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Private City Kickstart Tour: London

4.8 Excellent 31 reviews
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1h 30m
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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

Get your bearings around Big Ben and Westminster Abbey on a private tour for your party, with local tips for exploring London during your stay. A guide and city orientation are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.84 from 31 reviews at €112 per person for 1h 30m.

From the guide

Receive a warm welcome to London on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with London to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: London 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: 19 start times between 09:00 and 18:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 19 start times between 09:00 and 18:00 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

Local Tips and Tricks
City Orientation
Private Tour
Local Guide

What's Not Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and drinks

Itinerary

Tate Modern Stop 1
Walk towards the Tate Britain Gallery, home to British and international contemporary art
20 min
Westminster Abbey Stop 2
Stroll through Victoria Tower Gardens towards the Houses of Parliament
10 min
See the most well-know clock in the world: Big Ben Stop 3
10 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall Stop 4
Check out one of the largest open spaces in London: The Horse Guards Parade
10 min
Banqueting House Stop 5
Visit the well known Banqueting House at the Whitehall
10 min
Trafalgar Square Stop 6
Enjoy the lively atmosphere in Trafalgar Square. See the monuments and museums
10 min
Spot the hidden church on the corner of the square Stop 7
10 min
Covent Garden Stop 8
End your tour in the cool Covent Garden area
10 min
Westminster Abbey Stop 9
, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
15 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet at the Covered Bus Stop outside Pimlico Station with the red letter “H” on it

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End point

Meet at the Covered Bus Stop outside Pimlico Station with the red letter “H” on it

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
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Ranked #126 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €1129, median €223; 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. Compare all 160 Private Tours

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