London Best of the City Fully Customized Guided Private Tour | 3 hours to 7 hours

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Half-Day Tour
2 Adults x $529.00
$1,058.00
Approx Total
$1,058.00
Full Day Tour : 3.5-hour private customized tour of London
Pickup included
Full- Day Tour
2 Adults x $869.00
$1,738.00
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$1,738.00
Full-Day Tour : 7 hour private customized tour of London
Pickup included
Half-Day Tour
2 Adults x $529.00
$1,058.00
Approx Total
$1,058.00
Full Day Tour : 3.5-hour private customized tour of London
Pickup included
Full- Day Tour
2 Adults x $869.00
$1,738.00
Approx Total
$1,738.00
Full-Day Tour : 7 hour private customized tour of London
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Half-day 3.5 hours or Full-day 7 hours (depending on option selected)
  • Private guide for the group
  • Certified accompaniment for museums available on request (museums apply fees)
  • London custom-built itinerary
  • Learn about famous characters (Harry Potter, Paddington) and local figures (the Royals)
  • See major landmarks (Buckingham palace, Big Ben) and famous areas (Camden Town, Soho)
  • Restaurant recommendations and booking
  • Museums entrance tickets (extra cost, depends on the attraction)
  • Public transports
  • Food and drinks
  • Private transportation (extra cost of £80/hour, needs to be booked 72h before the tour date)

Overview

If you want to look at 53 sites in one day, take a tourist bus or an all-day cab ride. They do a nice job of hauling you around. Now if you want to visit London for real, join this 5-star private tour. Half-day or full-day. Get the “Best of London”: authentic, knowledgeable, in-depth, and fully customized to your interests. Our guides are passionate and communicative. Our team cares that you fall in love with London. Mix & Match as you wish with this bespoke tour. Tourist highlights – Changing of the Guard, Big Ben, London Bridge etc. Kids’ London – Platform 9 ¾, Harry Potter, Paddington etc. The Royals -- Buckingham palace, Harry vs. William, and Camilla and Kate. The city beat -- Soho, the bowler hat, an atmospheric pub. We build a route around your interests. We meet at your hotel. Each stop is as quick, or as deep, as you wish. You will say: “I've seen the highlights. But I've also experienced London”. All for the same price as a day-long drive through London’s traffic.

Itinerary

  • Changing of the Guard

    A total must-see for your visit in London. But careful, the Changing of the Guard doesn't happen every day, talk to us first.

    25 minutes

  • Tower of London

    Ultimate photo opp. You need to know the best spot. Fun times in London (entrance fee not included)

    20 minutes

  • Thames River

    the most iconic views of London

    45 minutes

  • Westminster Abbey

    Our kings marry here. We bid farewell to them when they pass. Another London must-do and photo opp. (entrance fee not included)

    20 minutes

  • Diana Memorial Playground

    Pay your tribute. Princess Diana remains very dear to the hearts of the British.

    10 minutes

  • St. Paul's Cathedral

    The masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, the symbol of London's rebirth after the Great Fire, and the great survivor of the air blitz during WWII

    20 minutes

  • Millennium Bridge

    We'll take you along "Wobbly Bridge" for the bridge is famous "terminating vistas" - Saint Paul's cathedral on one side and tate Modern on the opposite side of the Tames River.

    15 minutes

  • Big Ben

    Big Ben in all its glory - finally restored, after 5 long years of work, and 15 years of being out of order. And by the way, Big Ben is not the tower, it is the clock on that tower...We have facts for you to know!

    20 minutes

  • Covent Garden

    Shops and market and street artists since the 1600's. My Fair Lady was a flower seller there once.

    15 minutes

  • London Eye

    The most popular tourist attraction in the United Kingdom,even James Bond has ridden it. Now it is your turn.

    2 hours

  • The View from The Shard

    London's newest icon. You can experience its observation deck. Just press on 72.

    20 minutes

  • Trafalgar Square

    Nelson's column, the celebration of the British Navy, the lions of Trafalgar Square and the British Museum. The Nazis had secret plans to steal Nelson's column to Berlin if they inveded England.

    20 minutes

  • Piccadilly Circus

    When we take you there, we will explain all the behind the scene action taking place around you. We will even tell you what a Piccadill is. And why you want find any at Picadilly Circus.

    45 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Showing 1-5 of 112 reviews with 5 stars

100% of London done well

Published on Mar, 2025

We feel like we truly fit all of London into a day! Davit was charming, funny and wildly knowledgeable. He could hang with adults as well as two teenagers. Definitely a bespoke experience.

All day touring London

Published on Mar, 2025

Tim did a great job exploring all the sites in London and provided a lot of historical context to each place we went. We loved it!

Delighted with our private tour experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

Delightful and interesting day! Keith was absolutely fantastic!!!!! We learned about London and had an enjoyable day!

Delighted with our private tour experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

Delightful and interesting day! Keith was absolutely fantastic!!!!! We learned about London and had an enjoyable day!

Great tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

We absolutely loved this tour! Tim was our guide and was so engaging and knowledgeable. He really tried to connect with our 13-year-old daughter and appreciated that we were trying to avoid information overload. Tim and I connected in advance of the tour to pinpoint exactly what we wanted to see and do. He was an excellent guide and kept us on track to see and do so much. After our tour he made a wonderful lunch recommendation, and we couldn't have been more pleased with the day. Highly recommend!

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