Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour
This private walking tour will transport you back to the dark and chilling world of the Whitechapel Murders in East London. Follow in the footsteps of the notorious and never identified Jack the Ripper.
During the autumn of 1888, Jack the Ripper murdered, at least, five women with several other horrendous killings before and afterwards that may or may not have been carried out at the hands of the man voted The Worst Briton of All Time.
Explore the old streets of Whitechapel on this private 2.5 hour day-time tour (so you can actually see everything properly) and learn what life was like for the people who lived here.
We've had everyone from school-children to corporate bankers on this tour as well those who just want to see a different side of London. With the seal of approval of homicide detectives from New York, London, Melbourne and many other places and even enjoyed by some of the team behind the BBC show 'Ripper Street'.
London East End Instagrammable Street Art and Graffiti Tour
Alternative, trendy, and recently gentrified, London's East End is one of the most vibrant and instagrammable areas in town! Our street art guides have been sharing this incredible neighbourhood with our visitors for well over a decade and are ready to share it with you.
We want to show you the London you won’t find in your tourist guide books!We will take you to the best locations for your photographs, selfies and insta-worthy posts all in a single tour!
For street art enthusiasts around the world, London's East End is the top of a must-visit list of world wide street art locations, and we're ready to show it all to you. From massive murals and pieces that take up entire buildings, to the tiny hidden pieces you'd miss if you didn't have anybody to tell you where to look! And did I hear somebody say 'Banksy'..?
Come with us and see why a visit to the East End is an integral part of any visit to London! You'll even have an opportunity to make your own street art!
Private London City Tour: Top Sights with Local Expert
Get ready to discover the highlights and hidden gems of London in a unique private tour, ideal to quickly get in touch with the essence of this wonderful city. Let your local guide dip you into the history and culture of the British capital, avoiding the dense tourist crowd.
Visit the highest skyscraper in Europe. Enjoy the wonderful views of the Thames from London Bridge and Millennium Bridge. Meet Captain Drake's galleon moored in central London. Meet the theatre where Shakespeare's plays were performed.
Explore the famous and lively Borough Market. Admire the imposing Palace of Westminster and Big Ben. Visit Westminster Abbey, the oldest temple in London, scene of all the royal coronations since the 11th century.
All this and much more in this fantastic Private London Kickstart Tour. Book now and let us make you quickly fall in love with this wonderful city!
Guided National Gallery Tour with Priority Entrance
Explore the rich tapestry of art history on a guided tour of the National Gallery in London. Meet your expert guide and venture through the gallery's highlights, featuring masterpieces from the Renaissance to the Impressionist eras. Encounter iconic works by Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh, while delving into their artistic techniques and the stories behind each piece. This engaging tour is perfect for art enthusiasts and newcomers alike, inviting questions and interpretations throughout the experience.
- Two-hour guided tour with priority entrance tickets
- Discover masterpieces by da Vinci, Michelangelo, J.M.W. Turner, Monet and Van Gogh
- Enjoy expert commentary on art history and techniques
- Designed for all art lovers
Magical Harry Potter Walking Tour (Private Group)
Explore the enchanting world of Harry Potter on this private 2-hour walking tour through Westminster. Starting in front of the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, home to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
This tour takes you to iconic locations that inspired the Harry Potter stories like Charing Cross Road and a variety of filming locations from the Warner Bros films including Great Scotland Yard and Trafalgar Square. Your expert guide will keep you on your toes with a Harry Potter House Cup of your own, a challenging Harry Potter quiz as you navigate between the stops.
This tour is perfect for fans of all ages, offering a unique glimpse into the beloved Wizarding World, as well as an insight into the workings of the film and literary industries.
The National Gallery London Private Guided Tour - 3 hour
Explore the art and culture of The National Gallery in London, with your personal guide bringing it all to life for you. Since this is a private tour, you can go at your own pace, and feel free to ask as many questions to your guide as you like. This tour lasts around three hours, which will give you plenty of time to see the museum’s collections. Tour The National Gallery with a private guide Tailor the tour to suit your party’s interests Easily meet your guide at Trafalgar Square Plan on around a three hour tour.
We provide bespoke, friendly and informative guided tours to suit all clients, ensuring that your tour will be entertaining and informative. We enjoy sharing our experience of the collections and our knowledge of the works of art, bringing to life the history and the highlights of the gallery, making your visit very special and memorable. Because the tour will be your private party, you will be free to ask any questions and make requests regarding the direction of the tour.
Sherlock Holmes BBC Series and Traditional Locations - A Very Small Group Tour
For all Sherlock Holmes fans! The perfect tour to take you deep into the world of the great Detective and the loyal friend Dr Watson.
Ideal for those that love a mix of the Traditional Sherlock Holmes stories and the newer BBC series 'Sherlock' starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
Your guide is a dedicated Sherlockian who has an in-depth knowledge of all things Holmes and Watson. The tour will take you on a journey weaving the traditional Conan Doyle stories and old London to the modern world and locations for the smash hit TV series.
Your guide has a 100% Five Star Trip Advisor review rating.
• All the key BBC Filming Locations
• Locations from the original stories
• Expert guide Who is a huge Sherlock Holmes Fan
• Arthur Conan Doyle related sites
• Fun and informative with relaxed pace.
• Very Small Group. Max 6. Hear and interact with your Guide easily
• Other iconic London locations included on the tour.
The Beatles Magical Mystery Walking Tour
Visit sites associated with the biggest and most influential band of all time. On this unforgettable tour, visit iconic locations such as Abbey Road, Trident Studios, and Savile Row, as well as some quirky and lesser-known spots you never knew the Beatles had been. See the exact place where the legendary song "Hey Jude" was recorded. Visit Savile Row, home to Apple HQ and the unforgettable rooftop where the band gave their final ever public performance. Then we get a tube to discover where Paul McCartney lived during the height of Beatlemania. Have your photo taken on the iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing. See the famous Abbey Road Studios, where timeless albums like "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band" were brought to life.
- Explore key locations related to The Beatles life and career
- Perfect for music lovers and fans of The Beatles
- Engage with rich anecdotes and stories from a knowledgeable guide
Westminster: Royal London 3-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour
A trip to London should be an experience that remains engraved in your memory as the best trip of your life.
I will guide you to the most iconic places within the Westminster area. This is a private tour, forget about big groups and a guide you listen through headphones; instead, have the benefit of walking through the city with the people you love (your family, partner, friends) and in company of a local. Let's talk about history (or no) as well as the day to day in London, this is a personalised tour and my aim is to make this experience one to remember.
This tour has been created for you to visit the must see landmarks if this is your first time in the British capital, at your own pace. Before your journey starts we can arrange a video call to get to know each other and sort out any doubts you might have.
Gatwick Airport - To & From Central London - Private Transfer
Immerse yourself in a tailor made journey that transcends ordinary travel. Our commitment revolves around comprehending and fulfilling the distinctive requirements and preferences for you and your family, ensuring a flawless and safe journey. enhance our services and surpass expectations, reaffirming our commitment to hospitality excellence.
When you entrust us with your booking, we understand that you anticipate more than just a driver, you expect a comprehensive and seamless experience. What distinguishes our service is not just the transportation, but the personalized touch and level of care we offer.
We're proud recipients of awards like the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award and the Certificate of Excellence, which reflect our dedication to exceptional experiences and positive guest feedback. These accolades motivate us to continually enhance our services and surpass expectations, reaffirming our commitment to hospitality excellence.
Duxford IWM Airfield WW2 Private Car Trip London Hotel Pickup
Guests call this their best London experience. Authentic culture, rich history, in the English countryside. Designed to delight every guest, even those without a passion for aviation.
This living historic airfield still feels like a 1930s village. Spitfires may roar overhead as you wander among iconic British and American aircraft at the air museum where nations once stood together.
Beyond the Battle of Britain, relive the glamorous age of air travel from the first transatlantic jets to stepping aboard the supersonic Concorde.
Includes: Fees, taxes, London road charges. Tickets purchased as your agent at face value with no profit.
Getting here on your own is tiring. Relax and enjoy London’s best-kept secrets in a day, with private vehicle and host. (for larger groups contact us.)
Private Airport Transfer - Heathrow to/from Central London
Experience seamless, reliable airport travel with Mason & Green. Our trusted drivers,
immaculate cars, child seat options, and fixed prices ensure every journey is smooth and stress-free. We monitor traffic, assist with luggage, and provide punctual pickups across London, delivering effortless, comfortable transfers to Heathrow and beyond.
National Gallery Tour in Spanish
Enjoy our careful selection of works of art to understand and admire the history of European art from 1250 to the beginning of the 20th century, by artists such as Jan van Eyck, Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, Ticiano, Velazquez or Van Gogh ,…
The Royal Express - 2.5 hour
A great day out for anyone from approximately 11 years and 150 cm tall who can ride a bike 12 kilometres at a moderate pace. Junior bikes (from 134 cm tall and max 40 kilos) are available but need to requested in advance. We usually only cycle in the beautiful parks and quiet cycle paths. We do 8 stops along where our well experienced, easy going, fun and friendly guides will share their great wealth of interesting facts and quirky stories.
Your Own Boat!
You will have exclusive use of one of our high-speed boast for up to 12 passengers.
We love what we do.
In 2021 we were voted "#1 Best of the Best - Top Thing to do in London" by Trip Advisor.
Travel at High-Speed on the biggest speedboats on the Thames for over 10 miles, with an unrestricted forward view of our great city.
We offset all our carbon emissions at our own cost.
We offer a full refund, if trips are cancelled with 24 hours notice.
We'll head off down river at 35mph (56kph), blasting through historic Wapping, past Canary Wharf and the Cutty Sark at Greenwich. We'll do a high speed turn at the O2 Arena and head back to Tower, all accompanied by great music. Then we'll slow down for a complimentary drink and a cruise up to Blackfriars and back with a tour guide. You'll spend 45 minutes on the river, that you'll never forget! Our skipper and guide are highly experienced and very friendly and welcoming.
A Royal London Private Taxi Tour
If the UK’s monarchy is something you are interested in then we have the private taxi tour for you! Your 4 hour taxi tour will take you to all the palaces and castles that our Kings and Queens, Princes and Princess have lived through a millennium and will include the ceremonial routes that our monarchs took for coronations and royal weddings. Our taxi tour guide will share a wealth of royal knowledge with you about past and present monarchs. You will hear stories of revolution, scandals that rocked the monarchy and royal romance.
If the changing of the guard is timetabled on the morning as your 4 hour tour then we can stop for 10/15 minutes to observe. Spend some of your 4-hour tours enjoying typical London pastimes, like a drink in an old London pub, tasting some great fish and chips, or visiting a London market. Just let your guide know if you would like to include any of the above on your tour.
The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk with Sandra Shevey
See the British capital through the eyes of movie director Alfred Hitchcock on this 11am daily 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets and alleys of London, and discover sites made famous in Hitchcock movies including ‘Frenzy’, ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’, and ‘The Paradine Case’. Hear how and why Hitchcock used the sites he did, and gain insight into the mind of one of cinema’s brightest directorial lights.
Biographer Sandra Shevey conducted Hitchcock`s last one to one interview in Hollywood in 1972 where she targeted him on issues of misogyny in the films.
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The tour began in 1999 as homage and since Shevey has published an online compendium of essays on the films. `The Alfred Hitchcock Signature` is an ebook available at [email protected]
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The tour is part of Sandra Shevey`s award winning British Icons tours company.
Beatles London Walking Tour of Soho and Apple Studios
This small-group walking tour is the perfect way to explore the history of the Beatles in a part of London that has the highest concentration of musical history in the country. The tour perfectly complements the magical mystery bus tour which departs later in the afternoon and visits different locations.
Iconic London Portraits Tour with Expert Local Photographer
Personalized Experience: Perfect for couples, engagements, weddings, elopements, pre-weddings, families, proposals, groups, and individuals.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced photographers provide tips and direction to help you look your best.
Flexible Locations & Timing: While we love shooting at iconic spots like the London Eye and Big Ben, we can customize locations and timings to suit your preferences. Just let us know in advance!
Fun & Memorable: We aim to make this a fun and memorable experience for you and your loved ones.
Book Your Session Today!
Secure your spot and let us create stunning memories of your London adventure. Contact us for special requests or extended sessions.
Private The Beatles Taxi Tour in London
"Roll up, roll up" for your exclusive London Beatles Taxi Tour, and see where and how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Stars came to make their name in the swinging 60s.
Your very own driver/guide will take you to over 20 Fab Four locations in Chelsea, Mayfair, Marylebone, St Johns Wood, and Soho - the heartlands of the Beatles when they left Liverpool in the 1960s.
You'll have plenty of time to get out of the taxi, take those all-important photos and get up close to the sites.
Essential London Tour and Changing of the Guard
Discover the essence and history of London in a fascinating tour that will take you through its most emblematic places, such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. An unforgettable tour that combines history, culture and the magic of the most representative places in London.
Beatles Walking Tour of London
We start off at probably the most famous road crossing in the world at Abbey Road, just a few feet from the Abbey Road Studios then visit the home of Sir Paul McCartney who has lived there for over 50 years.
A short journey on the tube will takes us to posh and fancy Mayfair and he will will visit various homes and places important to the story of The Beatles including the offices where many of them married, the former home of John Lennon then to the only home where they all lived after arriving from Liverpool.
To Piccadilly to see the location of their final public performance before walking through the vibrant district of Soho which was & still is renowned for its music and entertainment to see where The Beatles got some of their memorable outfits made, where their famous logo was designed and much more.
Throw in a touch of the Rolling Stones, a smattering of David Bowie, the chance to visit parts of London off the usual tourist routes & it all makes for a great tour.
London Bespoke Black Cab Christmas Lights & Sights Private Tour
During your London Christmas Lights tour, we will see the Capital's Christmas Lights ranging from the famous lights of Oxford Street and Regent Street to some lesser-known lights in Mayfair, Covent Garden, Marylebone and Kensington.
You will be transported around in an iconic 'London Black Cab' but not just any cab, the new TXE ZEC Taxi, with a glass panoramic roof, giving even more opportunity to see the amazing spectacle of London at night and especially Christmas.
Not only will you see the beautiful lights and soak up the magic that is London at Christmas, but I will also endeavour to give you a bit of background into the history of the areas how the streets got their names etc.
We will also have plenty of opportunities to stop, stretch those legs and get those all important photos.
Camden Calling
How did a rundown Irish part of North London become one of the world's premier music destinations? Starting with Irish Dancehalls and traditional Irish music pub sessions from the 1930s, in1963 there was a Jim Reeves riot!, by 1966 the hippies took over the Roundhouse and NW1's rise to Rock n Roll notoriety began. Psychedelia, Heavy Metal, Pub Rock, Punk, New Romantics, Goth, Indie and Britpop, they were all shaped here, by the 1990s it was one of the hippest places on the planet. We visit venues, recording studios, record shops, pubs, markets and rehearsal rooms and tell Camden's remarkable story
About the organiser:
Aidan McManus is an award-winning tour guide, historian, broadcaster, and curator of music-related film events. West London-born of Irish heritage, he was a teenage participant in the punk scene and later its soul, 2-Tone and rave cultures.He is the host of Flipside London Radio, a fortnightly Portobello Radio programme focusing on books, music, history and youth culture.