My favorite London City Walk route: picturesque and perfect for exploring!

This incredible route perfectly combines views of the River Thames, historic English streets, and royal parks! Save this guide👇 🌟 Two-Loop Itinerary Route 1: Thames Riverside Power Walk 📍Big Ben → London Eye → Waterloo Bridge → Tate Modern/Millennium Bridge → London Bridge → The Shard → Tower Bridge ✨Highlights: ▪Capture Big Ben and the London Eye in the same frame from Waterloo Bridge (amazing photo spots on the stairs at both ends of the bridge📸) ▪See the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral reflected in the river from Millennium Bridge—it looks like it's gilded at dusk. ▪Enjoy panoramic city views from The Shard's viewing platform. Grab a coffee and watch the sunset paint Tower Bridge red. Route 2: Literary and Historical Streets Traverse 📍Tower Bridge → London Bridge → St. Paul's Cathedral → Fleet Street → Strand → Trafalgar Square → St. James's Park → Buckingham Palace → Hyde Park ✨Highlights: ▪Discover centuries-old pubs on Fleet Street, including one frequented by Dickens. You can even spot 19th-century kerosene lamps on the red brick walls. ▪Find tons of vintage bookstores around the KCL and LSE campuses, where you can snag out-of-print novels for as little as £2! ▪Feed the pelicans in St. James's Park. The Blue Bridge offers stunning photo ops of Buckingham Palace reflected in the water. 📸 Hidden Gems for Guaranteed Insta-worthy Shots ① Fairytale View of Big Ben 👉🏻Head to the small park behind the London Eye (Jubilee Gardens). Shoot upwards with the cherry blossoms in the foreground, and transform into a Disney princess! ② Cinematic Long Exposure of Tower Bridge 👉🏻Set up a tripod on the south bank of the Thames near Tower Bridge and take a long exposure shot. The lights of passing boats will create golden streaks🌉 (recommended after 9pm). ③ Monet's Garden in Hyde Park 👉🏻Enter from Lancaster Gate and head straight to the Italian Gardens. The combination of tulips and swans in April is breathtaking. 👟 Gear Recommendations ✅Waterproof Doc Martens (essential for London's cobblestone streets and unpredictable showers) ✅Foldable seat pad (perfect for posing on the steps of Trafalgar Square) ❌Avoid single-shoulder bags! A canvas backpack is a must for carrying your camera gear and snacks. 📌 Easy Navigation Search "London Classic Walk" on Google Maps to import this loop route. Enjoy real-time audio commentary on the secret history of the 30 bridges along the Thames!