London

London Best of the City Fully Customized Private Tour

Badge of ExcellenceLondon, England
Private Custom Tour London in a Day

From $264.50

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 to 7 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the spectacular sights of London according to your own personal itinerary on a private custom tour of the vibrant capital with a knowledgeable guide. Opt to enjoy a half- or full-day tour and customize your itinerary according to your cultural and historical interests. Allow your expert guide to pre-plan logistics like public transportation and reservations, and then delve into the capital’s rich history by listening to illuminating commentary. See iconic attractions like Big Ben and the Tower of London, and stray from the conventional tourist trail for a unique experience of London.
  • Spend a day in London with an expert local private guide
  • Enjoy a flexible itinerary and customize your own sightseeing trip
  • Get insider tips from your guide and discover London gems
  • Relax on a half- or full-day hassle-free sightseeing tour

What's Included

  • London custom-built itinerary
  • Private guide for the group
  • Half-day 3.5 hours or Full-day 7 hours (depending on option selected)
  • See major landmarks (Buckingham palace, Big Ben) and famous areas (Camden Town, Soho)
  • Learn about famous characters (Harry Potter, Paddington) and local figures (the Royals)
  • Certified accompaniment for museums available on request (museums apply fees)
  • Restaurant recommendations and booking
  • Museums entrance tickets
  • Public transports
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

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Pickup details

We meet you at your hotel, your residence, or any location you indicate in central London. We are flexible and we offer a tailor-made tour.

What To Expect

Select from either a half- or full-day tour of England’s captivating capital and inform your private guide of your interests when contacted in advance of the tour. Allow your courteous guide to arrange every logistical detail, and then greet your guide at your preferred location on the day of your custom London tour. 

Perhaps visit popular attractions like the Tower of London, or gaze at the iconic spire of Big Ben. Soar to the summit of the Shard for unrivaled views of the capital’s metropolitan sprawl, or explore the colorful vintage clothes markets of Brick Lane and Camden Town. 

Please note: all transport, meal and entrance ticket costs are payable at your own expense. 

See the Itinerary for a sample full-day tour.

Changing of the Guard

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Tower of London

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Thames River

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Millennium Bridge

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Big Ben

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Covent Garden

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

London Eye

2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

The View from The Shard

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Piccadilly Circus

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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A great April morning in London
Brian_B, Apr 2024
Davey Peacock was out tour guide and we had a wonderful experience. We saw Changing of the Guard and he maneuvered us through crowds and got us where we needed to be quickly and efficiently. Very knowledgeable and fun to be with. At the end, he ensured we got tot he transportation we desired to the location we were heading to continue our day and gave us his cell number if we had any other questions or needed recommendations while we were in London.
Perfect Day!
kim_b, Apr 2024
10 out of 10! Davey was absolutely amazing! I saw so much that I would have never been able to find by myself! I recommend doing to Day one so you know where everything is! Loved it
My tour guide Davey was...
Ashley_H, Apr 2024
My tour guide Davey was beyond exceptional and an absolute wealth of knowledge. I couldn't have asked for a better day and had a truly once in a lifetime tour of London. I highly recommend Davey if you want an enjoyable experience with a very personable tour guide.
Rich history of London
Stacey_C, Mar 2024
We had the most incredible day with Rocío as our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable, prepared, and great at explaining the rich history of England. Our teen soaked it all in and said the tour was fun. For a teen to say seven hours of walking and listening to history is fun is a testament to Rocio’s awesomeness. Her use of her iPad enhanced the tour experience as well.
Best way to see London!
Charis_D, Feb 2024
Rocio was a PERFECT guide for our first time in London. She was so knowledgeable of the history, great at explaining things, and you can tell she really has a love for what she does! We were nervous doing a walking tour in February, but there was a perfect balance of inside and outside for us. We love to explore cities on foot, but also wanted someone who knew the ins and outs…and this tour was exactly that. A perfect go to for first time Londoners or even those who are experienced in the city. I can absolutely guarantee you will be shown a new side to the beautiful city! Our itinerary was perfectly customized to what we wanted and the memories this day created will last a lifetime!
great tour and a guide, awful travel agency!
Liudmila_Z, Jan 2024
the tour was excellent and Davey went above and beyond. However, do not book with Viator they are not reliable go directly to the agency!
Davey was great - entertaining even in the rain!
Dawn_F, Jan 2024
Davey was an incredible guide! The weather wasn’t ideal (raining & super windy at times) but he held our family’s attention easily with interesting & educated historical & current facts & lots of “so I’ve been told” anecdotes. My daughters especially enjoyed the gory details of executions past - they enjoyed reciting them over our lunch much to my dismay. Lots of great recommendations as well. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Great time walking and seeing London
LuciaLawson, Nov 2023
Our tour guide showed up early and was very knowledgeable. He walked us to the top sites and we took a taxi to one part of the tour (which I offered to pay for versus using public transportation). I feel as a local, he provided valuable insight and details that we wouldn’t have if we had done the tour on our own. Some of the information was graphic which is why I couldn’t give it 5 stars. Although myself & my teen didn’t mind the level of details provided, my mother and young son felt it was too violent and unnecessary. Overall I really enjoyed the tour and guide.
Excellent tour; Rocio was the best!
Karen_N, Oct 2023
The tour was exactly wanted we wanted, which was a walking tour of all of the London tourist spots. Rocio gave us a perfect overview with just the right amount of facts and details. We were here for a short time and it was exactly what we needed. Rocio was personable and funny and very knowledgeable. We all agrees she made it an excellent experience! She communicated with us to tailor the tour and was flexible with what we needed. I highly recommend Rocio!
Incredible London day!
Tara_R, Oct 2023
If we could give this tour more than 5 stars we would! Our tour guide Rocio was absolutely the reason, navigating us effortlessly through a full day of London sites and history. My 10 year old loved everything she had to share, my 70 year old mom learned new things - even though she’s been here multiple times, and my husband and I had a blast seeing London through in a new way! Book this tour immediately! Thank you Rocio! You’re the BEST!
Great tour to hit the highlights
Joseph_C, Oct 2023
Davey was great!! Informative interesting and very accommodating. We hit all the highlights and saw everything we wanted to see with great explanations of everything we saw.
Touring london
sheilam_b, Oct 2023
Bucking ham and seeing the Royal guards and horses. Loved our guide Davey. He was very knowledgeable and so pleasant and accommodating. A perfect gentleman as well.
Wonderful tour of London!!!
James_B, Oct 2023
Gary was terrifically knowledgeable, and very accommodating of our questions and preferences. We'd highly recommend this walking tour for anyone who wants to have a customized experience of London!!
Wonderful experience
Dwayne_C, Oct 2023
Tour guide Gary was very nice, funny and a history buff. The tour was at our pace. My wife loved it.
Guide makes the tour.
Meg_R, Sep 2023
Davey was amazing! Took time to understand what both of us wanted out of a tour and delivered. Frankly, he more than delivered. Witty, personable and accommodating. He was a wealth of knowledge that was so appreciated. Fantastic tour!
This tour and Davey rock! 🇬🇧
Mark_A, Sep 2023
It was our first full day in London and this tour was the perfect introduction to this great city. Our guide Davey was outstanding, tailoring the day to our interests and requests. Highly recommended and thank you Davey! 🇬🇧
Best tour of London with Davey
Tracy_R, Aug 2023
We had the best tour of London with Davey. We spent 7 hours walking around London in the rain, and it was still one of the best tours we had on our European vacation. Davey is a native of London and knows so much about the city. We were traveling with our 2 daughters, ages 12 and 9, and he made the tour fun for all of us. He took us to all the favorite tourist stops, as well as many hidden gems, only a true Londoner would know about it. By the end of our tour, he felt like one of the family. We would highly recommend Davey!
14 year old experience
Rose_D, Aug 2023
We had a great time in London with Davey. He guided us to every where we wanted to go very easily and stress free. He was extremely knowledgeable about navigating the city and about all the sites. Thank you Davey for an amazing time!
Great tour and even better guide
Janis_T, Jul 2023
Davey is so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He had great stories and personalized our tour for us. We had a great time. He recommended a fantastic lunch spot for after our tour. We can’t thank him enough for a wonderful tour of London.
Incredible tour of London
Elizabeth_H, Jul 2023
Our tour guide, Rosio, was outstanding! We gave her a few ideas about what we wanted to see and she put together a great plan. Once she knew more about us, she continued to tailor the tour to our preferences; she even did an outstanding job adjusting the tour to my mom’s limited mobility and made sure to give us ample time to rest in between travel. An expert in her field; she had an in-depth knowledge of all things London, including the architecture, history, and culture. Highest recommendation to anyone visiting or locals alike! Don’t visit London without her!
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