Private Tour: Big Ben to Covent Garden Tour in London
London, United Kingdom
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Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
When people imagine London this is the part of central that usually comes to mind - Big Ben, the Houses of parliament, Westminster Abbey, the imposing edifices of Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square with Nelson's column looking out over it all, and the renowned stone market of Covent Garden. On this tour you will not only get to experience this part of iconic London, but with the perspective of a local you will also get to enjoy all the lesser known buildings, secluded squares, idyllic less travelled walks, and charming, narrow cobbled streets that hide behind one of the word's most glorious city spaces.
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When people imagine London this is the part of central that usually comes to mind - Big Ben, the Houses of parliament, Westminster Abbey, the imposing edifices of Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square with Nelson's column looking out over it all, and the renowned stone market of Covent Garden. On this tour you will not only get to experience this part of iconic London, but with the perspective of a local you will also get to enjoy all the lesser known buildings, secluded squares, idyllic less travelled walks, and charming, narrow cobbled streets that hide behind one of the word's most glorious city spaces.
You’ll begin your tour outside of Westminster tube stop at 10am, taking in the well-known sights of Big Ben and Parliament before your local will lead you past Westminster Abbey and through two of the areas most charming parks. There are two lesser-known churches near Westminster Abbey that are more affordable and less traversed that your guide can introduce you to.
At 11am witness Her Majesty’s swans idyllically gliding through the ponds and neat protected bird sanctuaries of the secluded shrubberies and woodlands. Then your local guide will lead you around the palace stopping to observe if the state flag is flying overhead—an indication that the Queen is in residence, before cutting up to Westminster’s best street for shopping!
Stop for a quick bite or a coffee at around 12pm at an unknown gem of a cafe that is situated on above one of the areas largest bookshops, take in the panoramic views of Big Ben and the abbey as you enjoy a cream tea. After your refreshment, you can wander past the upmarket grocers used by the Queen (actually used by her staff), and the most expensive restaurant in London, which fortunately has slightly more affordable lunch options! Your guide will lead you through the seemingly chaotic Piccadilly Circus, which is often compared to New York's Time Square before navigating you down the numerous squares and backstreets that lead to Covent Garden, with its glorious covered market.
At 1pm make your way to the two floors of market shops and stalls which are fabulous for discovering unique handmade or designer treasures to take home. From mid-day until the late afternoon the market is surrounded by musicians and street-performers that have to apply to the council to busk at this prestigious and historic venue.
You’ll begin your tour outside of Westminster tube stop at 10am, taking in the well-known sights of Big Ben and Parliament before your local will lead you past Westminster Abbey and through two of the areas most charming parks. There are two lesser-known churches near Westminster Abbey that are more affordable and less traversed that your guide can introduce you to.
At 11am witness Her Majesty’s swans idyllically gliding through the ponds and neat protected bird sanctuaries of the secluded shrubberies and woodlands. Then your local guide will lead you around the palace stopping to observe if the state flag is flying overhead—an indication that the Queen is in residence, before cutting up to Westminster’s best street for shopping!
Stop for a quick bite or a coffee at around 12pm at an unknown gem of a cafe that is situated on above one of the areas largest bookshops, take in the panoramic views of Big Ben and the abbey as you enjoy a cream tea. After your refreshment, you can wander past the upmarket grocers used by the Queen (actually used by her staff), and the most expensive restaurant in London, which fortunately has slightly more affordable lunch options! Your guide will lead you through the seemingly chaotic Piccadilly Circus, which is often compared to New York's Time Square before navigating you down the numerous squares and backstreets that lead to Covent Garden, with its glorious covered market.
At 1pm make your way to the two floors of market shops and stalls which are fabulous for discovering unique handmade or designer treasures to take home. From mid-day until the late afternoon the market is surrounded by musicians and street-performers that have to apply to the council to busk at this prestigious and historic venue.
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