G Costa
Written by a professional London tour guide, travel writer and journalist, this selection of walking tours is the best way to make the most of your visit to London. This selection of London walking tours is unlike any other and is an excellent choice for first-time visitors, repeat visitors or curious Londoners wanting to know more about their city. Each walking tour covers the major highlights you would expect to see, plus hidden secrets, fun and interesting stories and gems off the beaten path.This book covers 10 walks which cover the main areas of downtown central London - if you are visiting for a first time, this is all you need to explore at your own pace. If you are a Londoner then this is a great chance to discover or rediscover the city. Our 10 Amazing London Walks are:1) Mayfair Walking Tour - London's poshest area2) St. James's and Royal London Walking Tour - From Buckingham Palace to the oldest hat shop in the world.3) Westminster, Whitehall and Government Walking Tour - See Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, discover one of the most expensive schools in the country, and even where Benjamin Franklin once lived. 4) The West End Walking Tour - Trafalgar Square, a cafe in a crypt, Piccadilly Circus, London's real life "Diagon Alley", Covent Garden, Neal's Yard and so much more.5) Embankment and South Bank Walking Tour - London's oldest outdoor monument, sphinxes, how the river Thames changed London, the Southbank, a Roman Bath and much more.6) Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens Walking Tour - With over 625 acres to cover, we make sure you see the best bits. Public executions, Speakers' Corner, the Serpentine Lake, Peter Pan's statue, Kensington Palace and much more.7) Knightsbridge and South Kensington Walking Tour - Harrods, the Museum Quarter, the Royal Albert Hall and more. 8) Bankside and The City of London Walking Tour - St. Paul's Cathedral, How London Bridge was moved to the USA, Why London's Skyscrapers Have such Incredible architecture and names (the cheesegrater? the shard?), The Great Fire of London and more.9) Aldwych to Tower Hill Walking Tour - The Great Plague, Abandoned Churches, Secret Gardens and much more.10) Camden, Regent's Park and Baker Street Walking Tour - Camden Town Market, the home of Sherlock Holmes, an enormous rose garden and more.Maps and photos throughout the book help you effortlessly navigate your way, as well as clear instructions. Each walk lasts 1 to 2 hours and you will discover a mix of history, modern culture, fascinating stories and fun facts making these tours ideal for all ages. Get your copy of Amazing London Walks now and begin your adventure!
