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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is an insightful and entertaining private tour through 2000 years of London's history. With a private guide and separate driver, you will uncover all the major sights, monuments and landmarks of our incredible city in half a day. Using a combination of driving and walking, you will experience the turbulent and iconic past of a city filled with Royal scandals, Empire rise and fall, treason, battles, fires and plagues as you walk in the footsteps of Britain's greatest heroes and villains. From the Grand Old Duke of York to Admiral Nelson, from the world's most famous Palace to the most important church in the land, get your cameras ready for some awesome history and photo opportunities. This is London!
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.
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Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Separate Chauffeur Driver
Private Guide
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We will meet you at the hotel's concierge desk. If there is no concierge desk then we will meet you at the front desk / lobby of the hotel. If you are at an Airbnb or alternative accommodation, your guide and driver will be waiting outside the property 5 minutes before your tour start time.
Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom Hear the stories about the Palace's famous residents through the ages and why it is, in fact, not a palace at all. 10 minutes
St. James's Park, London, United Kingdom Visit the "most beautiful park in London" for a stunning photo opportunity. 5 minutes
The Mall, London SW1, UK 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
Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom The heart of the capital where Londoners come to celebrate, mourn and protest in times of national importance. 5 minutes
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, London, United Kingdom Pat the Queen's Horses and make the Wardens laugh... if you can. Another classic photo opportunity. 5 minutes
Big Ben, London, United Kingdom It doesn't get more iconic than Big Ben. Learn all about the history of this famous landmark. 5 minutes
Houses of Parliament, London, United Kingdom 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. 10 minutes
Downing St, London SW1, UK See where the Prime Minister lives right here in the heart of the capital. 5 minutes
Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom 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. 10 minutes
Tower Bridge, London, United Kingdom Another classic landmark spanning the iconic River Thames. 5 minutes
Tower of London, London, United Kingdom Legendary and infamous - most who walked in here never walked out. Enjoy an extensive exterior tour of this bastion of British history. 10 minutes
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom 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. 10 minutes
Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom 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
London Bridge, London, United Kingdom Often confused with Tower Bridge, we will stop to make sure it is not falling down, discover its gory use in the early days and find out how some of it ended up in Arizona. 5 minutes
Clarence House, London, United Kingdom The home of Prince Charles and Camilla - adjacent to St James Palace - a short stop to see the soldiers patrolling their residence. 5 minutes
St. James's Palace, London, United Kingdom Home to Princess Diana and the Queen Mother at one time, a great spot for soldier activity and stories related to Royal intrigue. 5 minutes
Thames River, London, United Kingdom See the mighty River Thames and discover how this stretch of waterway shaped the Empire and made Britain the powerful seafaring and economic nation of the 20th Century. 5 minutes
Borough Market, London, United Kingdom A delicious market paradise in the oldest part of the city - a great stop for traditional English delicacies as well as treats from around the world. 5 minutes
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, London, United Kingdom This stoic monument reveals the story of the Great fire that engulfed the city, destroying much of it - trauma and rebirth - London rose from the ashes. 5 minutes
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
M1927FTkatherinem
01 Sep 2022
We just had a fantastic tour and our guide really brought London to life for our young daughter, with fun anecdotes and lots of question-answering! This was by far the highlight of our trip and the family would agree we would recommend this to anyone, and we can’t wait to return to the city!
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Henry's Private Tours
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