London Highlights Private Full-Day Tour by Car with Driver-Guide

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About this activity

This private 8-hour tour combines driving and walking, making it easier to see many of London’s major sights in one day without relying on public transport.

Travel in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan with a professional, knowledgeable private driver-guide throughout the tour. In Westminster, see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, St James’s Park, St James’s Palace, and Clarence House. When available, you may also see the Changing of the Guard.

Continue to St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Tower Bridge, followed by a short lunch break at your own expense.

In Kensington, see the Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum, and V&A Museum. Walk through Kensington Gardens, pass Kensington Palace from the outside, and see the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Statue.

Finish in Notting Hill with time to explore Portobello Road Market.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Bespoke England Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Private transportation in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan
Included: Opportunity to see the Changing of the Guard, subject to the official schedule and conditions
Included: Private guided tour of the Guard Change

Not included

Not included: Panoramic car tour to see London, we do not go inside the venues, but we do photo stops at each.
Not included: Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).

Itinerary

Westminster Abbey

2 hours

Travel in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan with a professional, knowledgeable private driver-guide throughout the tour.

Begin in Westminster with exterior sightseeing and photo stops around Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Your driver-guide helps you cover the area efficiently and shares context along the way. No interior admission is included.
St. Paul's Cathedral

30 min Admission not included

Stop outside St. Paul’s Cathedral for photos and an exterior overview of this major London landmark. No interior visit or admission ticket is included.
Tower Bridge

30 min Admission not included

Continue to Tower Bridge for exterior views and photo opportunities. This stop is focused on sightseeing from outside; no interior visit is included.
Tower of London

30 min Admission not included

Stop outside the Tower of London for photos and driver-guide commentary before continuing the tour. Entry to the attraction is not included.
Notting Hill

30 min

See Notting Hill as part of the private driving route, with time for a short sightseeing and photo stop before continuing to your drop-off.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Stafford London
Premier Inn London Leicester Square Hotel
The Ritz London Hotel
Great Scotland Yard Hotel
St Martins Lane London
Thistle Piccadilly Hotel
The Z Hotel Soho
The Soho Hotel
The Waldorf Hilton, London
The Resident Soho
Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square by IHG
Sofitel London St James

and 51 more pickup points

Your private driver-guide will collect you from your central London pickup point in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan.

Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available at your accommodation or train station in Central London Zone 1.

Pickups and drop-offs from other London locations beyond Zone 1, including airports, ports, and stations, can also be arranged for a supplementary fee. Please check with us in advance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our Mercedes V Class minivans can sit 7 people and fit a few wheelchairs. However, there should be another traveller to accompany and assist the guest with disabilities.