The Timeless Thames: Discover London's River with a Local
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Escape the tourist crowds and discover authentic London on this walking tour along the River Thames with a local. Discover hidden historical sites, charming riverside locations, and experience breathtaking views of the city.
Do you like to get off the beaten path and discover a city's hidden secrets? If so, then join me as we venture where few tourists go, into the neighbourhoods of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe, and learn about London's famous River Thames.
Lasting around 2 hours, this tour starts at the south end of Tower Bridge and heads eastward, stopping at many historic sites that tell the story of the Thames. You will learn how the river allowed London to grow from a small trading outpost on the edge of the known world to one of the world's great metropolises.
You'll visit many places of historical interest, including the medieval ruins of King Edward III's riverside manor house and London's oldest police station. You'll also "meet" some of the area's most famous residents before finishing the tour at one of the oldest pubs on the river, and the launching point of one of history's most famous ships.
As well as visiting many fascinating local attractions away from the crowds of central London, you'll also enjoy stunning views over the River Thames as you learn about London's historic waterway.
As a local, I will share stories and local knowledge that even many Londoners don't know.
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