Epic London Explorer - Private City Tour

3 to 5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Want to tick off all the main sights in half a day? Prefer fun local stories over long lists of facts and dates? This is the private tour for you!

From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to Borough Market to Tower of London and a whole lot more, you'll cover every major landmark (and a few hidden ones..) with a guide who'll keep things light and engaging for families or groups of any kind.

We think the best way to see the city is on foot, so get ready for an entertaining adventure full of parks, bridges, famous streets and iconic sights - all at a pace that suits you.

And if you're thirsty at the end, join your guide at a classic British pub for a post-hike pint!

What's Included

Optional visit to a local pub at the end
Entertaining local guide to lead the way
Private walking tour past all the main sights of London
Transport to the starting point
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Waterloo Station

We will meet inside the station. Just head up to the main hall and your guide will be waiting next to Boots Pharmacy between platforms 11 and 12 - look out for the yellow flag!

End point
Tower Bridge

We finish with a walk over iconic Tower Bridge. There's a great pub nearby so join us for a drink, if you like!

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • Banksy Tunnel (Pass by)

    We start with a stroll through London's best street art location, a disused tunnel opened as a graffiti free-for-all by legendary British artist 'Banksy'

    Admission ticket free
  • London Eye (Pass by)

    Before crossing the river to Westminster, pass by the giant London Eye!

    Admission ticket free
  • Big Ben (Pass by)

    We'll cross the famous Westminster Bridge on our way through London's most historic area. Get your camera ready for Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament!

    Admission ticket free
  • Westminster Abbey (Pass by)

    Have a look at the grand Westminster Abbey as we pass through Parliament Square

    Admission ticket free
  • Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall (Pass by)

    See the legendary King's Mounted Guard as they stand watch over the royal parade ground

    Admission ticket free
  • St. James's Park (Pass by)

    Our route passes Horse Guard's Parade before we hike through beautiful St. James's Park - the "front garden of Buckingham Palace"

    Admission ticket free
  • Buckingham Palace (Pass by)

    Get your photos at the home of the King before walking through charming Green Park

    Admission ticket free
  • Trafalgar Square (Pass by)

    We walk through Pall Mall and the Royal Mall on our way to the UK's most famlus public square, where we see the iconic fountains, lions statues, Nelson's Column, and the National Gallery

    Admission ticket free
  • Victoria Embankment (Pass by)

    Next, we head to the river for a stroll through the stunning Embankment Gardens

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass by)

    Entering the 'City of London' - the oldest part of town - we walk through narrow alleys to see the giant dome of St. Paul's close up

    Admission ticket free
  • Tate Modern (Pass by)

    Next, we cross the Millennium Bridge to the vibrant South Bank - how to the Tate and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    Admission ticket free
  • Borough Market (Pass by)

    Pass through the lively Borough Market - London's most famous food venue

    Admission ticket free
  • London Bridge (Pass by)

    We then cross back over the river, admiring views of HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge before seeing the Monument to the Great Fire of London

    Admission ticket free
  • Tower of London (Pass by)

    After seeing part of the city's original Roman wall, we'll walk around the 900-year-old Tower of London

    Admission ticket free
  • Tower Bridge (Pass by)

    Finally, we'll walk Tower Bridge! If you like, join us for a drink at a lovely local pub dating back 250 years!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Our usual route covers over 10km at a reasonable walking speed, so may not be suitable for people with low fitness or mobility issues. Please contact us if you'd prefer a shorter route and we'll be happy to make adjustments!
Supplied by Great London Tours

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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