Beyond the City
5 (39)

Escape the airport: see London on your layover

6 hours English
5 (39)
100% Personalized

Get picked up at the airport and swap the airport lounge for a tour of London tailored to your schedule and wishes!

Elisabetta
Elisabetta
Tom
Tom

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

6 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your host will meet you at the airport

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 itinerary
6 hours with a host - this can be customized to suit your layover (which includes travel time but we'll make sure things run on schedule)
Round-trip airport transfers by public transport
Walking experience

What’s Excluded:

Food and drink
Additional transport costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities

Key Highlights:

  • Don't waste your layover in London waiting at the airport!
  • Squeeze in some sightseeing and visit the highlights without stressing about missing your flight
  • Swap boring old airport food for an authentic local meal (yum) with great company
  • Get exactly want out of your time in London, be it shopping, eating, or exploring
  • Allow your host to personalize an experience that fits your schedule and whets your appetite for London

What travelers think of our London experiences

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Rita 4 August 2022

Our private tour guide was great. She was knowledgeable about London and provided us a great experience for the short term we had in London.

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Rita 4 August 2022

Fausta was great and knowledgeable about London. Took us where we needed to go in a right timing. We had a short layover in London. We highly recommend Fausta. Thank you.

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Julian 1 August 2022

I booked this tour for my 17 year old son who had a long layover at Heathrow airport after finishing a summer class at Oxford. This was his first solo trip to the UK and we were a little concerned about his safety in a big city like London. Becky was his tour guide, and it really was the best thing that could have happened to him. He had a wonderful experience and really enjoyed Becky's company and knowledge. She really took care of him and even accompanied him back to the airport and made sure he made his flight back to South America. We are very grateful for the service of this company but especially with Becky!

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Douglas 10 June 2022

Watching the changing of the guard and chiming of Big Ben were highlights of our tour. We were also able to see some tailored sites that we requested.

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Turd 7 June 2022

Rich was great. The underground strike really messed us up but we figured it out. Great city. Great guide

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Gregg 10 February 2020

The best way to spend my layover in London! Becky was great and had a plan for us to see everything. Word to the wise though...bring your walking shoes as we walked 5 miles. It was totally worth it! Thanks Becky!

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What you’ll do

Forget the layover blues - get out of the airport and into the streets of London with one of our local London hosts, who will show you snippets of the city through a local lens while you wait for your next flight.

Tailored to fit your time, budget and interests, see the city's most famous attractions or discover pockets of London that you have never seen before. Time is of the essence, and while you may not be able to see it all, your host will help you make the most of your time.

You could squeeze in some last-minute sightseeing, taking in the wonders of Westminster, the London Eye, and Trafalgar Square, or you could explore a neighborhood where there are markets, unique boutiques, and quirky independent venues galore.

If you have a long flight ahead of you and you're not looking forward to the in-flight meals (who is?), your local London host can take you somewhere to enjoy a delicious meal together. After all, good food tastes even better with good company. So don't waste a second mooching about at the airport; get out there and see some of what London has to offer!

Real Stories, Real Connections

Enjoying a classic view of Buckingham Palace on a cloudy day.

Enjoying a classic view of Buckingham Palace on a cloudy day.

A sunny stroll by the serene waters in London.

A sunny stroll by the serene waters in London.

Visitors wander beneath the towering stone arches of a historic castle.

Visitors wander beneath the towering stone arches of a historic castle.

Taking in the lively energy of London's bustling streets.

Taking in the lively energy of London's bustling streets.

Enjoying a peaceful stroll along the Thames in London.

Enjoying a peaceful stroll along the Thames in London.

Smiling together with a horse guard on a cloudy London day.

Smiling together with a horse guard on a cloudy London day.

A boat glides quietly past the iconic London Eye on a sunny day.

A boat glides quietly past the iconic London Eye on a sunny day.

Friends enjoying a sunny day at a historic London spot.

Friends enjoying a sunny day at a historic London spot.

Exploring Windsor Castle's historic charm on a cloudy London day.

Exploring Windsor Castle's historic charm on a cloudy London day.

Enjoying a sunny day by London's iconic Big Ben.

Enjoying a sunny day by London's iconic Big Ben.

In Front of London's Iconic Red Bus: A Family Adventure

In Front of London's Iconic Red Bus: A Family Adventure

Enjoying the rainy charm of Westminster, umbrellas in hand.

Enjoying the rainy charm of Westminster, umbrellas in hand.

A cheerful trio enjoys a day outside Buckingham Palace.

A cheerful trio enjoys a day outside Buckingham Palace.

Enjoying a classic London moment beneath Churchill's watchful gaze.

Enjoying a classic London moment beneath Churchill's watchful gaze.

Smiles brighten a cloudy day by the Thames in London.

Smiles brighten a cloudy day by the Thames in London.

Exploring the charm of London's bustling historic market area.

Exploring the charm of London's bustling historic market area.

Pausing for a cheerful photo in front of a floral café.

Pausing for a cheerful photo in front of a floral café.

Smiles abound by the Thames with the London Eye behind.

Smiles abound by the Thames with the London Eye behind.

Enjoying a chilly day by the iconic London Eye.

Enjoying a chilly day by the iconic London Eye.

Basking in the sunny glow by London's iconic Tower Bridge.

Basking in the sunny glow by London's iconic Tower Bridge.

Pausing to admire a Horse Guards Parade moment in London.

Pausing to admire a Horse Guards Parade moment in London.

Sharing a sunny afternoon beneath London's impressive archway.

Sharing a sunny afternoon beneath London's impressive archway.

Smiles abound under vibrant street art in London's eclectic corner.

Smiles abound under vibrant street art in London's eclectic corner.

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A vibrant pink façade adds charm to a quiet London street.

A vibrant pink façade adds charm to a quiet London street.

Exploring the charm of London's historic Leadenhall Market.

Exploring the charm of London's historic Leadenhall Market.

Exploring London's elegant arcades with smiles and shopping bags.

Exploring London's elegant arcades with smiles and shopping bags.

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.