3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London
Description
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.
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Itinerary
The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.
Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.
We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.
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.
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.
The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.
Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars.
The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.
The primary ceremonial parade ground is surrounded by beautiful buildings and parks. It must be why the Queen has her birthday celebrations here.
Beautiful Westminster Abbey is where every monarch has been crowned since the times of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago.
The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.
The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.
Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column
Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of paintings on the inside and street performers and art on the outside.
This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.
The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.
Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.
New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.
One of many high quality retailers in Piccadilly and one where everyone from The Queen downwards buys their goodies from!
One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!
From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.
The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.
Buckingham Palace, the home of the King.
Chinatown in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.
An ornately beautiful Royal Park with great views of the palace and Westminster. Sometimes used in TV shows such as Downton Abbey.
On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.
Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)
The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)
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)
One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)
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)
Learn the story behind the famous Globe theatre and all things Shakespeare! (Extended Tour)
From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)
From out of nowhere, the epic Monument to the Great Fire of London appears. (Extended Tour)
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)
We finish by one of the symbols of London, Tower Bridge and learn a little of its interesting history along the way. (Extended Tour)
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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Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up from any Central London hotel, not just those listed here.
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Important Information
- 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
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking please wear comfortable shoes
- 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.
Reviews(64)
Stephen was awesome! He stayed in touch the day before and the day of our tour. It was very easy to find him near Big Ben. He was very knowledgeable of English history but also kept it very light and fun! We actually did the 5-hour walking tour and it was great! Feel very comfortable booking this tour.
Excellent walking guide and very knowledgeable. Enjoyed learning about the local traditions and past history of London and England as a whole. High recommendations if you want to learn about local history and get a little exercise at the same time. Top recommendations.
Stephen was amazing and was very knowledgeable. After getting to know us in the first hour, he was flexible and made sure we saw sites that were meaningful to us. For example, we side stepped to see the Harry Potter door and where Jane Austen stayed after knowing I was a school librarian. When we said our son was a US Army member, he made sure he included military facts. He was interested in our curiosity! Would love to book more of his specialized tours.
Kevin was great! Great history & trivia about London. If I did this on my own, would have missed a lot. Lots of walking, fortunately we had good weather. Would definitely recommend!
We had the best time with Kevin. He is just kind of go with the flow and took us the things we enjoyed! I learned more ok this tour than any history class!
We were a family of 5 from Los Angeles, and we were lucky enough to end up with Kevin as our guide, and the tour was beyond expectations. It was raining and Kevin made the tour so interesting and captivating, we hardly paid attention to the weather! If Kevin doesn't know it or point it out, it's probably not worth knowing about. We have been on many tours in different places in the world, but this is one you won't want to miss. We covered practically everything there is to see in central London in a few hours. Book a tour - ask for Kevin and prepare to be "wowed!"
A great historical walking tour of all the best stops to see in London! Our guide, Kevin was a wealth of knowledge and worth every penny!
Thankyou! I'm delighted that you enjoyed your tour with Kevin so much!
Stephen’s knowledge of London and history comes to life in this tour. We covered the government section including Buckingham and St James palaces, Big Ben and Parliament. We stopped in Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, China Town and finished at Piccadilly. Along the way, we ducked into quaint neighborhoods where famous artists and dignitaries had resided. Stepehen provided several little known facts about British royalty and military history. He possesses the ability to pivot as well if there is a particular spot or site you would care to see.
Thankyou for your wonderful review. I really appreciate it and I'm so glad that you enjoyed the tour... I did too!
Our group of six had a great walking tour with Stephen, not even the rain could dampen the experience. The pacing was great and included plenty of insights and a pub stop! I would highly recommend this tour for the customized experience.
Thankyour for your kind review. I remember the day well!! I'm so glad that you all enjoyed the tour and the pub too!
Stephen was an absolute pleasure as a tour guide. We really enjoyed the experience and could not recommend it more highly. Thank you!
Aww thankyou. It was wonderful to show you around. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it as much as I did.
