Top 10 Scenic Railroads in London, England

January 14, 2022 Jacquiline Darosa

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

Private London Tours
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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. 3 Hour Private Downton Abbey London Locations Walking Tour

Kingsway, Holborn, London WC2B 6AA, UK Ye Olde England Tours
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We all know that Downtown Abbey and Downtown Village are in beautiful Oxfordshire and whilst we do tours there also, there are many Downtown Abbey related locations in Central London itself.  This 3 hour walking tour will take you to some of the locations used in Downtown Abbey as well as Mr. Selfridge and The Halcyon. Group Maximum 15 Travelers

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off on foot, Private tour

Exclusions: London Underground ticket to the tour starting point., Gratuities

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. Paris Small Group rail day with Champagne Lunch Cruise on the Seine from London

St Pancras International, Euston Rd, London N1C 4QP, UK Evan Evans Tours
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Explore the best of the 'City of Light' on this fantastic full-day Rail Tour that also includes a three-course champagne lunch cruise. Dine and dance your way along the meandering River Seine, taking in the incredible views of the Parisian waterfront. Along the way, on a Panoramic Tour of the city, you'll see Paris's top sights and most iconic landmarks as your Expert Tour Guide brings the history of Paris to life.

Inclusions: Fully escorted Rail Tour from London to Paris with an Expert Guide , Enjoy a panoramic Small Group Tour of Paris with Superior Small Group Vehicle, Visit the historic Sacré-Cœur, Return train journey with reserved seating. Optional extra to upgrade to Standard Premier

Exclusions: Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel

Reviewed By soumim88

Francesco did a tremendous job for us. He obviously knew his subject very well and delivered it using humour and candour. The only thing that was missing in our opinion was speakers because at times we were at the back and could not hear him...otherwise excellent...and we wish him the best with his Architectural studies Regards Soumi and Lydia Mitra

4. 3-Day Edinburgh Tour from London by train

Kings Cross, London, UK International Friends
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Come with us north of the border to the wonderful country of Scotland. Make the most of two nights accommodation in central Edinburgh, a guided tour of the city and a chance to travel to the stunning Scottish Highlands to visit mysterious Loch Ness and the magnificent mountain scenery of Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor.  This fully guided 3 day tour to Scotland’s capital city gives you your chance to see Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile and enjoy some whisky tasting, with an optional day trip to the stunning Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands. This is a scheduled tour operated by high speed train with a professional guide, with a maximum of 35-40 people per tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation in Edinburgh City Centre, Services of a tour manager, Round-trip transport from London, Guided tour of the city

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch & dinner. Your accommodation is in the city center within walking distance of many shops, bars and restaurants.

Reviewed By Felizviajeros

We were scheduled for a Baltic /St.Petersburg cruise and Pre London package and due to pandemic it was cancelled for two years in a row. Tom took excellent care of us and arranged our full refund with no problem! Outstanding customer service! We will most definitely use this company when we are able to travel again!

5. Night Photography Tour in London

Caffè Nero, Unit B, Portcullis House 1-2, Bridge St, Westminster, London SW1A 2JH, UK Sky Blue Photography
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Explore night photography and learn to capture stunning night time photos by mastering some of the most creative elements of photography. Whether you are starting off, a hobbyist or an experienced photographer we will have superb photographic opportunities for all kinds of interests. Guided by a professional photographer in this immensely enjoyable 3-hour night tour we will capture a variety of impressive sight in the city, the reflections along the Thames and the city lights that make this renowned city irresistible. We will capture not only the great landmarks such as London Eye, St Pauls and Tower Bridge, but also the stream of car lights and the blurred passing of boats on the river Thames. Through demonstration and a personalised photography practice you will develop your own creative vision while receiving expert advice on shooting in low light and long exposures.

Inclusions: Photography E-Guidebook, Tour and group photos

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By anthony851

I learned more during this 3hr photography tour than I learned doing 6 month photography course in a college. Great London experience and fantastic pictures. Highly recommended! Thank you Sky Blue Photography!

6. City of London Highlights Private Walking Tour

Tower of London (Stop TB), St Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4DR, UK Homer's Odysseys
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On this tour we travel through the 2000 years of London's history from the days of the Roman invasion to present day. We will see many of the iconic buildings and places which have played a major role in shaping this part of London - The Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, The Monument to the Great Fire and hear how the financial centre has grown over the past 20 years. We also visit some places where most tours do not go. Private rooms and cellars and ancient pubs tucked away beneath the towering skyscrapers. There are many opportunities to pause to take photos and on certain days there will be guest speakers who will relate more stories of the history of these places. Lunch can taken in a typical London coffee house or cafe or in a local pub.

Inclusions: Guide services

Exclusions: There are lots of opportunities to stop for drinks and to have lunch in one of the many cafes and coffee shops en route

Reviewed By Zenzaro

We had met Nigel Homer earlier in December when he guided us on the Rabbies Oxford & Traditional Cotwold Villages 1 Day Tour. We had such a wonderful day that we booked Nigel again. Nigel has such a delightful manner, is extremely knowledgeable & has a very inviting sense of humour all of which enables him to deliver the most relaxed, comfortable, fun & enjoyable tour. Thank you so much & best wishes, Nigel. ????

7. Amazing Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Hampton Court Palace Private Tour

The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK Hobnob Tours
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If you're interested in England’s Royalty past and present, this is the tour for you.  We start in the centre of London and meander past the outside of both St James’ and Buckingham Palaces which have been at the heart of many Royal events for centuries.  If it is scheduled to take place on the day of your tour, we will watch parts of the ancient ceremony of the Changing of the Guard before walking through leafy St James’ Park to reach Horse Guards.  This remains the official entrance to both palaces to this day.  After lunch, we travel by train from London’s Waterloo station to Hampton Court where we explore Henry VIII’s Tudor palace and William III’s Baroque palace.  We’ll marvel at Henry’s vast kitchens, his magnificent Great Hall and the eerie Haunted Gallery before admiring William’s impressive display of weaponry and his art collection.  We return to London by train.  The tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Entry ticket to Hampton Court Palace, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions and the return train from London Waterloo station to Hampton Court

Reviewed By mallorylmeans

Sandy gave my husband and I a 3-hour personal tour of Hampton Court Palace and she was fabulous! She is super friendly, engaging and made us feel comfortable right from the start. She tailored the tour to our interests - it was extremely informative and entertaining! She was happy to answer our questions and shared lots of details / stories we wouldn’t have learned on a self-guided tour. We had to reschedule our tour multiple times due to unforeseen circumstances but she was incredibly flexible and accommodating. Going beyond the tour, Sandy shared plenty of travel tips, recommendations and provided directions on how to get to and from Hampton Court from our hotel. We hope to book her for more tours on our next trip to London! Highly recommended! Thanks so much, Sandy!

8. Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London

Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, UK Let Me Show You London
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Join us for a full day Highlights tour of London, this tour is designed to show you around some of the most famous sites. Your Blue Badge guide will take you to Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square before heading into Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London to explore inside.  This Tour provides a fantastic overview of central London, your guide is packed with stories and information to make for an unforgettable day.  You will travel around like a local, using public transport; tube and buses.

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By sknipfel

Marina was superb. I took this tour with my husband and three sons (20,18.17). Loved that we had a small group and could ask questions. Note this tours doesn't include skip the line tickets. We ended up seeing the crown jewels at the end of the day to avoid the ridiculously long line.

9. Private Day Tours in London

London Charing Cross, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5DR, UK IHeartLondonTours
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The day tour will start at 10.30am at Charing Cross Underground station. I’ll start by showing you all the main attractions in London’s famous Westminster through an amazing walking tour. We’ll be seeing sights such as; Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, St James’ Palace and Park, Buckingham Palace, Churchill War Rooms, Westminster Abbey and the iconic London Eye. Afterwards you’ll enjoy a short brunch break and at a British cuisine. Afterwards I’ll take you to go and explore other famous parts of London including St paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern Gallery, Tower Bridge and London Bridge while teaching you all the hidden tips and tricks of London. you’ll spend this time touring and exploring the best shopping centres, children’s play areas, pubs and party hangouts. Finally, we’ll end the tour at 4.30pm with a café trip where you’ll experience Britain’s classic popular treats and drinks In the end, on this day you'll get a tour guide, teacher, local expert but also a new friend.

Inclusions: Lunch, WiFi on board, Transportation included, Coffee and/or Tea

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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.

10. Private Custom Tour: Day Tour of London

Private London Tours
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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!

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