Talk about London and even if you have not been here most people would recognize names like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower of London. However, what if you wanted to find a more unique, different side of London, that was off the regular tourist routes- the real Hidden Gems of London. You do! Then this family friendly tour is for you.
Your Registered Taxi driver/guide will escort you around the Hidden Treasures and unusual places not that tourists never get to see. We shall wander alleyways and hear the tales of murder and mystery. See the smallest house in London the smallest square in town, wander by the site of Henry VIII’s cow shed and tennis court. We have 300year old shops to enter and once you know their history you may wish to purchase some of their stock. There are Hidden Tunnels, the oldest Church in London, Victorian Book shops, A shop with a river, running through it, secret alleys. Visit a church that sold corpses.
See a house with false windows, a Roman Bath, a medieval Banqueting Hall., Winston Churchill’s cigar chair. Have a photograph standing next to an original Victorian gas lamp. Visit a Dead house, Roman Landmarks, an Execution Dock, plus a hangman’s noose still swinging in the wind after 300 years use. Carry on reading as there is more a lot more.
Wander courtyards full of richly painted quirky shops, walk through a park full of dead people. Have a stroll underneath the River Thames. See a museum in a house, or a house that is now a museum.
The list of things to see is endless.
You may want to finish off having a relaxing coffee and cake. Well even this is a Hidden Gem. Subject to availability, we will stop at our secret location where you can indulge in Pink, Lemon, Purple, or Blue, coloured drinks and exquisite handmade pastries.
It also goes without saying that on your adventure you will pass London’s most famous venues and your guide also stop at the major sites of London stopping at each landmark for a photograph and a historical explanation. Stand outside of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Kensington Palace, plus a lot more.
The hidden interiors of London are really special and almost a complete tour by itself. We will during this tour visit several (most not open to the public, but we will get you inside) We will marvel at painted ceilings, climb up secret towers to see views of London. Fascinating Victorian designs of gold and silver to stare at. Buildings that have not changed for 500 years.
This tour is so popular that booking as early as you can is advised.
This is a family fun tour.
Pricing
4 Hours £399.00 per taxi for up to 6persons
5 Hours £445.00 per taxi for up to 6 people
8 Hours £575.00 per taxi for up to 6 people