Next up in out “Best tours of …” series we have London. Here is a selection of some of the best tours London has to offer.
If you are looking for a unique way to see the sights of the city, take a look at smallcarBIGCITY. They provide private tours of London in classic Mini Coopers. Drivers come fully dressed in period dress, play a selection of retro beats and know all the best places to relax and make the most of your city break. Their Great Escape Tour covers every major sight in London – Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and many more that you have yet to discover. You can even learn about the hottest royal couple in London on their new William and Kate Tour!
For a local’s perspective, a cycle tour of London is an invigorating option. Their East End tour of Bankside, the Docks, and the East End of London is designed for visitors and Londoners alike. Starting at Blackfriars Bridge and going east along the River Thames, and on to the world’s oldest music hall in the heart of the East End, you then get a break and a chance to eat and shop at the famous Brick Lane market. And then off for more sightseeing. A truly unique tour that will never be forgotten.
You can find out more about London’s regal history with the Royal London tour by City Jogging Tours. Their most popular tour is offered daily at 11am, and is the perfect way to find out more about the forthcoming Royal Wedding. You can also discover the beauty and history of London’s Royal Parks and see the famous palaces on this delightful 7km tour route.
London has been home to some of the world’s biggest stars and if you are a music fanatic, there are plenty of tours that will offer you the chance to see some of the historical sites in London. If you love the Fab Four and Rock n Roll then take a look at beatlesinlondon.com for a fantastic tour through the long and winding roads of British rock history.
At London Magical Tours, it is the little details that separate a good tour from a very special experience. Their tours come complete with your own guide PLUS a chauffeur for an experience to remember.Offering a vast range of tours to London and nearby cities, there are so many to choose from. Their London tours at night are a great way to see a whole other side to the city.
- Layover? … What layover?
There is nothing worse than waiting at the airport between flights.
Well here is a way to spend that time actually doing something you enjoy. London Magical Tours also offers Layover Tours that you may have read about on your flight (they are often recommended by the likes of BA and Virgin Atlantic). These are offered for passengers with time in between flights at both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. The tour begins on your arrival into London and you are returned to your terminal of departure in plenty of time for your outbound flight. All their tours are available on layovers – for information, take a look at their site.
Think you’ve seen pretty much all there is to see of London? Think again. Brake Away Bike Tours offers a Secret London Tour. A bike tour along the river starts off in and around the Tate Modern, but you soon find yourself exploring Tower Bridge and the frightfully named “Dead Man’s Hole”. What will you find lurking in the Thames during your tour? The expert guides make this tour a great way to see the hidden sights of London.
For film enthusiasts and fact fans alike, the London Movie Locations Bus Tour is the ultimate tour. With a chance to see some of London’s historic landmarks used by filmmakers from all over the world, you get to really see some of your favourite movies and TV shows come to life. The tour visits over 35 different London movie locations in and around the heart of the capital. What a perfect way to gain insight into the film world with the expert guides giving you plenty of behind-the-scenes insider gossip.
The company also offers a tour dedicated to the Harry Potter films with their Harry Potter London Bus Tour. They have a range of options including half-day, full-day tours and, for the more dedicated fans, there are also two-day location trips to film locations and inspirations from the movie franchise.
Whether this is your first trip to London or perhaps you’re a local who wants to discover a new side about your hometown, A tour with Katreya is a must. Her aim is that you should come away from the tour feeling that you’ve learned tons of fascinating information and that you’ve had enormous fun doing it. – Take a look at helloLondon.info for more information.
For a tour that will give you a taste of quintessential London, why not take part in the three-hour National Gallery and tea-time walking tour run by londontourguides.com. You will discover the visual delights of London’s greeneries and tranquil views of stunning buildings in this relaxing walk as well as your own guide escorting around the National Gallery, home to one of the greatest collections of Western European paintings.
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What do you think? Have you been lucky enough to go on any of these tours or do you have any you think we should add to the list? Let us know by sending a comment below.
