Blackfriars Bridge Tours and Tickets

Experience London’s traditional drinking scene on this afternoon pub crawl. Accompany your guide on a fun and educational tour in and around the city, where you’ll visit at least four historic pubs and taste different brews (own expense). Pop into centuries-old ale houses, see literary haunts favored by writers like Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture through the ages.

Discover the trendy and photographic neighbourhood of Southbank, renowned for the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, and multicultural street food stalls! On this tour narrated by a local historian, you will walk through the colourful Southbank Centre, beautiful National Theatre, explore The Tate and Blackfriars, stroll along Ernie's Beach, and ultimately finish with a pub crawl at Doggett's Pub. Venture off the tourist trail, and discover the dynamic neighbourhood, its mix of crazy stories, famous residents, and great food, as you get a more intimate and local feel for the area.  Discover how this area became the birthplace of British theatre and the beautiful St. Paul’s Cathedral. Learn more about its history, rich culture, and architectural gems, in a captivating adventure in a must-see neighbourhood. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

This hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour is the ultimate convenient way of exploring London’s top landmarks. Avoid the stress of navigating London’s underground system, and instead—simply hop on and off the bus at stops on its designated route. Potential stops include Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Oxford Street, and The Shard.

In London, you never know where you'll trip across a bit of history. Why not in a pub? This walking tour of London's historic pubs tells the tales of the important figures of the city and where they passed their free time. You'll see where Queen Elizabeth I used to dance, where Charles Dickens used to drink his mead, and see London's last Victorian gin palace. Purchase drinks at each place to taste their wares and listen to guided commentary on the special places' facts and figures.

London is often called a "melting pot," but many people don't know how London became the diverse city we know it to be. This walking tour will show you a different side of the city by disclosing details of colonial history and commonwealth migration that is hardly talked about. Our walking tour is split into two parts, winding through South and East London with a section in the City of London. -You will have the opportunity to listen to some of the histories of Brixton from the 19th century until the present day while seeing some landmarks such as Windrush Square and Electric Avenue. -There will be a stop in the famous market where you can grab a bite to eat -In The City, you will hear about Britain's colonial history including, the rise of the East India Trading Company -You will then walk from the city through Whitechapel and hear why the area has become a place of Bangladeshi pride. -The tour will end by the overground bridge where you will get to spot some creative street art.

Literature buffs and drama fans will thrill to this Shakespearean tour of the City of London, led by an actor guide. Learn about Shakespeare’s London, listen to extracts from the plays, and explore the question of whether he wrote his own dramas as you visit sites linked with the great Bard himself.

Go behind the scenes on this fun walking tour that takes you on a cinematic journey into the heart of the City of London and South Bank.

London by day is glorious. London by night is glorious and glittering. Can you afford to miss out on those hypnotic nocturnal views? BCHT’s cabbies proudly partner with London’s massive Illuminated River Project to showcase London all lit-up like a Christmas tree. Even outside of the holiday season. Don’t forget your shades. On both our tour options, you get to see the first 4 bridges that will launch Illuminated River. When the art project is complete, it will light up 15 bridges along 2.3  miles of the river. Thames is the star - so many fantastic views from bridges. Stop at the famous Tower Bridge and London Bridge, apart from three others. Blinkers glued and ears on alert for amusing anecdotes about Illuminated River, tidbits on the architecture of the bridges and social history of the diverse communities living along the banks. Finally chew on this. London’s taxi trade expanded historically alongside the pace of the River Thames crossings? This one’s close to our heart.

London by day is glorious. London by night is glorious and glittering. Can you afford to miss out on those hypnotic nocturnal views? BCHT’s cabbies proudly partner with London’s massive Illuminated River Project to showcase London all lit-up like a Christmas tree. Even outside of the holiday season. Don’t forget your shades. On both our tour options, you get to see the first 4 bridges that will launch Illuminated River. When the art project is complete, it will light up 15 bridges along 2.3  miles of the river. Thames is the star - so many fantastic views from bridges. Stop at the famous Tower Bridge and London Bridge, apart from three others. Blinkers glued and ears on alert for amusing anecdotes about Illuminated River, tidbits on the architecture of the bridges and social history of the diverse communities living along the banks. Finally chew on this. London’s taxi trade expanded historically alongside the pace of the River Thames crossings? This one’s close to our heart.

Discover Central London’s historical side by visiting Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Southbank, as you explore the iconic history of this city with our immersive private guide! Narrated by local expert historians, we’ll follow in the age-old footsteps of monarchs and politicians, as we dive deeper into British history. Enjoy the trendy and photographic neighbourhood of Southbank, renowned for the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, and multicultural street food stalls! Explore the iconic key attractions at your own pace, such as the popular Churchill War Rooms, Cenotaph, Horseguards Parade, and Guards Memorial among many others. Transport yourselves to a fantastic adventure of culture and history, as you travel back in time to walk in the footsteps of Britain’s most famous and infamous monarchs. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Discover the trendy, cultural and photographic neighbourhoods of Southbank, Shoreditch, Brixton and the West End in London, in an immersive adventure! On these immersive tours narrated by local historians, you will walk through the colourful Southbank Centre, the beautiful National Theatre, explore The Tate and Blackfriars, go on a pub crawl at Doggett's Pub, along visiting many many more beautiful sites! Together, we’ll explore the culture, cuisine and community that defines these neighbourhoods, and visit the trendiest spots in London where locals go for must-eat street food or take Instagram photos. Walk through the trendy and lively neighbourhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the sights that inspired the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets