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London Highlights Private Guided Walking Tour

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Marvel over royal monuments, architectural masterpieces and iconic landmarks on this 3-hour walking tour of London. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you stroll around Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus; snap photos of Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben; and stand in awe before the magnificent Buckingham Palace. For the full experience, upgrade to include a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London.

Overview

Marvel over royal monuments, architectural masterpieces and iconic landmarks on this 3-hour walking tour of London. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you stroll around Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus; snap photos of Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben; and stand in awe before the magnificent Buckingham Palace. For the full experience, upgrade to include a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London.

Itinerary

  • Big Ben

    The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.

    5 minutes
  • Thames River

    Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.

    5 minutes
  • London Eye

    We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.

  • Houses 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
  • Parliament 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
  • Whitehall

    The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.

    20 minutes
  • Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars.

    5 minutes
    Admission Included
  • 10 Downing Street

    The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.

    5 minutes
  • Horse 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
  • Westminster 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
  • Admiralty Arch

    The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.

    5 minutes
  • Trafalgar Square

    The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.

    10 minutes
  • Nelson's Column

    Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column

    5 minutes
    Admission Included
  • 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
  • Cecil Court

    This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.

    5 minutes
  • Covent Garden

    The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.

    10 minutes
  • Leicester Square

    The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.

    5 minutes
  • Women of World War II Memorial

    Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.

    2 minutes
  • Piccadilly Circus

    New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.

    5 minutes
  • Fortnum & Mason

    One of many high quality retailers in Piccadilly and one where everyone from The Queen downwards buys their goodies from!

  • Green Park

    One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!

    10 minutes
  • Spencer House

    From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.

    5 minutes
  • The Mall

    The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.

    5 minutes
  • Buckingham Palace

    Buckingham Palace, the home of the King.

    10 minutes
  • Chinatown

    Chinatown in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.

    10 minutes
  • St. 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
  • St. Paul's Cathedral

    On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.

    10 minutes
  • Millennium Bridge

    Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)

    5 minutes
  • Tate Modern

    The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)

  • Borough 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
  • Southwark Cathedral

    One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)

    5 minutes
  • London 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
  • Learn the story behind the famous Globe theatre and all things Shakespeare! (Extended Tour)

    5 minutes
  • HMS Belfast

    From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)

  • The 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
  • Tower 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
  • Tower 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
  • Ye Olde England Tours

    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.

Location

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Address

Underground Ltd, Westminster Station, Bridge St, London SW1A 2JR, UK

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Experience

Highlights

  • Cover the most famous sights and landmarks in London in just hours
  • Upgrade to include St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, & Tower of London
  • Hassle-free meetup at your central London Hotel or other location
  • This private tour can be customized to your interests and pace
  • Inclusions

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
    • Private guide

    Exclusions

    • Transportation to/from attractions

    Additional Information

    • 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.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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