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Architecture Walking Tour

City of London · 8 stops · ~7.7 km

A free self-guided walking tour of 8 architecturally notable buildings in City of London. Allow approximately 4 hours including 20 minutes of viewing time per building. Export the route to Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation.

Stops
8
Distance
7.7 km
Est. Time
4h
Cost
Free
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1
Bloomberg London

Bloomberg London

Foster + Partners

Office building in the City of London.

51.5125°, -0.0909°
2
Willis Building (London)

Willis Building (London)

Foster + Partners · 2008

Skyscraper in London.

51.5129°, -0.0815°
3
Lloyd's building

Lloyd's building

Richard Rogers · 1986

Building by Richard Rogers in London.

51.5131°, -0.0825°
4
One New Change

One New Change

Jean Nouvel · 2010

Shopping mall in London.

51.5138°, -0.0955°
5
The Gherkin

The Gherkin

Foster + Partners · 2004

Skyscraper in London, England.

51.5144°, -0.0803°
6
88 Wood Street

88 Wood Street

Richard Rogers · 1998

Skyscraper in London, England.

51.5153°, -0.0950°
7
Moor House

Moor House

Norman Foster · 2004

Office in London, England.

51.5178°, -0.0896°
8
London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University

Daniel Libeskind · 2002

University in London, England.

51.5516°, -0.1107°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the City of London architecture walking tour take?+

The self-guided walking tour covers approximately 7.7 km with 8 stops. Allow approximately 4 hours including 20 minutes of viewing time per building.

Is the City of London architecture tour free?+

Yes, this is a completely free self-guided walking tour. You can view the route on the interactive map, export it to Google Maps for navigation, and explore at your own pace.

Do I need to book the City of London architecture tour in advance?+

No booking is required — this is a self-guided tour that you can start at any time. All buildings can be viewed from the outside. For guided tours with expert commentary, we recommend checking GetYourGuide for local architecture tours.

What is the best time to do the City of London architecture walking tour?+

Morning light (before 11am) is ideal for photography of building facades. Weekdays tend to be less crowded around commercial buildings. Allow a full half day for the complete tour.