Icons & Secrets
5.0 (44)

Must See: More than meets the (London) Eye

8 hours English
5.0 (44)
100% Personalized

See some of London's top sites in a day, from Big Ben to Covent Garden, and a sprinkle of hidden gems on an experience fully tailored to you

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:

8 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:

8-hour experience
Private and personalized
Start when you like
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)

What’s Excluded:

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

Reviews of Our London Experiences

Thanks to Darryl, our recent trip to London was made truly unforgettable. He guided us with such ease, warmth, and depth of understanding that we felt instantly connected to the city. He shared London's history, food culture and everyday rhythm with a kind of natural fluency that made everything feel alive and accessible, and he adjusted our route and pace so effortlessly that it felt like the tour was designed just for us. Darryl is genuinely enjoyable. His thoughtful, easygoing nature gave us the space to be ourselves - romantic, curious, spontaneous - while still feeling fully supported in an unfamiliar city. Darryl has a unique life experience that shine through in the way he connects with London and people. By the end of our time together it truly felt like we had spent the day with a friend. He was exceptional.

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Mark
London

Darryl was amazing and a great host!

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Jeremy
London

Our guide was wonderful. She made us feel very welcome and special.

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Stephanie
London

My tour guide was Ana Maria. She was wonderful. She planned the day perfectly, so not I was only able to see the things on my list but also much much more. Ana Maria was easy going and a pleasure to spent the day with. Thank you for this great experience.

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Oksana
London

We had an incredible experience in London with our tour guide, Alan. He was exceptionally knowledgeable—not just about the city itself, but also about a wide range of topics including WWII, the music industry, literature, and general history. His insights truly brought the city to life in a way that made every stop meaningful and memorable. What made the tour even more special was Alan’s warm and friendly demeanor. It felt less like a formal tour and more like spending the day with a local friend. Highly recommended!

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Tracey
London
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London, Our Guests Way

Here are our guests exploring on a City Unscripted experience.
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.

Smiles abound while discovering London's charming secrets together.

Smiles abound while discovering London's charming secrets together.

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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.