Top London Public Transportation Tours

Don’t visit London landmarks and listen to commentary that doesn’t interest you. Set your own itinerary and explore London your way on a private half- or full-day tour of England’s capital. Tick off all of the attractions on your personal checklist and take advantage of your private guide’s local insight by visiting hidden gems and unknown corners of the city. Choose the start time and meeting point of your tour and receive the undivided attention of your guide throughout. 

Learn all about Winston Churchill’s life on this private, history-themed tour. Pick from several convenient tour times, and set off with just your guide for company. You’ll see where Churchill lived as a child and as a young man, will discover where he purchased his suits, and will even visit his preferred cigar shop. Next, see the church where he married, admire 10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament, and explore the Churchill War Rooms; skip-the-line tickets are included to help you beat the crowds and save time.

See London through a wizard’s eyes on a walking tour of the city’s Harry Potter film sites. Visit the 'Ministry of Magic' and the entrance to the 'Leaky Cauldron,' then take a walk down 'Diagon Alley,' as your guide shares behind-the-scenes stories from the films. This small-group Harry Potter tour is limited to 10 people for a personalized (and magical) experience.

Discover two of London’s most famous sights on this private walking tour. With an expert guide who specializes in art history, you’ll visit the Tower of London, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval fortresses in the heart of the City of London, and Tower Bridge.

Have the rare opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament—and explore the Churchill War Rooms, too—on this political London tour. Following pickup from your local accommodation, travel to the UNESCO-listed Houses of Parliament, and explore both the Commons Chamber and the Lords Chamber. As you go, learn all about British political history and the fight for democracy. Next, continue to the Churchill War Rooms, located in a bunker deep below street-level. See where the Prime Minister led the war effort, and explore the perfectly preserved setting.

See the highlights of London in a family-oriented way on this private walking tour. With a professional guide, explore Westminster to view top sights such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey; enjoying games and activities on route that bring the sights and their history alive. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guard (dependent on the day) at Buckingham Palace, see ancient London’s Roman wall, and more. Use of public transport and optional entrance fees at own expense.

Lose yourself in the crime-busting, mystery-solving world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on this private walking tour of London. Visit the home of the legendary detective at 221B Baker Street; see fiction brought to life in the Sherlock Holmes Museum and shop for Sherlock souvenirs at the official Sherlock Holmes Store. Then, follow the trail of BBC TV series Sherlock as you visit memorable filming locations in Russell Square and Whitehall; see the site of Sherlock's fake death and hear stories about Sherlock actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.

If you love rock history, then travel back in time on this private tour with muso guide. Pose for a selfie on Abbey Road; visit the shrine to David Bowie in Brixton; hit the scene where the Rolling Stones were first discovered; and stroll through Soho in the footsteps of rock deities. The tour is by foot and public transport, and your guide will accompany you from your hotel.

Tick off two of London’s most-celebrated culinary institutions on a tour of Borough Market and the Beefeater gin distillery. Designed with food and gin lovers in mind, this tour gives you the chance to sample British snacks you may never have heard of before and comes with the insider knowledge of a guide, who can provide tailored food recommendation to last your entire vacation.

Explore the world of Sherlock Holmes on a private tour through London. Visit all the famous filming locations from the hit BBC show and from the original series, including 221b Baker Street and famous London attractions like Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Listen to informative commentary from your guide about the history of London, the book and TV series, and the writer, Conan Doyle.

Immerse yourself in Harry Potter’s magical world, and discover the London locations that inspired J.K. Rowling, on this private tour. Meet your guide at your local hotel, and travel via tube and bus (own expense) to locations across the city. You’ll visit King’s Cross, will discover the real-life inspiration for Diagon Alley, will explore other London landmarks that doubled as filming locations, and will learn insider stories about the making of the books and the movies.

Get over 40 professional-quality photographs taken by a noted Instagrammer during this photo walk through London. Choose from two different walking routes, either north or south of the Thames River, and snap iconic landmarks like the Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye. You'll also get personalized tips for how to boost your social media following.

You will have a fun guided tour of the 30+ most famous sights in London and also see the striking display of the Changing of the Queen’s Life Guard. Along the way your expert guide will make history come alive with entertaining, informative, and thoroughly gripping tales about life in London. We start in historic Covent Garden, then on to Trafalgar Square. We watch the dazzling display of the Changing of the Queen’s Lifeguards. We walk down the world famous Mall to St James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace, beautiful St James’s Park, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. There will be plenty of time for photos and even…to see a few Harry Potter filming locations! We then hop on the underground to London Bridge where we visit Borough Market for lunch, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, Southwark Cathedral, Tate Modern, and St Paul’s Cathedral. Join us on this walk and be captivated by the tradition, history, and colour of the city's famous 30+ sights.

Explore London on a full-day private tour and see the best the city has to offer. Visit key landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and a few famous filming locations as you listen to informative commentary from your guide about the history of London. Customize the tour to your preferences and interests and create your own perfect tour of London with your guide.

Discover one of London’s most atmospheric and history-saturated areas when you go on a private tour of Greenwich. Meet your guide at your London hotel, and travel via public transportation (own expense) to Greenwich. Visit the UNESCO-listed Old Royal Naval College and the National Maritime Museum; admire the Cutty Sark, a restored, 19th-century clipper ship; explore the Royal Observatory, where Sir Isaac Newton once worked; and enjoy the views overlooking London.

Don’t visit London landmarks and listen to commentary that doesn’t interest you—set your own itinerary and explore London your way on this private tour of England’s capital. Tick off all of the attractions of your personal checklist and take advantage of your private guide’s local insight by visiting hidden gems and unknown corners of the city. Choose the start time and meeting point of your tour and receive the undivided attention of your guide throughout.  

London is full of historic monuments, beautiful architecture, and traditional pubs, but this tour is designed to take you off the tourist trail. With a private guide and a custom-made itinerary, discover the sights not included on most city tours—Dickensian alleyways, Roman ruins, ancient churches, and hidden gems that only locals know about.

What we are going to do during our 2,5 hours long London's spring photo walk? We will take pictures of you, you with your partner, family or friends in most iconic spots in London. What can be better than the stunning backdrops of London. You can choose whether you'd like to pose or simply be photographed living a moment. Or maybe you want to take some professional lifestyle pictures for your project or portfolio during your London visit. I have experience in various themed shoots for London visitors like lifestyle photo shoots for book writer, yoga teacher, architect, publisher and many other (please read my reviews). Every of this shoots has own concept and route. Either way, your emotions and memories will be captured during your London visit.

Explore London’s V&A (aka the Victoria and Albert Museum) and Apsley House with art-history expert as your guide. This private tour is a great way to learn about the art inside these two prestigious museums. Browse highlights of the world’s largest collection of decorative arts inside the V&A, and hear tales of the Duke of Wellington and all his finery at historical Apsley House.

Discover the movie magic that kept 007 in action happened during this private walking tour of James Bond filming locations. Meet your guide and go at your own pace visiting filming locations from Skyfall, Goldeneye, and other films. See how real-life spy work is done with a visit to parts of Whitehall and learn about the most infamous murder in Cold War spy history.

Visit filming locations from your favorite romantic comedies—"Four Weddings and a Funeral", "Bridget Jones", "Love Actually", and "Notting Hill"—on this film-focused private tour. Travel around London with a private guide, on foot and by Tube, learning about the fun facts surrounding the filming of these classic movies. Booking a private tour means you can move at your own pace and ask plenty of questions.

Christmas in London has a special charm all of its own. As evening begins to descend a magical transformation occurs while carols fill the air with joyful music, bringing back heart-warming memories. For children, this is a time when excitement begins to build as they anticipate what a visit from Father Christmas may bring, and our local guide, with extensive experience in leading tours for families with kids, knows very well how to keep the young ones entertained as you and your family take in some of London's most beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. After nightfall, you will be able to admire some of London's most famous streets and squares illuminated by magical Christmas lights, including Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden, and the amazing Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. As you wander through the colourful streets, your guide will describe the background surrounding some of London's best-known seasonal customs and traditions.

Lose yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter on this private 3-hour walking tour of London. Visit the real-life inspirations and filming locations of the Harry Potter movies, including the Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic, and the Ollivanders Wand Shop, and follow in the footsteps of characters such as Harry, Hermione, and Hagrid. Hotel pickup is included.

The game is afoot.... For all Sherlock Holmes fans! The perfect small group tour to take you deep into the Victorian world of the great Detective and his loyal friend Dr J Watson. This tour focuses on the original stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from the 1880's - 1925. Your guide is a true 'Sherlockian' and previously worked at the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Baker Street, so you are in very safe hands! Highlights Include: • The places where Conan Doyle lived and wrote 'The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes' • See where Sherlock and Watson first met  • Buildings, Landmarks, and Streets featured in the stories • Dr Watson's Home and Surgery after he married • The Langham Hotel - The meeting that took place here bought Sherlock to the world! • 221b Baker Street and Optional Visit to The Sherlock Holmes Museum • Other iconic London locations included on the tour St Paul's, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben. Your guide has 100% Five Star Rating on Trip Advisor.