Lunch at the popular Borough Market

Plenty of time to get the best photos

Changing of the Guards up close

Horse Guards

Buckingham Palace

Optional dressing up!

Your guide to Royal London

Buckingham Palace

Canada Gate, our meeting point

The icon Tower Bridge over the Thames

Royal London

Highlights of London in a day!

Highlights

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Stephen K.

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London

English (Native)

5 hrs 10 mins

Private tour (only you and Stephen K.)

Up to 15 people

A really memorable family friendly tour of London, with a fun and knowledgeable guide. I will get you in the right places for the best photos, while also explaining the history of this amazing city. We go at your pace, while visiting the key highlights also stopping for coffee breaks and lunch!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Canada Gate, just by Buckingham Palace

- Canada Gate is faces Buckingham Palace. It is 5 minutes from Green Park Tube station and taxis can drop off at the gates.

08:40 AM

Buckingham Palace

The historic home of the British Royal Family.

09:10 AM

Clarence House

The home of King Charles when he is in London.

09:30 AM

St James's Palace

The Royal Tudor Palace, built by Henry VIII where the Changing of the Guards occurs. If our timing allows your guide will get you up close to the Changing of the Guards for the best photos. Please note that Changing of the Guard does not happening every day and sometimes is cancelled at very short notice. It occurs at 11am, so we would need to ensure we meet at the right time (approx. 10am)

09:50 AM

The Mall

The impressive royal processional route through London, home to many royal weddings, coronations and funerals.

10:10 AM

Horse Guard Parade

Fun optional visit to the Household Calvary Museum, where you get a behind the scenes view of the stables and a chance to try on some of the soldiers' uniforms worn at Royal ceremonies. Time for a toilet break and pick up a coffee.

10:40 AM

Whitehall

See the guards on their horses on Whitehall, and walk down past the home of the British Prime Minister.

11:00 AM

Ben Big and Westminster Abbey

No visit to London is complete without a visit to Parliament Square, home to Westminster Abbey and the House of Parliament, with its icon clock tower.

11:30 AM

Westminster Tube Station

Travel by tube to our lunch spot, a 10 minute trip to London Bridge. Guests can choose to travel via taxi if preferred (cost not included).

12:00 PM

Borough Market lunch stop

Borough Market is one of London's best places to eat. You have 45 minutes to an hour to explore Borough Market and get some lunch. Your guide will be happy to make some recommendations of food stalls, local cafes or pubs depending on what you prefer.

01:00 PM

Tower Bridge

The icon Tower Bridge is one of London's key landmarks, with its swing bridge to allow ships to enter London. We will walk across the bridge to our final location.

01:30 PM

Tower of London

London's castle and the home to so much history. Your guide will explain the history of the Tower and what you can expect to find inside. He will guide you to where you can buy entry to the Tower if you want to continue your day inside. Please note this tour does not include entry to the Tower of London.

Ending Point

Tower of London

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Included is an expert guide with a huge knowledge and sense of fun!

The “Changing of the Guard” from the best position - but only if our timings and their military schedule permit (it does not run every day). Please book 9:30am slot for Changing of the Guard.

Exterior views of the iconic Buckingham Palace, "Big Ben", Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

Plenty of time to take photos and a guide who is more than happy to take ones for you!

Coffee and toilet breaks built in.

Optional visit to the Household Calvary Museum to see the horses stables and try on the uniforms.

What‘s not included

Travel costs: Tube fare (travel like a Londoner) $3.80 per person or taxi from Westminster to Borough Market - assume taxi at +$30

Food: Lunch at the options around Borough Market - guide can make suggestions. Prices vary but assume at least +$15 per person at the market, +$26 if eating in pub or cafe.

Entrance fees: Entrance to the Tower of London is not included in the tour, but will guide you to the ticket stall or time arrival if you have pre-booked tickets. Adult (age 18-64): $48

Child (age 5-15): $24

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Tours are run what ever the weather so do dress for it, as it has been known to rain in London.

Note that Changing of Guards is not on every day and can be cancelled at short notice. Please book 9:30am slot for Changing of the Guard.

Borough Market is closed on a Monday, although plenty of other eating options around there which your guide knows well and will recommend.

Important message from the supplier

London is my passion and I hugely enjoy showing guests this amazing city. I would be more than happy to help customise the tour around your needs and interests, to make this a truly memorable visit to London.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

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Stephen K.

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About Tour Guide Stephen K.

I am a qualified London tour guide with many years of experience of touring guests around this great city. I bring a huge amount of knowledge, enthusiasm and fun to my tours. I love showing this city to guests from around the world, including the highlights but also the hidden gems.