Private City Sightseeing Tour: The Tower to St Paul's
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Two thousand years of London in one walk, from the Romans who built the first walls, to the Vikings who raided it, to the bankers and traders who turned this one square mile into one of the most powerful patches of land on Earth.
This is a private tour, just your group and a local guide, at your pace, with no fixed script. Perfect if it's your first time in London and you want the essentials without the guesswork, or if you've been before and want to actually understand what you're looking at this time.
Along the way:
- The Tower of London
- Tower Bridge
- London Bridge
- The Shard
- The Monument to the Great Fire
- The Walkie Talkie
- The Bank of England
- The Royal Exchange
- St Paul's Cathedral
- & more!
Good for: first-time visitors who want to get properly oriented, families wanting an engaging, history walk, and anyone who wants London explained by someone who actually lives here.
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
What To Expect
Tower of London
Nearly 1,000 years old! Built by William the Conqueror as a fortress, later a royal prison, execution site, and home to the Crown Jewels (and the ravens who, legend says, protect the kingdom).
Tower Bridge
London's most famous bridge! Its Victorian bascules still lift for river traffic to this day.
Options
Private City Sightseeing Tour: The Tower to St Paul's
What‘s Included
A fantastic tour guide
Private transportation
Public transportation
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dont hesitate, book a tour with Ben!
539sophiet,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great great tour with Ben. Extremely knowledgeable and energetic. Very much recommend!
Fantastic historical tour.
Relax63668780325,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly, knowledgeable, and interesting guide. Provides many truly captivating anecdotes. Thank you, Ben!
Great
Voyager60673423745,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time, amazing tour ! Thank you!
Best free walking tour!
RKEHA,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin’s tour of the Historic City of London was amazing. Not only did he have knowledge of London, and dress the part, he had a theatrical element to his tour which is rarely seen in the free walking tours I have been on. He was amazing and the tour was fantastic. If you are interested in knowing more about London and want an amazing experience look for Kevin, and tip well!
Great tour!
954rafaellab,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the Old City of London tour with Joel. He was super friendly, knew a lot about the area, and made the history really interesting. The tour was fun and a great way to see this side of London. We’d definitely recommend it!
Iconic London
X4543GUchrisb,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Walk was really good and interesting and although Londoners we saw things and went down tiny streets we didn't know existed. the Guide Kevin was informative and had a wealth of interesting facts and stories
Well done Bobby 👍🏻
Stefan W,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the tour, Bobby was excellent.
James B Malcolm offers an outstanding tour of the City of London
Scott A Singer,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James B Malcolm is the consummate walking tour guide and his visit through the City of London was nothing short of masterful. As a professional Tour Director for Passports Educational Tours and a local Madrid guide myself, I encounter many guides through work. I can affirm unequivocally that James’ –who is also a professional actor– had perfect pacing, highly appropriate content, a fun and theatrical delivery style and to top it off, he is a lovely person to be with. He spoke loudly and clearly with a stunning command of the English language. His tour was so entertaining and engaging that I couldn’t believe 2 and 1/2 hours had transpired when it drew to a close at St Paul’s Cathedral. Bra-vo James! And bra-vo to London with a Local for having discovered such a jewel of a guide!
A great walking and learning experience
yettib2026,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic tour. Our tour guide Kevin was super knowledgeable and told the history in an engaging story format. It is well worth the time spent and a good donation. The atmosphere was fun and light and despite being two hours it was an easy walk. It was a beautiful sunny day but there is plenty of shade around the city as well.
Big Ben Tour Guide
D7621BScatherinel,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Big Ben was excellent!! His wealth of knowledge and passion for history really shine through. 100% recommend taking this tour or any tour he does. He also gives best photo opportunities for those who are looking for this.
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