The 10 Best London Private Tours

1.Stonehenge Inner Circle Private Tour from London with Bath Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,909 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $188Our pick

Travel from South Kensington by air-conditioned coach for a guided visit inside Stonehenge’s stone circle, a walk through film-famous Lacock and time in Bath. The Roman Baths require the upgrade. Guides including Eva, Nick and Tom have brought the day to life with clear history and humor, but expect an early start and a long ride.

“Going before the crowds arrive was amazing. Having a private tour guide was so informative. So glad we did this.”

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2.Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

A private London black taxi tour gives your group up to six a two-hour introduction to landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster and the Tower of London. Your driver-guide sets the route with you, shares local history and anecdotes, and can stop for a closer look. Central London pickup is offered at selected hotels and locations.

“I want to personally thank Gary for his professionalism and his friendly demeanor. He contacted me a few minutes before the appointed time to ensure that we had no issues from the start. My family members were impressed with his breadth of knowledge and his humor. His skillful navigation of the streets of London with his taxi cab made the experience a joy for them.”

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3.Private London Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,085 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $86

Arrange a private ride from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, or London City airport to your London City or Docklands accommodation. A representative meets you after customs, then your group travels together by car. The ride takes about two hours, depending on traffic. Child seats cost extra, and the quoted per-person price assumes six people share a vehicle.

“Our driver was AMAZING! She was on time, extremely helpful and pointed out points of interest! She even called the hotel ahead of time to request help with our baggage.”

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4.Private London Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 560 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75Best value

Arrange a one-way private transfer from your London hotel or accommodation to Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton, or Stansted. You’ll have a vehicle for your group, with options for up to seven passengers. Confirm pickup details through the web portal 48 hours ahead, and check luggage capacity carefully before booking.

“Great transfer service. Driver picked us up at the hotel on time and took us to the airport. Driver was very friendly.”

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5.The Ultimate 6-hour Private Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend six hours touring London in a private TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito taxi with an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect royal landmarks, Westminster, the City, riverside stops and central neighborhoods, with short walks and photo breaks. Your guide can adapt the route, but traffic and brief stops mean this is an overview, not a full visit inside every attraction.

“Paul Williams was an incredible tour guide. He managed to get us to all of the points of interest and had so much patience with us! He was incredibly gracious and courteous!”

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6.Harry Potter Black Taxi Private Tour of London with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a three-hour private black taxi tour of London’s Harry Potter locations, with pickup from selected central hotels. Your driver-guide visits sites linked to the films, from King’s Cross and Borough Market to Leadenhall Market and the Millennium Bridge. Guides including Michael and Mark have used movie clips to bring scenes into focus. The fixed group price is $482.97.

“Michael is the best tour guide I’ve had in awhile. My two granddaughters and I were exhausted from a late arrival to London. He picked us up from our hotel, treated us to coffee, and took us to all the Harry Potter sites. His enthusiasm was contagious and made the tour come alive. Seeing the movie clips refreshed our memories so we could appreciate each site even more. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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7.PRIVATE London Food Tours – Borough Market, Soho, East End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about three hours eating your way through one of London’s food districts with a private English-speaking guide. Choose a Borough Market, Soho or East End route, then follow local stops for dishes such as fish and chips, Chinatown street food, Jewish bagels or British cheese. Guides Tom, David and Sam have led memorable tours.

“Excellent tour guide. Full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Went to places that you would have normally just have walked past. Great experience.”

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8.Private Guided Tour of Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Sheila Dunsmore leads a private Hampton Court Palace tour for your group, tailoring the route and stories to your interests. Expect Tudor history, Baroque rooms, Henry VIII, the Haunted Gallery, palace residents and, if you wish, ghost stories. The $249.55 guide fee covers up to 10 people, but palace admission costs extra.

“Sheila was a great guide, very knowledgeable and enjoyable. She has been giving tours at the palace a long time, and worked there before becoming a private guide. So she knows about the behind the scenes too. She tailored the tour to our interests and kept checking in to find out if there was anything else we wanted to see.”

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9.Private London Food Tour: Classic British Eats at London Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $464

Spend three and a half hours with a private guide around London Bridge and Borough Market, sampling a bacon and egg bap, sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheeses, dessert, and drinks. Guides such as Anna, Paul, Tom, and Luke bring neighborhood stories and practical market tips. The tour starts on Tooley Street and finishes near Tower Bridge.

“Paul was amazing, very knowledgeable and good for a laugh. Nice to try different foods and learn about the history of the area.”

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10.Hampton Court Palace Private Tour – Secrets of Henry VIII

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Historian and author Siobhan Clarke leads this private 90-minute tour of Hampton Court Palace, bringing Henry VIII’s court, the palace’s rooms and its gardens into focus. She can tailor the route to your group’s interests. The $250.01 group price covers up to 10 people, but palace admission tickets are a separate, required purchase.

“Our tour guide was great and made the experience for our 16 year old perfect. This was our second visit, the grounds are absolutely beautiful and will be visiting again very soon.”

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