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Tower of London self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

New To The Site! London, England

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Are you looking for things to do around the Tower of London? Try our self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt to walk this historical district.

Walk from Tower Hill, across Tower Bridge, to City Hall, across London Bridge to St Margaret Pattens Church while seeing monuments. Solve challenges at every stop to learn your next destination. You’ll also learn some local history and fun facts.

The Tower of London Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.4 km / 2.1 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.

A fun learning experience
See the sights! 28 locations seen
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge: 26 varied challenges
Fun for all ages, kids included
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

What's Included

  • Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    London EC3N 4DJ
    UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    City of London
    London EC3N 4EE, UK

    This tour ends 1 intersection from the start location, across from Byward St/Tower Hill Rd.

    What To Expect

    Trinity Square Gardens

    This small park near the Tower Hill underground station is the starting point for your sightseeing tour. Here you will see 4 significant memorials, and solve challenges with them.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Wakefield Gardens

    Next to Trinity Square Gardens is Wakefield Gardens where you'll find 2 more monuments and a section of the original Roman wall. Learn some history and solve 4 challenges.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tower Hill Postern Gate

    Walk under Tower Hill Rd. and see more Roman ruins before coming face to face with the Tower of London. Learn some history and solve 2 more challenges.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tower of London (Pass By)

    Learn about the history of this grand fort/armory/garrison/prison and museum as you walk around the perimeter. Solve a few challenges as you walk 15 minutes toward the Tower Bridge.
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    Tower Bridge (Pass By)

    Cross Tower Bridge on foot. At every arch, stop to learn something new, and see different sights around you such as the Shard and the Gherkin. Solve 5 challenges as you make your way across. 15 minutes.
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    The Old London City Hall (Pass By)

    Approach the old Greater London City Hall. Learn the difference between the City of London and Greater London. Solve 2 challenges here 5 minutes
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    The Queen's Walk

    Learn about the south shore neighborshood as you walk on the Queen's Walk, from old city hall to the HMS Belfast.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    HMS Belfast (Pass By)

    Learn about this battleship anchored in the Thames. Solve a few challenges as you walk towards it. 5 minutes
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    Hay's Galleria

    Continue walking on the south side of the Thames as you reach Hay's Galleria. Learn about this area's history and solve challenges.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    London Bridge City Pier

    Solve another challenge as you near London Bridge.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    London Bridge

    Learn about the history of London Bridge's various incarnations as you cross it on foot. Learn about many of the significant buildings you can see from this vantage point. Solve a few challenges.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Riverside Walk

    Walk a short distance on the north edge of the Thames from London Bridge. Solve a challenge.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Church of Saint Magnus-the-Martyr (Pass By)

    Learn about this small church and the 1666 Great Fire of London. Solve a challenge here 5 minutes
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    The Monument to the Great Fire of London (Pass By)

    Learn more about the great fire of London and solve a challenge here. 5 minutes
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    The Guild Church of St. Margaret Pattens (Pass By)

    Solve 3 challenges on your way to this small church. Learn its history and solve another challenge here. 10 minutes total
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    St. Dunstan in the East

    Walk to another church; however, this is the shell of a former church that was never rebuilt following the Blitz. Learn about this church's history and solve 2 challenges here.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Malta George Cross Memorial

    Learn about the people of Malta's contributions during World War II and solve a challenge here at this beautiful monument.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    All Hallows By The Tower (Pass By)

    Your second-to-last destination is this grand church, which is just next to the Tower of London and survived the Great Fire of 1666, but not the Blitz. Discover which American notable was baptized here. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes
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    City of London Dragon Boundary Mark

    This is your final destination, steps away from your start location and from the Tower of London. Solve your final challenge here.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tower of London self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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