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Private Day Tours in London

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London, England

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5 hours (approx.)
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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*)

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Public Transportation included

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Strand
    London WC2N 5HF, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    What To Expect

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Millennium Bridge

    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
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    London Bridge

    Several bridges named London Bridge have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark, in central London.
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    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tower Bridge

    Tower Bridge 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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The British Museum

    The British Museum, in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom, is a public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Trafalgar Square

    Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    National Gallery

    The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Piccadilly Circus

    Piccadilly Circus 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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. James's Park

    St James's Park is a 23-hectare park in the City of Westminster, central London.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. James's Palace

    St James's Palace is the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Buckingham Palace (Pass By)

    Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom.
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    Churchill War Rooms

    The Churchill War Rooms is a museum in London and one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey, 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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    London Eye

    The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Leicester Square

    Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Changing of the Guard

    Watch the changing of the Queen's guards, walk with the horses guard parade and hear the marching band music.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Serpentine Galleries

    Art galleries hosting world-renowned temporary exhibitions on either side of the lake.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Harrods

    Harrods is one of the world's few single-site department stores, occupying a prime five-acre site along the Brompton Road.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hyde Park

    Hyde Park 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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Albert Memorial

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Royal Albert Hall

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Covent Garden

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain

    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 together using traditional skills.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Kensington Gardens

    Kensington Gardens is one of London's eight Royal Parks covering an area of 265 acres of old and new park pastimes and green space.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Abbey Road Shop

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    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
    • 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)

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Day Tours in London?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

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    • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
    • Lunch
    • Public Transportation included

    Additional Info

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    • 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 pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • 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)
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • 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).

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