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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of London Private Tour

4.8 Excellent 93 reviews
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3h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Borough Market, Trafalgar Square and Soho anchor a private tour for your party that combines landmarks with local stories. A guide and one local drink or tasting are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.83 from 93 reviews at €132 per person for 3h.

From the guide

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of London from a unique perspective! Get to know London on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see London at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Borough Market, Trafalgar Square, Soho and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 15 start times between 09:00 and 16:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 15 start times between 09:00 and 16:00 depending on the date. It runs year-round. 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

1 Local Drink/Tasting
Private Tour
Local Guide

What's Not Included

Extra food & drinks
Hotel pick up and drop off

Itinerary

Soho Stop 1
Visit the famous Soho neighbourhood and see all the important places within.
1h
Borough Market Stop 2
Enjoy a nice cup of tea at Borough market and afterwards take a tube to your next stop
1h
Trafalgar Square Stop 3
Delve into the Trafalgar Square & St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church
1h
Thames River Stop 4
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Tate Modern Stop 5
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Millennium Bridge Stop 6
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Big Ben Stop 7
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Westminster Abbey Stop 8
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Southwark Anglican Cathedral Stop 9
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Shaftesbury Avenue Stop 10
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Soho Square Stop 11
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

Metro station of St. Paul’s (Central Line) exit 2 upstairs, outside Black Sheep Coffee

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End point

Metro station of St. Paul’s (Central Line) exit 2 upstairs, outside Black Sheep Coffee

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

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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From € 132 / person