Private City Kickstart Tour: London - A Unique Introduction to the UK's Capital by Local Guides
4.8
26 Ratings
Greater London
Experience the best of London with a private City Kickstart Tour. Discover hidden gems, avoid tourist traps, and get insider tips from local guides. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tate Modern - Walk towards the Tate Britain Gallery, home to British and international contemporary art
- Westminster - Stroll through Victoria Tower Gardens towards the Houses of Parliament
- Big Ben - See the most well-know clock in the world: Big Ben
- Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - Check out one of the largest open spaces in London: The Horse Guards Parade
- Banqueting House - Visit the well known Banqueting House at the Whitehall
- Trafalgar Square - Enjoy the lively atmosphere in Trafalgar Square. See the monuments and museums
- St Martin-in-the-Fields - Spot the hidden church on the corner of the square
- Covent Garden - End your tour in the cool Covent Garden area
- Westminster Abbey - Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
What's Included
- City Orientation
- Local Tips and Tricks
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Be greeted to London with a one-of-a-kind introductory tour designed to make your stay as enjoyable as possible! Within a 90-minute window, a homegrown guide will introduce you to everything London has to offer, ensuring you make the most of your visit.
Uncover the locations of landmarks such as Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, while learning how to visit them without battling crowds. Interested in a unique, family-run eatery or a fantastic local gem? Our guides, residents and experts themselves, have you covered! Say goodbye to tourist hotspots - in this tour designed to kickstart your city exploration, your guide will lead you on a truly local journey.
Private City Kickstart Tour: London is a hallmark tour offered by Withlocals in major cities across the globe. We collaborate with enthusiastic local guides who earn a fair wage for their efforts. We encourage the local economies by promoting local products and prevent over-tourism by facilitating small, non-disruptive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and steer clear from the generic tourist paths.
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
Location
Bessborough Street
Meet at the Covered Bus Stop outside Pimlico Station with the red letter “H” on it
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(26 Ratings)
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Akdm1028
Dec 29, 2023
Perfect London Tour - Anthony was a fantastic tour guide and story teller. We booked this tour early in our trip and Anthony gave us a long list of must-see sites. He also takes great pictures😊
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S416sjamandap
Aug 28, 2023
A great start to our trip! - We met Anthony at Noon on our first full day in London and greatly enjoyed the 90 minute walking tour. Anthony had tons of great stories to share, tips of what to see and do, gave us a historical overview of some of the city's top take in's, and was a truly wonderful guide. He was fun and incredibly knowledgeable, and I can't recommend this walk enough. It was worth every penny (or pound!) spent, and I would absolutely do it again. Add this to your list of must do's, you won't regret it!
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Liamcs3245mw
May 22, 2023
River Views and Government Buildings - We enjoyed our time walking with Chris. He provided a mix of information about the development of London as a city, from public works to architecture. The tour focused on sights along the Thames and the Houses of Parliament. We ended at Trafalgar Square with great recommendations on things to do for the rest of our visit.
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Toebeans_nf
Apr 20, 2023
Amazing Tour - We loved the tour!! Sophie was very knowledgeable, friendly, and awesome! She took the time to answer all our questions and even had great advice, tips, and suggestions for the rest of our trip. 11 out of 10!!
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Maps20363965545
Oct 7, 2022
With Locals always good - A great tour as usual. We know the tours are always good With Locals. This one didn’t disappoint. I would recommend these tours to anyone.
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George_m
Jun 21, 2022
Great Downtown London Intro Tour - Leonardo was an excellent guide to start a trip to London. This quick walking tour will help orient you to downtown London and give you some key information as you get your bearings in the city.
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Angela_v
Mar 28, 2022
Great short walking tour - Anthony is a friendly and great tour guide. The tour is very informative and Anthony also helped me take a lot of amazing photos.
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491alexj
Jan 21, 2024
Kickstart London Tour w/ Chris - Chris was very knowledgeable and was eager to tell the most minute details about the history of London. You can tell he's passionate about what he does. Communication all the way up until the day of the tour was good as well. The tour is definitely a little pricey for just one person so I would recommend to go as a group.
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O640qrheathers
May 31, 2023
A great first day! - It’s our first trip to London. Anthony did a great job of introducing our group to the city! There were six of us of all ages (ages 13-73!), and he kept us all engaged with his stories and helpful tips. We would definitely book again!
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Cathy_l
May 8, 2023
Spent too much time... - Spent too much time asking about my visit instead of telling us about London. Seemed too shy to talk while I am taking photographs of the places we are touring. Tour seemed less informative for the price we paid.
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