London in Half a Day - Private Shore Excursion (from Waterloo)

At a glance

London in Half a Day - Private Shore Excursion (from Waterloo) is a 3h 30m – 4h 30m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Great London Tours. Prices start from $485.07 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Comprehensive private walking tour with a top-rated local guide, Stop for lunch at London's best food market (optional), Close-up views of all of Central London’s major landmarks!.

Quick facts

Duration

3h 30m – 4h 30m

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–15 per booking

Ages

Traveller 0–120

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• London in Half a Day - Private Shore Excursion (from Waterloo)

  from $471.18

  Days:

  Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

  Start times:

  11:00

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Take the direct train from Southampton to London Waterloo (approx. 1.5hrs). Your tour guide will meet you in the grand main hall of the train station.

2. Stop 2

   We'll start with a walk to the river through the "Banksy Tunnel" - an ever-changing graffiti-covered underpass that's a real secret London treat! This is where the city's top street artists do their work.

3. Stop 3

   We'll pass by the iconic big wheel next the River Thames.

4. Stop 4

   Cross the river the Westminster and stop for a photo with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

5. Stop 5

   Pass through busy Parliament Square to see the famous statues and take a picture with beautiful Westminster Abbey

6. Stop 6

   Walking up Britain's most famous political street, 'Whitehall', we see numerous grand government buildings and get a peek of Downing Street - home of the Prime Minister.

7. Stop 7

   See the iconic King's Life Guard on horseback and walk through the impressive parade ground. This is the official headquarters of the British Army.

8. Stop 8

   We stroll through beautiful St. James's Park on our way to the Palace. Here you'll see plants from around the world, surrounding a lake that's home to swans, various types of waterfowl, and even pelicans!

9. Stop 9

   We'll make a quick photo stop at the home of the King!

10. Stop 10

    We take a little-known walkway to Pall Mall - one of London's richest areas and home to Clarence House and St. James Palace (formerly the primary royal palace, and still a working royal residence today).

11. Stop 11

    We'll walk through Britain's most famous public square to see Nelson's Column, National Gallery and the beautiful statues and fountains

12. Stop 12

    We make our way back down to the river to see the 3000-year-old Egyptian obelisk. Most tourists miss this!
    
    Here, your guide will give you a choice - walk along the river, or take a quick ride on the Underground to our next stop.

13. Stop 13

    We'll head into the ancient City of London area - this where the city was founded, and is now one of the world's great financial districts.
    
    We'll walk to the huge St. Paul's Cathedral for a close-up look.

14. Stop 14

    We walk south and cross the river again using the walkway known locally as "Wobbly Bridge" (Harry Potter fans might recognise this!)

15. Stop 15

    Our route continues along the vibrant South Bank of the Thames, passing by the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on our way.

16. Stop 16

    Next, we'll enter London's most famous food market - operating for over 1,000 years!
    
    If you're hungry, you can take a break here to explore, grab some great food, and have a little rest before the final part of the walk.

17. Stop 17

    Cross London Bridge, where the Romans first crossed over 2,000 years ago.

18. Stop 18

    We'll make a quick stop at this towering memorial to learn about the Great Fire of 1666.

19. Stop 19

    We'll pass through our favourite secret London park on our way to see one of the last remaining sections of the city's original Roman walls.

20. Stop 20

    Our route takes us around the outer wall of the 900-year-old Tower of London!

21. Stop 21

    A real must-do experience....
    Our final stretch takes us across the iconic Tower Bridge!
    
    If you have time to spare, this is a good place to grab a drink and relax by the river. Waterloo Station is only 10 minutes away on the Underground from nearby London Bridge Station, and your guide will show you exactly where you need to go when you're ready.

Meeting point

End point

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
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please be aware that this tour involves quite a lot of walking. It may not be suitable of you have very low fitness or mobility issues.

Cancellation policy

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

Frequently asked questions