--- title: Private Day Tours in London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 178 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 243 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [de, ru, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 159 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-day-tours-in-london/ --- # Private Day Tours in London **Guidekin's take:** Connect Westminster sights with St Paul’s Cathedral and Tate Modern Gallery on a private tour for your party. Lunch and coffee or tea are included; the walking option requires moderate fitness, with a driving upgrade also listed. 4.58 from 243 reviews at €178 per person for 5h. ## Overview On this tour you’ll get to see everything that makes London what it is in just one day! Starting in London’s Westminster, we’ll see Trafalgar Square, the famous Changing of the Horses Guard Parade, St James’ Palace/Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, iconic London Eye and the mighty Big Ben and then stop for a traditional British Brunch. Afterwards we'll go on to explore more historically impactful sights of London including St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern Gallery, Tower of London, Millennium Bridge, Tower Bridge and London Bridge. Ending our tour at a lovely cafe where you can choose to experience a traditional british Tea Time. Perfect for those that want to enjoy London privately with an experienced local guide. *Please bring bank card or Oyster card* Tour Includes: - Free Lunch - Super Host W/ Photography skills - Customisable General pick up is only in London Zone 1 and 2. Pick up from London Airports is available for an extra charge (please enquire*) ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 1160 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 08:00 and 15:00 - Food included: see what is included - Children from €93: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €178 per person for the Private Day Tour English option; other options up to €268 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.58/5 from 243 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 89% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: IHeartLondonTours - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Private Day Tour English | €178 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Duration: 5 hours Walking and public transport: Explore London at a slower pace walking around the main London Landmarks. We’ll also take of London’s icon red buses. | | Spanish Private Day Tour | €178 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Walking tour in Spanish: We can only provide a walking & public transport tours on this experience so no driving tours are available for Spanish. | | Private Day Driving Tour | €268 / person (for 2+ people) | Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, English, German | Pick up and Drop Off: Enjoy Pick up and Drop off from any Zone 1 & 2 location (Airports not included). Duration: 5 hours Car: Enjoy London from the comfort of a luxury MPV car, allows customisations and itinerary... | ## What's included - Lunch - Coffee and/or Tea ## Itinerary 1. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (10m) - St Paul's Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London. 2. **Millennium Bridge** (10m) - The Millennium Bridge, officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Thames in London, linking Bankside with the City of London 3. **London Bridge** (3m) - Several bridges named London Bridge have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark, in central London. 4. **Tower Bridge** (10m) - is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. 5. **The British Museum** (10m) - , in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom, is a public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture. 6. **Trafalgar Square** (10m) - is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. 7. **The National Gallery** (10m) - is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. 8. **Piccadilly Circus** (10m) - is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. 9. **St. James's Park** (10m) - St James's Park is a 23-hectare park in the City of Westminster, central London. 10. **St. James's Palace** (10m) - St James's Palace is the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. 11. **Buckingham Palace** (pass by, no stop) - is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. 12. **Churchill War Rooms** (10m) - The Churchill War Rooms is a museum in London and one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum. 13. **Westminster Abbey** (10m) - , formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. 14. **London Eye** (10m) - The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. 15. **Leicester Square** (10m) - is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England 16. **Changing of the Guard** (15m) - Watch the changing of the Queen's guards, walk with the horses guard parade and hear the marching band music. 17. **Serpentine Galleries** (10m) - Art galleries hosting world-renowned temporary exhibitions on either side of the lake. 18. **Harrods** (10m) - is one of the world's few single-site department stores, occupying a prime five-acre site along the Brompton Road. 19. **Hyde Park** (10m) - is a large Grade I-listed park in Westminster, Greater London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks that form a chain from Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. 20. **Albert Memorial** (10m) - The Albert Memorial, directly north of the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington Gardens, London, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her beloved husband Prince Albert, who died in 1861. 21. **Royal Albert Hall** (10m) - One of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings, it is held in trust for the nation and managed by a registered charity which receives no government funding. 22. **Covent Garden** (10m) - A shopping and entertainment hub in London's West End, Covent Garden centres on the elegant, car-free Piazza, home to fashion stores, craft stalls at the Apple Market, and the Royal Opera House. 23. **Diana Memorial Fountain** (10m) - A unique memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 6th July 2004 and it was built with the best materials, talent and technology. It contains 545 pieces of Cornish granite - each shaped by the latest computer-controlled machinery and pieced... 24. **Kensington Gardens** (10m) - is one of London's eight Royal Parks covering an area of 265 acres of old and new park pastimes and green space. 25. **The Abbey Road Shop** (10m) - Abbey Road is the eleventh studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It is the last album the group started recording, although Let It Be was the last album completed before the band's break-up in April 1970. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 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 Charing Cross Underground Station is right next to trafalgar square, opposite Pizza Express and HSBC Bank. Trains there include bakerloo and northen lines or you can take bus; 11, 17, 23 and 91 are all buses that stop right infront of the Station. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJEbut6s4EdkgRNxY-NezJYd8 Pickup points listed by the operator: 1160 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Recommended for travelers with back problems (If upgraded to driving) - Recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions (If upgraded to driving) ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €356 | €178 | | 4 | €524 | €131 | | 6 | €642 | €107 | 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 · #159 of 160** | €178 | 5h | 4.58 (243) | 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 #159 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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