London Walking Tours
London Walking Tour from London Eye to the Design Museum
First and foremost you should know that London is very big but if you have to desire to experience every possible aspect of the great London city then walking through the city would be very easy. You can get the most out of your London walking tours as you have the option to start your tour from the London Eye up to the Design Museum. Unlike the devastating Millennium arena, today the London Eye is a well loved feature of London skyline. The 32 glass pods of the magnificent giant wheel provide a thrilling view of the vast metropolis of the city and it is best during sunset as the city lights start twinkling. You can find a few flags that are designed by British artists at the Jubilee Gardens just below the London Eye.
Royal Festival Hall
You can just walk east along the Thames towards the large Southbank Centre which is a gathering point for various cultural and artistic tribes of the city. The Royal Festival hall that was specially built for the Festival of Britain in 1951 the hall was recently reopened in 2007 after refurbishment of two years. The performances range from contemporary dance to classical concerts. The Saison Poetry Library at the fifth floor is the place to most inclusive collections of modern poetry of Europe.
Mediatheque and Benugo Café
Just stroll across the skateboarders where you will find the secondhand book market which is just besides the national Film Theatre. The new Mediatheque which is just behind the cinema is an excellent free resource to watch all the forgotten films of the archives of British Film Institute. The Benugo café which is just the next door is a great place to enjoy brunch and Bloody Mary.
Millennium Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe
As you most easy is the Tate Modern the architectural masterstroke, as the huge sweep of turbine hall creates an excellent backdrop for specially made installation. Just across the Tate modern is the Millennium Bridge which is very safe and spectacular. Just return to south bank as you don’t miss the Shakespeare’s Globe which is the reconstruction of the previous open playhouse of 1599. Here, there are plays staged in the month of May until October.
Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market
Moving further east is the St. Mary Overie Dock which is a great place for children’s parties. As you turn right to the Cathedral Street you can have a look at the magnificent stained glass windows of the Southwark Cathedral, the place for John Harward baptism. As you move further is the Borough Market an excellent place for delicious street food. You can then turn left at the Vine Street to enter Queen’s Walk. You can even tour around a few restricted areas that include the living room with a stunning view of the Tower Bridge.
Design Museum
As you go across the bridge and move towards the Horselydown Lane towards the left is the Shad Thames on the right. Here you will find the excellent Design Museum where you will find some unusual gifts as you relax at the White Café.