3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

   The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.

   5 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Thames River

   Behind Parliament

   Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   London Eye

   We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

   The Mother of Parliaments. Once a royal palace, it

   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.

   10 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   Parliament Square

   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.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Whitehall

   The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.

   20 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars.

   5 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

8. 8

   Downing Street

   The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.

   5 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

9. 9

   The primary ceremonial parade ground is surrounded by beautiful buildings and parks. It must be why the Queen has her birthday celebrations here.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

10. 10

    Westminster

    Beautiful Westminster Abbey

    Beautiful Westminster Abbey is where every monarch has been crowned since the times of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago.

    5 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

11. 11

    The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.

    5 minutes•Entrée non incluse

12. 12

    Trafalgar Square

    The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

13. 13

    Trafalgar Square

    Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column

    5 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

14. 14

    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of paintings on the inside and street performers and art on the outside.

    2 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

15. 15

    This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.

    5 minutes•Entrée libre

16. 16

    Covent Garden

    The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

17. 17

    Leicester Square

    The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

18. 18

    Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.

    2 minutes•Entrée non incluse

19. 19

    Piccadilly Circus

    New York

    New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

20. 20

    Fortnum & Mason

    One of many high quality retailers in Piccadilly and one where everyone from The Queen downwards buys their goodies from!

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

21. 21

    Green Park

    One of the Royal Parks. It

    One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

22. 22

    From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.

    5 minutes•Entrée non incluse

23. 23

    The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.

    5 minutes•Entrée libre

24. 24

    Changing of the Guard

    Buckingham Palace, the home of the King.

    10 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

25. 25

    London Chinatown

    Chinatown in Soho

    Chinatown in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

26. 26

    St. James's Park

    An ornately beautiful Royal Park with great views of the palace and Westminster. Sometimes used in TV shows such as Downton Abbey.

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

27. 27

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.

    10 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

28. 28

    Millennium Bridge

    Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

29. 29

    Tate Modern

    The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

30. 30

    Borough Market

    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)

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

31. 31

    Southwark Cathedral

    One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)

    5 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

32. 32

    London Bridge

    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)

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

33. 33

    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Learn the story behind the famous Globe theatre and all things Shakespeare! (Extended Tour)

    5 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

34. 34

    HMS Belfast

    From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

35. 35

    Monument to the Great Fire of London

    From out of nowhere, the epic Monument to the Great Fire of London appears. (Extended Tour)

    5 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

36. 36

    Tower of London

    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)

    10 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

37. 37

    Tower Bridge

    We finish by one of the symbols of London, Tower Bridge and learn a little of its interesting history along the way. (Extended Tour)

    5 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

38. 38

    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.

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

Just outside Westminster Underground Station on Bridge Street, opposite Big Ben. There is a Caffe Nero, we start from there. Of course we can meet you at your London hotel too.

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Prise en charge

• Prise en charge ou rendez-vous au point de départ
• 431 hôtels desservis
• Vous pouvez demander une autre adresse
• L'organisateur vous contacte pour la prise en charge

À savoir avant de partir

• 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.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.