City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
(56)
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.
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Camila
Nov 2025
Bea was a wonderful guide! We spent a really pleasant morning walking around a rainy London and she shared so much history and information in a very interesting way. She kindly took photos of me since I was traveling solo and gave me multiple route options to choose from. It was a great experience!
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Camila
Nov 2025
Bea was excellent! She is such a kind and smart person, with a lot of knowledge and very engaging. It was a pleasure to spend a morning with her and will definitely be back and hopefully hire her again!
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Mareesa
Oct 2025
Becky was amazing and funny. She customized the tour a little to accommodate my requests. I would choose her again in a heartbeat!
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Rich
Sep 2025
Darryl was perfect. A real local with knowledge and designed the trip to fit our needs. Also gave us great suggestions for good eating spots at the end of our tour. He takes great pictures too!
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Gloria
Sep 2025
S.T. was awesome! He made it so fun and showed us things we wouldn't have seen with anyone else!!
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Lori
Aug 2025
Great!
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