--- title: Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of London Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 132 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 93 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 147 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-london-private-tour/ --- # Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of London Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Metro station of St. - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 15 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Food included: 1 Local Drink/Tasting ## Key facts - Price: from €132 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 93 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - 1 Local Drink/Tasting - Private Tour - Local Guide ## Not included - Extra food & drinks - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Soho** (1h) - Visit the famous Soho neighbourhood and see all the important places within. 2. **Borough Market** (1h) - Enjoy a nice cup of tea at Borough market and afterwards take a tube to your next stop 3. **Trafalgar Square** (1h) - Delve into the Trafalgar Square & St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church 4. **Thames River** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 5. **Tate Modern** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **Millennium Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **Big Ben** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 8. **Westminster Abbey** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 9. **Southwark Anglican Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 10. **Shaftesbury Avenue** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 11. **Soho Square** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15 start times between 09:00 and 16:00 - 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 Metro station of St. Paul’s (Central Line) exit 2 upstairs, outside Black Sheep Coffee Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJR0dmLasEdkgRvjoHpsMB8Fs ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €264 | €132 | | 4 | €276 | €69 | | 6 | €294 | €49 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #147 of 160** | €132 | 3h | 4.83 (93) | private | | [Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London](/uk/london/tours/rock-cab-tours-presents-music-legends-private-taxi-tour-of-london/?format=md) | €237 | 3h | 5.0 (695) | private | | [London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-private-black-cab-tour-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | €378 per group | 4h | 4.99 (1580) | private | | [Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London](/uk/london/tours/private-group-historical-pub-walking-tour-of-london/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.99 (717) | private | Ranked #147 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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