and pub atmosphere, it’s a step back into London’s past and a charming spot to rest on a riverside stroll.

Historical Site

St Katharine Docks

 Opened in 1828 beside the Tower of London, these docks handled luxury goods including ivory, spices and marble. Designed by Thomas Telford, they required demolishing 1,250 houses and the medieval St Katharine's Hospital. Badly bombed in WWII, they became London's first regenerated docks in the 1970s. Now a prestigious marina with restaurants and historic ships, they remain remarkably atmospheric and beautifully preserved.

Historical Site, Activities

Southwark Cathedral

Southwark Cathedral is a medieval Gothic cathedral located near London Bridge, serving as the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. It is known for its beautiful interior, literary associations, and riverside setting.

Historical Site

Butler's Wharf

Butler’s Wharf is a historic Victorian warehouse complex located on the south bank of the River Thames, near Tower Bridge in London. Originally built in the late 19th century, it was used for storing tea, coffee, and spicesimported from around the world

Historical Site, Activities, Food & Dining, Drinks & Pubs

Borough Market

Borough Market is a historic and vibrant food market near London Bridge. It dates back to medieval times and today offers gourmet food stalls, fresh produce, international delicacies, and a lively atmosphere in a compact, bustling setting.

Historical Site, Drinks & Pubs, Food & Dining

Leadenhall Market

Leadenhall Market is a historic Victorian market in the City, renowned for its ornate architecture, cobbled walkways, and diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and pubs. It’s a picturesque spot that often appears in films, blending heritage with modern retail and dining.

Historical Site, Landmark, Activities

HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast is a preserved Royal Navy cruiser moored on the Thames near Tower Bridge. Now operated as a museum ship by the Imperial War Museum, it allows visitors to explore its decks and learn about naval history and wartime service.

Historical Site, Landmark, Activities

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge, adjacent to the Tower of London, known for its twin towers and roadway that lifts to permit shipping traffic. It’s a symbolic London landmark and includes exhibition spaces within its towers.

Historical Site, Activities

Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic and historic landmarks, founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Over the centuries, it has served as a royal palace, prison, treasury, armoury, and even a zoo. Today, it houses the Crown Jewels and is famously guarded by the Yeoman Warders (also known as Beefeaters)

Landmark, Activities, Food & Dining

The Shard

The Shard is a striking modern skyscraper on the South Bank near London Bridge and London Bridge station. As Western Europe’s tallest building, it hosts offices, restaurants, a hotel, and observation decks offering expansive views over London.

at 3.2 km

London Eye

See the route from above with a 30-minute rotation over the Thames.

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