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London Essentials Free Tour

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4.8(674)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 674 reviews1h 45minFree · tip-basedRun by Theodore Leggett
London Essentials Free Tour

Would you like to see the city with a native English-speaking tour guide who has had the honour of being a full-time tour guide in multiple European cities since 2014?

Through years of experience, I have learned that these tours are most enjoyable for you if I hone it down to just the most exciting stops and the most interesting stories.

Alfred Hitchcock once said, "the length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder," and I think that applies doubly so to a tour. You're on holiday, I appreciate that. You want to see the main sites, take the best photos, maybe laugh a little, and then head off on to the next adventure.

With that in mind, I keep the tour to an entertaining one hour and fifty-five minutes. During that time we will see the main sites.

More important than the sites themselves are the stories. Little insightful or interesting anecdotes; what the little horse steps are at Waterloo Place, why Constitution Hill is called that when we don't... um.. Have one, tales from the Battle of Britain, the Gunpowder Plot, what the Queen did next when she woke up to find a drunken man had climbed the walls of Buckingham Palace and broken into her bedroom at 7am, etc, etc. I hope to see you soon.

*Groups of four or more are very welcome as long as they prepay via the app.*

Meeting point

The grass next to the Wellington Arch

Before you go

Length
About 1h 45min
Languages
English
Usual start times
11:00, 14:00 (London time)
Coming up
120 departures in 3 months, 10 this week

Questions about this tour

How much does this tour cost?

Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.

How long does it take?

About 1h 45min.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is The grass next to the Wellington Arch. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

What languages is it in?

Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.

When does it run?

120 departures are listed in the next three months, 10 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00 and 14:00. Times are local to London.

Do I need to book?

Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.

Is it accessible?

The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.

Can I bring my dog?

The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.

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