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Discover top attractions and famous landmarks across the British capital on this private 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a private guide through the ancient streets of London and gain insight into centuries of British history. Along the way, hear the chimes of Big Ben and take in key sites of interest such as Covent Garden, China Town, and Trafalgar Square. Soak up the atmosphere in Piccadilly Circus and see the royal soldiers at Buckingham Palace. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at selected London hotels.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can pick you up from any Central London hotel, not just those listed here.
Just outside Westminster Underground Station on Bridge Street, opposite Big Ben. There is a Caffe Nero, we start from there. Of course we can meet you at your London hotel too.
Itinerary
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1Big Ben
The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Thames River
Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
London Eye (Pass by)
We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.
Admission ticket free -
3Houses of Parliament
The Mother of Parliaments. Once a royal palace, it has inspired democratic movements in the France, the USA and around the world. We'll learn of its history and the role it still plays today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Parliament Square
Parliament Square the the political heart of Westminster. Full of statues of people dedicated to Democracy and Liberty from Winston Churchill to Abraham Lincoln to Nelson Mandela. Surrounded by Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the High Courts.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Whitehall
The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Cenotaph
Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
710 Downing Street
The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
The primary ceremonial parade ground is surrounded by beautiful buildings and parks. It must be why the Queen has her birthday celebrations here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Westminster Abbey
Beautiful Westminster Abbey is where every monarch has been crowned since the times of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10Admiralty Arch
The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11Trafalgar Square
The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Nelson's Column
Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
13The National Gallery
Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of paintings on the inside and street performers and art on the outside.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
14Cecil Court
This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Covent Garden
The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Leicester Square
The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Women of World War II Memorial
Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
18Piccadilly Circus
New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Fortnum & Mason (Pass by)
One of many high quality retailers in Piccadilly and one where everyone from The Queen downwards buys their goodies from!
Admission ticket free -
19Green Park
One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Spencer House
From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
21The Mall
The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
22Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, the home of the King.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
23Chinatown
Chinatown in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
24St. James's Park
An ornately beautiful Royal Park with great views of the palace and Westminster. Sometimes used in TV shows such as Downton Abbey.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
25St. Paul's Cathedral
On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
26Millennium Bridge
Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Tate Modern (Pass by)
The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)
Admission ticket free -
27Borough Market
Londons most famous food market, here since Roman times. You can get food from all over the world here... freshly made. Many a tour has come to a halt here :-) I like the dairy free goat ice-cream and also the Ethiopian curry but everyone has their favourites! (Extended Tour)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
28Southwark Cathedral
One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
29London Bridge
The original bridge was built by the Romans and pulled down by the Vikings. A millennia later and this modern bridge still has a tall spike on the end with a gory story to tell. (Extended Tour)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
30Shakespeare's Globe
Learn the story behind the famous Globe theatre and all things Shakespeare! (Extended Tour)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
HMS Belfast (Pass by)
From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)
Admission ticket free -
31The Monument to the Great Fire of London
From out of nowhere, the epic Monument to the Great Fire of London appears. (Extended Tour)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
32Tower of London
Built by William The Conqueror and home to the Crown Jewels and with an active military history up past WW2. We will visit the ominously named Traitors Gate. (Extended Tour)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
33Tower Bridge
We finish by one of the symbols of London, Tower Bridge and learn a little of its interesting history along the way. (Extended Tour)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Ye Olde England Tours (Pass by)
This is just one of over 50 tours run and organised by Ye Olde England Tours. Believe it or not the list of places we visit in this tour is not exhaustive. This is the tour for you for your first or only day in London.
Admission ticket free
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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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking please wear comfortable shoes
- Generally the sights are relatively quiet and we always practice social distancing but at some locations it is possible small sections may have small crowds so we will do our best to avoid them though social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
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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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