London Highlights Private Full-Day Tour by Car with Driver-Guide

5.0 (7 reviews) London, England
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This private 8-hour tour combines driving and walking, making it easier to see many of London’s major sights in one day without relying on public transport.

Travel in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan with a professional, knowledgeable private driver-guide throughout the tour. In Westminster, see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, St James’s Park, St James’s Palace, and Clarence House. When available, you may also see the Changing of the Guard.

Continue to St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Tower Bridge, followed by a short lunch break at your own expense.

In Kensington, see the Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum, and V&A Museum. Walk through Kensington Gardens, pass Kensington Palace from the outside, and see the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Statue.

Finish in Notting Hill with time to explore Portobello Road Market.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan
  • Opportunity to see the Changing of the Guard, subject to the official schedule and conditions
  • Private guided tour of the Guard Change
  • Panoramic car tour to see London, we do not go inside the venues, but we do photo stops at each.
  • Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).

What to expect

  1. Westminster Abbey
    2h
    Travel in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan with a professional, knowledgeable private driver-guide throughout the tour.

    Begin in Westminster with exterior sightseeing and photo stops around Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Your driver-guide helps you cover the area efficiently and shares context along the way. No interior admission is included.
  2. Changing of the Guard
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    See the Changing of the Guard ceremony, when scheduled and operational conditions allow. Your driver-guide will take you to a suitable viewing area and provide context about this famous royal tradition. The ceremony is subject to the official schedule and may be changed or cancelled at short notice.
  3. Tower Bridge
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Continue to Tower Bridge for exterior views and photo opportunities. This stop is focused on sightseeing from outside; no interior visit is included.
  4. Tower of London
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Stop outside the Tower of London for photos and driver-guide commentary before continuing the tour. Entry to the attraction is not included.
  5. Notting Hill
    30m
    See Notting Hill as part of the private driving route, with time for a short sightseeing and photo stop before continuing to your drop-off.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your private driver-guide will collect you from your central London pickup point in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class 7-seat minivan.

Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available at your accommodation or train station in Central London Zone 1.

Pickups and drop-offs from other London locations beyond Zone 1, including airports, ports, and stations, can also be arranged for a supplementary fee. Please check with us in advance.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our Mercedes V Class minivans can sit 7 people and fit a few wheelchairs. However, there should be another traveller to accompany and assist the guest with disabilities.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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