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Private Tours London: Bespoke Guided Experiences with Expert Local Guides

Looking for a personalised London experience tailored exactly to your interests? Our private guided tours offer the ultimate flexibility and exclusivity for individuals, families, and small groups exploring the British capital.

⏱️ 2-8 hours | 👥 Your group only | 💷 From £250 | 🎓 Expert guide | 🗣️ Available in English

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Tour Essentials

Practical Information

📍 Meeting Point

Completely Flexible
We meet you at your accommodation, a specific attraction entrance, a transport hub, or anywhere in central London that suits your plans. When booking, simply specify your preferred meeting location and we'll confirm logistics.
Hotel Pickup: Most central London hotels
Alternative Meeting Points: Underground stations, attraction entrances, landmarks

⏰ Schedule

Available: 7 days a week, year-round
Start Times: Flexible—choose what works best for your schedule
Duration Options:

Booking Required: Minimum 48 hours advance notice preferred (last-minute requests considered based on guide availability)

💷 Pricing Structure

Base Prices:

What's Included:

Additional Costs:

Payment required upon booking.

🎒 What to Bring

Optional:

♿ Accessibility

Fully Adaptable: Private tours can be completely customised for accessibility requirements. During your consultation, please inform us of any mobility challenges, and we'll design an itinerary that prioritises:

Transportation: We can arrange accessible taxis for segments of your tour if extensive walking isn't suitable. Your guide ensures you experience London's highlights comfortably and safely.
Please contact us before booking to discuss specific accessibility needs.


☔ Weather Policy

All-Weather Tours: Private tours proceed rain or shine. London's weather is famously unpredictable, so flexible planning is essential. Your guide adapts the itinerary based on conditions—incorporating more indoor venues during rain, or maximising outdoor exploration when weather cooperates.
Extreme Weather: In cases of severe weather warnings (storms, extreme temperatures), we'll contact you to discuss rescheduling options or significant itinerary modifications. Your safety and comfort are priorities.

Seasonal Considerations:

🎫 Cancellation Policy

Flexible Cancellation:

Rescheduling: Contact us as soon as possible if you need to change dates. We'll accommodate when guide availability permits, with no additional fees for changes made more than 3 days in advance.
Our Cancellations: If we must cancel (guide illness, emergency), you'll receive a full refund or alternative guide if available.

How Private Tours Work

Initial Consultation

After filling the above form, we'll answer to you with a proposition. We will also discuss your interests, mobility requirements, previous London visits, must-see attractions, preferred pace, and any special requirements. This conversation ensures your guide creates the perfect itinerary for your specific needs.

Bespoke Itinerary Creation

Your guide designs a personalised route that maximises your time, incorporates your priorities, includes insider recommendations, and builds in appropriate breaks. You'll receive this itinerary in advance, with flexibility to request adjustments once the payment is received.

Flexible Meeting Point

We'll meet you at your hotel, apartment, or any convenient central London location. No trekking across town to generic meeting points—your tour starts where it's most convenient for you.

Your Tour Experience

Explore London at your own pace with undivided attention from your expert guide. Ask unlimited questions, request spontaneous detours, take as many photos as you want, and enjoy the freedom to focus on what genuinely interests you most.

Insider Recommendations

Beyond the tour itself, your guide provides personalised recommendations for restaurants, shops, evening entertainment, and future visits based on your demonstrated interests throughout the day.

Discover London Your Way on This Private Guided Tour

Why settle for a standard tour when you can create your perfect London experience? Our private guided tours put you in complete control, allowing you to explore the British capital at your own pace, focusing on exactly what fascinates you most. Whether you're passionate about royal history, obsessed with British culture, hunting for the perfect Instagram shots, or simply want to see London through the eyes of a true local, we'll craft an unforgettable journey tailored precisely to your interests.

Unlike group tours where you're constrained by fixed itineraries and the needs of strangers, your private tour belongs entirely to you. Want to spend an extra hour at the British Museum? Done. Need a toilet break or coffee stop? Anytime. Curious about that intriguing side street? Let's explore it together. Your expert guide adapts to your rhythm, energy levels, and curiosity, ensuring every moment feels natural and engaging rather than rushed or rigid.

Our private tours are perfect for families with children who need flexibility, couples celebrating special occasions, solo travellers seeking in-depth local knowledge, business travellers with limited time, photographers wanting to capture London's essence, history enthusiasts craving detailed explanations, or anyone who simply values privacy and personalised attention. Grandparents travelling with grandchildren particularly love our private tours, as guides skillfully balance storytelling for different age groups without the pressure of keeping up with a larger group.

Your private guide brings years of expertise and genuine passion for London's history, culture, and hidden stories. Many of our guides hold degrees in history, archaeology, or related fields, whilst others have spent decades researching London's fascinating past. What sets them apart isn't just their knowledge—it's their ability to read your interests and adapt their commentary accordingly. They know when to dive deep into historical detail and when to share lighter anecdotes. They can recommend the perfect restaurant for your taste, suggest the ideal neighbourhood for your afternoon shopping, or reveal the secret viewpoint that even most Londoners don't know about.

Private Tour Highlights

✅ Complete Flexibility: Choose exactly what you want to see, when you want to see it, and how long you want to spend there. Change your mind mid-tour? No problem—your guide adapts instantly to your preferences and energy levels.

✅ Personalised Itinerary Planning: Before your tour, we'll consult with you to understand your interests, mobility requirements, and goals. Your guide then crafts a bespoke itinerary that maximises your time whilst incorporating hidden gems you'd never discover alone.

✅ Skip-the-Crowd Strategies: Your private guide knows the best times to visit popular attractions, secret viewpoints away from tourist hordes, and alternative routes that avoid congestion. Experience iconic London without the frustration of massive crowds.

✅ Insider Access & Recommendations: Benefit from local knowledge that guidebooks can't provide—the best pub for traditional Sunday roast, the hidden courtyard with spectacular views, the shop where Londoners actually buy their souvenirs, the café serving London's best afternoon tea.

✅ Photography Opportunities: Your guide identifies the perfect photo spots, knows the ideal lighting conditions, and happily takes as many photos of your group as you want. Unlike group tours where you're rushing to keep up, you can capture those Instagram-worthy moments properly.

✅ Family-Friendly Adaptability: Travelling with children? Your guide adjusts their storytelling approach, incorporates activities to keep young minds engaged, knows where the clean toilets are, and builds in breaks exactly when your family needs them—without annoying other tourists.

✅ Deep-Dive Expertise: Fascinated by Tudor history? Want to understand London's architecture? Curious about the city's literary connections? Your guide focuses extensively on your specific interests rather than delivering generic commentary designed for diverse group audiences.

✅ Logistical Support: Your guide helps navigate London's transport system, provides restaurant recommendations matched to your preferences and budget, assists with basic translation needs, and ensures you maximise your limited London time efficiently.

Historical London

Dive deep into the capital's 2000-year history, from Roman Londinium through medieval power struggles to Victorian expansion and modern transformation. Visit the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, and lesser-known historical sites whilst your guide brings centuries of drama, triumph, and tragedy vividly to life.

Royal London

Explore Britain's living monarchy through palaces, ceremonies, and royal connections. Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, discover royal secrets at Kensington Palace, explore the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, and walk through royal parks whilst learning about scandals, romances, and power dynamics that shaped the nation.

Literary London

Follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare, Dickens, Austen, Woolf, and contemporary British authors. Visit locations that inspired famous novels, discover writers' former homes, explore literary pubs, and understand how London's streets, social classes, and atmosphere shaped the greatest works in English literature.

Artistic & Cultural London

Explore world-class museums and galleries with expert commentary. Focus on your preferred periods—Renaissance masters, Impressionists, contemporary art, or ancient civilisations. Your guide provides context that transforms museum visits from overwhelming to enlightening, highlighting must-see pieces whilst avoiding museum fatigue.

Hidden London

Venture beyond tourist hotspots to discover secret gardens, hidden courtyards, atmospheric alleyways, quirky museums, and neighbourhood gems that even many Londoners don't know exist. Experience authentic London life in characterful areas like Marylebone, Bermondsey, or Richmond whilst learning local history and culture.

Photography Tour

Designed specifically for photographers who want to capture London's essence. Your guide takes you to iconic viewpoints at optimal times, reveals hidden perspectives, understands composition and lighting, and ensures you return home with portfolio-worthy images of London's landmarks, street scenes, and atmospheric details.

Family Adventure

Keep children engaged whilst adults enjoy substantive content. Your guide incorporates interactive elements, adjusts walking pace and distance, knows where playgrounds and facilities are located, shares age-appropriate stories, and creates a fun learning experience that prevents the "Mum, I'm bored" complaints.

Food & Markets

Explore London's incredible culinary diversity through markets, food halls, and tastings. Sample traditional British fare, discover immigrant communities' authentic cuisines, learn food history, meet passionate vendors, and understand how London transformed from a culinary desert to a world-class food destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book a private tour?

We recommend booking at least one week in advance to ensure guide availability and allow adequate time for itinerary consultation and planning. However, we can sometimes accommodate last-minute requests (48 hours) depending on guide schedules. Peak tourist seasons (summer, Christmas) require earlier booking—2-3 weeks preferred.

Can we customise the itinerary during the tour?

Absolutely! That's the beauty of private tours. If you discover an unexpected interest or want to spend more time somewhere, your guide adapts immediately. The pre-planned itinerary provides structure, but you're free to modify it spontaneously based on your experience, energy levels, and emerging interests.

What languages are available for private tours?

All our private tours are available in English. We also offer French-language private tours with advance notice (subject to guide availability). If you require other languages, contact us—we have access to multilingual guides for various European and Asian languages.

Is the private tour suitable for young children?

Yes! Private tours are ideal for families with children. Your guide tailors storytelling to engage young minds, incorporates activities and games, knows where clean facilities are located, suggests child-friendly lunch spots, and builds in breaks when needed. Parents consistently tell us children who found group tours boring were captivated during private experiences.

How much walking is involved?

Completely variable based on your preferences and capabilities. During consultation, discuss your comfortable walking distance. Typical tours involve 2-4 miles of walking, but we can design primarily transport-based tours using Underground, buses, or taxis if preferred. Breaks are built in, and routes avoid excessive hills when possible.

What happens if it rains during our tour?

Your guide adapts the itinerary, incorporating more indoor venues, covered markets, or historic churches. London offers countless indoor attractions, so rain simply shifts the focus rather than ruining the experience. Londoners embrace rain as part of the city's character—with proper clothing, it adds atmospheric charm to your exploration.

Can we include specific attractions or museums?

Yes! During your consultation, specify must-see attractions. Your guide incorporates these into a logical route, advises on realistic time allocations, recommends which require advance ticket booking, and ensures you understand any additional costs (entry fees). They'll maximize your museum time by focusing on highlights matching your interests.

Are entry fees to attractions included?

No, entry fees are additional. Your guide provides advance notice of costs so you can budget accordingly. For major attractions like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, or St Paul's Cathedral, your guide recommends whether pre-booking is necessary and whether the attraction suits your interests and schedule.

What if we're a large group?

Groups of 7-15 people are welcome. For groups larger than 15, we can arrange multiple guides.

Do we need to tip our guide?

Gratuities are not expected or included in our pricing. However, if you feel your guide provided exceptional service, tips are warmly appreciated but never obligatory. Our pricing structure is transparent—what you book is what you pay, unlike some tour companies where tipping pressure feels mandatory.

Can we book a private tour for just one person?

Absolutely! Solo travellers often find tremendous value in private tours. You'll receive undivided attention, learn based on your specific interests, ask unlimited questions, and move at your ideal pace.

What's the difference between a private tour and small group tour?

Private tours: Exclusively your group, completely customised itinerary, total flexibility, personalised to your specific interests, meet at your preferred location, adapt spontaneously during the tour. Higher cost but ultimate personalisation.
Small group tours: Maximum 12 participants, fixed itinerary focusing on specific theme, set meeting point and schedule, significantly lower cost (£29 per adult), excellent value for those happy with structured experiences. Browse our small group walking tours.

Can the tour include transportation between locations?

Yes! Your guide navigates London's public transport (Underground, buses) with you, or we can arrange private vehicle transportation for an additional fee. Some clients prefer walking-focused tours to experience neighbourhood atmosphere, whilst others maximise coverage by incorporating transport between major areas.

What if someone in our group has mobility issues?

During your consultation, explain specific mobility challenges. We'll design an accessible itinerary potentially incorporating:

Your guide ensures everyone enjoys London comfortably and safely.

Can we have a specific guide we've heard about?

If you've received a recommendation for a particular guide, mention their name when booking and we'll check their availability. However, all our guides maintain consistently high standards of knowledge, professionalism, and engagement—you'll have an excellent experience regardless of which expert leads your tour.

Ready to Experience London Your Way?

Stop settling for one-size-fits-all group tours that rush you through London's highlights without addressing your specific interests. Book a private guided tour designed exclusively around your passions, schedule, and pace. Whether you're a first-time visitor wanting the essential London experience, a returning traveller ready to dig deeper into niche interests, or a family needing flexible, engaging exploration, our expert guides create the perfect London adventure for you.

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Why book with us:

✓ Expert guides with deep London knowledge and passion
✓ Completely personalised itineraries based on your interests
✓ Total flexibility—change plans anytime during your tour
✓ Insider access to hidden London gems
✓ Suitable for all ages and mobility levels
✓ Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
✓ Flexible cancellation policy

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