PRIVATE HALF-DAY LONDON TOUR

HALF-DAY LONDON HIGHLIGHTS
A fascinating whistle-stop panoramic tour of the great capital.

● Half-day tour of London in private vehicle with accredited driver-guide.
● Tailor-made for couples, families or small private groups (up to 7 persons).
● Pick-up/drop-off at any London hotel or residence. Typical timings: 09:00-13:00.
● Subject to openings (see notes) & availability. Any admission fees payable on entry.
● Price (per car): 1-2 persons=£300.00; 3-4=£335.00; 5-7=£360.00. Admissions extra.

HALF-DAY ITINERARY
You will be escorted personally on tour by an officially qualified Blue Badge driver-guide.
London... the West End, the East End, the royal quarter, the old city, the new city, the sights, the sounds, the smells! Laugh, gasp and shake your head as you listen to the amazing history and legendary tales in this half-day highlights tour of arguably the greatest city in the world. Complete with a choice of interior guided visits or walks.

The half-day whistle-stop version of our Best of London tour starts with a brief stop at the world famous Westminster Abbey where kings and queens have been crowned for a thousand years. It was the venue for the 2011 royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. It was also where Princess Diana’s memorable funeral was held. The tour then takes in London’s ‘West End’, including Big Ben and Trafalgar Square before a stop at Buckingham Palace to see the splendid Changing of the Guard ceremony. All the Queen’s horses and all the Queen’s men in a centuries-old pageant of colour (note: morning tours only). Your guide will bag you the best spot for photos and regale you with regal tales.

Later, the tour heads for old London: St Paul’s, the City and the Tower. Gaze in wonder at St Paul’s Cathedral, hear how London Bridge fell down, then… it’s off with your head, as your guide takes you for a riverside stroll next to the Tower of London. Wince at the incredible cruelty of Henry VIII, sigh at the tragic tale of Anne Boleyn, and smile with a superb photo opportunity in front of Tower Bridge.

Sights on a typical half-day panoramic tour:
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, financial district, Houses of Parliament, London Bridge, London Eye, Pall Mall gentleman's quarter, Piccadilly Circus, River Thames, St James's Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey.

Notes:
● Optional visits to Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral or Tower of London available.
● Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral not available Sundays.
●Allow roughly two hours for an optional guided visit.
● Entry tickets for interior guided visits are NOT included in tour price.
● An alternative can be arranged if Changing of the Guard is cancelled or not scheduled.

ALL ENQUIRIES CLICK HERE. FOR BOOKINGS CLICK HERE.

PRICE OPTIONS:

HALF-DAY LONDON HIGHLIGHTS - PERSONALLY-GUIDED TOUR	PRICE (Half day 4 hours).
BY PRIVATE CAR (1-2 passengers)	£300.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (3-4 passengers)	£335.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (5-7 passengers)	£360.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.

HOW THE TOUR WORKS:

● Important note: 'Private tour' means a privately chartered guided tour. It does not entail exclusive private access. We do not offer tours to individuals wishing to join a larger group (for this you require a scheduled coach tour operator).

● The guide: Your tour will be conducted by a friendly qualified guide (or driver-guide for car tours) providing a knowledgeable commentary, and assisting with practical issues. Where venues offer in-house guides or audio devices, your guide will still escort you.

● Pick-up/drop-off: You can be picked-up for your tour anywhere in the London area, whether at your hotel, place of residence, or venue of your request. The same applies as a dropping-off point after the tour.

● Timings: The guide will meet you at the recommended start time or at a start time of your request. The duration of this tour is timed from pick-up to drop-off and includes built-in stops for photo opportunities and facilities.

● Clothing: Clients should dress appropriately making allowances for the changeable British weather, outdoor activities or visiting churches, etc. Our main tip is to dress comfortably. For more tips to help make your tour even more enjoyable click here.

● Format: The tour has been specially researched and designed by our staff (copyright applies) and is exclusive to Your London Tours & associates. Selected elements of different tours can be combined to create even more options. See our Pick & Mix page.

● General: Rest assured with Your London Tours: All our tours are tailored to YOUR requirements. The guide will be exclusively dedicated to your family or group during the tour itself, so you will be able to relax and enjoy your day.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR TOUR IN 3 EASY STEPS:

STEP 1: Send e-mail to tours@yourlondontours.com with the following information:
● Name or brief description of tour required.
● Date service required.
● Number of adults/children, age of children.
● Full address of hotel, place of residence or venue to be picked up from or met.
● Special interests or information to help us make your tour more enjoyable.
● Lead contact name and full billing address.
● Home phone number or cell phone number.

STEP 2: On receiving this information we will e-mail a reply confirming availability, price and payment procedure. If the tour is unavailable, eg, attractions are closed or we are fully booked, we will inform you or provide details of another operator.

STEP 3: If you are happy with your tour booking please make payment as directed.
Payments can take up to 48 hrs to process. On receiving payment, we will e-mail a tour confirmation and receipt. Please check details carefully and e-mail us with any queries.

BOOKING POLICY AND NOTES:
• Bookings are dealt with on a one-to-one basis via e-mail only.
• We do not accept bookings with less than 72 hours notice.
• To secure your preferred date we recommend booking well in advance.
• All tours subject to availability. Booking will not go ahead until availability is confirmed.
• Tour is not guaranteed to go ahead until 100% of payment is received.
• Administration fees may be added for extensive itineraries or supplementary guide hire.
• We do not arrange flights, accommodation, travel tickets or tickets for events.
• We do not usually pre-book tickets for attractions. We recommended these are paid
for at the gate on the day. In circumstances where pre-booking is the only option for
attractions, tickets must be paid for in advance and are non-refundable.

FOR ENQUIRIES CLICK HERE. FOR BOOKINGS CLICK HERE.

Vehicle spec:
Silver Mercedes-Benz Viano V6, seven-passenger luxury people carrier, high-spec interior trim with leather seats, armrests, headrests, air-conditioning, climate control, sound system, front and rear electric sunroof, sliding passenger doors, luggage space.

Driver-guide info:
Our driver-guides are smartly presented, knowledgeable and friendly. They are professionally qualified and drive fully insured private hire vehicles. They carry the 'Blue Badge' accreditation allowing them to conduct tours, walks and interior visits of the major London venues and many other attractions in the UK.