South Bank: Festival Hall to Tower Bridge
The classic tourist walk, walked at dusk, in the correct order. Walked and written by the editor.

1. Royal Festival Hall
Start inside, not outside. The free foyer has benches, views, a piano, and almost always something happening. It's a great room.

2. National Theatre south flank
Walk round the brutalist back of the building. Much better than the front. The bookshop and cafe inside are worth twenty minutes.

3. Gabriel's Wharf
A tiny cluster of independents tucked between offices. Best riverside pint in central London, frankly.

4. Tate Modern turbine hall
Free, huge, and whatever's installed is usually better than expected. Walk in, stand still for three minutes, leave.

5. Borough Market edge
Duck off the river via Clink Street and the replica Golden Hinde. You'll come out at the back of Borough, at its least touristy.

6. Tower Bridge north tower
Cross to the north side for the view back. The bridge is better looked at than looked from.

South Bank: Festival Hall to Tower Bridge