Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London
Half-day heaven: London

What you'll do

Spend half a day exploring London and experience what makes it so unique. From the Royal Parks to centuries of history along the Thames, pop-up markets to a thriving street art scene, your host can’t wait to share the diversity of their city. Perhaps visit historic markets like Old Spitalfields, where you’ll find vintage clothes, British designed and made jewelry and quirky artwork, or you could head further east to Hackney and taste London’s booming brew culture as you stop by a quirky craft brewery like Howling Hops. Or if it’s a quintessentially British experience you’re dreaming of, what about visiting Buckingham Palace then indulging in a quirky, modern take on a British afternoon tea at Sketch in upmarket Mayfair?

Where you’ll go

If you’d like to discover London’s iconic central areas, you could start in charming Covent Garden, then take a stroll across Waterloo Bridge until you reach vibrant Southbank, then amble along the river until you cross the river once again at Westminster, where you’ll see landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. If you’re interested in discovering a more local side of London, you could visit neighborhoods like Brixton in south London, a multicultural area known for its global markets and projects like Pop Brixton, a collection of street food kitchens and even a community garden. Or perhaps chic Islington, a north London neighborhood known for its stylish restaurants and boutiques as well as its cafe culture is more your style?

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Marathi, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Visit some of the most famous attractions that make London so popular, as well as its hidden gems and secret spots that only a local could share with you
  • Explore one of London's diverse neighborhoods or keep things fast-paced in the famous central areas
  • Discover the iconic tourist sights as well as places that are well-loved local secrets
  • From shopping to art, history to food, your host will reveal a side of their city that suits you
  • Discover one of the city’s many delightful food markets or try some of London’s locally brewed craft beers

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Start when you like
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Transport costs
  • Rainproof clothing
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • COVID-19 Flexible Policy: you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Nikki was very friendly and she was so informative. She took me through all the major points around the area. She was very mindful of the limited time and asked me to pick places I want to visit. She knows all the hidden, unusual places. She is truly a warm, skillful and excellent guide. Cannot recommend enough. I would recommend Nikki to anyone considering a guided tour. Thank you so much.

    May 2021

    Shruti M

    Great combination of London sights in quiet and lively streets of London at night for a first time visitor. We had a fun and a full of surprises 4 hours walk from London Bridge area to Oxford Circus. Interviewing the guest, I found out that she is a huge Harry Potter fan, so I combined the London sites with HP London film locations. She loved the Millennium Bridge and St. Pancras station which is "Kings Cross station" in the films. She also told me that she really wanted to try shisha in a Middle East restaurant. She ended up inviting me for dinner and we both had a blast. She smoking the fruit shisha and I watching her enjoy it. It was as if we visited different countries in one night since we passed by Chinatown, The Middle East (in Edgware Road) besides London's main attractions.

    October 2020

    Ana Maria O

    Wir waren den Tag über mit Becky unterwegs. Sie hat für uns ein tolles Programm zusammengestellt, das genau für uns gemacht war. Würde ich jedem empfehlen, der London auch abseits der Touristenströme sehen möchte. Großes Lob auch an Becky!!!!

    February 2020

    Joachim D

    It was truly a wonderful experience. Valentina, our guide, is very prepared, has studied for us a path that has allowed us to quickly see all the main monuments of London, she has been able to explain history and curiosities of each place.

    January 2020

    Daniela G

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