This was a great tour highlighting the many of the great sights in London. Nick was very pleasant and spoke very clearly using humor and dramatic gestures. We walked the back streets near Parliament, through prestigious streets and Westminster school, saw Buckingham Palace, St. James Park, The raising of Tower Bridge , The Tower of London, Westminster Abby, St. Paul’s Cathedral and more. We took the tube and double decker bus during our journey which was so interesting. Spent about 4 hours in total. Didn’t go in to any buildings but that would have taken too much time so this was great as an orientation and you could certainly go back to visit buildings at another time. A most enjoyable experience that we would highly recommend. Thanks Nick, Leon and Cindy
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Private tour in London Nicholas P
London in a nutshell: The Capital in half a day.
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Hello and welcome to London. I have been guiding in the UK, London and Europe for 10 years and I love my job. I pride myself on a passion for history and above all, the animation of its stories and a bespoke, immersive experience that makes a tour truly memorable. I try to make my tours experiences. I like to walk inside ruins, enter places not often visited or take to the top of Londons buildings for unrivalled views of London. I like to show my guests the secret London, the local London, the unusual facts of our famous landmarks and the best parts of this small green island I call my home. From traditional pubs to local markets, from the big sights to the most photogenic areas of the city I aim to avoid the crowds and get you to the best spots and to witness all the city has to offer. From London in a day to Stonehenge and the countryside, I pride myself in getting as much as possible into your valuable time at a pace that suits you. No matter which guide you choose, I wish you an enjoyable time in this great city. Nick Institute of Tourist Guiding accredited London Blue Badge Guide A second ITG Blue badge guiding qualification for Central and Southern England. Member of the Association of Professional Tour Guides BA in history
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The main sights of London in 4 hours. Fit the city into your pocket.
Overview of your London tour
Whether you just want a quick introduction to London or would like to see the main sights in a short space of time this tour is for you. In 4 hours we will weave our way from Westminster to The City of London passing through 2000 years of history. I will get you to the best vantage points on time and away from the crowds, places for the best photos, and a tour that will take you to the best sites but from a local view of the city. I have walked these streets for most of my life. This is a city of millions of stories and memories like mine all woven with an invisible thread that makes London. It's not all about the sites. London is about its stories, about the characters in this country's history and their footprints we will be following through the streets of the capital. In this half-day tour, I aim to show you why I love this city so much and. Share my passion for history and this small green island I call home.
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Nicholas is just wonderful! We've used him in the past and recommended him to friends who visit London. He's great at customizing and adjusting our tours based on the needs of our friends - fast or slow walkers, curious question asking friends or quiet contemplative types. There's so much history to go over but he brings it all to life with his many tales and knowledge. And also points out great spots to visit or eat while in London. Would definitely recommend Nicholas!
Super knowledgeable, fun, and dynamic. New the in outs of London to maximize our tour experince without wasting time or energy. We had a great visit with a truly VIP Guide.
We had a wonderful half day with Nick! He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of London but also makes the tour lively and fun! We were traveling with our grown sons ages 22 and 25 and they are not easy to impress but Nick held their attention and made sure they had a fun and memorable time. We all loved our time with him and highly recommend his tours!
We had such a wonderful tour. Nicholas was fantastic. He was very thoughtful and took us to sites that we wouldn't have found on our own. Highly recommend this tour and Nicholas as a guide.
Nick was an excellent guide. He took the time to find out what I would benefit the most from experiencing and was able to show me more than the basics. He went above and beyond explaining the history and significance of the sights and was truly efficient with our time. I would definitely recommend him, and would book him again the next time I’m in London!
Your London tour itinerary
This Itinerary is an example and can be adjusted to your requests or requirements. We can start this tour in the morning or afternoon if you require. We will be using a mix of public transport and walking or the odd taxi if you like. We start our tour in the City of Westminster where in around an hour and a half we will see. . Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Horseguards Parade Highlights of the Horse guards change 20 mins (am only) The Mall and Buckingham Palace for a photo stop. Then to Trafalgar Square for a quick photo stop Then we head to St. Paul's Cathedral for a walk around the area for about 30 minutes All Hallows by the Tower: A 15 min visit to one of Londons oldest churches The Tower of London, exterior visit to the famous Castle for about 30 minutes including the famous Tower Bridge. I will fit in as much as possible to your time and work around sites you may already have seen or wish to include.
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Type: Walking
The tour will utilise public transport and taxis upon request.
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Parliament Square, England, England, SW1, United Kingdom
I have put the Winston Churchil statue in Parliament Square. However, I would be fine picking you up from your residence in a Central location.
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