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See London the way Londoners do — fast, fun, and full of stories. With your private guide leading the way, you’ll slip down ancient cobbled alleyways, skim across the famous Thames, and ride a classic red double-decker bus. Start in Westminster beneath Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, then sweep along the Mall toward Buckingham Palace and far beyond. Along the journey, meet soldiers, heroes, and villains, uncover tales of scandal, power, rebellion, and empire, and hop between buses, Tubes, and boats to reveal both iconic sights and the hidden gems locals love.
This is a hands-on adventure where London’s past and present collide at every turn. Expect lively storytelling, fascinating local insights, and plenty of time for photos, questions, and spontaneous discoveries. From grand landmarks to everyday London life unfolding around you, this tour captures the energy, humour, and character of the city.
This tour is with a guide only. Private Transportation is not included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet you at the hotel's concierge desk. If there is no concierge desk then we will meet you at the front desk / lobby of the hotel. If you are at an Airbnb or alternative accommodation, your guide will be waiting outside the property 5 minutes before your tour start time.
Itinerary
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1Buckingham 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 free -
2The Mall
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 -
3Clarence House
We will see the residence of Prince Charles and Camilla adjacent to St James Palace
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. James's Palace
The residence of the Queen Mother and Princess Diana for a time, we will stop outside the Palace to discuss the royal intrigue that took place here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St. James's Park
Visit the "most beautiful park in London" for a stunning photo opportunity.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Westminster 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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Churchill War Rooms
A formerly hidden bunker where Churchill and his cabinet met during World War 2.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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See where the Prime Minister lives right here in the heart of the capital.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Horse 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 free -
10Big Ben
It doesn't get more iconic than Big Ben. Learn all about the history of this famous landmark.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Houses 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 free -
12Thames River
The mighty Thames - time permitting we can hop on a short commuter boat ride and see London from its famous water way whilst we discuss how this stretch of water helped build an Empire.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
13Trafalgar Square
The heart of the capital where Londoners come to celebrate, mourn and protest in times of national importance.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14London Bridge
We will stop here to establish it is not falling down and discuss how part of the bridge ended up in Arizona.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Stand outside one of London’s oldest pubs as your guide shares tales of literary legends, medieval Fleet Street, and centuries of ale-soaked history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Fleet Street
Pause outside Sweeney Todd's pie shop as dark legends and Victorian melodrama come to life.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17St. 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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Here we will show you where a baker once left an oven on that destroyed the city in the Great Fire - it also killed all the rats which virtually ended the dreaded plague.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
19Tower Bridge
Another classic landmark spanning the iconic River Thames.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Tower 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 free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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