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4-hour Private Tour of London

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About this activity

We specialise in providing tours that are not only informative, but genuinely enjoyable and engaging too. Our guides don’t bore you with huge lists of dates and historical facts. They share their historical knowledge in a way that is fun and interesting to all our visitors. In the first hour of this tour you will visit the Tower of London and learn about the bloody activities of the infamous Henry VIII. Our expert guide will separate myths from facts and take you on a splendid journey across centuries. The second hour will focus on fiction and the arts! Discover Shakespeare’s Globe, learn about the filming of Harry Potter and the city's spectacular architecture. Then you will break for lunch for 30- minutes to 1 hour. This time is not deducted from your tour time. The last two hours will cover key central landmarks steeped in history. Including: St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Churchill War Rooms, 10 Downing Street and Buckingham Palace.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Tour Guide

    Not included

    • Lunch

    Itinerary

    1. Tower of London

      A historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. Dates back to 1078.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    2. Tower Bridge

      Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    3. The Shard

      Completed in 2012, the Shard

      Completed in 2012, the Shard is a 95-storey supertall skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    4. Golden Hinde

      The reconstruction of the Golden Hind, an English galleon best known for her circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    5. Shakespeare’s Globe

      Shakespeare's Globe

      Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays. The original theatre was built in 1599, destroyed by fire in 1613, rebuilt in 1614, and then demolished in 1644.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    6. Millennium Bridge

      Opened in 2000, the Millennium Bridge

      Opened in 2000, the Millennium Bridge is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Thames in London, linking Bankside with the City of London.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    7. Tate Modern

      Britain's national gallery of international modern art.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    8. Somerset House

      A large Neoclassical building (1776) situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, overlooking the River Thames.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    9. St. Paul's Cathedral

      Built in 1675, St Paul's Cathedral

      Built in 1675, St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London. As the cathedra of the Bishop of London, serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    10. Westminster

      Founded in 960, Westminster Abbey

      Founded in 960, Westminster Abbey is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    11. Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

      Constructed between 1840–76, the Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    12. Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

      Completed in 1859, Big Ben

      Completed in 1859, Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. The name is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower (Elizabeth Tower).

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    13. Churchill War Rooms

      A historic underground complex that housed a British government command centre throughout the Second World War.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    14. The headquarters of the Government of the United Kingdom and the official residence and office of the Prime Minister since 1735.

      10 minutesAdmission not included

    15. The large parade ground off Whitehall in central London. Formerly the site of the Palace of Whitehall's tiltyard, where tournaments were held in the time of Henry VIII (1509-1547).

      10 minutesAdmission free

    16. St. James's Park

      Established in 1603, St James' Park

      Established in 1603, St James' Park is a 57-acre park in the City of Westminster, in central London.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    17. Changing of the Guard

      Completed in 1850, Buckingham Palace

      Completed in 1850, Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the Queen of England and the administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    You will meet your guide by the Churchill Statue on Parliament Square.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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