London Historical and Cultural Private Tour

Discover the Greatest Hits and the hidden gems as you travel through 2000 years of London's history with a private guide and separate driver. Journey with us from a world-famous Palace to an iconic bridge spanning a legendary river, from the most important church in the land to a clock called Ben and beyond. We will travel from the West End to the Square Mile and into the infamous and notorious East End with its bustling markets and amazing street art - hear the stories and uncover the secrets of the people that shaped this city over time. Photo opportunities and memories as the old meets the new in this on and off the beaten track tour.
Exterior sites include: Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, The Mall, St James's Park, Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Wobbly Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, The Square Mile, Pudding Lane, Borough Market, Spitalfields Market, Shoreditch, Brick Lane and much more.

What's included:

• Private Guide
• Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off

Not included:

• Lunch and Refreshments
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: between 6 hours and 8 hours

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

Hear the stories about the Palace's famous residents through the ages and why it is, in fact, not a palace at all.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. James's Park

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

Visit the "most beautiful park in London" for a stunning photo opportunity and a walk to experience the first Royal menagerie - with their over friendly squirrels and pigeon eating pelicans!

30 minutes

The Mall

The Mall, London SW1, UK

The best vantage points for the Queen's London residence, Buckingham Palace, can be found here along with stories about secret wartime tunnels underfoot.

5 minutes

Trafalgar Square

London, WC2N 5DS

The heart of the capital where Londoners come to celebrate, mourn and protest in times of national importance. This is usually a great spot to stop for a traditional lunch.

1 hour

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Horse Guards Whitehall, , London, SW1A 2AX

Pat the Queen's Horses and make the Wardens laugh... if you can. Another classic photo opportunity.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Big Ben

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

It doesn't get more iconic than Big Ben. Learn all about the history of this famous landmark.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Houses of Parliament

Parliament Square, London, SW1A 0AA

The cradle of Western democracy and site of the famous Gunpowder Plot - stop here for an external tour of one of the most storied institutions in politics.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Downing Street

Downing St, London SW1, UK

See where the Prime Minister lives right here in the heart of the capital.

5 minutes

Westminster Abbey

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

Arguably one of the most important churches in the land. Place of coronations, Royal weddings and burials, final resting place of Charles Dickens, Isaac Newton, Elizabeth I and Bloody Mary.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP

Another classic landmark spanning the iconic River Thames.

5 minutes

Tower of London

London, EC3N 4AB

Legendary and infamous - most who walked in here never walked out. Enjoy an extensive exterior tour of this bastion of British history.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

The other most famous church in the land which hosted the stunning wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana and which Churchill defended against all odds during the Blitz in WW2.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hyde Park

London, W2 2UH

Hyde Park is the largest of the Royal parks in the capital and one of the most beloved. There is Speakers' Corner where people have come for centuries to protest and make their voice heard. There is the Serpentine lake and large green spaces - an oasis of nature and calm in the middle of London.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Borough Market

8 Southwark Street, , London, SE1 1TL

The best spot for lunch in London. Rub shoulders with old-fashioned market traders and Michelin chef's. Try some jellied eels or Cornish pasties and find the best and freshest produce from local farmers as well as delicatessen from around the globe.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Brick Lane Market

Brick Lane, Bethnal Green, London, E1 6RL

Vibrant and buzzing strip which is home to the creative tribes of the capital as well as the Bangladeshi community. This is the place to taste the finest curries and see the best explosive street art. There are markets, cafes and clubs and it is also the former stomping ground of Jack The Ripper.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Spitalfields

London

Large and buzzing indoor market with lots of independent designers and makers selling their wares - from ceramics to art prints, from antiques to vintage hats and shades. Artisan bakers and ice cream stands complete the picture.

10 minutes

Churchill War Rooms

King Charles Street, Clive Steps, Westminster, London, SW1A 2AQ

A formerly hidden bunker where Churchill and his cabinet met during World War 2.

5 minutes

Hyde Park

London, W2 2UH

The beautiful and fabled park in the heart of London, with its scenic walks, views and carriage rides. We will be sure to check it out.

10 minutes

London Bridge

London, EC4R 9HA

Often confused with Tower Bridge, discover the early gory function of this bridge, as well as how some of the bridge has ended up in Arizona.

5 minutes

Clarence House

St. James's Palace, , London, SW1A 2WH

We will stop by the residence of Prince Charles and Camilla and see the soldiers guarding their home.

5 minutes

St. James's Palace

Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ

Once inhabited by the Queen mother and Princess Diana, this Palace is where we will share the stories of Royal intrigue and scandal.

5 minutes

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Fish St. Hill, , London, EC3R 8AH

This moving Monument tributes those who perished in the Great Fire that destroyed much of the city - and also gave way to rebirth and the end of the plague (the fire killed the rats that carried the plague). We can climb to the top if your legs can handle it!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Twinings

216 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP

The favourite and preferred tea purveyor for Her Majesty the Queen. Pick up some traditional tea here and feel free to stay for a cuppa.

1 hour

Thames River

, , London

We will explore the mighty Thames - gateway to the Kingdom and discuss how this waterway gave birth to the British Empire. Time permitting, we can jump on a boat to see it from the water!

30 minutes

Spitalfields Market E1

65 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AA

Experience one of the best markets in London's classic East End! A strong urban youth vibe pervades the scene with street art, food stalls and music to complete the picture.

30 minutes

Shoreditch

London

Look out for Banksy, amazing 3D artworks and the melting pot of the "cool cats" of London

30 minutes