Private Full Day London Tour

Summary

A private full day London tour is the perfect way to explore the city and its many attractions. This tour will take you to some of the most popular tourist destinations, including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and the London Eye. You will also have the opportunity to see some of the city's most famous landmarks, such as the Tower of London and the London Bridge. This tour is perfect for those who want to see the city in a limited amount of time.

Description

Private Full Day London Tour

See London like a Londoner! On this tour you will hit London’s cobbled ancient alleyways, break waves on its famous river and ride a double decker bus - all with a private guide. First stop - Westminster, in the shadow of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, we will then head down the Mall to Buckingham Palace and beyond. We will meet soldiers, heroes, villains, discuss scandals and Empire as we hop on buses, tubes and boats to discover both the classic highlights and the gems that only the locals know. Sites covered include: Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, The Mall, St James, Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Wobbly Bridge, St Paul's, Tower, Borough Market, and more! Exterior sites include: Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, The Mall, St James's Park, Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Wobbly Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, The Square Mile, Pudding Lane and much more.

What's included

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What's NOT included

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Points Of Interest

• 10 minutes: Hear the stories about the Palace's famous residents through the ages and why it is, in fact, not a palace at all.
• 5 minutes: Visit the "most beautiful park in London" for a stunning photo opportunity.
• 5 minutes: The best vantage points for the Queen's London residence, Buckingham Palace, can be found here along with stories about secret wartime tunnels underfoot.
• 5 minutes: The heart of the capital where Londoners come to celebrate, mourn and protest in times of national importance.
• 5 minutes: Pat the Queen's Horses and make the Wardens laugh... if you can. Another classic photo opportunity.
• 5 minutes: It doesn't get more iconic than Big Ben. Learn all about the history of this famous landmark.
• 10 minutes: The cradle of Western democracy and site of the famous Gunpowder Plot - stop here for an external tour of one of the most storied institutions in politics.
• 5 minutes: See where the Prime Minister lives right here in the heart of the capital.
• 10 minutes: Arguably one of the most important churches in the land. Place of coronations, Royal weddings and burials, final resting place of Charles Dickens, Isaac Newton, Elizabeth I and Bloody Mary.
• 5 minutes: Another classic landmark spanning the iconic River Thames.
• 10 minutes: Legendary and infamous - most who walked in here never walked out. Enjoy an extensive exterior tour of this bastion of British history.
• 10 minutes: The other most famous church in the land which hosted the stunning wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana and which Churchill defended against all odds during the Blitz in WW2.
• 5 minutes: Hyde Park is the largest of the Royal parks in the capital and one of the most beloved. There is Speakers' Corner where people have come for centuries to protest and make their voice heard. There is the Serpentine lake and large green spaces - an oasis of nature and calm in the middle of London.
• 5 minutes: We will see the residence of Prince Charles and Camilla adjacent to St James Palace
• 5 minutes: The residence of the Queen Mother and Princess Diana for a time, we will stop outside the Palace to discuss the royal intrigue that took place here.
• 5 minutes: We will stop here to establish it is not falling down and discuss how part of the bridge ended up in Arizona.
• 20 minutes: The mighty Thames - time permitting we can hop on a short commuter boat ride and see London from its famous water way whilst we discuss how this stretch of water helped build an Empire.
• 10 minutes: Here we will show you where a baker once left an oven on that destroyed the city in the Great Fire - it also killed all the rats which virtually ended the dreaded plague.
• 15 minutes: Dating back hundreds of years, we will stop at the greatest food market in the land where you can purchase some traditional English delicacies as well as fresh produce and ingredients from across the globe.

Additional Information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• Our Covid-19 protocol follows current official UK government guidelines. For the safety of our customers and staff, we ask that if you are experiencing any symptoms on the day of your tour, that you do not attend and advise us in writing.