United Kingdom · Walking Tours

Full-Day Tour of London with Private Local Guide

8 Hours Round trip from London Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day London tour with a local guide
  • 02 Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
  • 03 See iconic landmarks including Big Ben and Tower Bridge
  • 04 Visit historic Westminster Abbey and the British Museum
  • 05 Explore Soho and the South Bank atmosphere
  • 06 Option to discover Tate Modern and contemporary art
  • 07 Panoramic city views from the London Eye
  • 08 Lunch, coffee or tea, and public transportation included

Discover London your way on this full-day private walking tour with a local guide. Ideal for first-time visitors and returning travellers alike, this flexible experience lets you focus on the landmarks, neighbourhoods, museums, and viewpoints that interest you most, while enjoying the insight and personal attention that comes with a private guide.

From iconic sights such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, the British Museum, Tate Modern, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge to lively areas like Soho and the South Bank, the day can blend history, architecture, culture, food, and city views. With lunch, coffee or tea, and public transportation included, it’s a relaxed and rewarding way to explore the capital in depth.

Discover London your way on this full-day private walking tour with a local guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City London
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Enjoy the classic views of the city and sights that cannot be confused with anything in the world. It’s impossible to imagine Great Britain’s capital without an impressive clock tower nicknamed “Big Ben”. Be entertained by the history of its construction and learn some details about the 13-tons bell inside the tower, why it was renamed the Elizabeth Tower, check the time with a seven-meter dial, and get going to the next adventures.

NOTE: Since this tour is private, you can change the sights listed and choose anything you would like to experience.Head to the political center of the city, and get to know the fascinating facts about its great buildings. Marvel at one of the most eclectic districts of London and visit majestic Westminster Abbey. This place rich in history won’t leave anyone cold. Be amazed by the site, which saw the royal families, witnessed the life-changing decisions, momentous events, where heroes and villains fought for their ideals. Explore the architectural peculiarities of one of the most important Gothic structures in the United Kingdom that dates back 1,000 years.Think about visiting the British Museum, one of the largest museums in the world, to take time-travel through the millions of human history and culture. Your guide may advise some exhibitions and events, which take place during your visit. Enjoy discovering the collection from the earliest known objects to the modern pieces.Receive a unique local guide’s overview of what to experience walking through Soho in London’s West End, a perfect place to find entertainment, taste new food, or go shopping to the most interesting boutiques of the capital. Explore the area that never sleeps and feel the energy of the capital’s modern life.The private tour delivers something that other mainstream tours don’t usually do. With a local host, you can visit the Southbank Centre Food Markets, where you can eat and drink together with ordinary Londoners. Visit original restaurants or pubs, where you’ll feel a true atmosphere of Britain’s capital.You can get a lot of new information from your guide, and if you are fond of modern art galleries, he will no doubt take you to the Tate Modern, one of the biggest contemporary art museums in the whole world. This is Britain’s national gallery, housed in the former Bankside Power Station, which exhibits collections of international modern art pieces. It was opened on May 11, 2000, by the Queen herself.Head to one of the most important landmarks of the city center. It is located in the area known as Charing Cross where three principal Westminster streets meet each other. Get a perfect view of the buildings around and hear the breathtaking stories of your creative guide. Even if it’s not your first visit to London, you will get a new perspective on the place. The tour may become an eye-opening journey for you.Finish your London tour visiting the London Eye to get a great panoramic view of the whole city. The cabins move slowly so you can take photos from all the possible points. Take a chance to see a breathtaking sunset over the capital and watch the myriads of lights when the evening comes. Take a look at all the sights you’ve visited during the day from a new bird’s-eye perspective.Be introduced to the wonderful Tower Bridge, one of the symbols of London town. Constructed between 1886 and 1894 the bridge become a fantastic engineering wonder. You may explore the landmark from the inside, observe stunning views, and get thrilled by walking on a one of a kind Glass Floor above the River Thames watching the life of the British capital. If you are looking for new emotions this is the place you need to visit.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from London 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Public transportation

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
London, GB
Tour start
London, GB
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in London.

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