It was really an amazing experience and well worth incorporating into your London visit experience! Many highlights, but seeing the Queen’s horse guard March and the changing of the horse guard was super cool!
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London Layover Tour
Make the Most of Your Layover
Dynamic Passionate Local Guide
Airport/Rail Station Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Get the best out of your layover in London. We’ll transform your wait time between flights, or make your day trip from Paris magnifique. With a dynamic guide to greet and guide you around town, this is a stress-free day to showcase our amazing city.
This private tour includes:
Fun and flexible dedicated and private guide to tailor the tour to your interests (and energy levels)
Greeting your private guide at your arrival destination (Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, or St. Pancras International)
Travel by public transport (public transport at your own cost) OR a private chauffeured vehicle for jet-lag friendly travel
See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the London Eye, and much more with a whistle stop tour of London’s most famous sites
Escort by your guide to catch your return train or flight
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Tour Details
Price
1-2 guests:
£470 by public transport
£855 with a premium chauffeured vehicle
3-5 guests:
£520 by public transport
£905 with a premium chauffeured vehicle
6-14 guests:
£670 by public transport
£1390 with a premium chauffeured vehicle
For groups of over 14 guests, please email requests@totallytailored.com.
£25 per adult/£20 per child to add an express National Gallery tour
Time
Tailored to your schedule.
Minimum recommended layover time: 7 hours
Meeting point
Greet your private guide at your arrival destination (Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, or St. Pancras International)
Availability
Every day, year-round
This tour doesn’t run 24th-26th December.
If you would like a tour on these days, please email our team at requests@totallytailored.com
Not included
Food and Drink (we can make a lunch reservations for you), London public transport.
Languages Available
If you would like this tour in another language please email Requests@Totallytailored.com
Sample Itinerary
We Come to You
Your guide will collect you from arrivals, presenting a sign with your name on it and a smile on their face! Let your exciting layover day in London begin.
Taste London’s Best Food
Forget disappointing airport food on your layover. Refuel at foodie heaven while being expertly guided on what and how to eat like a local at London’s oldest food market. (Please note that food is at your own cost and international credit cards are accepted.)
See the Best Sights
We’ll see classic London sightseeing stops like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben as well as the hidden history that you might otherwise miss.
Hear London’s Best Stories
Hear the insider scoop of London’s amazing history, from break-ins at Buckingham Palace to the licensed pirates who used to sail up the Thames.
Return in Style
We’ll make sure you catch your return train, your flight home, or your cruise departure. Your guide can also leave you to enjoy London independently, whether that’s at your dinner reservation or shopping for souvenirs — whatever suits you best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all our tours are private and can be customized to our guests’ interests.
Your private guide will meet you at your arrival destination (Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, or St. Pancras International) and will drop you off at the location of your choice.
If you’re traveling from further afield like Southampton, Dover, Stansted, or Luton, email us at requests@totallytailored.com to put together an itinerary tailored to you.
Yes, simply email requests@totallytailored.com for a bespoke quote for your larger group.
Tips for your guide are never expected, but they do show you think your guide did a brilliant job! If you would like to tip your guide, please do so directly during the tour (10 – 15% is customary).
Have More Questions?
Check Out Our FAQ Page or Get in Touch at London@totallytailored.com
Guests Love Our Tours
If you find yourself feeling a bit intimidated by London or simply desiring broader knowledge of one of the great cities of the world, DEFINITELY book this tour.
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I did not feel like I was on a tour but rather being shown around town by a long lost friend. Definitely worth every pound.
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