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3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London

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London, England

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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover top attractions and famous landmarks across the British capital on this private 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a private guide through the ancient streets of London and gain insight into centuries of British history. Along the way, hear the chimes of Big Ben and take in key sites of interest such as Covent Garden, China Town, and Trafalgar Square. Soak up the atmosphere in Piccadilly Circus and see the royal soldiers at Buckingham Palace. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at selected London hotels.

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
  • Private guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can pick you up from any Central London hotel, not just those listed here.

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Westminster Station
Bridge Street, London SW1A 2JR, UK

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What To Expect

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Big Ben

The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thames River

Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

London Eye (pass by)

We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.
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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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Whitehall

The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Cenotaph

Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

10 Downing Street

The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

Beautiful Westminster Abbey is where every monarch has been crowned since the times of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Admiralty Arch

The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square

The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nelson's Column

Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The National Gallery

Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of paintings on the inside and street performers and art on the outside.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cecil Court

This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Covent Garden

The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leicester Square

The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Women of World War II Memorial

Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piccadilly Circus

New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fortnum & Mason (pass by)

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

One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spencer House

From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Mall

The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, the home of the King.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

Chinatown in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Millennium Bridge

Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tate Modern (pass by)

The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)
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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)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Southwark Cathedral

One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shakespeare's Globe

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

HMS Belfast (pass by)

From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London

From out of nowhere, the epic Monument to the Great Fire of London appears. (Extended Tour)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ye Olde England Tours (pass by)

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
  • Private guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour involves a moderate amount of walking please wear comfortable shoes
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