London Highlights: 4-Hour Walking Tour with Riverboat Ride
I will take you on a tour of the main sights of London. It will cover not just the landmarks and history of these places but fun facts and stories.
As a native Londoner, I will offer anecdotal stories on our journey of places we pass as well as offering tips and advice for where to visit thereafter, eat and drink! As a native Londoner I will give you a good feel and introduction to all that London has to offer.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Green Park Underground Station
- Green Park tube is on the Jubilee and Victoria line. Take the exit to Green Park and we will meet outside and commence our tour starting in one of the loveliest parks in London.
Buckingham Palace
See the house of our King and learn about the history, see if you can tell whether the King is at home? You can also see the changing of the guards which lasts 45 minutes if the tour is booked for a Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
St James Park
Walk across yet another beautiful London landmark park and look at for the parakeets.
Horse Guards Parade
Visit the ceremonial parade ground.
Trafalger Square
Visit this iconic location and learn the history and some fun history about it and Nelson's Column.
Whitehall / 10 Downing Street
Walk along the heart of the operational heart of the United Kingdom's government.
Westminster Abbey
Visit to the see the outside of this world famous church where many famous coronations, weddings and burials have taken place.
Big Ben / Houses of Parliament
Visit the site of the British government and the iconic Big Ben.
Westminster to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre by boat
We now will take a riverboat to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and will see London in it all it's glory on the way.
Adult ticket for riverboat is £11.70
Child ticket for riverboat is £5.85
Southbank Walk
Following Shakespeares Globe we will continue our walk along the river.
Borough Market
After our river walk we will stop off to see the world famous Borough Market.
Tower Bridge
Finishing with a walk along the river to view Tower Bridge and Tower of London from the riverside.
Ending Point
London Bridge Underground Station
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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
Guide fee.
Guide fee for riverboat.
Adult fees for riverboat - Adult ticket for riverboat is £11.70
Child ticket for riverboat is £5.85
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
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
About Tour Guide Kyle H.
Hey! I am that rare thing, a native Londoner. As someone born and raised in this great city, there is nothing I don't know or places to go. And I'm only too happy to share my knowledge with you. I have a love of culture and history and can show you everything from standard sightseeing to unusual, less known places. Be it street art tours, beautiful quarters like Hampstead to hidden walks along the Thames detailing it's history. I also have a wealth of knowledge to help you during your stay, be it, where to ear, where to go and anything else you might need assistance with. All tours are bespoke and tailored to your needs.
$100/ per person
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