--- title: London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 57 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 2623 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-30-top-sights-with-fun-local-guide/ --- # London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace as part of a wider London landmarks route in a small shared group of up to twenty. A guide is included, but paid attractions are viewed from outside and you need to cover your own Tube travel. 4.85 from 2623 reviews at €57 per person for 5h. ## Overview See over 30 London sights in 1 day ! Your fun local guide will make sure you don't miss anything! We will guide you on an exploration of London’s major landmarks. This will give you a good idea of the history, culture, and legends of Europe’s best-loved city  We will head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, where every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday we can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony (10am tour only). After witnessing this impressive, traditional ritual, we'll head to Westminster. Sights we'll see along the way include Downing St, Westminster Abbey & the Houses of Parliament. We'll time our walk so we get to hear Big Ben's globally recognizable chimes Then we'll go to the London Bridge area, where we'll see Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Potter film locations, The Clink Prison, London Bridge, The Shard, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge & the Tower of London There's no better way to tick the very best sights in London! ## Before you book - Meeting point: •⁠ ⁠We meet outside of the Ritz hotel… - Starts 10:00, 13:00, 15:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Food and drinks (please bring your own… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €42: ages 3 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €57 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 2623 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Top Sights Tours Group LLC ## What's included - Small Tour Group (10-20 people) - Fun Local Guide !! - Great way to see all of London's best sights in 1 day ! - Walking Tour Of The Top 30 Sights Of London ## Not included - Please bring a topped up Oyster Card /Travel Card/Contactless bank card to travel on the Tube. - Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour) - Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point - We dont go inside any of the paid attractions on this tour :( ## Itinerary 1. **Buckingham Palace** (1h) - After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your... 2. **Trafalgar Square** (20m) - Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery. 3. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (20m) - Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity! 4. **Whitehall** (20m) - Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735! 5. **Houses of Parliament** (40m) - At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue. 6. **Westminster Abbey** (20m) - Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned! 7. **Southbank** (40m) - After a short journey on the London Underground, we’ll arrive at the vibrant Southbank area where you’ll see the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. 8. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (20m) - Next, we’ll walk onto Millennium Bridge (known by locals as Wobbly Bridge!) to get a wonderful view of St Paul’s Cathedral and its famous dome. 9. **Borough Market** (30m) - Your guide will take you inside lively Borough Market - home to great local food and some secret Harry Potter filming locations! Afterwards, see the impressive Southwark Cathedral. 10. **London Bridge** (30m) - We continue onto London Bridge - the perfect viewpoint to see sights like Tower Bridge, Tower of London, HMS Belfast (WW2 Battleship), The Shard skyscraper (UK's tallest building) and the Square Mile! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 - 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 •⁠ ⁠We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly) •⁠ ⁠Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs •⁠ ⁠The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV8gP0ykFdkgRFEAEHoE1YVk ## 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 - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Its a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (Umbrella if it looks like rain!) ## More in London - All London tours: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-30-top-sights-with-fun-local-guide/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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