London
Kickstart London: a three-hour crash course
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
(43)
Kickstart London: a three-hour crash course
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.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Learn how to navigate London like a local, from the Tube to buses and beyond.
- Visit top sights and get insider tips on hidden gems along the way.
- Get personalized recommendations from your host for things to do during your stay.
- Ask your host anything—from culture to cuisine to must-see neighborhoods.
- Start your trip with local know-how so you can explore London like a pro.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
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 not included
Food and drink
Transport costs
Rainproof clothing
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
If it’s been a while since you were in town or this is your first visit, joining a Londoner to help you find your feet is the perfect way to get your trip off to a good start. Discover how to navigate the London underground and buses, get oriented in the city streets, hear snippets of history and get tips for how to enjoy London like a local.
Along the way, you’ll see some iconic sights like Big Ben and the London Eye, weave your way through the crowds on some of the city’s most iconic streets like Oxford Street and there’s always time to squeeze in a pint in an authentic British pub! It’s definitely easier to find your feet with a friend by your side, especially when they’re spilling a local secret or two.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Taylor
May 2025
love bea! very knowledgeable and friendly
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Diana
May 2025
Ana, made the experience very engaging by contacting me prior to our scheduled date. We were able to plan my May 12th date with the requests I asked for and we were able to introduce ourselves to each other. The places Ana took me to were not always listed under regular tours of London which made it more interesting for me to understand the culture of the city. I was able to visit sites that only a Londoner would know about. I was especially thrilled to visit The Ned Bar/Restaurant, one of the filming sites of the James Bond film, Goldfinger. Another special visiting site was the lifting of the gates at Tower Bridge. We had the best viewing spot that only Ana knew where to stand. We had time to visit the first church built in London. We saw the horse guards parade own the street on their way to Buckingham Palace. We took epicures in front of the Clock Tower in the best possible location, etc. What I really liked bout Ana was her ability to socially engage with our environment.
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Lisbeth Troels
May 2025
We had a great experience and the host really did well. It was a god change of host as we didn’t have much interaction with the first one. But it was a bit late as we had already started our vacation and was not so avalible going on the trai all day
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Marissa
Jan 2025
Delia was an excellent guide! She tailored our tour to fit our requests perfectly. She arrived early, was really friendly, professional and great time. She was also super knowledgeable, we asked lots of questions and she knew the answers to them all! I would absolutely want to tour with her again!
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Julia
Oct 2024
Tom did a great job explaining the historical relevance and pertinent details in an engaging way. We enjoyed our time and covered a lot of ground but never felt rushed -felt like a friend was showing us around, never awkward and not transactional. We thoroughly enjoyed our time!
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David
Oct 2024
Our guide was a lot of fun to spend the day with. Very knowledgeable and answered all our questions happily. The walking tour was very thoughtful and gave us a great perspective of the age and character of the city
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