5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS | Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's, Windsor Castle, Hampton Palace, Tower of London & Museums

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PRIVATE TOUR ITINERARY

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Enjoy a tour of London with your very own private guide! This private tour of London is entirely customizable to accommodate your interests and can be longer or shorter, taken on its own or added to any other private tour of England, Scotland and Ireland offered by Wanderlust Private Tours. You may use this itinerary, or email us to add in specific sites you would like to visit. Whatever your desire, we can plan your London tour from start to finish. 

Day 1) Arrive in London. Visit Kensington Palace

Arrive at London Heathrow Airport where you will be greeted by your driver. On your way to central London, visit Kensington Palace, a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens. The birthplace of Queen Victoria, Kensington Palace has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century and where members of the Royal Family live today. Next, arrive at your hotel in Mayfair for a four-night stay. Your hotel is close to Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and St. James’s Park and nearby great local restaurants.

Day 2) London, Westminster Abbey & St. Paul’s Cathedral 

Today, meet your local guide for a whole-day private guided tour of London, taking in great sights such as Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Parliament Square and Piccadilly. You will visit Westminster Abbey, one of the United Kingdom’s most notable religious buildings where Kings and Queens have been crowned and buried since 1066. You will see the Change of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. This afternoon, you’ll visit St. Paul’s Cathedral. Destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666, the current building was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1710. Its iconic dome is one of the largest cathedral domes in the world.

Day 3) Windsor Castle & Hampton Court  

Today, depart for a whole-day private-guided tour of both Windsor Castle and Hampton Court. At Windsor Castle, explore the interiors of this famous palace, setting of some recent Royal weddings. This afternoon, visit Hampton Court where, through a private-guided tour, you’ll experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives, and children in the world of the Tudor court. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and magnificent gardens. 

Day 4) Thames River Cruise, Tower of London & British Museum 

Today, depart with your local private guide to Westminster Pier where you’ll leave by ferry. You will pass the Millennium Bridge, London Eye and disembark at Tower Bridge. You’ll visit the Tower of London, a historic castle and fortress along the Thames River and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels, where you will enjoy a private-guided tour. This afternoon, your private guide will take you on a visit to the British Museum, pointing out the most fascinating objects from around the world. You’ll explore the wonderful treasures that have been unearthed in Britain such as the fabulous solid silver Roman Mildenhall Treasure, the strange and exotic artefacts from a Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo and the mysterious medieval 12th-century chessmen found on the Isle of Lewis. 

Day 5) Depart London or extend your stay

Your visit to London can easily be extended with many great other things to do and see, or you can leave London today with a private car transfer for your onward journey. Our website offers plenty of suggestions for other ideas around England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland.

This private tour can be customized to your interests.

Not interested in Kensington Palace? No worries, we can exchange any visit on this tour with another visit that better suits your interests. Just tell us what you would like to visit and we will send you a custom itinerary.

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Other London suggestions:

• Greenwich — Cutty Sark, Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, Queen's House and Painted Hall

• Museums & Galleries — National Gallery of Art, National Portrait Gallery,

• Victoria & Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Wallace Collection, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, John Soane Museum, Guildhall Museum and Art Gallery

• Shakespeare & Borough Market

• Harry Potter themed tour

• Walking tours to any of the following: Shoreditch and Spitalfields, City of London, Soho, Notting Hill and Chelsea

• West End shows

• Luxury afternoon tea

• Wimbledon Museum and Center Court tour

Wanderlust Highlights in London:

• 4 nights luxury accommodation

• 4 full English breakfasts

• Professional driver-guide with transport in your own private luxury vehicle

• Airport meet & greet

• Westminster Abbey  

• Professional Local Guide for all visits

• Tower of London  

• Windsor Castle  

• Hampton Court  

• St. Paul's Cathedral

• Thames River Cruise

• British Museum  

• Each Day Customizable & Flexible

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