Sign in

Private London Day Tour with a Local: Custom Highlights & Gems

4.8 · 106 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by City Unscripted Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
11 start times between 08:00 and 18:00 · Hotel pickup from 79 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Shape a London walking route around your interests on a private tour for your party, with possible stops at Big Ben, Tower Bridge or Borough Market.

A questionnaire and direct itinerary planning are included; transport and attraction tickets cost extra. 4.84 from 106 reviews at €64 per person for 2h–8h.

In our comparison: #145 of 159 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

5 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
London Walking Tour - 2 hoursThe page priceDuration: 2 hours Pickup included€64 for 2+ people
London Walking Tour - 3 hoursDuration: 3 hours Pickup included€94 for 2+ people
London Walking Tour - 4 hoursDuration: 4 hours Pickup included€125 for 2+ people
London Walking Tour - 6 hoursDuration: 6 hours Pickup included€184 for 2+ people
London Walking Tour - 8 hoursDuration: 8 hours Pickup included€245 for 2+ people

Children from €18 (ages 0 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Flexible start times and durations - Pick your preferred duration when you book
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
  • Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs (as this is a walking tour, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Reviews

4.8
106 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 101 of 106

Star breakdown of all 106 ratings

5 stars
97 · 92%
4 stars
4 · 4%
3 stars
3 · 3%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the personalised routes and friendly guides; the depth of historical commentary varies.

Praised

  • Flexible routes tailored to personal interests and requested sights
  • Friendly, engaging guides who share local history and stories
  • Local sights and details travellers say they would have missed alone
  • Practical help with the Tube and navigating London independently
  • Patient guides who keep children interested

Complaints

  • Some praise the historical detail, while others report little context or vague answers
  • Some expected more transport between sights and found the walking unsuitable

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 October 2022 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

Latest reviews

Loading the latest reviews…

Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.

Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.

Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11 start times between 08:00 and 18:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 79 pickup points (79 pickup points listed by the operator, 79 of them hotels)
Operator
City Unscripted; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • - This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • - Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Children from €18 ages 0 to 12

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Private Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #145 of 159€642h–8h4.84 (106)private
London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up€380 per group4h5.0 (1613)private
Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London€2373h5.0 (695)private
Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London€1493h4.99 (717)private

Ranked #145 of 159 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €1135, median €224; typical length 3h. 159 of 159 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 159 Private Tours

From €64 per adult · London Walking Tour - 2 hours