Private Half-Day Hidden London Tour with Guide and Driver

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Step through the veneer of London's surface and there is a world of hidden temples, forgotten rivers, ancient churches, cobbled stairways that speak of the ruins of a thousand years and stories of lost memories, love, heartache and humour. With your guide and driver you will go where tourists do not - through old alleys in the oldest part of the city. Meet the legends of London - from literature to ghosts, from the forgotten Londoner making ends meet to the doomed aristocratic lovers who were forever lost. Touch an ancient wall, see a lost Roman amphitheatre, a knights temple, the Queen's tea trader and so much more. We do not want to reveal too much for now - what is hidden stays hidden - but on this private tour, you get a once only pass to see what lies behind the looking glass - all is not quite what it seems. Join us.

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Private Guide
Gratuities
Some entry tickets are excluded, we are only visiting from the outside

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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 and driver will be waiting outside the property 5 minutes before your tour start time.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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 free
  • 2
    The 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
  • 3
    Borough 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
  • 4
    Leadenhall Market

    Former official centre of London where a temple once stood, Leadenhall Market then became a Victorian poultry, fruit and veg market designed by the same architect who designed iconic Tower Bridge.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    London Wall

    Touch a piece of ancient London history. Built by the Romans after they established Londinium - a testament to the beginnings of this incredible city.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    One New Change

    Head upstairs to the fantastic viewing platform for some of the best views across the old City of London.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    St. Dunstan In The East

    Beautiful, hidden garden within the ruins of an ancient church. A quiet oasis in the middle of the bustling City.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Billingsgate Market

    Once a world-famous fish market, this beautiful building is now a premier event space and offers the best views of iconic Tower Bridge and London Bridge.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    HMS Belfast

    Enjoy a view of this iconic war ship from across the river and hear stories of battles, survival, courage and triumph in the face of adversity.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    St Katharine Docks

    Former docks which have been tastefully converted and are now home to boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops and an exclusive marina.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Postman's Park

    A moving and hidden park in the shadow of the Square Mile with tales of lost love, kind hearted heroes and people lost too soon.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Jamaica Wine House

    The birthplace of the London coffee scene - a historic and atmospheric pub and coffee house in the oldest part of the city.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Twinings

    A stop at the Qeen's favourite tea trader.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Guildhall

    A fascinating stop to experience Roman history and a buried Roman amphitheatre.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 15
    Carmen Hall

    A stop at Sweeney Todd's barber and pie shop.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Villiers Street

    Discover the hilarious story behind Villiers, Duke and Buckingham Streets and Of Alley.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Strand Lane 'Roman' Bath, London

    Discover the ancient ruins of a Roman Bath right here in the old part of the city and bear witness to London's Roman beginnings.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 18
    Temple Place

    Stop here to learn about London's unique, historic cabman shelters - little green huts that have provided food and shelter for the city's iconic cabbies from the 1800s right through to today.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Dr. Johnson's House

    Stop at Dr Samuel Johnson's home - English writer and scholar of one of the most popular English dictionaries in history. It was also the home of Hodge, his beloved cat, honoured there with a statue.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 20
    Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

    Visit this historic pub which was a favourite amongst many literary figures in London - Mark Twain and Charles Dickens were regulars here.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    St Bride's Church

    Discover the dark and hidden history of the crypt at St Bride's, one of London's most ancient churches - hear about iron coffins and body snatchers.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 22
    Smithfield Market

    Wonderful historic market that has survived to tell many tales. There is St Bartholomew, one of the oldest churches in the capital, where apparitions of its monk have been sighted and there's the execution spot of Sir William Wallace, famous Scottish revolutionist.

    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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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