Overview

Overview

For newcomers to London, this tour offers a perfect initiation to the city’s iconic attractions, all while enjoying the comfort of a private car. You’ll have the opportunity to explore renowned landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, the London Eye, and the Tower of London, with your knowledgeable local guide offering captivating stories and historical insights at each destination. Additionally, you can choose to witness the prestigious Changing of the Guard ceremony. This half-day London highlights tour includes a private driver/guide, a private car with a blue badge guide, flexible departure times for your convenience, and seamless hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

What Makes This Tour a Preferred Choice for Travelers

The Private London City Tour stands out as the preferred choice for travellers due to its winning combination of flexibility and personalized exploration. With an expert local guide and the comfort of a private car, you can immerse yourself in London’s iconic landmarks while gaining deep insights into its history and culture. The option to witness the prestigious Changing of the Guard ceremony adds an exclusive touch to the experience if time permits only on morning tours. With multiple departure times and the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, this tour offers a seamless and tailored way to discover the city’s highlights, making it a top choice for traveller’s seeking a memorable London adventure.

What You Can Anticipate

1. Westminster Abbey: A Private Blue Badge Guide offers a panoramic sightseeing tour with running commentary, featuring iconic landmarks like Westminster Abbey. Duration: 10 minutes. Admission Ticket Not Included.
2. Buckingham Palace: Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing trip guided by a Private Blue Badge Guide, with stops for insightful presentations, and catch sights of Buckingham Palace. Duration: 10 minutes. Admission Ticket Not Included.
3. Houses of Parliament: Your Private Blue Badge Guide leads a panoramic tour with commentary, showcasing London’s landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament. Duration: 10 minutes. Admission Ticket Not Included.
4. Downing Street (Pass By): A London Blue Badge Guide offers a sightseeing journey highlighting Downing Street and other iconic landmarks.
5. St. James’s Palace: Explore London’s landmarks, including St. James’s Palace, on a guided tour led by a Private Blue Badge Guide. Duration: 5 minutes. Admission Ticket Not Included.
6. St. Paul’s Cathedral: Delve into London’s iconic landmarks, like St. Paul’s Cathedral, on a panoramic sightseeing tour with commentary. Duration: 10 minutes. Admission Ticket Not Included.
7. Tower of London: Your Private Blue Badge Guide leads a panoramic sightseeing journey, punctuated by stops for presentations, to see the Tower of London and more. Duration: 10 minutes. Admission Ticket Not Included.
8. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall: Explore iconic London landmarks, including Horse Guards Parade, with a Private Blue Badge Guide. Duration: 10 minutes. Admission Ticket Not Included.
    

Please note that other landmarks, such as Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch, Piccadilly Circus, Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods, and Knightsbridge, are also included as passing sights during this tour.

What’s included

• Complimentary bottled water provided by the driver/guide.
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off as part of your private tour.
• Comfortable transportation in a private vehicle equipped with air-conditioning, heating, and sliding passenger doors. The vehicle can accommodate 6 to 8 clients, depending on your group size, and we utilize reputable brands such as Ford, Mercedes, Kia, and Hyundai.
• A fuel surcharge to cover transportation expenses.

What’s not included

• Lunch expenses are not covered.
• Gratuities are not included in the tour cost.
• Please note that we do not use coaches for tours; instead, we utilize 7 to 9-seater minivans for a more personalized experience.

Additional Information

•Confirmation of your booking will be provided upon booking.
•Infant seats are available, and the tour is stroller accessible.
•Service animals are allowed, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
•The tour is conveniently located near public transportation, and transportation is wheelchair accessible. Surfaces at the sites are also wheelchair accessible.
•Most travellers can participate in this tour.

Cancellation policy

•You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours in advance of the experience and receive a full refund.
•To qualify for a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the start time of the experience.
•Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be eligible for a refund, and changes within 24 hours of the experience will not be accepted. The cutoff times are based on the local time of the experience.
•Please note that this experience is weather-dependent. If it’s cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, you will have the option to reschedule for a different date or receive a full refund.

Know before you go

• 3 hours
• Pickup offered.
• Mobile ticket
• Offered in: English, Hindi, Malayalam

Pickup points
Select a pickup point.

• Start time : 09:00 AM
• Meeting and Pickup : You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup.
• Meeting point : Green Park Station, Next to Ritz Hotel, Arlington Street London W1J 9BR
  If you do not provide a hotel name and address OR if your hotel is outside the central area of London, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is above as mentioned. Otherwise, please provide the hotel name to be picked up from there.
• End point : This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Contact

Phone: +44 20 3003 5051

Email: bookings@londonstrides.com