Central London tour by a local

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on October 06, 2018

We are a small local based tour guide company and always keep the group size small so you can fully engage with the guide, also part of gratuities given by you to help the homeless in London. Our ethos of friendly approach with a unique balance of history, culture and controversy.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

  • Small group so you can fully engage with guide 
  • Discover Women who helped change the world 
  • Learn about London in a fun and humorous way 

The tour by a local gives you the historic yet fun facts to this cosmopolitan city and how the women of England changed the world. We cover many Central London’s most striking locations. With our ethos of friendly approach the professional local guide will tell you all about the city’s past and present.
Itinerary (Summary)

  • Trafalgar Square 
  • National Gallery 
  • Horse Guards Parade  
  • Buckingham Palace 
  • St James’s Park 
  • Churchill War Rooms 
  • Westminster Abbey 
  • Houses of Parliament 
  • Big Ben 

Plus many more landmarks and attractions… 
Finally our tips on what to see, do and where to eat also live music venues for free.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    44 Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DS, UK
    44 Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DS, UK
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  • 1
    Outside visit
    Trafalgar Square

    Introduction of London and how to navigate. Inform the cultural diversity and history

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Leicester Square

    Known as Theatre Land, location of William Shakespeare monument and many more attractions. Also on route we will seeing secret building not known by many even Londoners

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Piccadilly Circus

    World famous giant screen and discover the hidden reason why it's called a circus. Discovery where to indulge for high tea

  • 4
    Outside visit
    The Mall

    Entrance way to Buckingham Palace also Admiralty Arch Discover why is the road Red ?

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Horse Guards Parade

    Not only where the King Horse guards have their parade but its an Ancient location also find out it's gruesome history

  • 6
    Outside visit
    Whitehall

    Why is this one of UK's most important roads and pass historic and secret buildings

  • 7
    Outside visit
    The Women of World War II

    One of the only monuments dedicated to women during world war II and discovery it's unique position.

  • 8
    Outside visit
    Downing Street

    Home of the British Government and Larry the cat

  • 9
    Outside visit
    parliament square

    Boasts the location of some the most important buildings in the world

  • 10
    Outside visit
    Palace of Westminster

    Home of the British parliament, House of Commons, House of Lords, Victoria Tower, Elizbeth Tower

  • 11
    Outside visit
    Big Ben

    Part of palace of Westminster and discovery what big Ben really is.

  • 12
    Outside visit
    Westminster Abbey

    Discovery why its the most important church of UK monarchy, we will not be going inside

  • 13
    Outside visit
    Churchill War Rooms

    Location within the basement of HM Treasury building. We will not be going inside

  • 14
    Outside visit
    St James's Park

    Beautiful landscaped gardens and wildlife. Discovery why are the Pelicans so important

  • 15
    Outside visit
    Buckingham Palace

    Principle home of the British monarchy

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

53 ratings
4.9
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Professionalism
5.0
Fun
4.85
Expression
4.94
Quality
4.82
Route
4.85
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Max 29 May 2023
Calgary

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
Excellent way to get your bearings in central London. Great way to start your holiday here.
Gene... 21 May 2023
Ottawa

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Travelled alone - May 2023
Good first day tour that can give you ideas of where to go and what to do during your stay in London. Ash is great, answered all the questions I had, always with a smile.
Yuval 26 Apr 2023
Giv'atayim

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Travelled in group - Apr 2023
Very Informative tour,Ash our guide was professional, polite and dedicated to his job.I highly recommend Ash as a guide.Thank you.
Daniela 16 Apr 2023
Bogotá

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2023
Excelent!!!
Josh 04 Apr 2023
London

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Travelled alone - Mar 2023
Couldn't be more impressed with Ash and his extensive knowledge, communication and humour throughout the tour! I highly recommend this to any first time visitors to London to understand the history and culture.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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