Full-Day Ultimate London Private Tour

London, GB

Highlights

  • Explore inside Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British royal family
  • Stroll through St James's Park and see the famous Pelicans
  • See the Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, the headquarters of the British Army
  • Cross the Tower Bridge and explore the Tower of London

Meeting Point

Meeting point, Outside the West Front of Westminster Abbey by the Abbey shop.

Meeting point

London SW1H 0ET , United Kingdom

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What to expect

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Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is one of the most significant and oldest buildings in the country. For centuries, it has been used for many important purposes including coronations since 1066, 17 royal weddings, and as a final resting place of British Monarchs and other renowned individuals including Sir Isaac Newton, Geoffrey Chaucer, Stephen Hawking, George Frederic Handel, Charles Dickens, and many more. The church’s significance to the history of Britain was formally identified when it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence and administrative office of the British royal family since the 19th century and is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world. Don't forget to take a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace and the world's famous balcony.

Duration 30 minutes
3

St. James's

St James’s Park and The Mall was the first of The Royal Parks to be opened to the public and it provides habitats for a variety of different species of bird life including the robin, blackbird, wren, blue tit, great spotted woodpecker, and tawny owl. It is most famous for its Pelicans who have resided in the park for nearly 400 years. The Pelicans were originally presented as a gift from the Russian Ambassador to King Charles II. Enjoy impressive views of the lake – a key habitat in the park and home to over 15 different species of waterfowl. The park’s famous flower beds at the front of Buckingham Palace are a familiar backdrop to pageants including Trooping the Colour, as well as state visits and other ceremonial occasions.

Duration 30 minutes
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Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Horse Guard Parade and The Calvary on Guard Headquarters of the London District of the British Army and of the Household Cavalry.

Duration 30 minutes
5

10 Downing Street

Downing Street: Home of the Prime Minister.

Duration 30 minutes
6

Houses of Parliament

Houses of Parliament and the famous clock tower Big Ben The Palace of Westminster, to give it its official name, serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Both Houses work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day.

Duration 20 minutes
7

London Eye

London Eye near the Thames River, and gaze up at the massive wheel. Standing 443 feet (135 meters) high, this London icon opened in 2000 and has hosted more than 3.5 million people a year — a daily average of 10,000.

Duration 10 minutes
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Thames River

Continue the journey with boarding the boat at Westminster Pier. Refreshments, sandwiches, hot or cold drinks will be available to purchase while resting the legs and enjoying the rest of the tour.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Millennium Bridge

The Millennium Bridge, officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Thames in London, linking Bankside with the City of London.

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St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City 365ft tall with its iconic dome. The present Cathedral, the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren. It was built after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and services began in 1697. This was the first Cathedral to be built after the English Reformation in the sixteenth-century, when Henry VIII removed the Church of England from the jurisdiction of the Pope and the Crown took control of the life of the church.

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Tate Modern

Built-in 2000 from a disused power plant and extended in 2016 with a newer Blavatnik building, Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art from around the globe, and the world’s most visited contemporary art gallery.

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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Enjoy the view of Shakespeare's theatre from the river.

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Tower Bridge

Embarking at The Tower Bridge Pier and crossing over the Bridge. Tower Bridge is both a remarkable feat of engineering and one of London’s most instantly recognizable landmarks. The famous bridge is a popular subject of London postcards, leading many to mistake it for London Bridge, which is actually the next one upstream.

Duration 30 minutes
14

Tower of London

Tower of London Guided Tour The long, bloody history of 'The Tower' is one steeped in myth and legend. Countless prisoners have passed through its 'Traitor's Gate' over the years on their way to jail here, with Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey among its most famous prisoners. As well as being a notorious prison, 'The Tower' was also a place of execution. The last person executed here was in 1941, and over the years dozens have been shot, beheaded and even burned at the stake. As one of the first groups to enter, you will beat the mid-morning crowds to catch an unspoiled glimpse of the priceless Crown Jewels collection. As well as this, you will receive an exclusive guided tour of the Royal Armouries by a White Tower Warden.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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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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    Grab lunch at Borough Market nearby.
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    Consider visiting the Globe Theatre.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check out views from the London Eye.
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    Bring a camera for stunning photos.

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