3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London
About This Experience
Tour Itinerary
5 min
The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.
5 min
Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.
We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.
10 min
The Mother of Parliaments. Once a royal palace, it has inspired democratic movements in the France, the USA and around the world. We'll learn of its history and the role it still plays today.
15 min
Parliament Square the the political heart of Westminster. Full of statues of people dedicated to Democracy and Liberty from Winston Churchill to Abraham Lincoln to Nelson Mandela. Surrounded by Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the High Courts.
20 min
The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.
5 min
Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars.
5 min
The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.
5 min
The primary ceremonial parade ground is surrounded by beautiful buildings and parks. It must be why the Queen has her birthday celebrations here.
5 min
Beautiful Westminster Abbey is where every monarch has been crowned since the times of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago.
5 min
The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.
10 min
The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.
5 min
Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column
2 min
Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of paintings on the inside and street performers and art on the outside.
5 min
This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
10 min
The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.
5 min
The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.
2 min
Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.
5 min
New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.
One of many high quality retailers in Piccadilly and one where everyone from The Queen downwards buys their goodies from!
10 min
One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!
5 min
From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.
5 min
The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.
10 min
Buckingham Palace, the home of the King.
10 min
Chinatown in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.
10 min
An ornately beautiful Royal Park with great views of the palace and Westminster. Sometimes used in TV shows such as Downton Abbey.
10 min
On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.
5 min
Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)
The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)
10 min
Londons most famous food market, here since Roman times. You can get food from all over the world here... freshly made. Many a tour has come to a halt here :-) I like the dairy free goat ice-cream and also the Ethiopian curry but everyone has their favourites! (Extended Tour)
5 min
One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)
10 min
The original bridge was built by the Romans and pulled down by the Vikings. A millennia later and this modern bridge still has a tall spike on the end with a gory story to tell. (Extended Tour)
5 min
Learn the story behind the famous Globe theatre and all things Shakespeare! (Extended Tour)
From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)
5 min
From out of nowhere, the epic Monument to the Great Fire of London appears. (Extended Tour)
10 min
Built by William The Conqueror and home to the Crown Jewels and with an active military history up past WW2. We will visit the ominously named Traitors Gate. (Extended Tour)
5 min
We finish by one of the symbols of London, Tower Bridge and learn a little of its interesting history along the way. (Extended Tour)
This is just one of over 50 tours run and organised by Ye Olde England Tours. Believe it or not the list of places we visit in this tour is not exhaustive. This is the tour for you for your first or only day in London.
What's Included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
- Private guide
Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
Just outside Westminster Underground Station on Bridge Street, opposite Big Ben. There is a Caffe Nero, we start from there. Of course we can meet you at your London hotel too.
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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