Highlights
Discover top attractions and famous landmarks across the British capital on this private 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a private guide through the ancient streets of London and gain insight into centuries of British history. Along the way, hear the chimes of Big Ben and take in key sites of interest such as Covent Garden, China Town, and Trafalgar Square. Soak up the atmosphere in Piccadilly Circus and see the royal soldiers at Buckingham Palace. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at selected London hotels.
About This Deal
Departure 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.
Return Details
- 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.
Duration
3 hours - 4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Big Ben
Parliament Square, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London
The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Thames River
, , London
Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: London Eye
Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London
We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Houses of Parliament
Parliament Square, London
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parliament Square
Westminster, London
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Whitehall
London
The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 10 Downing Street
Downing Street, , London
Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Horse Guards Whitehall, , London
The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London
The primary ceremonial parade ground is surrounded by beautiful buildings and parks. It must be why the Queen has her birthday celebrations here.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Admiralty Arch
Admiralty Arch The Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London
Beautiful Westminster Abbey is where every monarch has been crowned since the times of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square
London
The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nelson's Column
Trafalgar Square, , London
The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cecil Court
Off Charing Cross Road, , London
Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Covent Garden
Covent Garden, London
Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of paintings on the inside and street performers and art on the outside.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Leicester Square
London
This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Women of World War II Memorial
Whitehall, What3words: Zips.scared.forms, London
The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piccadilly Circus
London
The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fortnum & Mason
181 Piccadilly, , London
Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Green Park
London
New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Spencer House
27 St. James's Place, , London
One of many high quality retailers in Piccadilly and one where everyone from The Queen downwards buys their goodies from!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Mall
London
One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace
Spur Road, London
From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown
Gerrard Street, London
The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Park
Horse Guards Road, The Storeyard, London
Buckingham Palace, the home of the King.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London
Chinatown in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Bridge
Thames Embankment, London
An ornately beautiful Royal Park with great views of the palace and Westminster. Sometimes used in TV shows such as Downton Abbey.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tate Modern
Bankside, London
On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Borough Market
8 Southwark Street, , London
Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Southwark Cathedral
1 London Bridge, Montague Close, London
The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: London Bridge
London
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)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shakespeare's Globe
21 New Globe Walk, England SE1 9DT
One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: HMS Belfast
The Queen's Walk, London
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)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Fish St. Hill, , London
Learn the story behind the famous Globe theatre and all things Shakespeare! (Extended Tour)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tower of London
London
From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road, London
From out of nowhere, the epic Monument to the Great Fire of London appears. (Extended Tour)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ye Olde England Tours
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)
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking please wear comfortable shoes
- Generally the sights are relatively quiet and we always practice social distancing but at some locations it is possible small sections may have small crowds so we will do our best to avoid them though social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
- Private guide
Exclusions
- Transportation to/from attractions
Redemption Instructions
• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.
Traveler Pickup Information
We can pick you up from any Central London hotel, not just those listed here.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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