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!
Highlights
From 3 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
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!
Return
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!
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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'
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London Eye
Before crossing the river to Westminster, pass by the giant London Eye!
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Big Ben
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!
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Westminster Abbey
Have a look at the grand Westminster Abbey as we pass through Parliament Square
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Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
See the legendary King's Mounted Guard as they stand watch over the royal parade ground
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St. James's Park
Our route passes Horse Guard's Parade before we hike through beautiful St. James's Park - the "front garden of Buckingham Palace"
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Buckingham Palace
Get your photos at the home of the King before walking through charming Green Park
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Trafalgar Square
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
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Victoria Embankment
Next, we head to the river for a stroll through the stunning Embankment Gardens
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St. Paul's Cathedral
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
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Tate Modern
Next, we cross the Millennium Bridge to the vibrant South Bank - how to the Tate and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
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Borough Market
Pass through the lively Borough Market - London's most famous food venue
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London Bridge
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
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Tower of London
After seeing part of the city's original Roman wall, we'll walk around the 900-year-old Tower of London
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Tower Bridge
Finally, we'll walk Tower Bridge! If you like, join us for a drink at a lovely local pub dating back 250 years!
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!
Highlights
From 3 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
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!
Return
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!
Items | Introduction to London - Private City Tour
