Private Tour London Highlights, entries St Paul's Cathedral, The Tower of London

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Trafalgar Square

  The tour begins at Trafalgar Square, the city centre of London. Here we can admire Nelsons Column, maybe take a photo with one of the Lions protecting Lord Nelson.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Whitehall

  Walking towards Whitehall, to see where the Prime Minister lives and works. This is also our chance to look around at the many war memorials, hear stories from your guide about the past conflicts that these monuments represent.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Parliament Square

  Heading now to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, this provides a great opportunity for iconic pictures of these world renowned sites. How many statues of famous statesman can you recognise? Your Guide will be happy to explain who some of them were and their significance in British history.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Westminster Abbey

  Passing Westminster Abbey, the church used for many Royal weddings, coronations and burials. Moving around outside the church, gives you some idea of the scale of this magnificent building. Thousands of people are buried here, stretching from medieval monarchs to modern scientists, your guide will be happy to help you guess some of their names.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Buckingham Palace

  Can you recognise if Her Majesty is home? Buckingham Palace sometimes comes with the chance to see changing of the guards. During certain days and fair weather, we can join the Regiments marching from their Barracks to the Palace. If the guard change is cancelled, don’t panic! This is London, there is always time for traditional pageantry. The horse guards are just around the corner, they are inspected every day, rain or shine.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  St. James's Park

  Walking down The Mall offers a very regal feel and is also a great spot for spectacular pictures. Maybe one palace isn’t enough? St James’s Palace is waiting close by, offering more stories about the Royal Family. If you’ve had enough the Royals, let’s stop by St James’s Park, a beautiful area of serenity in the middle of the city. This is also a great opportunity to spot some local wildlife, with a huge variety of birds and squirrels calling this park home.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Trafalgar Square

  Next lets ride the bus or tube through the financial district, known as the City of London. This is an ideal opportunity to compare differing architectural styles, both old and new.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  St. Paul's Cathedral

  Now we visit St Paul’s Cathedral, another beautiful church with its own unique history. Built in just 35 years by one architect in a consistent style, its position in this part of the London skyline is protected by law. We'll explore the main floor as well as the crypt, where you can find burial sites belonging to Admiral Nelson, The Duke of Wellington and many more famous people. There are plenty of places to eat here and its the perfect time to break for lunch. Fancy fish and chips in one of the local pubs?

  3 hours • Admission ticket included
• 9
  Tower of London

  Lets now continue our journey east towards the Tower of London, a medieval fortress surrounded by modern architecture. We explore this castle both inside and out, meeting the famous ravens of the tower, seeing the Crown Jewels and hearing all the gory stories about this Palace throughout the years. Beefeater, is not just a brand of a gin, it's another name for the Yeoman Warders. You can't miss them, they are always around, proudly wearing their uniforms and always happy to pose for a quick photo.

  1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 10
  Tower Bridge

  On exiting the Tower we will have a spectacular view, of the world famous Tower Bridge. Your tour finishes here and your guide will assist you with directions or help you find a taxi to your next adventure. Your tour itinerary will be finalised on the day to make the most of the events on offer and prevailing weather conditions.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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