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title: 3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London
lang: en
type: tour
city: London
country: United Kingdom
price: 208
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 65
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 24 of 92 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/3-hour-guided-private-walking-tour-the-best-of-london/
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# 3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 431 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:30: one departure a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €71: ages 5 to 15

## Key facts

- Price: from €208 per person for the See all the main sights! option; other options up to €274
- Duration: 3h–4h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Ye Olde England Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| See all the main sights! | €208 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €274 / person (for 2+ people) | 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! |

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Transportation to/from attractions

## Itinerary

1. **Big Ben** (5m) - The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.
2. **Thames River** (5m) - Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.
3. **London Eye** (pass by, no stop) - We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.
4. **Houses of Parliament** (10m) - 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.
5. **Parliament Square** (15m) - 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.
6. **Whitehall** (20m) - The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.
7. **Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars** (5m; admission included)
8. **10 Downing Street** (5m) - The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.
9. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (5m) - The primary ceremonial parade ground is surrounded by beautiful buildings and parks. It must be why the Queen has her birthday celebrations here.
10. **Westminster Abbey** (5m) - Beautiful Westminster Abbey is where every monarch has been crowned since the times of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago.
11. **Admiralty Arch** (5m) - The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.
12. **Trafalgar Square** (10m) - The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.
13. **Nelson's Column** (5m; admission included) - Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column
14. **Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of pa...** (2m) - Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of paintings on the inside and street performers and art on the outside.
15. **Cecil Court** (5m) - This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
16. **Covent Garden** (10m) - The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.
17. **Leicester Square** (5m) - The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.
18. **Women of World War II Memorial** (2m) - Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.
19. **Piccadilly Circus** (5m) - New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.
20. **Fortnum & Mason** (pass by, no stop) - One of many high quality retailers in Piccadilly and one where everyone from The Queen downwards buys their goodies from!
21. **Green Park** (10m) - One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!
22. **Spencer House** (5m) - From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.
23. **The Mall** (5m) - The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.
24. **Buckingham Palace** (10m) - , the home of the King.
25. **Chinatown** (10m) - in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.
26. **St. James's Park** (10m) - An ornately beautiful Royal Park with great views of the palace and Westminster. Sometimes used in TV shows such as Downton Abbey.
27. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (10m) - On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.
28. **Millennium Bridge** (5m) - Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)
29. **Tate Modern** (pass by, no stop) - The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)
30. **Borough Market** (10m) - 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)
31. **Southwark Anglican Cathedral** (5m) - One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)
32. **London Bridge** (10m) - 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)
33. **Learn the story behind the famous Globe theatre and all things Shakespeare** (5m) - (Extended Tour)
34. **HMS Belfast** (pass by, no stop) - From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)
35. **The Monument to the Great Fire of London** (5m) - From out of nowhere, the epic Monument to the Great Fire of London appears. (Extended Tour)
36. **Tower of London** (10m) - 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)
37. **Tower Bridge** (5m) - We finish by one of the symbols of London, Tower Bridge and learn a little of its interesting history along the way. (Extended Tour)
38. **Ye Olde England Tours** (pass by, no stop) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting 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.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ0160ScQEdkgR3zgV673t8yU

Pickup points listed by the operator: 431

## Good to know

- 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.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €416 | €208 |
| 4 | €688 | €172 |
| 6 | €822 | €137 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €17 per person.

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #24 of 92** | €208 | 3h–4h | 5.0 (65) | private |
| [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared |
| [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared |
| [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared |

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