Private Tour Guides In London

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Top private tours in London

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

Half-day heaven: London
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London Half-day heaven: London

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

$133.33 per person

4 hours

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Must See: More than meets the (London) Eye
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London Must See: More than meets the (London) Eye

See some of London's top sites in a day, from Big Ben to Covent Garden, and a sprinkle of hidden gems on an experience fully tailored to you

$242.33 per person

8 hours

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London's literature experience: explore bloomsbury
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London London's literature experience: explore bloomsbury

Explore beautiful Bloomsbury, London's literary neighborhood. Discover unique bookstores, Shakespeare's tavern and more with a literature-loving host

$106.53 per person

3 hours

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London history experience
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London London history experience

Explore central London with a history aficionado, and discover the stories which helped shape London’s patchwork history

$106.53 per person

3 hours

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Discover Shoreditch, London’s hip neighborhood
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London Discover Shoreditch, London’s hip neighborhood

Discover why Shoreditch is London's hippest, most creative neighborhood. Visit trendy markets, see world-famous street art and try unique street foods

$126.63 per person

3 hours

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Explore Brixton, London's vibrant multicultural neighborhood
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London Explore Brixton, London's vibrant multicultural neighborhood

Explore David Bowie's vibrant and exciting neighborhood, hear about its tumultuous history and how it became one the locals' favorite districts

$122.61 per person

3 hours

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A great British food experience
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London A great British food experience

Explore London's oldest, most iconic food market trying delicious classic British food, regional artisanal cheeses, and surprising modern British eats

$196.98 per person

3 hours

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Eclectic food tour in vibrant Soho
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London Eclectic food tour in vibrant Soho

Discover a foodie heaven in Central London. From pastries covered in gold dust to rainbow croissants, Soho has incredible, unique eats everywhere

$210.38 per person

3 hours

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Day trip to the Royal Town of Windsor
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London Day trip to the Royal Town of Windsor

Visit the Royal town of Windsor and the castle that is the King's permanent home on a private day trip from London guided by your host

$359.12 per person

8 hours

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Day trip to Cambridge
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London Day trip to Cambridge

Visit the historic town of Cambridge, explore its magnificent university buildings and uncover years of history on a private day trip from London

$294.8 per person

8 hours

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Private Tour Guides In London | City Unscripted

The best private guides and local insiders in London

If you’re looking for the best private tour guides in London to plan the ultimate day in this glorious cultural capital, City Unscripted has got you covered. Our handpicked team of private London tour guides are intimately familiar with every inch of their sprawling city, and they can’t wait to share its best-kept secrets with travelers like you. Who needs a guidebook when you have the best private tour guides in London to reveal their hometown’s highlights as well as its hidden gems? From eclectic markets and cool cafés to art and history spanning centuries, there’s something for every type of traveler on our personalized experiences with private tour guides in London.

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London beyond the landmarks

In a city with as many iconic attractions as London, from the Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, it’s easy to spend weeks caught in an endless tourist trap. But if you experience the city with one of our private guides in London, you’ll also explore the local haunts and holes-in-the-wall only Londoners know about. On personalized tours with City Unscripted, you won’t be limited to the tourist sights. Our private tour guides in London will show you where to find the coolest boutiques, the quirkiest neighborhoods, and the best place to sit down for a full English breakfast!

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Experiences especially for you

Our private tour guides in London take time to understand your personality, interests, and travel style, so they can plan an itinerary tailored specifically to you. Maybe you want to hop between world-famous historic sights, find the restaurants serving the best local cuisine, or perhaps you’re content to spend a day scoping out the local hangouts. Whatever your style, our private guides in London create experiences that are 100% personalized. Whether you have a full day or just three hours to spend with one of our private guides in London, we’ll help you make the most of every minute.

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Feel the soul of the city

You won’t be experiencing the city like just any other traveler, because City Unscripted tours in London take you wherever you want to go. With our passionate private tour guides in London to be your GPS and guidebook, no experience is off-limits. Book a tour with us and experience the real London. Our London private tour guides take the lead, helping you navigate the city with the ease of someone who lives there. You won’t be stuck bouncing between tourist attractions, and you’ll experience the true spirit of the city when you see it through the eyes of our private guides in London.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Thanks to Darryl, our recent trip to London was made truly unforgettable. He guided us with such ease, warmth, and depth of understanding that we felt instantly connected to the city. He shared London's history, food culture and everyday rhythm with a kind of natural fluency that made everything feel alive and accessible, and he adjusted our route and pace so effortlessly that it felt like the tour was designed just for us. Darryl is genuinely enjoyable. His thoughtful, easygoing nature gave us the space to be ourselves - romantic, curious, spontaneous - while still feeling fully supported in an unfamiliar city. Darryl has a unique life experience that shine through in the way he connects with London and people. By the end of our time together it truly felt like we had spent the day with a friend. He was exceptional.

    23 November 2025

    Mark B

    Darryl was amazing and a great host!

    19 November 2025

    Jeremy K

    Our guide was wonderful. She made us feel very welcome and special.

    14 October 2025

    Stephanie N

    My tour guide was Ana Maria. She was wonderful. She planned the day perfectly, so not I was only able to see the things on my list but also much much more. Ana Maria was easy going and a pleasure to spent the day with. Thank you for this great experience.

    16 August 2025

    Oksana G

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