Skip-the-line View from The Shard & Private Tour of London

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the history of London and its iconic landmarks with a Private Guide and enjoy the unparalleled views over the English capital from The Shard, the tallest building in London, with skip-the-line tickets.

Highlights:

Discover the best of London with a 5-Star Private Guide
See the Tower Bridge, City Hall, London Wall and many more
Learn about the history and heritage of London
Save time with Skip-the-line Tickets to The Shard
Enjoy panoramic views of London and its highlights

3-hour: Highlights of London & The Shard

Book a 2-hour walking tour London and see the Tower of London, City Hall, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, and more with a Private Guide who is fluent in the chosen language. Includes skip-the-line tickets to The Shard Skydeck (no guide).

Join this original walking tour to see the best selected highlights of the City Of London and get skip-the-line tickets to one of its top attractions: The Shard. See the ancient, mediaeval & modern side of English capital.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: UK Tours & Activites

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided tour of the best selected highlights of London
Included: Skip-the-line tickets to The Shard Skydeck (no guide)
Included: Amazing sights and interesting historical facts
Included: Private Walking Tour of London’s Highlights with tickets to The Shard
Included: 5-Stars Licensed Guide who is fluent in a language of your choice

Not included

Not included: Guide inside The Shard Skydeck

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Meet your guide In front of the Tower Hill Memorial
The Shard

one hour Admission included

Finally, enjoy the experience of the Shard. Its amazing architecture makes it one of the most characteristic landmarks of the city. Your Guide will see you off to the spot, then you will go all the way to the top avoiding long lines, as a skip-the-line ticket is provided. See the amazing views from the 310 meters and explore London from different perspective. Admire the breathtaking London skyline from all sides and see its bustling streets and most important places from above. The Shard is a Must-Do!
London Wall

25 min

Hear fascinating facts about the city’s past as you will walk along the remnants of the London Wall and see one of the most recognizable places - the Tower Of London. This gem served as a defensive and palace building of the British monarchs.
Tower Bridge

25 min

Follow your Guide and explore more attractions, as the Tower Bridge. This world-famous symbol of London is a real Must-See!
London City Hall

25 min

Walk over this unique suspension bridge and reach the City Hall. Admire its distinctive appearance as it is a wonderful example of the high-tech architecture.
Thames River

20 min

Walk along the River Thames and see the remarkable HMS Belfast.
Stop 7

15 min

This town-class light cruiser was built for the Royal Navy and now is permanently moored as a museum ship.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of the Tower Hill Memorial

End point

Meet your guide In front of the Tower Hill Memorial

Using your ticket

Know Before You Go:

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please ensure you are on time. Being late may prevent you from joining the tour as tickets might be purchased in advance on a specific time slot.
Please notice that your Guide will not enter the Shard with you. However he will see you off to the spot and give you all the instructions.

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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please arrive on time. Being late will affect the schedule as the tickets are purchased for a specific time slot so some of the attractions may be removed from the itinerary or the entire tour being cancelled in case of a delay.
Please note that your Private Guide will not enter The Shard with you. They will escort you to the attraction and provide all the necessary information from the outside.