--- title: Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 562 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 105 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 4 of 27 (Tower of London Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-tour-london-highlights-entries-westminster-abbey-the-tower-of-london/ --- # Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London **Guidekin's take:** Combine Buckingham Palace and central London squares with visits inside Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London on a private tour for your party. Guiding and entry to both attractions are included; transport between sights costs extra. 5 from 105 reviews at €562 per person for 8h. ## Overview Join us for a full day Highlights tour of London, this tour is designed to show you around some of the most famous sites. Your Blue Badge guide will take you to Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square before heading into Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London to explore inside.  This Tour provides a fantastic overview of central London, your guide is packed with stories and information to make for an unforgettable day.  You will travel around like a local, using public transport; tube and buses. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Westminster Abbey Shop, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €54: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €562 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 105 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Let me show you London - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Blue Badge guide - Local guide - Private tour - Professional guide - Guaranteed to skip the long lines ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Trafalgar Square** (15m) - The tour begins at Trafalgar Square, the city centre of London. Here we can admire Nelsons Column, maybe take a photo with one of the Lions protecting Lord Nelson. 2. **Whitehall** (15m) - Walking towards Whitehall, to see where the Prime Minister lives and works. This is also our chance to look around at the many war memorials, hear stories from your guide about the past conflicts that these monuments represent. 3. **Westminster Abbey** (1h 30m; admission included) - , this famous church is recognisable from various famous royal weddings, funerals and coronations, it’s hard to ignore the history here! We’ll enter through the cloisters, a great opportunity to appreciate both the age and the scale of this magnificent building. Look around... 4. **Buckingham Palace** (45m) - Can you recognise if Her Majesty is home? Buckingham Palace sometimes comes with the chance to see changing of the guards. During certain days and fair weather, we can join the Regiments marching from their Barracks to the Palace. If the guard change is cancelled, don’t... 5. **St. James's Park** (30m) - Walking down The Mall offers a very regal feel and is also a great spot for spectacular pictures. Maybe one palace isn’t enough? St James’s Palace is waiting close by, offering more stories about the Royal Family. If you’ve had enough the Royals, let’s stop by St James’s... 6. **Parliament Square** (45m) - Heading now to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, this provides a great opportunity for iconic pictures of these world renowned sites. How many statues of famous statesman can you recognise? Your Guide will be happy to explain who some of them were and their significance... 7. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (2h) - Now we visit the area around St Paul’s Cathedral, another beautiful church with its own unique history. Built in just 35 years by one architect in a consistent style, its position in this part of the London skyline is protected by law. Lets walk around the church yard to... 8. **Tower of London** (1h 30m; admission included) - Lets now continue our journey east towards the Tower of London, a medieval fortress surrounded by modern architecture. We explore this castle both inside and out, meeting the famous ravens of the tower, seeing the Crown Jewels and hearing all the gory stories about this... 9. **Tower Bridge** (15m) - On exiting the Tower we will have a spectacular view, of the world famous Tower Bridge. Your tour finishes here and your guide will assist you with directions or help you find a taxi to your next adventure. Your tour itinerary will be finalised on the day to make the most of... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - 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 Westminster Abbey Shop, your guide will be waiting outside with a sign showing the lead customers name. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Eh9Ccm9hZCBTYW5jdHVhcnksIExvbmRvbiBTVzEsIFVLIi4qLAoUChIJ7b6Qu8QEdkgR6KiufmxHeHYSFAoSCamRx0IRO1oCEXoliDJDoPjE ## 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 - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1124 | €562 | | 4 | €1344 | €336 | | 6 | €1566 | €261 | 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 Tower of London Tours start at €21 per person. ## Compared with other Tower of London Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 27** | €562 | 8h | 5.0 (105) | private | | [Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London](/uk/london/tours/medieval-history-walking-tour-from-the-tower-of-london/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.97 (329) | shared | | [Private Tour of The Tower of London](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-of-the-tower-of-london/?format=md) | €325 | 3h | 4.96 (231) | private | | [Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London](/uk/london/tours/tower-of-london-early-access-opening-ceremony-and-royal-london/?format=md) | €125 | 4h | 4.93 (232) | shared | Ranked #4 of 27 in Tower of London Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €21 to €562, median €118; typical length 3h. 6 of 27 are private. 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