Powerhouse London - Private Walking Tour
At a glance
Powerhouse London - Private Walking Tour is a 4h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by London 4U. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $528.43 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Great Photo Stops, Professional Private Guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 14 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–12 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 16–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Powerhouse London - Private Walking Tour
from $131.61
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:00, 14:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
From the omnipotent Roman Empire to our modern world society, London has been and still is a magnet for the mighty and the maker.
Your guide will take you back 2000 years and explore with you, why the Roman Empire chose ‘Londinium’ as their stronghold of their Western border.
Take a stroll through the ‘Priory in the Wild West’ and find out how, where and why the power of the commoners, lords and clergy played ball for the last 800 years.
Learn why the City of London is a power in its own right and how it happened that the East India Company once held more power than the Empress of India.
Discover the Temple, the centre of law and order and learn about the role that the kings and queens of England played in this game of power.
This tour is not suitable for children under 16.
What's included
What's included
- Great Photo Stops
- Professional Private Guide
Not included
- Food and Drink
- TFL transport fees [Oyster card or day ticket for Zone 1-2] (no more than 14 pounds)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
Find out why we have two Houses of Parliament and why they are placed right next to the mightiest Abby of England. Learn all about more hidden buildings within the very square from which Great Britain has been ruled for the last 800 years.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Enjoy one of the most charming views on the Thames. Find out why the headquarter of espionage can be seen in broad daylight and let us show you the real power behind the MI5
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Stop 3 · 15m
See where the most powerful man of the English Church has built his ‘modest’ palace and find out why even the king of England is kneeling to him.
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Stop 4 · 20m
Learn all about the palace that is no more and how its remaining parts are, until today, showcasing the administration, firepower and everlasting traditions of an empire.
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Stop 5 · 5m
Hear the story of a king who was convicted of treason and executed - and why this was even legal.
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Stop 6 · 20m
Walk with us down the street, where kings and queens celebrated their greatest triumphs and mourned their closest members. Find out why every single building on this street is a force in itself.
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Stop 7 · 15m
We are moving on to the power of the people - or should we say: the gentlemen? This is where you will find most of the London Gentlemen Only Clubs - and believe it or not, even here some things actually do change.
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Stop 8 · 15m
To this day it is the official residence of the King. But who built it and why?
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Stop 9 · 30m
Walk with us through the secret world of the Templar and hear all about the church that had sent a king ‘outre mer’.
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Stop 10 · 15m
Take a walk through the square where law and order is ever present and listen to the beautiful story of a business concern that went to war with the Empress of India.
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Stop 11
Here you will learn why in London the pen is mightier than the sword and how it happened, that all those powerful newspapers would have been found in one street only.
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Stop 12 · 20m
Hear all about the very first power that shaped this city. Listen to the story of the Roman invaders and how one woman was able to entirely change the future of Londinium in just one day.
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Stop 13 · 15m
There is no power without money. The City of London remains until today, the worldwide epicentre of trade and money. Walk with us through the streets of the London guilds, the empire's most powerful merchant-barons.
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Stop 14 · 15m
We end our tour in the stunning market, where the 'suits' enjoy their after-work lunch or the one or the other drink.
Meeting point
Right opposite the main entrance of Westminster Station.
End point
The tour ends at the magnificent market, for you to have a drink with the local businessmen. The market lies right next to Monument Station.
Traveller ratings
5.0
1 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Powerhouse London - Private Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $528.43 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?
Great Photo Stops; Professional Private Guide.
Where does it start?
Right opposite the main entrance of Westminster Station.
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 German, English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
