The North 'n' South Walk
We start our 6 mile walk in the legal heartland of Temple and follow the north bank of the Thames seeking out the political centre, the home of the original spy-master, the Queen’s bodyguards, the oldest object on the streets of London, an artistic centre named after a sugar baron, James Bond’s HQ, the Archbishop’s HQ and a tunnel full of graffiti.
We will learn about the history of the places we visit, find the best locations for photos and learn how to use our camera for creative effect. Your walk is led by a professional photographer and each guest receives FREE walk notes and a guide to photographic technique.
The North ‘n’ South walk is available every TUESDAY
49/person*
4+ Hours
Max 4 Guests
Temple tube station
The North 'n' South Walk
This walk starts in the legal heartland of Temple and takes us along the north bank of the Thames seeking out the political centre, the home of the original spy-master, the Queen’s bodyguards, the oldest object on the streets of London, an artistic centre named after a sugar baron, James Bond’s HQ, the Archbishop’s HQ and a tunnel full of graffiti.
*excluding Eventbrite’s Booking fee
- Temple Church
- Royal Courts of Justice
- Somerset House
- Cleopatra's Needle
- Horse Guards Parade
- Big Ben
- Palace of Westminster
- Westminster Abbey
- Tate Britain
- Banksy Tunnel
- The London Eye
- Trafalgar Square
Easy Access
Your North 'n' South Walk starts and ends at a convenient London underground station. We meet at the Temple tube station on the District and Circle lines. Please note there are several flights of steps on the walk.
Professional Guide
As your guide and professional photographer I'll be giving you some of the history behind the sites we will visit plus hits and tips on getting the most from your camera to capture memorable images of my home city.
FREE Photography Tips and Walk Guides
Each guest receives a comprehensive guide giving you a brief history of the sites visited on your walk plus an indispensable guide on photography with tips on composition, exposure, lens choice, creative controls, filters, shooting panoramic images and more.
Historic Landmarks
We will see many of London's most recognisable landmarks including Somerset House, Waterloo Bridge, Cleopatra's Needle, Horse Guards, Downing Street, New Scotland Park, Boadicea and her daughters, the Palace of Westminster, Tate Britain, Lambeth Palace, Leake Street and The London Eye.
Related Walks
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THE SOUTH BANK WALK
THE ROYAL PARKS WALK
THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WALK
The South Bank of the Thames offers the visitor a wealth of photo opportunities including the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, The National Theatre, HMS Belfast, the tallest building in Europe, Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge, Tower Bridge, St Katharine’s Dock and the Tower of London.
Take in the tranquil surroundings of four of London’s Royal Parks whilst capturing images of iconic landmarks including Nelson’s Column,The Mall, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, No 1 London, Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall, the V&A and the Natural History Museum (plus some of London’s wildlife!).
We start our walk exploring the maritime history of London and travel from one time zone to another in the blink of an eye before passing under the river Thames to capture stunning images of the modern architecture in the financial heart of London. After a short train ride we finish in the East end of London with its stunning street art. Sites include the Royal Observatory, the famous Tulip staircase, the Cutty Sark and Canary Wharf.