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Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London | 8 hours

72 Reviews | London
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1 day Private London Tour, entries to Westminster Abbey & The Tower of London
2 Adults x $914.52
$1,829.04
Approx Total
$1,829.04
1 day Private London Tour, entries to Westminster Abbey & The Tower of London
2 Adults x $919.06
$1,838.12
Approx Total
$1,838.12

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Overview

Join us for a full day Highlights tour of London, this tour is designed to show you around some of the most famous sites. Your Blue Badge guide will take you to Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square before heading into Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London to explore inside.  This Tour provides a fantastic overview of central London, your guide is packed with stories and information to make for an unforgettable day.  You will travel around like a local, using public transport; tube and buses.

Meeting points

Westminster Abbey Shop, your guide will be waiting outside with a sign showing the lead customers name.

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Itinerary

  • Trafalgar Square

    The tour begins at Trafalgar Square, the city centre of London. Here we can admire Nelsons Column, maybe take a photo with one of the Lions protecting Lord Nelson.

    15 minutes

  • Whitehall

    Walking towards Whitehall, to see where the Prime Minister lives and works. This is also our chance to look around at the many war memorials, hear stories from your guide about the past conflicts that these monuments represent.

    15 minutes

  • Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey, this famous church is recognisable from various famous royal weddings, funerals and coronations, it’s hard to ignore the history here! We’ll enter through the cloisters, a great opportunity to appreciate both the age and the scale of this magnificent building. Look around as we walk into the church, you will see many names, some of these you will recognise immediately, others you may remember once your guide links them with stories. Next let’s have a look at one of the oldest pieces of furniture in the United Kingdom. Last used in 1953, the chair patiently waits for the next coronation. Making our way around the church, we will find the sites of many Royal burials around the High alter. Two sisters, step sisters, both Queens but very different personalities. In life they weren’t very fond of each other, yet in death, they are buried here in the same tomb. Westminster Abbey has so much to offer and we will spend about 90 mins here before we move on.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Buckingham Palace

    Can you recognise if Her Majesty is home? Buckingham Palace sometimes comes with the chance to see changing of the guards. During certain days and fair weather, we can join the Regiments marching from their Barracks to the Palace. If the guard change is cancelled, don’t panic! This is London, there is always time for traditional pageantry. The horse guards are just around the corner, they are inspected every day, rain or shine.

    45 minutes

  • St. James's Park

    Walking down The Mall offers a very regal feel and is also a great spot for spectacular pictures. Maybe one palace isn’t enough? St James’s Palace is waiting close by, offering more stories about the Royal Family. If you’ve had enough the Royals, let’s stop by St James’s Park, a beautiful area of serenity in the middle of the city. This is also a great opportunity to spot some local wildlife, with a huge variety of birds and squirrels calling this park home.

    30 minutes

  • Parliament Square

    Heading now to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, this provides a great opportunity for iconic pictures of these world renowned sites. How many statues of famous statesman can you recognise? Your Guide will be happy to explain who some of them were and their significance in British history. Next lets ride the bus or tube through the financial district, known as the City of London. This is an ideal opportunity to compare differing architectural styles, both old and new.

    45 minutes

  • St. Paul's Cathedral

    Now we visit the area around St Paul’s Cathedral, another beautiful church with its own unique history. Built in just 35 years by one architect in a consistent style, its position in this part of the London skyline is protected by law.  Lets walk around the church yard to appreciate this vast structure. Your guide will show you the best spots to take a picture of this church, whether it’s from the Millennium Bridge or the roof terrace at One New Change. There are plenty of places to eat here and its the perfect time to break for lunch. Fancy fish and chips in one of the local pubs?

    2 hours

  • Tower of London

    Lets now continue our journey east towards the Tower of London, a medieval fortress surrounded by modern architecture. We explore this castle both inside and out, meeting the famous ravens of the tower, seeing the Crown Jewels and hearing all the gory stories about this Palace throughout the years. Beefeater, is not just a brand of a gin, it's another name for the Yeoman Warders. You can't miss them, they are always around, proudly wearing their uniforms and always happy to pose for a quick photo.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Tower Bridge

    On exiting the Tower we will have a spectacular view, of the world famous Tower Bridge. Your tour finishes here and your guide will assist you with directions or help you find a taxi to your next adventure. Your tour itinerary will be finalised on the day to make the most of the events on offer and prevailing weather conditions.

    15 minutes

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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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Free Cancellation

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  • 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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This tour was amazing! It...

Published on Mar, 2025

This tour was amazing! It was myself and 21 year old twins and we loved seeing all the sites of London in a private setting. Our guide Marina was extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. We really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this for anybody.

Very knowledgeable and friendly guide, with a very responsive and flexible organizer

Published on Feb, 2025

We went for a 2-day tour with Marina that covered pretty much all the sites in London. Marina was a fantastic tour guide, who is knowledgeable, patient, and kind. At every site, she took time to provide detailed, fun, and in-depth history and context related to the different building, artefacts, and personalities. The tour was organized by Denisa, who was very flexible, responsive, and friendly. If you want a bespoke experience that covers all the key sites in London, and come away with much more appreciation and understanding of the city, then this tour is definitely for you.

From start to finish,...

Published on Jan, 2025

From start to finish, Denisa was amazing and so knowledgeable! This tour will forever be one of my favorite memories of our trip to London!

From start to finish,...

Published on Jan, 2025

From start to finish, Denisa was amazing and so knowledgeable! This tour will forever be one of my favorite memories of our trip to London!

Excellent Day

Published on Dec, 2024

Tour guide was excellent, thorough, patient and very knowledgable. Perfect day. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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