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title: London Best of the City Fully Customized Guided Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: London
country: United Kingdom
price: 244
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 173
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 420
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 133 of 160 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-best-of-the-city-fully-customized-guided-private-tour/
---

# London Best of the City Fully Customized Guided Private Tour

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 8 start times: between 09:00 and 14:30
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Children from €9: ages 8 to 17

## Key facts

- Price: from €244 per person for the Half-day tour option; other options up to €401
- Duration: 3h–7h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 173 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Charing Cross Corporation - Discover Walks (USD)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-day tour | €244 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 3.5h private customized tour Pickup included |
| Full-day tour | €401 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 7h private customized tour Pickup included |

## 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)

## 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

1. **Changing of the Guard** (25m) - 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.
2. **Tower of London** (20m) - Ultimate photo opp. You need to know the best spot. Fun times in London (entrance fee not included)
3. **Thames River** (45m) - the most iconic views of London
4. **Westminster Abbey** (20m) - Our kings marry here. We bid farewell to them when they pass. Another London must-do and photo opp. (entrance fee not included)
5. **Diana Memorial Playground** (10m) - Pay your tribute. Princess Diana remains very dear to the hearts of the British.
6. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (20m) - 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
7. **Millennium Bridge** (15m) - 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.
8. **Big Ben** (20m) - 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!
9. **Covent Garden** (15m) - Shops and market and street artists since the 1600's. My Fair Lady was a flower seller there once.
10. **London Eye** (2h) - The most popular tourist attraction in the United Kingdom,even James Bond has ridden it. Now it is your turn.
11. **The View from The Shard** (20m) - London's newest icon. You can experience its observation deck. Just press on 72.
12. **Trafalgar Square** (20m) - 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.
13. **Piccadilly Circus** (45m) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
- 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.

## Good to know

- 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

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €488 | €244 |
| 4 | €524 | €131 |
| 6 | €522 | €87 |

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 · #133 of 160** | €244 | 3h–7h | 4.9 (173) | 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 #133 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €1129, median €220; typical length 3h. 160 of 160 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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