30+ Top Sights Guided Walking Tour + The Shard Entry

30+ Top Sights walking tour with The Shard tickets

Book this guided walking tour to see more than 30 of London's best known sights in about five hours, then finish with entry to The Shard. The whole experience takes about 6 hours, and tickets start from £57 per person. The price changes with the date and start time you choose. Your Shard entry is included, so there is no separate ticket to buy.

The walk starts at 150 Piccadilly, near Green Park station, in groups of up to 20 people. It heads through Green Park towards Buckingham Palace, where the Changing of the Guard takes place on certain days. From there your guide leads you through Westminster past Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square and the Houses of Parliament. The route then continues to the London Bridge and Southbank area, with views of Shakespeare's Globe, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, London Bridge and the Tower of London. It ends with the lift ride to the top of The Shard for a 360-degree view of the city.

What is included

• Guided walking tour of more than 30 top London sights
• Expert local guide in a small group
• Entry to the viewing galleries of The Shard

Hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks, and transport between locations are not included. This is a walking tour, so the sights are linked on foot and you can see the whole route without any planning.

What you see from The Shard

The viewing galleries sit 244 metres above the street. The indoor galleries are on Levels 68 and 69, and the open-air Skydeck is on Level 72, with views that can reach 40 miles (64 km) on a clear day. After the tour you can look back over the route you have just walked, with Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and Canary Wharf all in sight. For opening times, tips and what to expect at the top, read our Shard visitor guide.

If you only want the view, book standalone The View from The Shard tickets. If you prefer a slightly shorter walk, compare this tour with the Westminster and London Bridge walking tour with Shard tickets.

Getting to The Shard

The Shard entrance is on Joiner Street, a 2 minute walk from London Bridge station, which is served by the Northern and Jubilee lines and National Rail. Opening times at the viewing galleries vary by date and with events, and last entry is 1 hour before closing.

How your booking works

Choose your date and start time at checkout. Your mobile voucher is emailed shortly after you book and shows the exact meeting point and start time, so keep it ready on your phone. At The Shard, all guests go through security screening. Bags and backpacks larger than 55 x 38 x 20 cm are not allowed, and tripods and monopods are not permitted. Only food and drink bought inside can be taken into the viewing galleries.

Cancellation and tips

You can cancel this booking for free up to 24 hours before the start of the experience. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a warm jacket for the open-air Skydeck and allow time for the Shard security check. The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, and the viewing galleries at The Shard are step-free by lift. Children under 18 must be with an adult at The Shard.

Who this tour suits

It suits first-time visitors who want the main sights, the stories behind them and a skyline view in one booking. If you would rather explore at your own pace, book Shard-only tickets and plan your own route along the river.