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Things to do in London, England: The Best City Tours
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Private Custom Tour: Half Day Sightseeing Tour of London
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Discover London in a new light with a 3.5-hour tour that is completely customized for you. Custom pick-up time and itinerary allows for maximum convenience. Explore London by visiting locations noted on your personally completed checklist. Whether you want a tour focused win history, architecture, shopping or dining, your guide will be more than happy to cater. Let your guide arrange logistics and plan the day for a tour that cannot be rivaled. See hidden gems interspersed with your selected sites selected by your private guide.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (guide only), Professional, knowledgeable guide, A concierge-style service before and after you tour for any questions about London or your trip, Public transportation passes during the tour for all guests
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Private Vehicle - This is a walking tour with complimentary public transport included., Entrance Fees - Not required (this tour does not enter inside attractions)
Reviewed By Georgina B
What a fab guide Gio was. He loves his city and knew all the nooks and crannies. Def the way to see London if you have never been. The culture old and new is amazing. With Gio it was like walking with a friend. Be prepared to walk tho 29000 steps for a full day. Butnwas at our own pace, lunch stop at Borough Market, yum. Finishing off at Piccadilly with dinner at Hawksmoor.
2. James Bond Private Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Follow in the footsteps of 007 James Bond on a private walking tour through London. Visit some of the actual locations where James Bond, the world’s most famous spy, was filmed over the years whilst taking in some of the biggest sights of London at the same time.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour
Exclusions: London Underground Tube ticket for travel between some of the locations
Reviewed By mandywC2882US
Stephen is so knowledgable! This private walking tour was a super experience full of history that the average person would never see or notice. Thank you Stephen!
3. Exciting Walking Tours through London
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Here at IHeartLondonTours we believe that so many come to this great city without truly experiencing it and since made it our mission to not only educate you on the history of London, but do it in a fun and enjoyable way. Our different Walking tours get you seeing wonderful sights, see new things and take paths never taken before, at the most affordable prices. These tours take you to London’s most important views, Including the great London eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and many, many more. Join our walking tours today and see what makes London the greatest city in the world. Chose I Heart London Tours today for an unforgettable experience and memories to last a life time. Children and families are all welcome!
Inclusions: Free Wi-Fi
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Reviewed By Sabrina c
this tour is for people that want to have a fun time. really enjoyed all the clubs we went to and the drinks we got. in some cases we even got free shots. one of my favourite nights in london, would reccomend.
4. Enter Buckingham Palace & See The Main Westminster Sights Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will see 15 of London's most iconic sights in a 3-hour historic walking tour! And then visit the Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning. It will be an enjoyable, educational and entertaining stroll. From Palaces (and stories of the Monarchy) to Parliament Square (with the history of the government), you will be continuously entertained with bits of history. • See Buckingham Palace • Walk through the Royal Parks • Learn about the history of Westminster • Visit Parliament Square • View the London Eye, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square Please note: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is only for the 10 am tour and on certain days.
Inclusions: Local guide, Walking tour of the best sights in Westminster, Watch the Changing of the Guard, Sit in Parliament Square and see the sights
Exclusions: Lunch & Drinks (please bring something to sip and nibble on), Transport from and to your hotel
Reviewed By 960theat
A healing place for anyone. Great plant species, quite, creative zones with music, friendly birds and lovely sounds. We will come back for events. Definitely a place when you can reflect even by your own or enjoy with friends, family.
5. Rock Cab Tours Presents: The Music Legends Tour of London
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5.0 based on 114 reviews
The Music Legends Tour of London is your passport to visit some of the most famous rock landmarks in musical history. The tour will take you to locations in London made famous by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Marc Bolan and many more. Your guide Stephen Channell is a veteran of the music business spending 25 years working for Warner Music and the BBC. Now a qualified London Black Cab driver no one knows the streets and rock history of London like Stephen does.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup free of charge within the central London area., Hotel/port drop-off free of charge within the central London area., Prices for pick up and drop off outside the central London area available on request.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By SKCK13
Steve's knowledge of the music industry is amazing. We spent 4 hours with him going to places where rock stars lived. Highlight was walking Abbey Rd .
6. Private Custom Tour: Day Tour of London
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5.0 based on 68 reviews
Choose from a half-day or full-day completely customized tour. Explore central London taking in the major sights and hidden gems. Discover this fascinating city with your professional guide.
Inclusions: Private tour, Professional, knowledgeable guide, A concierge-style service before and after your tour, Central London hotel pickup and drop-off (guide only), Public transportation as required for the tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees - Not required (this tour does not enter inside attractions), Gratuities, Private Vehicle - This is a walking tour with complimentary public transport included.
Reviewed By 216carleyl
My family and I really enjoyed this tour with our tour guide Gio! Gio was very knowledgeable and was able to adjust the route of the tour to include things that my family and I wanted to see. He was friendly and easy to talk to and allowed us to ask many many questions! We started the tour with Buckingham Palace then went to see the changing of the horse guards, Parliament Square, and Westminster Abbey. We then went to the Notting Hill Area which is beautiful and quaint famous for its bright colored houses and antique stores! We finished the tour with the princess diana memorial that my mom had requested to see as well as viewing Kensington palace and gardens. We had an amazing day with Gio in London!
7. Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Search the streets of London's Whitechapel to uncover the true story of history's most famous serial killer. See the sights and learn the shocking fate of the Ripper's unfortunate victims, all the while let our experienced guide help you separate fact from fiction and guide you through one of London's most sinister stories.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 703cherry
George is a knowledgeable, kindly and clear spoken guide. We were early but he was there to meet and reassure us. He is professional about time keeping. We began and ended on time. We could all hear him. No one had to ask him to speak up. Our group had 13_17 year olds. They enjoyed it. He liked having them along. He is good with young people. We had a fun evening and learnt a huge amount about Londons past.
8. Tour for Muggles
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4.9 based on 2,889 reviews
For 2.5 hours, your tour guide will whisk you away on a magical adventure to explore the Harry Potter movie locations in London. Uncover places that inspired J. K. Rowling and hear about the weird and wonderful behind-the-scenes stories. You will be led in small groups of a maximum 20 people as you cover some London landmarks passed on the tour as a little bonus. Some of the tour highlights are film locations of the entrances to the 'Leaky Cauldron' and the 'Ministry of Magic', the streets that inspired both 'Diagon Alley' and 'Knockturn Alley' and lots more.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Tube fare from London Bridge station to Westminster Station, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks
Reviewed By TommoOnTop
Nik Longbottom was fantastic, kept us all on our toes with his knowledge and kept our very energetic 6 year old engaged and interested throughout. I have worked in the city for years but Nik showed us things that I didn’t know existed..magical experience, thank you Nik.
9. London Underground 2-Hour Tube Tour
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4.9 based on 234 reviews
Travel through 150+ years of history in just two-hours aboard this awesome London Underground and Tube Tour. Starting at one of London’s earliest underground stations and finishing at one of the most futuristic, hear the captivating twists and turns of the Tube’s history on this fun and informative walking tour. Perfect for Tube and Train enthusiasts, this history tour will leave you looking at the Underground with a new appreciation and respect for the world's first subterannean railway!
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: A valid London Travel Card for Zones 1 and 2, Gratuities
Reviewed By V5047PTjennifers
Excellent, detailed tour from Mark for Halloween 2020. His knowledge of Soho and Covent Garden's streets was fascinating and seemingly endless. Thanks for a brilliant tour.
10. Darkest Hour - Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour
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4.9 based on 8 reviews
Spend a day in the political heart of London in Whitehall and Westminster with this tour that visits the mother of all Parliaments where modern the democracy movement got underway and evolved over centuries followed by a tour of Parliament Square and then on to the Churchill War Rooms where the fight against tyranny was overseen.
Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour
Exclusions: Refreshments, Tube ticket to and from hotel
Reviewed By mandywC2882US
Stephen is so knowledgable! This private walking tour was a super experience full of history that the average person would never see or notice. Thank you Stephen!
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