Private Essential London Walking Tour with a Londoner

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About this activity

Explore London’s essential landmarks with Rich, a qualified guide and lifelong Londoner, on a private walking tour designed around you.

Discover the stories, history and characters behind Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St James’s Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Royal Parks and Royal Guards, with plenty of opportunities for fantastic photos along the way.

But this is more than sightseeing. You’ll experience London with someone who was born and raised here, combining fascinating history with local stories, insider tips, hidden gems and personal recommendations to help you make the most of your stay.

As a private experience, you’ll enjoy flexible pacing, personalised attention and the freedom to focus on what interests you most. Start times can also be arranged to suit your schedule.

Perfect for couples, families, friends and private groups of up to 15 people looking for a more personal way to discover London.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Rich – London by a Londoner

What is included

Included

Included: Fantastic photo opportunities at London’s most iconic landmarks
Included: Local insider tips, recommendations and hidden gems to help you make the most of London
Included: Changing of the Guard experience when scheduled and timings allow
Included: Private 2-hour walking tour with Rich, a qualified London guide and lifelong Londoner
Included: Personalised experience with flexible pacing and attention tailored to your group

Not included

Not included: Food and Drink
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entry to attractions and landmarks

Itinerary

Green Park

Passing by

Meet your Londoner and begin with an introduction to Royal London
Buckingham Palace

10 min Admission not included

Royal history, palace stories and one of the tour's main photo opportunities.
Clarence House

5 min Admission not included

Discover another working royal residence and who's called it home.
The Mall

Passing by

Walk London's famous ceremonial avenue towards St James's.
Changing of the Guard

10 min

Experience the colour and ceremony of the Royal Guard (Please note this takes place on particular times and days, so will be subject to times of booking and guard scedule.)
St. James's Palace

5 min Admission not included

One of London’s oldest royal palaces and still a working royal residence today. Built by Henry VIII in the 1530s, it’s where royal proclamations are made and where kings and queens are officially announced. A powerful slice of living royal history tucked just behind Buckingham Palace.
St. James's Park

London’s most beautiful royal park and a true oasis in the heart of the city. Wander past the lake with views of Buckingham Palace, spot pelicans that have lived here since the 1600s, and enjoy one of the finest skyline views in London stretching from Horse Guards to the London Eye.

A proper London moment.
Admiralty Arch

One of London’s grandest gateways and the ceremonial entrance to The Mall. Built in 1912, it links Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace and was designed as a monument to Queen Victoria. Walk beneath its towering arches and you’re literally stepping into royal London.

A proper “wow” moment — and one of the city’s most underrated photo spots.
Stop 9

London’s historic central square, home to Nelson’s Column, iconic fountains and the National Gallery — always buzzing with life.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

5 min

A vast ceremonial parade ground where you may spot the mounted guards outside the royal entrance.
Whitehall

The political heart of Britain, lined with government buildings, memorials and statues of historic leaders.
10 Downing Street

The official home of the UK Prime Minister — one of the most famous front doors in the world.
Houses of Parliament

The unmistakable Gothic skyline of British democracy, sitting proudly on the River Thames.
Big Ben

The Iconic Famous Clock Tower
Westminster Abbey

A 1,000-year-old royal church — the site of coronations, royal weddings and the resting place of Britain’s greatest figures.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet me by the Constance Fund Fountain of Diana, next to Green Park Underground Station. I'll be waiting by the fountain. I look like my profile picture — well, better in real life actually

Hotel, airport or train station meet & greet is also available on request. Additional charges may apply.

End point

We finish at the iconic Westminster Abbey, where I'll leave you with local recommendations and ideas for what to see, do and eat next. As this is a private tour, I'm also happy to extend or tailor your experience to suit your plans and requirements.