Trafalgar Square

• Meet your professional Blue Badge tour guide to start your journey at the Tower of London, a 900-year-old historic castle and fortress;
• Marvel at the magnificent Crown Jewels, some of the most important symbols of the Monarchy still used today by the Royal Family;
• See stunning views of London’s most popular landmarks from the water including Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye;
• Enjoy a walking tour that will take you to Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Parliament and Big Ben;
• End your tour in Trafalgar Square, where your guide will recommend other must-see sites you don't want to miss.

• Spend a day in London with a Blue Badge tour guide who will share the history behind the most popular landmarks and hidden gems;
• Get access to the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey and take a ride in the London eye;
• Visit the Tower of London and see the impressive Crown Jewels, while learning about the Line of Kings and the Royal Family;
• Stop for lunch at one of the many options in the City of London;
• Hop aboard a Thames river bus to see some of the best sites from the water, including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Globe Theatre, and Tower Bridge;
• Explore one of the world’s most famous Gothic cathedrals, Westminster Abbey, and see the place where royal coronations take place;
• Enjoy a walking tour of the city of Westminster, where you’ll see St James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace, the Horse Guards, the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben;
• Conclude your tour at the London Eye, where your guide will give you Fast-track tickets to see the city of London from above.

Please Note: timing of the itinerary, including lunch and Westminster Abbey, are subject to change

• Visit  Parliament Square and see the famous Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey (from the outside only);
• Walk through St James’s Park, see the giant marble memorial to Queen Victoria in front of Buckingham Palace and follow the famous Changing of the Guard parade;
• See St James's Palace and Horse Guards Parade;
• Walk along Whitehall to see number 10 Downing Street and through Trafalgar Square;
• Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Thames with views of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Globe Theatre;
• Explore the Tower of London, a former royal castle turned traitor's prison;
• Go round the White Tower, the armoury and mint; 
• Step inside the dungeons and torture chambers, walk the battlements and visit the Chapel Royal; 
• Learn about the Princes in the Tower, Henry VIII and the fate of his wives Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, the young Lady Jane Grey, Sir Walter Raleigh, and many others; 
• Meet the ravens and the Beefeaters or Yeoman Warders who guard the Tower;
• Admire the dazzling Crown Jewels;
• End outside the Jewel House where you are free to explore more at your own leisure or exit the Tower with your guide. 

Please note: that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace normally happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday, but this is subject to change and weather conditions. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays you will see the changing of the Horseguards at Horse Guards Parade on Whitehall. 
The tour begins at 10 a.m. every day except Sunday when it begins at 9.15 a.m. 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the strict security measures in place and the moving viewing platform, your guide cannot accompany you but will wait for you at the exit. 

• Enjoy the personal attention of your private guide. 
• Discover the lovely tranquillity of the elegant streets and squares of highbrow Bloomsbury. 
• Stop outside the British Museum for a photo opportunity and walk past the Beatles old house.
• Wander on to Soho, full of boutique shops, trendy bars, and delicious restaurants. 
• Visit Leicester Square and Covent Garden – theatreland and the beating heart of London’s West End, home to the iconic covered market, street entertainment, and the National Opera House.
• Stroll down quaint cobbled streets, passing the famous theatres, and market stalls to the Strand. 
• Stop by the magnificent Somerset House, exclusive Savoy Hotel, and Charing Cross station for photos and interesting stories.
• Visit the mighty Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column, and learn about Captain Horatio Nelson and the famous battle for which it is named.
• Step into the beautiful Georgian church of St Martin in the Fields. 
• End with a privately guided tour of the stunning National Gallery, famous for its diverse collection of masterpieces from the Renaissance to the Impressionists. 

• Experience the Changing of the Guard, one of the most popular attractions in the city.
• Discover Whitehall and 10 Downing Street, the UK Prime Minister's office;
• Walk by the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, an iconic symbol of London;
• Hear fascinating British history and London's incredible past;
• Walk around the Mall, St. James's Palace, and Horse Guards Parade;
• Explore St James's Park, the oldest Royal Park created for sport-loving Henry VIII and a once-famous duelling venue;
• See Buckingham Palace from the outside as you learn more about Royal History;
• Finish your tour at Trafalgar Square, home to the iconic Nelson's Column, the National Gallery, and the National Portrait Gallery.

Please note: that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, but can be subject to change and weather conditions. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays you will see the changing of the Horseguards at Horse Guards Parade on Whitehall. 
The tour begins at 9:30 a.m. every day except Sunday when it begins at 9.15 a.m. 

• Explore the grand buildings around Westminster, like the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey from the outside;
• Walk down Birdcage Walk to see St James's Park and the Pelicans donated to King Charles II by a Russian ambassador during a visit in 1664;
• Witness the pomp and circumstance of the Changing of the Guard;
• Walk along the Mall to see St James's Palace, the Horse Guards on Whitehall, and the iconic Trafalgar Square with the mighty Nelson's Column;
• Enjoy a scenic river boat ride up the Thames with fabulous views of St. Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeare's Globe, skyscrapers like the Shard, to Tower Bridge;
• Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Tower of London with priority access - no waiting in line! 
• Learn about the Tudors, especially two of the wives of Henry VIII who were imprisoned and beheaded at the Tower: Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. 
• Walk around Tower Green, visit the White Tower, and see the execution site of Anne Boleyn and others;
• Explore the prison cells - see the graffiti left by Lady Jane Grey and Sir Walter Raleigh;
• Visit the torture chambers and hear the gruesome tales and techniques of medieval torture;
• Learn all about the magnificent Crown Jewels outside the Jewel House; before going in without your guide (this is due to the strict security measures in place)
• Your tour ends outside the Jewel House where you are free to explore at your leisure, or your guide will accompany you out and help you on your way.

Please note: that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, but can be subject to change and weather conditions. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays you will see the changing of the Horseguards at Horse Guards Parade on Whitehall. 
The tour begins at 10 a.m. every day except Sunday when it begins at 9.15 a.m. 

• See Whitehall and 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Somerset House and Big Ben;
• Enjoy a privately guided tour of Westminster Abbey, where 38 coronations have taken place;
• Learn about fascinating English history, British tradition and London's incredible past—from the plague and the great fire of London to the Blitz;
• Hear stories as you visit the outside of Buckingham Palace, via the beautiful St James's Park and Trafalgar Square.

• Walk past Westminster Abbey where every British monarch since William the Conqueror has been crowned;
• See Whitehall and 10 Downing Street,  where the prime minister lives and works;
• Pass by the Houses of Parliament also known as the Palace of Westminster and the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom so that you can see Big Ben up close;
• See Buckingham Palace, home to the British monarchy since 1837 and hear about British kings and queens who turned the British Empire into one of the most dominant powers in history;
• Take a stroll via the beautiful St James's Park, the oldest Royal Park at the heart of ceremonial London and see St James's Palace;
• Explore Trafalgar Square, where Nelson’s Column can be found in honour of Admiral Nelson, after his victory in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
• End your tour at Covent Garden, a shopping and dining hub in London's West End.

• Enjoy hotel pick-up from any central London hotel;
• Stop at several quintessential London must-sees, including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Royal Albert Hall, St Paul’s Cathedral, and St James's Palace;
• Catch the ‘Changing the Guard’ ceremony for tours starting at 10 am or earlier;
• Hop back in for an easy drive to Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster;
• Drive alongside the Thames river to the Tower of London, where true stories seem more like fiction than fact!
• Stop for a coffee or tea along the way, if you need a pick-me-up.

• Travel in the comfort of a private and iconic London Black Cab;
• Relive your favourite spy flicks and their lead characters with an accredited London Driver Guide who's a 007 aficionado; 
• Become a special agent of "His Majesty’s Secret Service" and explore the haunts throughout London where Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan and Craig each brought Bond to life;
• Explore the places behind the stories in Ian Fleming’s iconic novels and the subsequent films;
• Learn about the real-life world of the Secret Service as you tour Westminster, Whitehall, Downing St, and the National Gallery.

• Explore Trafalgar Square and discover Norway's gift to the city of London;
• Enjoy the Leicester Square Christmas Market, a great stop for hand-crafted goods and delicious food and drinks;
• Walk the iconic Piccadilly Circus! (London’s equivalent to Times Square);
• Stroll down Regent Street – synonymous with London at Christmas, with its breathtakingly stunning display of Christmas lights and Hamleys Toy Shop;
• Walk up the dazzling Carnaby Street – bursting with creativity and glittery lights, always a holiday spectacular!;
• Marvel at the iconic lights of St. Christopher's Place, just around the corner from Oxford Street;
• Find perfect unique gifts at Connaught Village;
• Embrace the Christmas spirit in London's Hyde Park;
• Finish your tour at the lively Winter Wonderland, where you can taste amazing street food, go ice skating, listen to live music, and more!.

PLEASE NOTE: This tour runs only from 18th November 2022 – 2nd January 2023

• See iconic sights including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the Palace of Westminster;
• Marvel at the architectural wonders of St James' Palace, Westminster Cathedral, St Margaret's Church, and Westminster School;
• Visit famous and lesser-known places including Downing Street, Central Methodist Hall, Banqueting House, Horse Guards, and the National Gallery;
• Hear stories and scandals about Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, Marble Arch, Wellington Memorial, Lambeth Palace, the London Eye, and the River Thames;
• End your tour with a drop-off at any preferred Central London location.
  
  

• Begin at the majestic Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson’s column and learn about the famous battle and Britain’s naval hero of the Napoleonic wars;
• Enter the magnificent dating back to 1824 and home to some 2300 masterpieces;
• Enjoy a fully guided tour of this beautiful neo-classical building, and admire the vast range of art ranging from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, the Romantics and Impressionists;
•  See world-famous works by Botticelli, Da Vinci, Titian, Rubens, Vermeer, Caravaggio, Gainsborough and Reynolds, Turner, Van Gogh and Monet and many more.;
• Learn about the history of the National Gallery itself, as well as the lives of the artists and detailed explanations of their work and influences;
• Stop in front of Whistlejacket, the iconic horse by George Stubbs;
• End at the National Gallery to continue exploring at your own pace.
  
  The National Gallery was first opened to the public in 1824 and is a magnificent neo-classical building, designed originally by William Wilkins whose vision was to create a "Temple of the Arts". It certainly looks like that from the exterior, but it has been added to and extended several times since its’ opening. It is now home to over 2300 masterpieces dating from the mid-13th Century to 1900. 
  
  On your private tour of its various wings, you will see some extraordinary works of art by some of the world's best-known and best-loved artists. Highlights include Da Vinci’s Virgin of the Rocks, the Rokeby Venus by Velazquez, and Mars and Venus by Botticelli. 
  
  You’ll see works by Raphael and Michelangelo, Caravaggio and Titian. Rubens, Rembrandt, Holbein, Vermeer, and Van Dyck including the famous equestrian portrait of the ill-fated King Charles I, The Fighting Temeraire by Turner, and then of course the mesmerizing wing housing the Impressionists including Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Seurat and Monet. You’ll see works by Constable and of course the absolutely iconic portrait of the horse Whistlejacket by George Stubbs. 
  
  When you’ve satiated on some of the best art in the Western world, enjoy a warming drink with your private guide – and feel free to continue exploring the Gallery and gift shop at your leisure after the tour has ended. 

• Experience the worlds of fiction and reality, uncovering hidden places, bunkers, and luxury hotels.
• Hear stories of double agents and plots to overthrow the government at some of the most powerful institutions in Westminster, including Downing Street, Whitehall, and Westminster Palace.
• Follow in the footsteps of the key double agents in the Cold War, such as Kim Philby, Donald Maclean, and Guy Burgess - and ask if there was an unidentified "Fifth Man".
• Learn about the extraordinary life of Sir Mansfield Cumming, the first director of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), known as MI6. 
• Finish your tour with a drink included at the Caxton Bar where, during WWII,  MI5, SIS and Naval Intelligence Division officers such as 007 author Ian Fleming himself met their agents.

• Start your tour at  Westminster tube station used In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix;
• Visit the entrance to the Ministry of Magic and the muggle Prime Minister's home;
• Stop off at several well-known landmarks of London used in books and films, like St Paul's, Trafalgar Square, and Goodwin's Court;
• Discover Picadilly Circus, where Ron, Hermione, and Harry almost get hit by a red London bus in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1;
• Snap a photo of Harry Potter's bronze statue in Leicester Square;
• Cross the Millennium Bridge - the site of the muggle killings by Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince;
• End your tour at Leadenhall Market, Leaky Cauldron's entrance in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone; or at the Borough Market, the site where Harry disembarks after his ride on the Knight Bus.

Note: If you would like to visit Platform 9¾ after the tour to hop aboard the Hogwarts Express, your guide will be happy to direct you to King's Cross Station, a short tube ride away.

• The Tube entrance flummoxed Mr Weasley on his way to the Ministry of Magic with Harry.
• The Ministry of Magic visitor entry where Harry used a very unusual phone box, as well as the Public Toilet entrance behind a statue.
• The Grimmauld Place lookalike street - full of history and mystery in Craven Street.
• Trafalgar Square where the death eaters swept through at the beginning of the Half-Blood Prince
• Diagon Alley for some virtual shopping at Weasley's Wizard Wheezes and to visit the darker side of the magic world in Knockturn Alley
• The historic opera theatre in the West End, where the Cursed Child first came to life.
• The curious shop chock full of Harry Potter artwork
• Piccadilly  Circus where Harry celebrated his birthday on the run while escaping the Death Eaters at the beginning of his journey for the Deathly Hallows.

• The National Gallery, one of the most famous art museums in the world that houses work spanning from the middle ages to the modern era.
• Trafalgar Square, named after Britain’s most famous naval victory.
• Horse Guards, 
• Whitehall, dedicated to some of the greatest politicians and monarchs of the British Empire,
• Downing Street, the home of some of the most important members of the British Government, including the Prime Minister himself.
• Palace of Westminster, the meeting point for the two houses of Parliament,
• Lambeth Bridge, a footbridge that connects Westminster with Lambeth palace,
• Millbank, 
• MI6, the headquarters of the secret service

• Travel in style in a private and iconic London Black Cab;
• Enjoy the personalised attention of your private tour guide, who is also a licensed Black Cab driver;
• Catch the awesome ‘Changing the Guard’ ceremony at Buckingham Palace if your reservation pick-up time is 10 am or earlier. 
• See London's most famous attractions, including 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 2 Tudor Palaces;
• Snap photos at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Marble Arch, Kensington Palace, the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, the British Museum, and even... Abbey Road. 

• Meet your expert driver guide at your hotel in central London or Embankment, and be swept up in a traditional London Black Cab with a special glass roof to ensure you see all the razzle-dazzle of London’s spectacular Christmas light displays; 
• Visit the two most famous shopping areas of London: Regent Street and Oxford Street and be totally dazzled by their historic Christmas light shows that have been going on since 1948 and 1959;
• Drive through marvellous Marylebone, always tastefully decorated, and admire the sumptuous window displays of the designer shops on upmarket Bond Street, festooned with garlands of holly and ivy as well as artistic lights;
• Enjoy a walkabout and photo opportunity at Carnaby Street - always one of the most cheerful, ambitiously creative, and brightly coloured streets of London bordering Soho;
• Wander around the famous Covent Garden - truly the hub of Christmas in London with its vibrant atmosphere, bright lights, comforting winter smells of mulled wine and giant 60-foot Christmas tree;
• Stop at the iconic Trafalgar Square in central London with its majestic views towards Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the imposing Nelson’s Column, the magnificent National Gallery and at Christmas a vast 80-foot Christmas tree, an annual gift from Norway since 1947;
• Enjoy drive-bys along famous streets like the Strand, and hidden gems like Connaught Street and the 7 Dials; 
• Pass by Buckingham Palace - home of the British monarchy and stunningly flood-lit at night; 
• Enjoy views of Westminster Abbey, the bridges over the River Thames, Piccadilly Circus with its flashing billboards, Marble Arch and Mayfair - all beautifully lit with festive cheer; 
• Drive past the British Parliament, always flood-lit at night with added sparkle for Christmas and head to Chelsea, an upmarket borough of London famous for its dazzling Christmas lights around Sloane Square and the King’s Road.