--- title: Private City Kickstart Tour: London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 112 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 126 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-city-kickstart-tour-london/ --- # Private City Kickstart Tour: London **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at the Covered Bus Stop outside… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 19 start times: between 09:00 and 18:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €112 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Local Tips and Tricks - City Orientation - Private Tour - Local Guide ## Not included - Hotel pick up and drop off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Tate Modern** (20m) - Walk towards the Tate Britain Gallery, home to British and international contemporary art 2. **Westminster Abbey** (10m) - Stroll through Victoria Tower Gardens towards the Houses of Parliament 3. **See the most well-know clock in the world: Big Ben** (10m) 4. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (10m) - Check out one of the largest open spaces in London: The Horse Guards Parade 5. **Banqueting House** (10m) - Visit the well known Banqueting House at the Whitehall 6. **Trafalgar Square** (10m) - Enjoy the lively atmosphere in Trafalgar Square. See the monuments and museums 7. **Spot the hidden church on the corner of the square** (10m) 8. **Covent Garden** (10m) - End your tour in the cool Covent Garden area 9. **Westminster Abbey** (15m) - , formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 19 start times between 09:00 and 18:00 - 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 Meet at the Covered Bus Stop outside Pimlico Station with the red letter “H” on it Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EidCZXNzYm9yb3VnaCBTdCwgUGltbGljbywgTG9uZG9uIFNXMSwgVUsiLiosChQKEgmfgaWe5gR2SBFrOd2gaeH7qBIUChIJIYhZieAEdkgRqBDQp53gM6k ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €224 | €112 | | 4 | €228 | €57 | | 6 | €234 | €39 | 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 · #126 of 160** | €112 | 1h 30m | 4.84 (31) | 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 #126 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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