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Best of London - Private shore excursion with professional local guide
 



Private Best of London tour combines a driving tour with photo stops at London's top landmarks and an afternoon visit to the British Museum, home to 8 million objects including the Rosetta Stone. Licensed Blue Badge guide included. 8 hours.

8 hours (private)
private tour
licensed guide
english speaking expert
all group sizes
sedan to full size coach
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hotel pickup
meet at hotel entrance
  • Pick up from your Hotel in London
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • Private Licensed Blue Badge Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
  • Included Interior Visits- British Museum
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Tour Number:
CELOND-06


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $676 Per Person
3 People - $464 Per Person
4 People - $378 Per Person
5 People - $302 Per Person
6 People - $252 Per Person
7 People - $222 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

London Highlights & British Museum Private Tour

This full-day option pairs a London driving tour with an afternoon interior visit to the British Museum, led throughout by a licensed Blue Badge guide.

After pickup at your hotel, the day begins with a driving tour of London's top landmarks with photo stops, covering Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Tower of London, the Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The number of sites seen depends on your interests and traffic conditions.

A free lunch break follows the driving tour (meal not included), and your guide is happy to recommend a traditional British pub nearby.

In the afternoon, you visit the British Museum, one of the most visited museums in the world. Founded in 1753 around the personal collection of physician and naturalist Sir Hans Sloane, it was the first free national public museum anywhere in the world. Its collection has grown to more than 8 million objects spanning human history from the beginning of the British Empire's global reach, so seeing everything in an afternoon is not possible. Highlights typically include the Egyptian and Greek galleries, home to the Rosetta Stone, discovered in 1799 and key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, and the Parthenon Sculptures, removed from the Acropolis in Athens in the early 1800s and still a subject of ongoing debate between Britain and Greece over their permanent home.

If you would prefer to visit a different site or museum in place of the British Museum, contact us for a custom quote.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from your Hotel in London
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • Private Licensed Blue Badge Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
  • Included Interior Visits- British Museum

Not Included

  • Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
  • Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

  • 1
    4 Hours
    London Driving Tour with Photo Stops
  • 2
    Lunch Break at Borough Market or recommended pub- 1 Hour
  • 3
    2 Hours
    Additional sightseeing and photo stops
  • 4
    1 Hour (time depends on location of hotel and traffic conditions)
    Return to hotel

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much free time is included for lunch?
The itinerary allows about 1.5 hours for lunch, which is not included in the tour price. Your guide can recommend a nearby pub or other option.
Can the British Museum be swapped for a different site?
Yes. If you would prefer a different museum or attraction in place of the British Museum, contact us in advance for a custom quote.
How many objects are in the British Museum's collection?
The Museum's own collection stands at more than 8 million objects, spanning human history and culture from around the world, making it impossible to see everything in a single visit.
What is the Rosetta Stone and why is it famous?
It is an ancient Egyptian stone inscribed with the same decree in three scripts, discovered in 1799. Because scholars could read one of the scripts, it became the key that allowed Egyptian hieroglyphs to finally be deciphered.

Also Available:

›Highlights of London Driving Tour - For the shorter half-day version without the museum stop, this tour covers the same driving route in 4 hours.
›Historic London Walking Tour - for a private For an on-foot pace with a Westminster Abbey interior visit instead, this walking tour runs half the length of a full day out. transfer
›Oxford and Windsor Castle Day Trip - If you are staying multiple days, this is a strong second full-day option outside central London.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • London Driving Tour with Photo Stops - 3.5 Hours
  • Lunch Break - 1.5 Hours
  • Visit the British Museum - 2.5 Hours
  • Return to hotel - 30 Minutes (time depends on location of hotel)

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 16 Write a review »

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Sunday, July 19, 2026
Reviewer: Joan W from NJ  
Our trip was wonderful! Our pick up at the airport, two tours, and transportation to the pier all went well. I would definitely use your company again for future travel needs.

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Sunday, June 7, 2026
Reviewer: Dannelle M from Mission Viejo, California  
Again, Private Shore Trips did not disappoint. Been using them since 2009. Steven is so great to work with - and his team of tour guides all over Europe have been amazing. This time we used them in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast. David in London, Ricky in Edinburgh, Ricky and Graeme in Glasgow and Paul in Belfast. All were personable, friendly, very knowledgeable, and flexible.

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Reviewer: Joanne S from Portland, OR  
Sorry for the delay in replying.. I was not getting emails However, as you can tell by my replying, Im back successfully  --- I did hear from the local operators early on that morning and the return transfer to Heathrow worked like a charm.   In fact, we got on the road at 630 am exactly and were at Heathrow by 820 --- plenty of time for everyone to check in comfortably.     I think the only issue was the Hotel to Port transfer.    THANKFULLY, I requested to have the transfer pick up time a little earlier.  As it happened, traffic (as always for London) factored in and they were more than half an hour late.. For that group movement,  I think they may have misunderstood how the passenger counts were supposed to be ---- they thought the 8-pax mini van was solely for luggage.  It was uncomfortable with them squeezing bags in the 30-pax coach and the leftover in the other vehicle.  As it happened, we sent one person in that car with the driver and every seat  including the jump seat usually reserved for a tour guide  was filled on the coach.    Traffic was still an issue and it ended up being over 90 minutes before we even reached the highway --- London is so big and the roads are all city driving until you can access the main system out of the city.  Was nerve-wracking --- but, silver lining --- the huge global snafu with the system effected countless people, including those (not related to us!) arriving for the cruise and who still had to travel from the airports..  this chain reaction allowed for the cruise line to delay sailing in order to wait for the late-comers.  Our group arrived around 330 which was remarkable, seeing how much time we consumed just in getting there.     That was the only hiccup. Our guided sightseeing tour of London was wonderful --- Konrad, our Blue Badge Guide --- absolutely fantastic  did a great job for us --- everyone who participated in the tour loved it and commented very favorably.    Despite iffy weather reports, we dodged rain the entire trip except for brief sprinkles  not bad for England, Scotland , Iceland and especially Ireland.   I want to mention that I appreciated the contact between the local operators and me. I received text and phone messages as needed, which is a huge relief  instead of waiting around and not sure who youre looking for ---- this eased my nerves and enabled me to communicate more comfortably with my group members. Thank you so very much for helping with the arrangements.      Except for the little snafu with the first transfer  which was resolved  all else went like clockwork.

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Friday, March 6, 2026
Reviewer: Jeremy K from Marion, IA  
Thanks for asking. They were good. The first driver was really nice and helpful and a good guy. The other driver was fine but not as nice. He was fine though and both were on time and the vehicles were comfortable as well. Very happy we chose you as both worked out great.

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Friday, November 7, 2025
Reviewer: Sal W from Howell, NJ D  
Your drivers were excellent! Thank you so much! We will definitely be intouch with future bookings.

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