Private Full-Day London Highlights Tour with Guide & Driver

5.0 (4 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover London like never before on a private tour with your own guide and driver, exploring the city’s world-famous landmarks and hidden corners alike.

Stroll from a glittering palace to an iconic bridge spanning the legendary Thames, from the grandest church in the land to the clock called Big Ben, then dive into the colourful chaos of the East End with its bustling markets, quirky shops, and vibrant street art. Hear fascinating stories, uncover the secrets of Londoners past and present, and capture unforgettable photos as old meets new. From the West End to the Square Mile and beyond, this adventure wanders on and off the beaten track, blending history, culture, and surprise around every corner, creating memories you’ll treasure forever.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Henry's Private Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Included: Private Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch and Refreshments
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Buckingham Palace

10 min Admission not included

Hear the stories about the Palace's famous residents through the ages and why it is, in fact, not a palace at all.
Stop 2

5 min

The best vantage points for the Queen's London residence, Buckingham Palace, can be found here along with stories about secret wartime tunnels underfoot.
Clarence House

5 min

We will stop by the residence of Prince Charles and Camilla and see the soldiers guarding their home.
St. James's Palace

5 min

Once inhabited by the Queen mother and Princess Diana, this Palace is where we will share the stories of Royal intrigue and scandal.
St. James's Park

30 min

Visit the "most beautiful park in London" for a stunning photo opportunity and a walk to experience the first Royal menagerie - with their over friendly squirrels and pigeon eating pelicans!
Westminster Abbey

20 min Admission not included

Arguably one of the most important churches in the land. Place of coronations, Royal weddings and burials, final resting place of Charles Dickens, Isaac Newton, Elizabeth I and Bloody Mary.
Churchill War Rooms

5 min

A formerly hidden bunker where Churchill and his cabinet met during World War 2.
Stop 8

5 min

See where the Prime Minister lives right here in the heart of the capital.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

5 min Admission not included

Pat the Queen's Horses and make the Wardens laugh... if you can. Another classic photo opportunity.
Big Ben

5 min Admission not included

It doesn't get more iconic than Big Ben. Learn all about the history of this famous landmark.
Houses of Parliament

10 min Admission not included

The cradle of Western democracy and site of the famous Gunpowder Plot - stop here for an external tour of one of the most storied institutions in politics.
Thames River

5 min

The mighty Thames - see London's famous waterway whilst we discuss how this stretch of water helped build an Empire.
Trafalgar Square

one hour

The heart of the capital where Londoners come to celebrate, mourn and protest in times of national importance. This is usually a great spot to stop for a traditional lunch.
London Bridge

5 min

Often confused with Tower Bridge, discover the early gory function of this bridge, as well as how some of the bridge has ended up in Arizona.
Borough Market

10 min Admission not included

The best spot for lunch in London. Rub shoulders with old-fashioned market traders and Michelin chef's. Try some jellied eels or Cornish pasties and find the best and freshest produce from local farmers as well as delicatessen from around the globe.
St. Paul's Cathedral

5 min Admission not included

The other most famous church in the land which hosted the stunning wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana and which Churchill defended against all odds during the Blitz in WW2.
The Monument to the Great Fire of London

30 min Admission not included

This moving Monument tributes those who perished in the Great Fire that destroyed much of the city - and also gave way to rebirth and the end of the plague (the fire killed the rats that carried the plague). We can climb to the top if your legs can handle it!
Tower of London

10 min Admission not included

Legendary and infamous - most who walked in here never walked out. Enjoy an extensive exterior tour of this bastion of British history.
Tower Bridge

5 min

Another classic landmark spanning the iconic River Thames.
Spitalfields Market E1

30 min

Experience one of the best markets in London's classic East End! A strong urban youth vibe pervades the scene with street art, food stalls and music to complete the picture.
Shoreditch

30 min

Look out for Banksy, amazing 3D artworks and the melting pot of the "cool cats" of London
Brick Lane Market

10 min Admission not included

Vibrant and buzzing strip which is home to the creative tribes of the capital as well as the Bangladeshi community. This is the place to taste the finest curries and see the best explosive street art. There are markets, cafes and clubs and it is also the former stomping ground of Jack The Ripper.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill) hotel
Travelodge London Central Aldgate East
New Road Hotel
Travelodge London Liverpool Street
Hotel 82
The Tower Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel By IHG
Oakwood St. Johns House
Travelodge London City Hotel
Wilde Aparthotels, London, Covent Garden
Novotel London Tower Bridge

and 798 more pickup points

We will meet you at the hotel's concierge desk. If there is no concierge desk then we will meet you at the front desk / lobby of the hotel. If you are at an Airbnb or alternative accommodation, your guide and driver will be waiting outside the property 5 minutes before your tour start time.