The 2012 Olympic Games in London are an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the sites where the major worlds records will be beaten and where some of the greatest sport's achievement will take place.

For £9, you can book the Evening Walk, which will update you on the latest works and cosntructions that are being built for the Olympics.You don't need to book this tour, just show up in Bromley-by-Bow underground station on wednesdays at 18:00.

Another interesting tour takes you around the perimeter of the Olympic Park as increasing security measures make it impossible now to access the venues inside. In this tour you can have an excellent perspective of the Olympic Stadium, the aquatic centre, the arcelorMittal Orbit and other venues. To know more about this tour or make a reservation you can check the following website: www.toursof2012sites.com/index.php?pageid=46

Finally, another interesting tour is the Olympic and Paralympic Marathon Walk. This tour requires a bit of preparation as it is 6 kilometres long and on foot so you must be ready to walk. This walk will take you on a circular walking ride around St. Paul's Cathedral, The Guildhall, Leadenhall Market, Tower of London and Tower Bridge, The Embankment, Big Ben & Houses of Parliament, The Mall,

Buckingham Palace, St. James's Park and Trafalgar Square. Booking is essential and you can join the walk at St. Paul's undergorund station.