See London the way Londoners do — fast, fun, and full of stories. With your private guide leading the way, you’ll slip down ancient cobbled alleyways, skim across the famous Thames, and ride a classic red double-decker bus. Start in Westminster beneath Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, then sweep along the Mall toward Buckingham Palace and far beyond. Along the journey, meet soldiers, heroes, and villains, uncover tales of scandal, power, rebellion, and empire, and hop between buses, Tubes, and boats to reveal both iconic sights and the hidden gems locals love. This is a hands-on adventure where London’s past and present collide at every turn. Expect lively storytelling, fascinating local insights, and plenty of time for photos, questions, and spontaneous discoveries. From grand landmarks to everyday London life unfolding around you, this tour captures the energy, humour, and character of the city. This tour is with a guide only. Private Transportation is not included.
Hear the stories about the Palace's famous residents through the ages and why it is, in fact, not a palace at all.
10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
The best vantage points for the Queen's London residence, Buckingham Palace, can be found here along with stories about secret wartime tunnels underfoot.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
We will see the residence of Prince Charles and Camilla adjacent to St James Palace
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
The residence of the Queen Mother and Princess Diana for a time, we will stop outside the Palace to discuss the royal intrigue that took place here.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Visit the "most beautiful park in London" for a stunning photo opportunity.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Arguably one of the most important churches in the land. Place of coronations, Royal weddings and burials, final resting place of Charles Dickens, Isaac Newton, Elizabeth I and Bloody Mary.
10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
A formerly hidden bunker where Churchill and his cabinet met during World War 2.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
See where the Prime Minister lives right here in the heart of the capital.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
5 minutesAdmission free
It doesn't get more iconic than Big Ben. Learn all about the history of this famous landmark.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
The cradle of Western democracy and site of the famous Gunpowder Plot - stop here for an external tour of one of the most storied institutions in politics.
10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
The mighty Thames - time permitting we can hop on a short commuter boat ride and see London from its famous water way whilst we discuss how this stretch of water helped build an Empire.
20 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map
The heart of the capital where Londoners come to celebrate, mourn and protest in times of national importance.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
We will stop here to establish it is not falling down and discuss how part of the bridge ended up in Arizona.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Stand outside one of London’s oldest pubs as your guide shares tales of literary legends, medieval Fleet Street, and centuries of ale-soaked history.
10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Pause outside Sweeney Todd's pie shop as dark legends and Victorian melodrama come to life.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
The other most famous church in the land which hosted the stunning wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana and which Churchill defended against all odds during the Blitz in WW2.
10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Here we will show you where a baker once left an oven on that destroyed the city in the Great Fire - it also killed all the rats which virtually ended the dreaded plague.
10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map
Another classic landmark spanning the iconic River Thames.
5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Legendary and infamous - most who walked in here never walked out. Enjoy an extensive exterior tour of this bastion of British history.
10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| At least 1 days before | 100% |
| Between 0 and 1 days before | 0% |
Ratings from Viator 3.7 (3) · Tripadvisor 5.0 (5)
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