London Private Layover Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests
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.
What's Included
- 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
- Choose from 6, 8, or 10 hours with a host - this can be customized to suit your layover
- Airport transfers via Heathrow or Gatwick Express
- Food and drinks
- Additional transport costs
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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London Eye (pass by)
St Anne's Churchyard, (pass by)
National Portrait Gallery (pass by)
Borough Market (pass by)
Camden Market (pass by)
Trafalgar Square (pass by)
London Bridge (pass by)
Westminster Abbey (pass by)
Soho (pass by)
Oxford Street (pass by)
Carnaby Street (pass by)
Tower Bridge (pass by)
Tate Modern (pass by)
National Gallery (pass by)
Hyde Park (pass by)
The British Museum (pass by)
Greenwich (pass by)
South Bank (pass by)
Notting Hill (pass by)
Kensington Palace (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the London Private Layover Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests?
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Activity code: C-30791P330
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- 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).
- 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.
- Choose from 6, 8, or 10 hours with a host - this can be customized to suit your layover.
- Airport transfers via Heathrow or Gatwick Express.
- Food and drinks.
- Additional transport costs.
- Tickets to any attractions.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Private Layover Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Private Layover Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 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
- Choose from 6, 8, or 10 hours with a host - this can be customized to suit your layover
- Airport transfers via Heathrow or Gatwick Express
- Food and drinks
- Additional transport costs
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
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