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Highlights of London - Private shore excursion with professional local guide
 



Private Highlights of London driving tour with photo stops at Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Piccadilly Circus and more. Licensed Blue Badge guide and private vehicle, pickup at your London hotel. 4 hours.

4 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 Vehicle
  • Licensed Blue Badge Guide
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Tour Number:
CELOND-04


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $476 Per Person
3 People - $324 Per Person
4 People - $266 Per Person
5 People - $212 Per Person
6 People - $176 Per Person
7 People - $154 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Highlights of London

This private driving tour is a flexible way to see a wide range of London landmarks in a single 4-hour outing, with a licensed Blue Badge guide and private vehicle. The tour can be adjusted to your interests along the way.

After pickup at your hotel, the tour covers 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, with photo stops built in along the way. The exact number of sites seen depends on your interests and on traffic conditions.

The Tower of London is one of the route's oldest landmarks, begun by William the Conqueror in 1078 as the White Tower and expanded by later monarchs into the fortress, royal residence and prison it became over the following centuries. It now holds the Crown Jewels and is guarded by the Yeoman Warders, popularly known as Beefeaters. Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, by contrast, are London's entertainment hub, built up in the 19th and 20th centuries around theatres, cinemas and the illuminated advertising signs that still define Piccadilly Circus today.

At the end of the driving tour, guests are returned to their hotel with photos from across the day.

Please note
  • Mobility: Due to uneven surfaces, steps, and walking distances, this itinerary is not suitable for guests using wheelchairs. Please contact us for alternative sightseeing options, including private driving tours that may better accommodate your needs.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from your Hotel in London
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • Private Vehicle
  • Licensed Blue Badge Guide

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

Is this a walking tour or a driving tour?
This is primarily a driving tour with photo stops, not a walking tour. You stay in the private vehicle between stops and step out for photos at the sites your guide selects along the route.
Can I request specific sites to prioritize?
Yes. The route is flexible and your guide can prioritize the sites that matter most to you if time or traffic limits how many stops are possible.
Why is the Tower of London called that if it is a fortress?
It began in 1078 as the White Tower, a single stone keep built by William the Conqueror. Later monarchs added the outer walls, moat and additional towers over the following centuries, and the "Tower" name stuck even as the complex grew into a fortress, royal residence and prison.
What is Piccadilly Circus known for?
It is one of London's best known road junctions, developed in the 19th century and famous today for its illuminated advertising signs and its position at the center of London's West End theatre district.

Also Available:

›Royal London Walking Tour - For a slower, on-foot pace focused on the Royal sites, this walking tour ends at Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard.
›Best of London Plus British Museum - To extend this same driving format into a full day with a museum stop, this option adds the British Museum after lunch.
›Panoramic London Driving Tour - For a lower cost driving option without a guide's narration, this tour covers similar ground with a driver only.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • London Driving tour with Photo Stops - 4 Hours

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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