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London self-guided walking tour

Southbank Secrets: From Medieval Markets to Modern Spires

Stroll along the vibrant Southbank to discover how medieval ruins and Tudor legends sit right alongside London's most daring modern skyscrapers. This family-friendly walk pairs the sensory delights of a thousand-year-old market with the cinematic magic of Harry Potter filming locations and a full-scale pirate ship. You will experience the city's evolution from a gritty riverside playground to a world-class cultural hub, ending at the majestic dome of St Paul’s Cathedral.

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85minutes
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11stops
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Southbank Secrets: From Medieval Markets to Modern Spires
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This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore London without a fixed tour time.

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Map for London walking tour with 11 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Borough Market, The Market Porter, The Shard, Southwark Cathedral, and 7 more stops.

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All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Borough Market in London
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    1Borough Market

    Borough Market has been the stomach of London for over a thousand years, with its roots stretching back to 1014 when traders gathered at the foot of London Bridge

    Built: 1014 · Wikidata

  2. The Market Porter in London
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    2The Market Porter

    Standing on the corner of Stoney Street, The Market Porter is a classic Victorian pub that tells the story of the area’s working-class roots

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  3. The Shard in London
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    3The ShardAttraction

    Towering over the historic streets like a giant glass needle, The Shard is a marvel of modern engineering that redefined London's skyline when it opened in 2012

    Architect: Renzo Piano · Style: neo-futurism … · Height: 306 m · Named after: shard · Wikidata

  4. Southwark Cathedral in London
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    4Southwark CathedralChurch

    Southwark Cathedral is a peaceful sanctuary that has stood here in various forms for over 900 years

    Built: 1150 · Style: Gothic architecture · Wikidata

  5. Golden Hinde in London
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    5Golden HindeAttraction

    Tucked into a dry dock is the Golden Hinde, a full-scale, seaworthy replica of the ship Sir Francis Drake used to circumnavigate the globe between 1577 and 1580

    Height: 28.2 m · Wikidata

  6. Winchester Palace in London
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    6Winchester Palace

    The stone ruins you see here are all that remains of Winchester Palace, once one of the grandest buildings in medieval London

    Style: medieval architecture … · Wikidata

  7. The Clink in London
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    7The ClinkMuseum

    Just a few steps from the Bishop's palace lies the site of The Clink, one of England's oldest and most notorious prisons, dating back to 1144

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  8. Globe Theatre in London
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    8Globe TheatreBuilding

    The Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse where William Shakespeare’s greatest works were first performed

    Built: 1599 · Wikidata

  9. Tate Modern in London
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    9Tate ModernTheatre

    The massive brick structure of the Tate Modern was originally the Bankside Power Station, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott—the same man who designed the iconic red telephone box

    Built: 1992 · Architect: de Meuron · Named after: Sir Henry Tate · Wikidata

  10. Millennium Bridge in London
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    10Millennium Bridge

    The Millennium Bridge is a sleek steel suspension bridge that opened in 2000 to celebrate the new century

    Built: 2000 · Architect: Norman Foster · Wikidata

  11. St Paul's Cathedral in London
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    11St Paul's CathedralChurch

    St Paul's Cathedral is the masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, built between 1675 and 1710 after the previous medieval cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire of London

    Built: 1675 · Architect: Christopher Wren · Style: English Baroque · Height: 111 m · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for London — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Borough Market, The Market Porter, The Shard, Southwark Cathedral, Golden Hinde, Winchester Palace and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Borough Market and ends at St Paul's Cathedral. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 85 minutes for 11 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.

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