Powerhouse London - Private Walking Tour
London, GB
100% of travellers recommend this
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Private Tour Experience
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Duration 4 hours
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Professional Private Guide
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Available in German and English
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Great Photo Stops
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Suitable for ages 16 and up
Explore London's Power History on a Private Walking Tour, guided by an expert through iconic sites and hidden gems of the capital.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Great photo stops -
Professional private guide
Excluded
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Gratuities -
Food and drink
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Tfl transport fees [oyster card or day ticket for zone 1-2] (no more than 14 pounds)
Explore London's Power History on a Private Walking Tour, guided by an expert through iconic sites and hidden gems of the capital.
Highlights
- Explore the hidden buildings of Parliament Square
- Discover the real power behind MI5
- Learn about the king who was convicted of treason
- Uncover the traditions of an empire at Whitehall
- Walk down the street of kings and queens at The Mall
Meeting Point
Right opposite the main entrance of Westminster Station.
London SW1A 0AA , United Kingdom
End Point
The tour ends at the magnificent market, for you to have a drink with the local businessmen. The market lies right next to Monument Station.
Gracechurch St, London EC3V 1LT , United Kingdom
What to expect
Parliament Square
Find out why we have two Houses of Parliament and why they are placed right next to the mightiest Abby of England. Learn all about more hidden buildings within the very square from which Great Britain has been ruled for the last 800 years.
20 minutes
Lambeth Bridge
Enjoy one of the most charming views on the Thames. Find out why the headquarter of espionage can be seen in broad daylight and let us show you the real power behind the MI5
15 minutes
Lambeth Bridge
See where the most powerful man of the English Church has built his ‘modest’ palace and find out why even the king of England is kneeling to him.
15 minutes
Whitehall
Learn all about the palace that is no more and how its remaining parts are, until today, showcasing the administration, firepower and everlasting traditions of an empire.
20 minutes
Banqueting House
Hear the story of a king who was convicted of treason and executed - and why this was even legal.
5 minutes
The Mall
Walk with us down the street, where kings and queens celebrated their greatest triumphs and mourned their closest members. Find out why every single building on this street is a force in itself.
20 minutes
Pall Mall
We are moving on to the power of the people - or should we say: the gentlemen? This is where you will find most of the London Gentlemen Only Clubs - and believe it or not, even here some things actually do change.
15 minutes
Buckingham Palace
To this day it is the official residence of the King. But who built it and why?
15 minutes
Temple Church
Walk with us through the secret world of the Templar and hear all about the church that had sent a king ‘outre mer’.
30 minutes
Royal Courts of Justice
Take a walk through the square where law and order is ever present and listen to the beautiful story of a business concern that went to war with the Empress of India.
15 minutes
Admission Not Included
Fleet Street
Here you will learn why in London the pen is mightier than the sword and how it happened, that all those powerful newspapers would have been found in one street only.
Guildhall Art Gallery
Hear all about the very first power that shaped this city. Listen to the story of the Roman invaders and how one woman was able to entirely change the future of Londinium in just one day.
20 minutes
The Royal Exchange
There is no power without money. The City of London remains until today, the worldwide epicentre of trade and money. Walk with us through the streets of the London guilds, the empire's most powerful merchant-barons.
15 minutes
Leadenhall Market
We end our tour in the stunning market, where the 'suits' enjoy their after-work lunch or the one or the other drink.
15 minutes
Additional Information
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Service animals allowed -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What our experts say
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking. -
Consider a visit to nearby Westminster Abbey.
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Grab lunch at Leadenhall Market post-tour.
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Check out the local pubs around Temple Church.
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Bring a camera for stunning photo ops!
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