3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
- Private guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
Westminster Station
Bridge Street, London SW1A 2JR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Thames River
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houses of Parliament
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parliament Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whitehall
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Cenotaph
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
10 Downing Street
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Admiralty Arch
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trafalgar Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nelson's Column
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The National Gallery
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cecil Court
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Covent Garden
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Leicester Square
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Women of World War II Memorial
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piccadilly Circus
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fortnum & Mason (pass by)
Green Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Spencer House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Mall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. James's Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Paul's Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Millennium Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Borough Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Southwark Cathedral
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's Globe
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
HMS Belfast (pass by)
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tower of London
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tower Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ye Olde England Tours (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Generally the sights are relatively quiet and we always practice social distancing but at some locations it is possible small sections may have small crowds so we will do our best to avoid them though social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking please wear comfortable shoes
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels.
- Private guide.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Generally the sights are relatively quiet and we always practice social distancing but at some locations it is possible small sections may have small crowds so we will do our best to avoid them though social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
- Private guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Generally the sights are relatively quiet and we always practice social distancing but at some locations it is possible small sections may have small crowds so we will do our best to avoid them though social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking please wear comfortable shoes
