Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of London Private Tour
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of London Private Tour

By Withlocals
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • 1 Local Drink/Tasting
What's not included
  • Extra food & drinks
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Entry/Admission - Borough Market
  • Entry/Admission - Trafalgar Square


Start:
  • 1 Cheapside, City of London, London EC2V 6AA, UK
    Metro station of St. Paul’s (Central Line) exit 2 upstairs, outside Black Sheep Coffee
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P311

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Private tour: only you & your local guide
    • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P311

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    • 1 Cheapside, City of London, London EC2V 6AA, UK
      Metro station of St. Paul’s (Central Line) exit 2 upstairs, outside Black Sheep Coffee
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      Pass by
      Thames River
      Tate Modern
      Millennium Bridge
      Big Ben
      Westminster Abbey
      Southwark Cathedral
      Shaftesbury Avenue
      Soho Square
    About the operator
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    • Withlocals
      4.8 of 5 bubbles312
      London, England
      Joined in December 2015
    • 28226
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      David was personable and very knowledgeable. Enjoyed very much.
      Excellent tour. David is personable and very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend to families with teens.
      Written 19 January 2025
    • priscop247
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Royal Day with Tom
      My wife and I had a wonderful 2-1/2 hour plus tour on new years Eve with Tom. He is a delightful chap filled with knowledge of all things British royalty. We even had a snack at Kensington Gardens ! I highly recommend you book the Storyteller for a tour. You will not be disappointed !
      Written 6 January 2025
    • jennylU3122BQ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous, short kick off tour!
      Chris was amazing! Even though it was a typical rainy London evening, Chris made it memorable and fun! Very knowledgeable and knows the history of area like the back of his hand. Chris was amazing at answering our 10 year old nephews questions and keeping him engaged as well! I very much suggest Chris for your next London tour!!!
      Written 26 November 2024
    • Tim B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful!
      Our time with Cory was wonderful! He was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Cory’s insights and helpful tips Inspired us to see even more of London.
      Written 25 November 2024
    • warwickshire_uk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very informative and a great day out - Tom has a wealth of knowledge that he is willing to share with us - great guy.
      Fantastic day out. Understanding more about other parts of London which are “off the beaten track” Highly recommend Great places that we could go back to and explore more
      Written 27 October 2024
    • PhilH100
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very knowledgeable
      Tom has extensive knowledge of the royal family, both current and historical, and ties it in with the people, places, events, and culture of London. I learned a lot on my tour with Tom, and learned to appreciate the historical context of many of London's "must-see" sights.
      Written 7 September 2024
    • SallyHux
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect Tour of Lesser Known London
      Anthony was absolutely fabulous. We decided to throw caution to the wind and go on a tour to the lesser known parts of London. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. We were fully engrossed in Anthony’s storytelling full of mind blowing facts. It was a grand day and Anthony left us near the Tower of London that we explored on our own. One of the best guides and best tours we have ever had. Highly recommend.
      Written 4 September 2024
    • mikem_lqp
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour of highlights of London!
      My wife and I booked a tour with Chris for our visit to London. Had a great time. So knowledgable and friendly. We learned a lot and had a blast.
      Written 3 September 2024
    • jasminewD1847HG
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exciting and helpful tour with Chris!
      Chris was an absolute gem of a guide for myself and my fiancé. We navigated through some scheduling issues (due to my confusion) and he was patient and understanding throughout the communications. He led us through Greenpark, through Buckingham Palace, by Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, and we ended up at Trafalgar Square, which checked off all of our “wish list” spots. Chris was enlightening and knows SO much about British history, and weaved in some interesting tidbits about our personal interests. He provided us with advice for the rest of our trip, especially navigating the Eurostar and we couldn’t have left the tour more invigorated or appreciative!
      Written 31 August 2024
    • 553sunshineb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Family Tour with 3 teens! Sophie was great!
      Sophie was great for our family of 5 with 3 teenagers! She was super easy to communicate with even helping me with some London specific questions I had before we traveled. She met up with us at our hotel which kicked the tour off to a great start! She showed us ALL the highlights we wanted to see, filled in so much fun and interesting history as we walked and showed us some treasures in London we would have never seen without her - hello Leake Street!!!! Highly recommend Sophie for families or anyone looking for a friendly, warm, super knowledgeable guide for their London tour!
      Written 16 July 2024
    • 491alexj
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      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.
      Written 21 January 2024
    • Akdm1028
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      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😊
      Written 29 December 2023
    • 545brookek
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great morning with Tom!
      We had a great morning with Tom! He was extremely knowledgable but also made it entertaining for everyone in our group. Would highly recommend!
      Written 25 October 2023
    • Akis_Pap
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      We had the most amazing time touring London with Gregory as our guide. From start to finish, it felt like we were exploring the city with an old friend. Gregory’s knowledge and enthusiasm were contagious, and we learned so much about London’s rich history and culture. Even our kids, aged 8 and 9, had a blast! We highly recommend Gregory for an unforgettable and educational tour of this beautiful city.
      Written 9 October 2023
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      East End London Cultural Gems.
      Anthony was a fantastic tour guide, taking me all around the East End of London showing me little known but special places, explaining the history and cultural context of each. We saw various street art, saw the progression of neighborhoods as they are being slowly gentrified. Southwark Cathedral is a MUST see on the tour, ending in Borough Market in time for lunch. The tour was great, very flexible, as Anthony was fabulous.
      Written 28 September 2023
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    Maya Z
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Solo
    I had the pleasure of doing a 3 hour walking tour with David over the weekend and it was the highlight of my trip to London! David was extremely easy to talk to & showed me all around London while explaining the city’s history in a way that was easy to understand and retain (as an American my knowledge was very limited.) The tour felt personalized and easy-going. He also gave me suggestions for other things to do over the weekend since I was in town by myself. I would recommend a tour with David to anyone visiting London for the first time or anyone in London who wants a deeper understanding of the city’s history.
    Written 10 July 2024
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    Dafna F
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    We are a family of 5 with 3 young adults/teenagers which were visiting first time in London. The tour with Tom was a great introduction to London, its history and culture. Tom is very knowledgeable and is indeed a great storyteller. He adds interesting anecdotes and fun facts and keep his audience engaged. We highly recommend the tour with Tom!
    Written 1 May 2024
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    Craig M
    Minnesota5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    London can be a very crowded city with many things to see. Andreea did a wonderful job of making sure we saw the best of the sights and at the same time avoided many of the crowds. When we travel abroad we like to explore cities at a slower to moderate pace. During our time with Andreea she adjusted and we walked and used the Tube to maximize our coverage of the city's sights. She has a wealth of knowledge to share and we recommend Andreea for your visit to London.
    Written 6 May 2024
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    Victoria S
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Couples
    What an incredible experience! Tom is a limitless depth of knowledge - and not just the standard historical landmarks and events, but of little-known historical facts and insights. My husband and I had a blast and made some memories which will stay with us always. Tom is also very easy to chat and connect with and made it feel like we were spending a few hours exploring with a friend. Additionally, without even asking, he acted as our personal photographer and took so many awesome pictures of us together in amazing spots all over the city. We can’t wait to come back and do another tour with Tom!
    Written 23 April 2023
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    Amy F
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023
    My daughter, son and I had a perfect first day in London touring with a Luciana!! We had just arrived in London at 10 AM from the US and had booked a 4 o'clock tour. She took great care of us and showed us lots of sights and gave us just the right amount of information on each of the sights we were seeing. She showed us lots of hidden gems and areas to get away from the crowds and enjoy some beautiful gardens and peace and quiet. She answered all of our questions and even gave us some great recommendations for things to do over the next several days that we were in the city. You can tell from her enthusiasm that she loves the city of London :-). I would recommend her walking tour to anyone that wants to get a great feel for the city!
    Written 30 May 2023
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    Kerrie
    Dallas, TX5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2021 • Couples
    My husband and I have never really travelled, but had brought our daughter to study abroad in London. Gregory planned an amazing experience filled with details about each place we visited. He took us to quaint, lesser known areas and opened our eyes to the city with a personal and fresh perspective. We met other locals during the day from shop owners to a volunteer chatting up the history of her beloved cathedral. He was easy going and thoughtful in a way that made us feel like we had known him much longer. We also loved that Gregory took photos of us along the way and offered suggestions for other interesting places to visit during the rest of our trip. This was most definitely our favorite day in London, and we would highly recommend Gregory and the with locals tour experience!
    Written 21 September 2021
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    We_Olli
    Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2022
    WITHLOCALS was the missing part of our London trip. It provided a complete different experience.
    Tom is an amazing guide - he arranged a tour following our preferences and showed us the ongoing transition of the city with a mixture of history and modern art. 2,5hrs full of exciting stories and insights made it even impressive for a teenager. Thanks so much, Tom! Best regards Nick & Oliver
    Written 3 November 2022
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    Torgeir W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Couples
    David was an excellent guide for us on this sunny, but cold November day. Although some of us had been to London numerous times,everything we saw and learned about was new to us. David has an impressive knowledge of architecture and history, and also with regards to the history related to popular culture over the decades. Not at least, he did it with humor and wit, and conveyed some hilarious anecdotes along the way! We were truly impressed, and felt extremely lucky we got such a great guide. We highly recommend David!
    Written 12 December 2024
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    bigmama4k
    Melbourne, Florida59 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022
    We booked this trip on Feb 18 for a tour on May 23. The morning of the event, we received an email for "Susy the Happiness Manager" saying that due to personal reasons, our tour guide needed to cancel, but we were offered a later time on the same day. we replied as instructed, but received no response. We then got another email from Susy saying they had tried to reach us by phone, but it went to voicemeail. How, I dont know. Our phone was with us 24/7 and no voicemail was left. We were given a number to call to reschedule, but when we called it went to VM. We left a message but no one had the courtesy to return our call. We got another email cancelling the tour all together. This left us with an empty vacation day. At the last minute, we were unable to book any other tours or events. How does a company cancel last minute, then make themselves unavailable by phone during the business day, and not return VMs? The unreliability of this company and lack of professionalism will keep us away permanently.
    Written 6 June 2022
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    Hi there, my name is Lieke from Withlocals and I am part of the quality and support team. At Withlocals we want our guests to have the best experience of their trip so we are very disappointed to find out about your negative tour experience. As we cannot directly get in touch with you from here, please email us at info@withlocals.com and we will make sure to follow up on this issue. We are looking forward to your email. Thank you and please accept our apology on behalf of Withlocals. Have a great day, Lieke | Withlocals
    Written 13 June 2022
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    Barbara G
    Elko, NV4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Couples
    We had the pleasure of going on a private tour of London with Tom. The depth and wealth of his knowledge about this wonderful city is matched only by his enthusiasm in telling it! You can’t go wrong with hiring Tom as your guide. He will customize the tour to your specific interests and you won’t be disappointed!
    Written 8 April 2024
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