Private London Half-Day Highlights Tour by Car with Driver-Guide
Overview
This private 4-hour London tour combines sightseeing by Mercedes with photo stops and an approximately one-hour walking tour in Westminster.
Travel in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan with a professional, knowledgeable private driver-guide throughout the tour. See major landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Tower Bridge.
In Westminster, step out for a walking section and photo stops. When the Changing of the Guard is operating and timing allows, the route may be planned around the ceremony.
The private format allows the route to be adjusted where practical based on your group’s interests, traffic, road closures, and events. Central London pickup and drop-off are included. This is mainly an exterior sightseeing tour; attraction tickets and interior visits are not included.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan
- Entrances to venues not included, this is a drive and walk around London's major sights
- Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).
Meeting and Pickup
Your private driver-guide will collect you from your central London pickup point in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan.Complimentary pickup and drop-off are included at your accommodation or train station within central London Zone 1.Pickup and drop-off from other London locations outside Zone 1, as well as airports, ports, and stations, can also be arranged for an additional fee. Please check with us in advance.
What To Expect
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Westminster Abbey
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Changing of the Guard
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Paul's Cathedral
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tower Bridge
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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).
- Bottled water.
- WiFi on board.
- Private transportation in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan.
- Entrances to venues not included, this is a drive and walk around London's major sights.
- Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private London Half-Day Highlights Tour by Car with Driver-Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private London Half-Day Highlights Tour by Car with Driver-Guide 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
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan
- Entrances to venues not included, this is a drive and walk around London's major sights
- Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
