Private London Tour with a Local: Custom Highlights & Hidden Gems
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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London, England
- 3 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Exploring London can feel overwhelming, with endless landmarks and experiences competing for your limited time—but this private, fully customizable tour gives you a simple way to focus on what actually interests you. Instead of following a fixed route, connect with a local host who shapes the day around your preferences. It's up to you, whether that means visiting historic buildings, exploring hidden neighborhoods, or food-focused wandering—an efficient way to make the most of your visit.
- A local guide provides insight you won't find in a guidebook
- Choice of durations lets you plan your day to suit your needs
- Benefit from a variety of start times—you're not tied to rigid schedules
- A private tour ensures plenty of personal attention—something shared excursions don't offer
What's Included
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Caffè NeroUnit B, Portcullis House, 1-2 Bridge St, London SW1A 2JH, UK
Meet your host outside Caffè Nero, across from Big Ben and Westminster Station. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
London (Pass By)
Big Ben (Pass By)
Westminster Abbey (Pass By)
The British Museum (Pass By)
Soho (Pass By)
Southbank Centre Food Markets (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 120 reviews
Mareesa_H, Oct 2025
Becky was amazing and funny. She customized the tour a little to accommodate my requests. I would choose her again in a heartbeat!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re glad that you had such a great time with Becky and that she was able to tailor the tour to your interests. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and we hope to assist you again on your future travel!
Julian_W, Jun 2025
Darryl is a fantastic guide! He showed us hidden corners of London we’d never have found on our own and really took the time to tailor the tour to our interests. It felt personal, relaxed, and full of little surprises. A great experience — thank you, Darryl!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
What a joy to hear this, thank you! We're thrilled Darryl was able to make your time in London feel so personal and full of discovery. Hidden corners and tailored experiences are what it's all about—thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
Jeremy_L, Jun 2025
Becky was wonderful! She tailored our tour wonderfully based on the details we provided. She knew an amazing amount of each of the locations we visited and was super fun as well. Her tour was worth every penny.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We're so glad that Becky delivered such a personalized and fun experience. Her deep knowledge and thoughtful approach truly shine through. Thank you for the fantastic review!
Luz_N, Nov 2024
We had a wonderful day with Becky our tour guide. She was a joy to be around and took us all over London. We were able to see all the main spots and showed us some hidden spots. It felt more like hanging out with a friend than a tour. I highly recommend this tour and specifically Becky. Thanks
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled that Becky made your day memorable and was a joy to be around - especially now that you've made a friend in London! We hope you enjoy those hidden gems when you visit again and we can't wait to plan your next adventure with you!
Dave_M, Jun 2024
The hidden gems part of the tour- Tom made us aware of many parts of London that were unknown to us!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for sharing! We're thrilled Tom could introduce you to so many hidden gems in London.
Lisa_B, Mar 2024
Tem was an amazing tour guide. He was energetic, knowledgeable, and flexible which was important because we had our kids with us. Thanks Tem!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Think of us next time you travel, we have a network of over 1,200 hosts around the world. I am so happy to hear your whole family had a great time with Tem! Your words are cherished!
Donald_S, Jul 2022
None.very misleading.we did not know this was a walking tour. We only was told when your rep. Arrivaled. Why would I want walk for
3 hours. If we had understood that from the beginning. We did not have a tour.Bad News
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