London Best of the City Fully Customized Private Tour
Overview
If you want to look at 53 sites in one day, take a tourist bus or an all-day cab ride. They do a nice job of hauling you around.
Now if you want to visit London for real, join this 5-star private tour. Half-day or full-day.
Get the “Best of London”: authentic, knowledgeable, in-depth, and fully customized to your interests.
Our guides are passionate and communicative. Our team cares that you fall in love with London.
Mix & Match as you wish with this bespoke tour.
Tourist highlights – Changing of the Guard, Big Ben, London Bridge etc.
Kids’ London – Platform 9 ¾, Harry Potter, Paddington etc.
The Royals -- Buckingham palace, Harry vs. William, and Camilla and Kate.
The city beat -- Soho, the bowler hat, an atmospheric pub.
We build a route around your interests. We meet at your hotel. Each stop is as quick, or as deep, as you wish.
You will say: “I've seen the highlights. But I've also experienced London”.
All for the same price as a day-long drive through London’s traffic.
What's Included
- Half-day 3.5 hours or Full-day 7 hours (depending on option selected)
- London custom-built itinerary
- Learn about famous characters (Harry Potter, Paddington) and local figures (the Royals)
- See major landmarks (Buckingham palace, Big Ben) and famous areas (Camden Town, Soho)
- Restaurant recommendations and booking
- Private guide for the group
- Certified accompaniment for museums available on request (guide and museums apply fees)
- Museums entrance tickets (extra cost, depends on the attraction)
- Public transports
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation (extra cost of £80/hour, needs to be booked 72h before the tour date)
Meeting and Pickup
We meet you at your hotel, your residence, or any location you indicate in central London. We are flexible and we offer a tailor-made tour.
What To Expect
Changing of the Guard
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tower of London
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Paul's Cathedral
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Millennium Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Big Ben
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Covent Garden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
London Eye
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
The View from The Shard
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trafalgar Square
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piccadilly Circus
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the London Best of the City Fully Customized Private Tour?
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Activity code: C-6732DAYINLONDON
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
- Half-day 3.5 hours or Full-day 7 hours (depending on option selected).
- London custom-built itinerary.
- Learn about famous characters (Harry Potter, Paddington) and local figures (the Royals).
- See major landmarks (Buckingham palace, Big Ben) and famous areas (Camden Town, Soho).
- Restaurant recommendations and booking.
- Private guide for the group.
- Certified accompaniment for museums available on request (guide and museums apply fees).
- Museums entrance tickets (extra cost, depends on the attraction).
- Public transports.
- Food and drinks.
- Private transportation (extra cost of £80/hour, needs to be booked 72h before the tour date).
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Best of the City Fully Customized Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Best of the City Fully Customized Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Half-day 3.5 hours or Full-day 7 hours (depending on option selected)
- London custom-built itinerary
- Learn about famous characters (Harry Potter, Paddington) and local figures (the Royals)
- See major landmarks (Buckingham palace, Big Ben) and famous areas (Camden Town, Soho)
- Restaurant recommendations and booking
- Private guide for the group
- Certified accompaniment for museums available on request (guide and museums apply fees)
- Museums entrance tickets (extra cost, depends on the attraction)
- Public transports
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation (extra cost of £80/hour, needs to be booked 72h before the tour date)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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