Private Full Day London Tour with Guide and Driver


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From $1449.56

2 reviews   (5.00)

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Departs: London, London

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the Greatest Hits and the hidden gems as you travel through 2000 years of London's history with a private guide and separate driver. Journey with us from a world-famous Palace to an iconic bridge spanning a legendary river, from the most important church in the land to a clock called Ben and beyond. We will travel from the West End to the Square Mile and into the infamous and notorious East End with its bustling markets and amazing street art - hear the stories and uncover the secrets of the people that shaped this city over time. Photo opportunities and memories as the old meets the new in this on and off the beaten track tour.

Exterior sites include: Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, The Mall, St James's Park, Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Wobbly Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, The Square Mile, Pudding Lane, Borough Market, Spitalfields Market, Shoreditch, Brick Lane and much more.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off

Private Guide

Private transportation

WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Lunch and Refreshments


Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Our Covid-19 protocol follows current official UK government guidelines. For the safety of our customers and staff, we ask that if you are experiencing any symptoms on the day of your tour, that you do not attend and advise us in writing.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Buckingham Palace
Hear the stories about the Palace's famous residents through the ages and why it is, in fact, not a palace at all.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. James's Park
Visit the "most beautiful park in London" for a stunning photo opportunity and a walk to experience the first Royal menagerie - with their over friendly squirrels and pigeon eating pelicans!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The best vantage points for the Queen's London residence, Buckingham Palace, can be found here along with stories about secret wartime tunnels underfoot.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square
The heart of the capital where Londoners come to celebrate, mourn and protest in times of national importance. This is usually a great spot to stop for a traditional lunch.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Pat the Queen's Horses and make the Wardens laugh... if you can. Another classic photo opportunity.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Big Ben
It doesn't get more iconic than Big Ben. Learn all about the history of this famous landmark.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Houses of Parliament
The cradle of Western democracy and site of the famous Gunpowder Plot - stop here for an external tour of one of the most storied institutions in politics.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Westminster Abbey
Arguably one of the most important churches in the land. Place of coronations, Royal weddings and burials, final resting place of Charles Dickens, Isaac Newton, Elizabeth I and Bloody Mary.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tower Bridge
Another classic landmark spanning the iconic River Thames.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower of London
Legendary and infamous - most who walked in here never walked out. Enjoy an extensive exterior tour of this bastion of British history.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Paul's Cathedral
The other most famous church in the land which hosted the stunning wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana and which Churchill defended against all odds during the Blitz in WW2.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hyde Park
Hyde Park is the largest of the Royal parks in the capital and one of the most beloved. There is Speakers' Corner where people have come for centuries to protest and make their voice heard. There is the Serpentine lake and large green spaces - an oasis of nature and calm in the middle of London.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Borough Market
The best spot for lunch in London. Rub shoulders with old-fashioned market traders and Michelin chef's. Try some jellied eels or Cornish pasties and find the best and freshest produce from local farmers as well as delicatessen from around the globe.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Brick Lane Market
Vibrant and buzzing strip which is home to the creative tribes of the capital as well as the Bangladeshi community. This is the place to taste the finest curries and see the best explosive street art. There are markets, cafes and clubs and it is also the former stomping ground of Jack The Ripper.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Spitalfields
Large and buzzing indoor market with lots of independent designers and makers selling their wares - from ceramics to art prints, from antiques to vintage hats and shades. Artisan bakers and ice cream stands complete the picture.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Churchill War Rooms
A formerly hidden bunker where Churchill and his cabinet met during World War 2.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

London Bridge
Often confused with Tower Bridge, discover the early gory function of this bridge, as well as how some of the bridge has ended up in Arizona.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clarence House
We will stop by the residence of Prince Charles and Camilla and see the soldiers guarding their home.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Palace
Once inhabited by the Queen mother and Princess Diana, this Palace is where we will share the stories of Royal intrigue and scandal.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Monument to the Great Fire of London
This moving Monument tributes those who perished in the Great Fire that destroyed much of the city - and also gave way to rebirth and the end of the plague (the fire killed the rats that carried the plague). We can climb to the top if your legs can handle it!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Twinings
The favourite and preferred tea purveyor for Her Majesty the Queen. Pick up some traditional tea here and feel free to stay for a cuppa.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thames River
We will explore the mighty Thames - gateway to the Kingdom and discuss how this waterway gave birth to the British Empire. Time permitting, we can jump on a boat to see it from the water!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shoreditch
Look out for Banksy, amazing 3D artworks and the melting pot of the "cool cats" of London

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Perfect Day in London
jackw0829, 09-09-2022
A beyond perfect day. My wife had family over from Ireland but they were only here for a day - the kids had never been to London so we wanted to treat them to a day out to see all the sights of the Capital. We were picked up from the hotel by the Guide Tom and Driver Anna. In the morning we were able to cover so much, Trafalgar Sq, Big Ben, Buck Palace, Covent Garden (which the kids loved) and the Horses on Whitehall. In the afternoon, we went for lunch at Borough Market, Tom gave us some great places to find the best food, and then we carried on with our adventure - Tower Bridge, Tower of London and the City. Tom was entertaining for the kids and engaging for the adults. Being a Londoner myself, I even saw areas and stories that I never knew about! Our family went away happy and I cant thank the guys enough for what was a phenomenal day. Top Marks!
Amazing
edcon2000, 02-09-2022
Company was great in accommodating booking within 24 hours after competitor cancelled on me at the last minute. Our guide Joe, and driver Anna were superb and arrived at our hotel early. The vehicle was immpecably clean and comfortable. The tour took us to all of the iconic sites in London and some that were off the beaten path. Joe's knowledge of the sites visited was exceptional. He was very charismatic and enthusiastic. Anna'a driving was suberb and together they had a chemistry that made our tour thoroughly enjoyable. At the end of the day, we shared a lot of laughs, had a great lunch at a historic pub, and saw and photographed a lot of history. Truely a memorable experience and a highly remmended tour.




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