🚶‍♂️🌇 City Walk Through London’s Timeless Icons: From Westminster to St Paul’s 🏛️🕰️

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Craving a London adventure that weaves together the old, the new, and the iconic — all in one breathtaking stroll? Lace up your shoes and take this scenic self-guided walk through the heart of the city, from Parliament to panoramic rooftop views.

🇬🇧 Start at Westminster
Begin at Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, where Gothic spires frame the Thames. Swing by Westminster Abbey, one of the UK’s most treasured landmarks, before crossing Westminster Bridge.

📸 Tip: The bridge offers one of the best photo ops of the London Eye and Parliament together.

🎡 Pause at the London Eye
Circle down to Jubilee Gardens for a break with riverside views. You don’t have to ride the Eye — even its towering presence makes for a surreal skyline moment.

🏙️ South Bank to Millennium Bridge
Follow the South Bank walk east — this stretch is rich with street performers, pop-up book markets, and hidden cafés. Pass by Tate Modern and climb onto the iconic Millennium Bridge, offering a cinematic approach to…

⛪ St Paul’s Cathedral
Step into history with Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece — walk around its plaza, admire its domes, and feel the pulse of central London’s spiritual and architectural heart.

🌇 End with a View at One New Change
Just behind St Paul’s is One New Change, a modern shopping complex with a free rooftop terrace. Here’s your grand finale: views of the cathedral dome and the London skyline — golden at sunset, electric at night.

🗺️ Distance: ~3 miles (5 km)
🕰️ Time: 2.5–3.5 hours (walking + stops)
🚇 Start station: Westminster
🚇 End station: St Paul’s or Mansion House