Private tour in London Sam J

London's Westminster & Whitehall - Royal London - a visit to the key sights - a Walking tour

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Sam J.

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Welcome to London. It's one of the wonders of the world and a very exciting place with something for everybody to enjoy. I'm a third generation Londoner and have been born and bred in the City. I'm a qualified City of London guide and have been leading many groups through the city. I love exploring together and each tour is different and everybody brings something new to the day. I've appeared on the US TV network NBC "Today" programme and spoken about what's available for visitors in London. I can run the tours described here or we can customise tours to meet your exact requirements. I've written a series of books "City of London guide books" available on Amazon which give a great background to the walks. I'm a specialist in the art, architecture, sights, eating and drinking places, churches, synagogues, mosques , gardens and history of the City of London and Whitechapel and lead regular walks in the area. I've written books about London's sights, literature and hotels, pubs and restaurants. I'm a graduate of Literature from Cambridge University and our walks are shot through with the history and characters of the city. I've worked in high tech for 40 years and been involved in the business side of the city. In short there's never a dull moment, come rain, wind or shine. I look forward to meeting you. I love to share the highways, byways and alleys of the city. On the walks we explore the key sights of the city, literary, historical background and of course some ancient pubs. Our walks are usually immersive with plenty of chances for everyone to get involved I have worked with the City of London Corporation, Greater London Authority, London Festival of Architecture, IT and Butchers' Livery companies, Circle Squared, Society of Authors, Baker McKenzie, London Unseen, Zyen and many other organisations arranging customised tours. I am a City of London certified guide and a ITG Green Guide. I run tours for the City of London. I also run tours for the Greater London Authority. Other organisations I work with are Circle Squared and Society of Authors. I am a graduate of Cambridge University with a literature degree. I've also a Computer Science qualifications. I do not have any kind of restrictions

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Overview of your London tour

We walk through the key sights which are part of King Charles III's London. We visit Buckingham Palace, St James Palace and Clarence House - all of which are royal residences. We'll discuss the royal history including the execution of Charles I and see Oliver Cromwell's statue. Our walk will include Big Ben, House of Commons, House of Lords, London Eye, & MI5. The Prime Minister's house 10 Downing Street is on our route. I remember as a child back to the days of Harold Wilson and have seen many Prime Ministers come and go including Mrs Thatcher who I met several times. We'll walk through the great democratic space of London - Trafalgar Square complete with pigeons and Nelson's column and we'll see Westminster Abbey where King Charles' coronation took place. Of course there'll be lots of time to visit pubs and restaurants on the route. And there are many other fascinating sights to see on our tour. By the end of the trip we'll have seen the key sights of King Charles London.

Your London tour itinerary

We start at Green Park and walk through several of the Royal Parks. This walk includes: * Buckingham Palace * No 10 Downing Street * Big Ben * House of Commons * Westminster Abbey * Green Park * Clarence House * St James Palace * Residence of Nell Gwynne * Trafalgar Square * House of Lords * Jewel Tower * London Eye * MI5

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Transport details
Type: Walking

On foot

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

London, England, United Kingdom

Green Park Tube Station Bus Stop H South Side of Road

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1058048
Languages
Hebrew
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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Who is this private tour in London best suited for?

This private tour in London is perfect for travellers who want to explore the key sights of Westminster and Whitehall with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those interested in royal history, iconic landmarks, and the political heart of the UK. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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