Greater London Trip Overview
In case you’re a short-term visitor to London, you may be interested in a brief sightseeing tour that shows 30+ must-see sights in just 5 hours. This tour is a perfect match for families because the kids are free of charge. It offers an introduction to the culture and history of the capital and transfers you from one attraction to another, so you won’t have to worry about the transportation or getting lost, enjoying the landmarks instead.
• Explore more sights in a short time with our private 5-hour tour.
• Perfect for families (kids go free)
• You get all the attention and exclusive information from a local guide
• Discover the city from a resident’s perspective, traveling on foot or using public transport
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore Greater London Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
In case you’re a short-term visitor to London, you may be interested in a brief sightseeing tour that shows 30+ must-see sights in just 5 hours. This tour is a perfect match for families because the kids are free of charge. It offers an introduction to the culture and history of the capital and transfers you from one attraction to another, so you won’t have to worry about the transportation or getting lost, enjoying the landmarks instead.
• Explore more sights in a short time with our private 5-hour tour.
• Perfect for families (kids go free)
• You get all the attention and exclusive information from a local guide
• Discover the city from a resident’s perspective, traveling on foot or using public transport
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean’s Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
Begin your journey from the government district of Westminster that has been the political center of London for more than 1,000 years, and where tourist attractions and historic sights are concentrated. The district offers a great diversity of emotions and experience as well as the most iconic views of the capital.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
Head to Buckingham Palace, watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Be entertained with tales of the city’s outrageous history and after the ceremony take a walk through the principal streets of Westminster, marveling at majestic buildings, sculptures, and landmarks. You will hear a lot of interesting information about the district, British Monarchy, prominent figures, and buildings you walk by.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
Reach the Trafalgar Square with its 52-meter Nelson’s Column. It is an important site used for demonstrations and different political and non-political events in the city.
Downing Street
Stroll through the Downing Street and take a chance to see the Prime Minister or the Chancellor of the Exchequer. You really don’t want to miss an opportunity to see Westminster Abbey, a unique 1,000-year-old building. This exuberant landmark is a witness of great historic events and can tell you fascinating facts.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower – Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
Move towards the majestic clock tower named “Big Ben” and Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster), the most recognizable London landmarks. It’s impossible to imagine London without them.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
The Houses of Parliament was built in 1016 and has been used by the British Parliament since 1547.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB England
Get to the perfect observation point of the London Eye to have a great panoramic bird’s-eye view of the district you’ve seen and take breathtaking photos of the capital. The place is definitely worth visiting.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: London Bridge, London SE1 9DD England
London Bridge
Your guide will reveal another part of London for you with London Bridge that connects the City of London and Southwark.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT England
Take a look at the restored Shakespeare’s Globe Theater that was built near the place of the original theater constructed by Shakespeare’s playing company, destroyed by fire in 1613. Remember some lines from the famous playwright’s pieces and feel the atmosphere of those times.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Southwark Cathedral, 1 London Bridge Montague Close, London SE1 9DA England
Explore the architecture of Southwark Cathedral, located right beside the London Bridge. Be amazed by the mixture of the earliest Norman relics to the 19th-century restoration, and incredible stained-glass windows. Learn about the glorious history of HMS Belfast, moored as a museum ship, and hear the facts about her important role in the Second World War episodes.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: City of London, London, UK
Get swept up in the active pace of the Square Mile, which despite having been destroyed twice, in the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, still remains a crucial part of the capital.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP England
The tour takes you to the splendid Tower Bridge. With big roadways that make way for passing ships, the bridge is a true engineering marvel, and one of the most recognizable constructions on the globe.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tower of London, St Katharine’s & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB England
It gracefully matches the Tower of London, which is going to be your next stop. Founded in the 1080s by William the Conqueror this complex played a role of a fortress, palace, and prison. Its history is filled with dark haunting mysteries and horrible episodes. Once a symbol of awe and fear it still attracts and fascinates millions of visitors every year.
Duration: 20 minutes
