London Private History and Walking Tour

Discover top attractions and famous landmarks across the British capital on this private 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a private guide through the ancient streets of London and gain insight into centuries of British history. Along the way, hear the chimes of Big Ben and take in key sites of interest such as Covent Garden, China Town, and Trafalgar Square. Soak up the atmosphere in Piccadilly Circus and see the royal soldiers at Buckingham Palace. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at selected London hotels.

Meeting Point

Westminster

Underground Ltd, Westminster Station, Bridge St, London SW1A 2JR, UK

Just outside Westminster Underground Station on Bridge Street, opposite Big Ben. There is a Caffe Nero, we start from there. Of course we can meet you at your London hotel too.

What's included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
• Private guide

Not included:

• Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Big Ben

Parliament Square, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA

The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Thames River

, , London

Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.

5 minutes

London Eye

Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London, SE1 7PB

We won't go on it but we'll see it from the river.

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Houses of Parliament

Parliament Square, London, SW1A 0AA

The Mother of Parliaments. Once a royal palace, it has inspired democratic movements in the France, the USA and around the world. We'll learn of its history and the role it still plays today.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parliament Square

Westminster, London, SW1P 3BD

Parliament Square the the political heart of Westminster. Full of statues of people dedicated to Democracy and Liberty from Winston Churchill to Abraham Lincoln to Nelson Mandela. Surrounded by Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the High Courts.

15 minutes

Whitehall

London, SW1A 2BX

The broad avenue in Westminster full of beautiful and famous London government buildings.

20 minutes

The Cenotaph

Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET, UK

Our national memorial to the fallen of WW1, WW2 and recent wars.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

10 Downing Street

Downing Street, , London, SW1A 2AL

The home of the Prime Minister at Number 10.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Horse Guards Whitehall, , London, SW1A 2AX

The primary ceremonial parade ground is surrounded by beautiful buildings and parks. It must be why the Queen has her birthday celebrations here.

5 minutes

Westminster Abbey

20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3PA

Beautiful Westminster Abbey is where every monarch has been crowned since the times of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Admiralty Arch

Admiralty Arch The Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1A 2WH

The beautiful old headquarters to the Royal Navy.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Trafalgar Square

Centre of the City, London, SW1A

The most famous square in London. Home of fountains, statues, galleries and culture.

10 minutes

Nelson's Column

Trafalgar Square, , London

Learn the story of Admiral Nelson and the famous lions at the base of his majestic column

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The National Gallery

Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, UK

Overlooking the fountains and large plaza, The National Gallery is full of paintings on the inside and street performers and art on the outside.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cecil Court

Between Charing Cross Road & St. Martin's Lane, , London

This beautiful old street is full of niche art and cultural shops and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.

5 minutes

Covent Garden

Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD

The cultural heart of London with a unique vibe. From Opera to sword jugglers, this is the place to be.

10 minutes

Leicester Square

London, WC2H 7LU

The beating heart of the West End. Surrounded by cafes and movie-cinemas.

5 minutes

Women of World War II Memorial

Whitehall, What3words: Zips.scared.forms, London, SW1

Learn the story of the women who died during the epic war effort.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus, London, W1J 9HS

New York has Time Square, London has the much older Piccadilly Circus.

5 minutes

Fortnum & Mason

181 Piccadilly, , London, W1A 1ER

One of many high quality retailers in Piccadilly and one where everyone from The Queen downwards buys their goodies from!

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Green Park

London, SWA 1AA

One of the Royal Parks. It is called Green Park for a particular reason!

10 minutes

Spencer House

27 St. James's Place, , London, SW1A 1NR

From Green Park, we will see the London family home of the Spencer family.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Mall

The Mall, , London

The primary Ceremonial road in London. You might recognise it from Royal Weddings and national celebrations.

5 minutes

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

Buckingham Palace, the home of The Queen.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chinatown

Gerrard Street & Lisle Street, London, W1D 6JW

Chinatown in Soho is a unique mix of old London, Chinese heritage and contemporary culture.

10 minutes

St. James's Park

Horse Guards Road, The Storeyard, London, SW1A 2BJ

An ornately beautiful Royal Park with great views of the palace and Westminster. Sometimes used in TV shows such as Downton Abbey.

10 minutes

St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

On the extended tour, we will see the cathedral for London and learn its fascinating history.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Millennium Bridge

Thames Embankment, London, SE1 9JE

Londons newest iconic bridge. (Extended Tour)

5 minutes

Tate Modern

Bankside, London, SE1 9TG

The largest modern art gallery in the world. (Extended Tour)

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Borough Market

8 Southwark Street, , London, SE1 1TL

Londons most famous food market, here since Roman times. You can get food from all over the world here... freshly made. Many a tour has come to a halt here :-) I like the dairy free goat ice-cream and also the Ethiopian curry but everyone has their favourites! (Extended Tour)

10 minutes

Southwark Cathedral

1 London Bridge, Montague Close, London, SE1 9DA

One of the smaller and less famous London cathedrals but beautiful nonetheless. (Extended Tour)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

London Bridge

London, EC4R 9HA

The original bridge was built by the Romans and pulled down by the Vikings. A millennia later and this modern bridge still has a tall spike on the end with a gory story to tell. (Extended Tour)

10 minutes

Shakespeare's Globe

21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK

Learn the story behind the famous Globe theatre and all things Shakespeare! (Extended Tour)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

HMS Belfast

The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2JH

From London Bridge we will see this old Royal Navy Cruiser. (Extended Tour)

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The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Fish St. Hill, , London, EC3R 8AH

From out of nowhere, the epic Monument to the Great Fire of London appears. (Extended Tour)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tower of London

London, EC3N 4AB

Built by William The Conqueror and home to the Crown Jewels and with an active military history up past WW2. We will visit the ominously named Traitors Gate. (Extended Tour)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP

We finish by one of the symbols of London, Tower Bridge and learn a little of its interesting history along the way. (Extended Tour)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ye Olde England Tours

London

This is just one of over 50 tours run and organised by Ye Olde England Tours. Believe it or not the list of places we visit in this tour is not exhaustive. This is the tour for you for your first or only day in London.

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