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London Best of the City Fully Customized Guided Private Tour

4.9 Excellent 173 reviews
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3h–7h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Build a London route around your interests, from Big Ben to Camden Town and Soho, on a private tour for your party. A custom itinerary and private guide are included; landmark entry and transport cost extra. 4.9 from 173 reviews at €244 per person for 3h–7h.

From the guide

If you want to look at 53 sites in one day, take a tourist bus or an all-day cab ride. They do a nice job of hauling you around.

Now if you want to visit London for real, join this 5-star private tour. Half-day or full-day.

Get the “Best of London”: authentic, knowledgeable, in-depth, and fully customized to your interests.

Our guides are passionate and communicative. Our team cares that you fall in love with London.

Mix & Match as you wish with this bespoke tour.

Tourist highlights – Changing of the Guard, Big Ben, London Bridge etc.

Kids’ London – Platform 9 ¾, Harry Potter, Paddington etc.

The Royals -- Buckingham palace, Harry vs. William, and Camilla and Kate.

The city beat -- Soho, the bowler hat, an atmospheric pub.

We build a route around your interests. We meet at your hotel. Each stop is as quick, or as deep, as you wish.

You will say: “I've seen the highlights. But I've also experienced London”.

All for the same price as a day-long drive through London’s traffic.

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.

Half-day tour

from €244 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

3.5h private customized tour

What this option includes

Pickup included

Full-day tour

from €401 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

7h private customized tour

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30. 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

Certified touring of landmarks upon request (guide and landmark extra fees will apply)
Private guide for the group
London custom-built itinerary
Learn about famous characters (Harry Potter, Paddington) and local figures (the Royals)
See major landmarks (Buckingham palace, Big Ben) and famous areas (Camden Town, Soho)

What's Not Included

Landmark entrance tickets (extra cost, depends on the attraction)
Public transports
Food and drinks
Private transportation (possible to add with an extra fee)

Itinerary

Changing of the Guard Stop 1
A total must-see for your visit in London. But careful, the Changing of the Guard doesn't happen every day, talk to us first.
25 min
Tower of London Stop 2
Ultimate photo opp. You need to know the best spot. Fun times in London (entrance fee not included)
20 min
Thames River Stop 3
the most iconic views of London
45 min
Westminster Abbey Stop 4
Our kings marry here. We bid farewell to them when they pass. Another London must-do and photo opp. (entrance fee not included)
20 min
Diana Memorial Playground Stop 5
Pay your tribute. Princess Diana remains very dear to the hearts of the British.
10 min
St. Paul's Cathedral Stop 6
The masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, the symbol of London's rebirth after the Great Fire, and the great survivor of the air blitz during WWII
20 min
Millennium Bridge Stop 7
We'll take you along "Wobbly Bridge" for the bridge is famous "terminating vistas" - Saint Paul's cathedral on one side and tate Modern on the opposite side of the Tames River.
15 min
Big Ben Stop 8
in all its glory - finally restored, after 5 long years of work, and 15 years of being out of order. And by the way, Big Ben is not the tower, it is the clock on that tower...We have facts for you to know!
20 min
Covent Garden Stop 9
Shops and market and street artists since the 1600's. My Fair Lady was a flower seller there once.
15 min
London Eye Stop 10
The most popular tourist attraction in the United Kingdom,even James Bond has ridden it. Now it is your turn.
2h
The View from The Shard Stop 11
London's newest icon. You can experience its observation deck. Just press on 72.
20 min
Trafalgar Square Stop 12
Nelson's column, the celebration of the British Navy, the lions of Trafalgar Square and the British Museum. The Nazis had secret plans to steal Nelson's column to Berlin if they inveded England.
20 min
Piccadilly Circus Stop 13
When we take you there, we will explain all the behind the scene action taking place around you. We will even tell you what a Piccadill is. And why you want find any at Picadilly Circus.
45 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

We meet you at your hotel, your residence, or any location you indicate in central London. We are flexible and we offer a tailor-made tour.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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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