First Day Essentials
5.0 (68)

Kickstart London: a three-hour crash course

3 hours English
5.0 (68)
100% Personalized

The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in London. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Caffè Nero, Unit B, Portcullis House, 1-2 Bridge St, London SW1A 2JH, UK

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

A totally private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drink
Transport costs
Rainproof clothing
Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our London Experiences

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Allan. I intentionally use the word visit instead of tour because that’s truly how it felt… more like spending the day with someone we’d known for years than being guided around by a stranger. From the beginning, Allan made us feel comfortable, safe, and completely at ease. He listened to what we wanted to see and made sure we experienced exactly that, while also sharing so much interesting history and local insight along the way. His knowledge, warmth, and easygoing personality made our time in London feel personal and memorable rather than rushed or scripted. Thank you again, Allan, for making our visit so special. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting London.

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Saeda
London

Did did a great job explaining the highlights. The weather as is often in London turned for the worst and we pivoted to make the best of things.

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Joshua
London

Wonderful knowledge about the sites and history.

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Orna
London

Ana Maria was a fantastic guide! She worked with us to plan a personalized tour, was well-informed about what was happening in London and went out of her way to show us things that we wouldn't have seen. She also followed up with notes on things we might like. Excellent experience!

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Beth
London

David is fantastic! 10/10 would do it again

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Steven
London

Becky was a wonderful guide! She had prepared a plan and made adjustments as she got to know us, which is exactly what we were hoping for! She showed us many different areas, providing history throughout and gave us some great recommendations for places we should eat. It was a lovely afternoon - 5 stars!

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Emily
London
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London, Our Guests Way

Here are our guests exploring on a City Unscripted experience.
Exploring the bustling allure of London's iconic Borough Market.

Exploring the bustling allure of London's iconic Borough Market.

Gathered at the feet of London's Churchill statue.

Gathered at the feet of London's Churchill statue.

Posing with London's iconic guard, they capture a classic moment.

Posing with London's iconic guard, they capture a classic moment.

Exploring outside Buckingham Palace on an overcast London day.

Exploring outside Buckingham Palace on an overcast London day.

Smiles abound by the Thames with the London Eye behind.

Smiles abound by the Thames with the London Eye behind.