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London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide

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London, England
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5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

See over 30 London sights in 1 day ! Your fun local guide will make sure you don't miss anything!

We will guide you on an exploration of London’s major landmarks. This will give you a good idea of the history, culture, and legends of Europe’s best-loved city 

We will head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, where every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday we can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony (10am tour only).

After witnessing this impressive, traditional ritual, we'll head to Westminster.

Sights we'll see along the way include Downing St, Westminster Abbey & the Houses of Parliament. We'll time our walk so we get to hear Big Ben's globally recognizable chimes

Then we'll go to the London Bridge area, where we'll see Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Potter film locations, The Clink Prison, London Bridge, The Shard, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge & the Tower of London

There's no better way to tick the very best sights in London!

What's Included

  • Small Tour Group (10-20 people)
  • Great way to see all of London's best sights in 1 day !
  • Walking Tour Of The Top 30 Sights Of London
  • Please bring a topped up Oyster Card /Travel Card/Contactless bank card to travel on the Tube.
  • Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

150 Piccadilly
St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK

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End point

King William Street
London, UK

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Buckingham Palace

After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace.On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot!Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square

Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Whitehall

Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Houses of Parliament

At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Southbank

After a short journey on the London Underground, we’ll arrive at the vibrant Southbank area where you’ll see the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

Next, we’ll walk onto Millennium Bridge (known by locals as Wobbly Bridge!) to get a wonderful view of St Paul’s Cathedral and its famous dome.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Borough Market

Your guide will take you inside lively Borough Market - home to great local food and some secret Harry Potter filming locations! Afterwards, see the impressive Southwark Cathedral.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

London Bridge

We continue onto London Bridge - the perfect viewpoint to see sights like Tower Bridge, Tower of London, HMS Belfast (WW2 Battleship), The Shard skyscraper (UK's tallest building) and the Square Mile!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Small Tour Group (10-20 people)
  • Great way to see all of London's best sights in 1 day !
  • Walking Tour Of The Top 30 Sights Of London
  • Fun Local Guide !!
  • Please bring a topped up Oyster Card /Travel Card/Contactless bank card to travel on the Tube.
  • Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
  • We dont go inside any of the paid attractions on this tour :(

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Its a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (Umbrella if it looks like rain!)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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