Start at Monument, walk east to the Tower of London and cross Tower Bridge on foot. From the south side, work back west past HMS Belfast and Borough Market, then follow the river to Tate Modern and cross Millennium Bridge for St Paul’s Cathedral. This is a rewarding walk even if you see most landmarks from outside; going into the Tower or St Paul’s needs much more time.
You will find the map with the walking route at the end of this article. On this map you will also find restaurant suggestions and places of interest.
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Walking Route from Monument to St Paul´s Cathedral
Estimated time and Distance
Approximate total distance: 2.7 miles.
Allow around 3–4 hours for the approximately 2.7-mile walk with short stops. Set aside substantially more time if you enter the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, the Shard or St Paul’s Cathedral.
Attractions
These are possible stops on or near the walk. Check current admission, bookings and opening times before choosing which to enter.
- Monument
- Sky Garden
- Tower of London
- Tower Bridge Exhibition
- HMS Belfast
- The View from the Shard
- The Old Operating Theatre
- Golden Hinde
- Shakespeare’s Globe
- St Paul’s Cathedral
Pass inclusions and booking rules change. Compare the current London Pass attraction list with the individual tickets you would actually buy.
From Monument to St Paul’s Cathedral in detail
- Our route starts at Monument Tube Station. From here we will start walking towards London Bridge. You will see The Monument to the Great Fire of London on your left hand side.
- We will reach London Bridge. From here you will find some steps that go down to the North Bank of the river.
- We will then walk towards the Tower of London. From here you will get some awesome views of Tower Bridge and The Shard, London’s tallest building.
- As you walk along the North Bank of Thames you will reach one of London’s most important landmarks: The Tower of London.
- We will then head over to St Katharine’s Docks. one of London’s best kept secrets. There are numerous restaurants in this area, so it’s the ideal place if you are looking to have lunch somewhere.
- Our next stop will be Tower Bridge, and we will cross this iconic bridge on foot.
- Once we get to the other side, you will find some steps to go down to the South Bank of the river Thames.
- Walk past the former City Hall building and HMS Belfast. London’s City Hall is now in the Royal Docks.
- Arrive at Hay’s Galleria. Here you will find a selection of restaurants and cafes as well as a few shops and stalls.
- Our next stop will be Borough Market, one of the most spectacular markets in London. Check the market’s current hours; it normally opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays outside the festive period.
- Continue west along the river past Shakespeare’s Globe to Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge. Butler’s Wharf is east of Tower Bridge and is a separate detour.
- St Paul’s Cathedral is just on the other side of the river. You can then cross the Millennium Bridge to visit St Paul’s Cathedral or continue walking along the South Bank, as you can walk all the way to the London Eye.
From Monument to St Paul´s Cathedral Map
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