Private Tour
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is an amazing way to explore the City of London, one of the two cities that make up central London. The City of London is also home to some of the UK's major financial institutions, business and banks including the UK's central banks - The Bank of England.
This 3-hour walking tour gives you the chance to learn about the Roman founding of London, its emergence as the capital of England, and later Great Britain, and how the city has changed dramatically over its 2000 year existence.
Offering you a general overview of the City of London this tour is perfect for people who want to see the 'best bits' of the city - either because their time in London is limited, or because they want to know where everything is before they head back and explore in detail.
Led by a local London guide with several years of experience, this tour is a fun and informal way to learn about the city and meet someone who calls London home.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local guide
Gratuities
Our first location is Trinity Square, from which we will be able to view 10 Trinity Square, the former home of the Port of London Authority (built when London was one of the world's busiest ports) and which was where the United Nations held its inaugural reception. Whilst at Trinity Square we will also view the memorial to the Merchant Navy who suffered heavy casualties during both the First and Second World Wars. The Merchant Navy was vital to Britain's survival and the memorial gives us chance to discuss the important role that the Merchant Navy played (and still play) in supplying the UK with all the goods that it loves from across the world.
Tower of London
This tour offers an overview for those tourists who want a trip around London where they can see the best bits of the city, before heading back and exploring the sites on their own in more detail. While the tour does not have time to go into the Tower of London for this reason, we will explain the unique history of this Royal Palace, place of execution, jail, and high-security jewellery box. Whilst outside 'The Tower' your guide will explain its links to London Zoo, the notorious gangsters the Kray Twins (who were some of the last people to be imprisoned here), and how the Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess came to be imprisoned here during the height of the Second World War. From The Tower, we will also discuss the world-famous Tower Bridge, including its opening mechanism which has led to some interesting incidents with presidents and bus drivers alike.
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Monique M,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Dewi is a great tour guide. He is funny and a wealth of information. He took us to sites you wouldn’t normally see and was accommodating to our requests.
975RobertC975,
Oct 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Dewi is an extraordinary guide. He is friendly and quite approachable. It was like spending the morning strolling through London with a friend as he recites the history of this remarkable city.
KJDToronto,
Jun 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Dewi was a charming and knowledgeable host. He took us places we would never have spotted in our own and answered all questions in stride

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