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3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London

5.0 Excellent 65 reviews
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3h–4h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Link Covent Garden, China Town and Trafalgar Square with Buckingham Palace on a private tour for your party. A dedicated guide and pickup and drop-off at selected hotels are included; transport to and from attractions is excluded. 5 from 65 reviews at €208 per person for 3h–4h.

From the guide

Discover top attractions and famous landmarks across the British capital on this private 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a private guide through the ancient streets of London and gain insight into centuries of British history. Along the way, hear the chimes of Big Ben and take in key sites of interest such as Covent Garden, China Town, and Trafalgar Square. Soak up the atmosphere in Piccadilly Circus and see the royal soldiers at Buckingham Palace. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at selected London hotels.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

See all the main sights!

from €208 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

3 hour walk to see Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Horseguards Parade, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Picadilly & Leicester Sq, Buckingham Palace and more!

Additional 2 hours Touring

from €274 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Everything in the standard tour plus we will then get the Tube a few miles across London to visit St. Pauls Cathedral, The Millenium Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge+Tower of London!

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 09:30
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
Private guide

What's Not Included

Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Big Ben Stop 1
The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.
5 min
Thames River Stop 2
Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.
5 min
London Eye Stop 3
We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.
Pass by
Houses of Parliament Stop 4
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 min
Parliament Square Stop 5
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 min
Whitehall Stop 6
The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.
20 min
Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars Stop 7
5 min
Admission included
10 Downing Street Stop 8
The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.
5 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall Stop 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 min
Westminster Abbey Stop 10
Beautiful Westminster Abbey is where every monarch has been crowned since the times of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago.
5 min
Admiralty Arch Stop 11
The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.
5 min
Trafalgar Square Stop 12
The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.
10 min
Nelson's Column Stop 13
Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column
5 min
Admission included
Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of pa... Stop 14
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 min
Cecil Court Stop 15
This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
5 min
Covent Garden Stop 16
The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.
10 min
Leicester Square Stop 17
The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.
5 min
Women of World War II Memorial Stop 18
Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.
2 min
Piccadilly Circus Stop 19
New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.
5 min
Fortnum & Mason Stop 20
One of many high quality retailers in Piccadilly and one where everyone from The Queen downwards buys their goodies from!
Pass by
Green Park Stop 21
One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!
10 min
Spencer House Stop 22
From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.
5 min
The Mall Stop 23
The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.
5 min
Buckingham Palace Stop 24
, the home of the King.
10 min
Chinatown Stop 25
in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.
10 min
St. James's Park Stop 26
An ornately beautiful Royal Park with great views of the palace and Westminster. Sometimes used in TV shows such as Downton Abbey.
10 min
St. Paul's Cathedral Stop 27
On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.
10 min
Millennium Bridge Stop 28
Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)
5 min
Tate Modern Stop 29
The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)
Pass by
Borough Market Stop 30
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 min
Southwark Anglican Cathedral Stop 31
One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)
5 min
London Bridge Stop 32
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 min
Learn the story behind the famous Globe theatre and all things Shakespeare Stop 33
(Extended Tour)
5 min
HMS Belfast Stop 34
From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)
Pass by
The Monument to the Great Fire of London Stop 35
From out of nowhere, the epic Monument to the Great Fire of London appears. (Extended Tour)
5 min
Tower of London Stop 36
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 min
Tower Bridge Stop 37
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 min
Ye Olde England Tours Stop 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.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Pickup included

We can pick you up from any Central London hotel, not just those listed here.

431 pickup points listed by the operator, 431 of them hotels

Start point

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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End point

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.

Additional Information

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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