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London Best of the City Fully Customized Guided Private Tour

4.9 · 173 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 3h – 7h ✓ Free cancellation Private tour
London Best of the City Fully Customized Guided Private Tour

At a glance

London Best of the City Fully Customized Guided Private Tour is a 3h – 7h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Charing Cross Corporation - Discover Walks (USD). Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 173 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $272.50 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Certified touring of landmarks upon request (guide and landmark extra fees will apply), Private guide for the group, London custom-built itinerary.

Highlights

  • Rated 4.9/5 by 173 travellers
  • Private experience — just you and your group
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary

Quick facts

Duration
3h – 7h
Group
Private tour — only your group
Languages
English
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

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

What's included

  • Certified touring of landmarks upon request (guide and landmark extra fees will apply)
  • Private guide for the group
  • 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)

Not included

  • Landmark entrance tickets (extra cost, depends on the attraction)
  • Public transports
  • Food and drinks
  • Private transportation (possible to add with an extra fee)

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 25m

    A total must-see for your visit in London.
    But careful, the Changing of the Guard doesn't happen every day, talk to us first.

  2. Stop 2 · 20m

    Ultimate photo opp. You need to know the best spot.
    Fun times in London
    (entrance fee not included)

  3. Stop 3 · 45m

    the most iconic views of London

  4. Stop 4 · 20m

    Our kings marry here.
    We bid farewell to them when they pass.
    Another London must-do and photo opp.
    (entrance fee not included)

  5. Stop 5 · 10m

    Pay your tribute. Princess Diana remains very dear to the hearts of the British.

  6. Stop 6 · 20m

    The masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, the symbol of London's rebirth after the Great Fire, and the great survivor of the air blitz during WWII

  7. Stop 7 · 15m

    We'll take you along "Wobbly Bridge" for the bridge is famous "terminating vistas" - Saint Paul's cathedral on one side and tate Modern on the opposite side of the Tames River.

  8. Stop 8 · 20m

    Big Ben in all its glory - finally restored, after 5 long years of work, and 15 years of being out of order.
    And by the way, Big Ben is not the tower, it is the clock on that tower...We have facts for you to know!

  9. Stop 9 · 15m

    Shops and market and street artists since the 1600's. My Fair Lady was a flower seller there once.

  10. Stop 10 · 2h

    The most popular tourist attraction in the United Kingdom,even James Bond has ridden it. Now it is your turn.

  11. Stop 11 · 20m

    London's newest icon. You can experience its observation deck. Just press on 72.

  12. Stop 12 · 20m

    Nelson's column, the celebration of the British Navy, the lions of Trafalgar Square and the British Museum. The Nazis had secret plans to steal Nelson's column to Berlin if they inveded England.

  13. Stop 13 · 45m

    When we take you there, we will explain all the behind the scene action taking place around you. We will even tell you what a Piccadill is. And why you want find any at Picadilly Circus.

Meeting point

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.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does the London Best of the City Fully Customized Guided Private Tour take?

The experience lasts about 3h – 7h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $272.50 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

Certified touring of landmarks upon request (guide and landmark extra fees will apply); Private guide for the group; 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).

Where does it start?

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.

Can I cancel?

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

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in English.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 173 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.

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