--- title: Private Tour: Highlights Tour of London - Walking or Car Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 714 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 120 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 12 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-tour-highlights-tour-of-london-walking-or-car-tour/ --- # Private Tour: Highlights Tour of London - Walking or Car Tour **Guidekin's take:** Combine London's exterior landmarks with visits inside Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London on a private tour for your party. Both admission tickets and guiding are included; transport costs are excluded from the walking option. 4.99 from 120 reviews at €714 per person for 7h–8h. ## Overview Enjoy a highlights tour of London of London by car or on foot. You'll see all of the city's major sights from the outside (Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and more), plus enjoy guided tours inside the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey with your licensed tour guide. Admission tickets to both sights are included in the tour price. If you opt for the car option you will have a dedicated driver with a Mercedes V-class/Vito vehicle with bottled water and A/C, in addition to your guide. On the walking tour option, most of the tour takes place on foot and you will pay for any taxis or public transport on the day itself to get around. This tour is not available on Sundays as Westminster Abbey is closed then. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 59 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €714 per person for the 8 Hour Walking Highlights Tour option; other options up to €1030 - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 120 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Private London Tours - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 8 Hour Walking Highlights Tour | €714 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 8 Hour Highlights Walking Tour: Includes licensed guide, admission tickets to Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, and all taxes. Pickup included | | 7 Hour Highlights Car Tour | €1030 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Includes licensed guide, driver with vehicle, admission tickets to Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, and all taxes. Pickup included | ## What's included - Central London hotel pickup and drop-off (guide only) - Private tour - Admission tickets to Westminster Abbey - Professional, qualified Blue Badge tourist guide - Admission tickets to the Tower of London ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities - Transportation - If you choose the walking tour option ## Itinerary 1. **Tower of London** (2h; admission included) - 2-2.5 Hour guided tour inside the Tower of London with your licensed tour guide, including seeing the Crown Jewels. No guiding is allowed inside the Jewel House, so the guide will tell you about these before you enter. Admission tickets are included. 2. **Tower Bridge** (10m) - Exterior view and history of this sight and photos. 3. **Trafalgar Square** (pass by, no stop) - Drive by - exterior view and history of this sight. 4. **Westminster Abbey** (1h 30m; admission included) - Inside guided tour of Westminster Abbey of 1.5-2 hours with your licensed tour guide. Admission tickets are included in the tour price. 5. **Big Ben** (20m) - Exterior view and history of this sight and photos. 6. **10 Downing Street** (pass by, no stop) - Exterior view and history of this sight as you drive-by. A photo stop can be accommodated upon request. 7. **St. James's Palace** (pass by, no stop) - Exterior view and history of this sight. 8. **Buckingham Palace** (15m) - Exterior view and history of this sight with photos. 9. **Clarence House** (pass by, no stop) - Exterior view and history of this sight as you drive by. 10. **London Eye** (pass by, no stop) - Exterior view and history of this sight as you drive by. 11. **The National Gallery** (pass by, no stop) - Exterior view and history of this sight as you drive by. 12. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (pass by, no stop) - Exterior view and history of this sight as you drive by. A photo stop can be accommodated upon request. 13. **Whitehall** (pass by, no stop) - Exterior view and history of this sight as you drive by. 14. **City of London** (pass by, no stop) - Drive through this area of London on the way to and from the Tower of London. 15. **Private London Tours** (pass by, no stop) - Company name. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:30, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Pickup points listed by the operator: 59 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please contact us before booking a tour with a wheelchair user so we may explain restrictions inside the sights - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Wheelchair users must transfer from their wheelchair to the vehicle ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1428 | €714 | | 4 | €1756 | €439 | | 6 | €2082 | €347 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €17 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 92** | €714 | 7h–8h | 4.99 (120) | private | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #12 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €714, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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