London Private Layover Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests | 6 hours to 10 hours

7 Reviews | London
From $379.95 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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10 hours Layover
2 Adults x $702.74
$1,405.48
Approx Total
$1,405.48
Duration: 10 hours
8 hours layover
2 Adults x $624.93
$1,249.86
Approx Total
$1,249.86
Duration: 8 hours
6 hours Layover
2 Adults x $451.76
$903.52
Approx Total
$903.52
Duration: 6 hours
10 hours Layover
2 Adults x $706.28
$1,412.56
Approx Total
$1,412.56
Duration: 10 hours
8 hours layover
2 Adults x $628.09
$1,256.18
Approx Total
$1,256.18
Duration: 8 hours
6 hours Layover
2 Adults x $454.04
$908.08
Approx Total
$908.08
Duration: 6 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 5,6,8,10 hours with a host - this can be customized to suit your layover
  • A totally private and personalized itinerary
  • Walking experience
  • Pick up from the airport and drop off at train terminal that gets you back to the airport
  • Airport transfers via Heathrow or Gatwick Express
  • Food and drinks
  • Additional transport costs
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities

Overview

Why waste time cooped up in the airport when you can venture into the streets of London for a personalized adventure in the city with one of our hosts. Use your layover gap in the best way possible and go discover some of the city’s most popular attractions with a local host. Tailored to fit your time, budget and interests, you could squeeze in some last-minute sightseeing. Take in the wonders of Westminster, the London Eye and Trafalgar Square, or explore markets, unique boutiques and restaurants. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Itinerary

  • London Eye (Pass By)

    Take in the wonders of London on your layover, squeezing in some sightseeing - what about the London Eye? IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • St Anne's Churchyard, (Pass By)

    Swap boring old airport food for an authentic local meal (yum) with great company; what about classic British fish and chips at Poppies? IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • National Portrait Gallery (Pass By)

    Experience London’s history and culture as you venture to some of the city’s best museums and galleries, like the Portrait Gallery IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Borough Market (Pass By)

    Visit some local markets, unique boutiques and restaurants - Borough Market is home to some of the best food in the city! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Camden Market (Pass By)

    Let your host know what you’d most like to see with your short time - whether it’s exploring a local neighborhood like Camden or somewhere more central, we’ll make it happen! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Trafalgar Square (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • London Bridge (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Westminster (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Soho (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Oxford Street (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Carnaby Street (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Tower Bridge (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Tate Modern (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • National Gallery (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Hyde Park (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • The British Museum (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Greenwich (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • South Bank (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Notting Hill (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Kensington Palace (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meeting Point
  • Your Local Host will meet you at the airport and return travel to the airport is included in the price.
  • After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
June 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews with 5 stars

Great service

Published on Aug, 2022

Our private tour guides was great. She was knowledgeable about London and provided us a great experience for the short term we had in London.

Great service

Published on Aug, 2022

Our private tour guides was great. She was knowledgeable about London and provided us a great experience for the short term we had in London.

London walking

Published on Jun, 2022

Rich was great. The underground strike really messed us up but we figured it out. Great city. Great guide

London walking

Published on Jun, 2022

Rich was great. The underground strike really messed us up but we figured it out. Great city. Great guide

London Heathrow layover

Published on Feb, 2020

The best way to spend my layover in London! Becky was great and had a plan for us to see everything. Word to the wise though...bring your walking shoes as we walked 5 miles. It was totally worth it! Thanks Becky!

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