United Kingdom · Walking Tours

Private London City Tour: Top Sights with Local Expert

3 Hours Round trip from London Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private walking tour of London with a local guide
  • 02 See major landmarks including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Palace of Westminster
  • 03 Walk across Millennium Bridge and enjoy views over the River Thames
  • 04 Explore Borough Market and Covent Garden
  • 05 Discover historic sites such as Shakespeare’s Globe and the Golden Hinde
  • 06 Pass Horse Guards Parade and 10 Downing Street
  • 07 Metro tickets included
  • 08 Available in English and Spanish

Discover London’s most iconic landmarks and character-filled corners on a private walking tour led by a local expert. In just three hours, you’ll get a lively introduction to the city’s history, culture, and atmosphere while exploring both world-famous sights and lesser-known stories along the way.

From The Shard, London Bridge, and Borough Market to Shakespeare’s Globe, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square, this experience brings together many of the capital’s must-see highlights. It’s an ideal way to get your bearings in London while enjoying the flexibility and personal touch of a private tour.

Discover London’s most iconic landmarks and character-filled corners on a private walking tour led by a local expert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
City London
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

The Shard

Admire the tallest skyscraper in Europe, which has been part of the London landscape since its construction in 2012.

London Bridge

Enjoy the best views of the River Thames from London's most famous bridge.

Borough Market

Explore London's most renowned food and drink market where you can find flavors from all over the world.

Golden Hinde

Meet the galleon with which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the 16th century, now moored in central London, learn from your local guide about its fascinating story.

The Clink Prison Museum

See one of England's oldest medieval prisons, located in an area that has long been associated with crime and prostitution.

Shakespeare's Globe

Feel as if you were in the 16th century and visit the reconstruction of the famous Globe Theatre, the Elizabethan theatre where the famous writings of William Shakespeare were performed.

Millennium Bridge

Enjoy spectacular views of the River Thames from London's newest suspension bridge. Find out why they call it the 'Wobbly Bridge'

St. Paul's Cathedral

Visit the Anglican Cathedral in London. Admire its stunning dome, an icon of the city's landscape.

Palace of Westminster

Visit this Gothic palace which serves as a meeting place for the two Houses of the UK Parliament.

Big Ben

Admire one of London's most iconic monuments.

Westminster Abbey

Visit the oldest temple in London and one of the most famous in the world, which has been the scene of all royal coronations since the 11th century.

Guards at Horse Guards & 10 Downing Street

Watch the legendary guards ride in the Horse Guard Parade and meet the famous 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister's residence.

Trafalgar Square

Admire the fountains, monuments, and visit the smallest police station in London at the most iconic square.

Covent Garden

Explore the lively market, one of London’s oldest trading spots, surrounded by street performers.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from London 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private Tour with a local guide in your language
  • Metro tickets

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible

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 3 hours finish where they began, in London.

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