3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London
Overview
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Discover top attractions and famous landmarks across the British capital on this private 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a private guide through the ancient streets of London and gain insight into centuries of British history. Along the way, hear the chimes of Big Ben and take in key sites of interest such as Covent Garden, China Town, and Trafalgar Square. Soak up the atmosphere in Piccadilly Circus and see the royal soldiers at Buckingham Palace. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at selected London hotels.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour involves a moderate amount of walking please wear comfortable shoes
Generally the sights are relatively quiet and we always practice social distancing but at some locations it is possible small sections may have small crowds so we will do our best to avoid them though social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
What To Expect
Big Ben
The famous clock tower of Westminster Palace.
Thames River
Behind Parliament is the River Thames and you'll learn a little of the life it has played in shaping London.
Options
Additional 2 hours Touring
Everything in the standard tour plus we will then get the Tube a few miles across London to visit St. Pauls Cathedral, The Millenium Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge+Tower of London!
See all the main sights!
3 hour walk to see Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Horseguards Parade, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Picadilly & Leicester Sq, Buckingham Palace and more!
What‘s Included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels
Private guide
Transportation to/from attractions
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5-Hour Walking Tour with Stephen - Well Worth It!
nikkikennedy2,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen was awesome! He stayed in touch the day before and the day of our tour. It was very easy to find him near Big Ben. He was very knowledgeable of English history but also kept it very light and fun! We actually did the 5-hour walking tour and it was great! Feel very comfortable booking this tour.
Excellent guide
ventjockey,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent walking guide and very knowledgeable. Enjoyed learning about the local traditions and past history of London and England as a whole. High recommendations if you want to learn about local history and get a little exercise at the same time. Top recommendations.
Tailored to our Interests
catherinefR8870HV,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen was amazing and was very knowledgeable. After getting to know us in the first hour, he was flexible and made sure we saw sites that were meaningful to us. For example, we side stepped to see the Harry Potter door and where Jane Austen stayed after knowing I was a school librarian. When we said our son was a US Army member, he made sure he included military facts. He was interested in our curiosity! Would love to book more of his specialized tours.
Informative Trek through London
Linda M,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevin was great! Great history & trivia about London. If I did this on my own, would have missed a lot. Lots of walking, fortunately we had good weather. Would definitely recommend!
Amazing Tour!
Tanya G,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time with Kevin. He is just kind of go with the flow and took us the things we enjoyed! I learned more ok this tour than any history class!
Awesome tour!
Compass20806291714,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a family of 5 from Los Angeles, and we were lucky enough to end up with Kevin as our guide, and the tour was beyond expectations. It was raining and Kevin made the tour so interesting and captivating, we hardly paid attention to the weather! If Kevin doesn't know it or point it out, it's probably not worth knowing about. We have been on many tours in different places in the world, but this is one you won't want to miss. We covered practically everything there is to see in central London in a few hours. Book a tour - ask for Kevin and prepare to be "wowed!"
A great historical...
heidiomastro,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great historical walking tour of all the best stops to see in London! Our guide, Kevin was a wealth of knowledge and worth every penny!
Authentic London Walking Tour
S1093ERmikew,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen’s knowledge of London and history comes to life in this tour. We covered the government section including Buckingham and St James palaces, Big Ben and Parliament. We stopped in Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, China Town and finished at Piccadilly. Along the way, we ducked into quaint neighborhoods where famous artists and dignitaries had resided. Stepehen provided several little known facts about British royalty and military history. He possesses the ability to pivot as well if there is a particular spot or site you would care to see.
London Walking Tour
Passenger47087124464,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group of six had a great walking tour with Stephen, not even the rain could dampen the experience. The pacing was great and included plenty of insights and a pub stop! I would highly recommend this tour for the customized experience.
It rarely rains in London with Stephen!
Curious08496431324,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen was an absolute pleasure as a tour guide. We really enjoyed the experience and could not recommend it more highly. Thank you!
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