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See London like a Londoner! On this tour you will hit London’s cobbled ancient alleyways, break waves on its famous river and ride a double decker bus - all with a private guide. First stop - Westminster, in the shadow of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, we will then head down the Mall to Buckingham Palace and beyond. We will meet soldiers, heroes, villains, discuss scandals and Empire as we hop on buses, tubes and boats to discover both the classic highlights and the gems that only the locals know.
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 and much more.
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 -
2St. James's Park
Visit the "most beautiful park in London" for a stunning photo opportunity.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The 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 -
4Trafalgar Square
The heart of the capital where Londoners come to celebrate, mourn and protest in times of national importance.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Horse 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 -
6Big Ben
It doesn't get more iconic than Big Ben. Learn all about the history of this famous landmark.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Houses 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 -
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See where the Prime Minister lives right here in the heart of the capital.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Westminster 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 -
10Tower Bridge
Another classic landmark spanning the iconic River Thames.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Tower 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 -
12St. 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 -
13Hyde 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 free -
14Clarence House
We will see the residence of Prince Charles and Camilla adjacent to St James Palace
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15St. 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 -
16London 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 -
17Thames 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 -
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 -
19Borough Market
Dating back hundreds of years, we will stop at the greatest food market in the land where you can purchase some traditional English delicacies as well as fresh produce and ingredients from across the globe.
15 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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