From Roman Londinium to Royal London – Private Full Day Tour

Here is chef's recommendation. This full-day private tour is designed to give a complete understanding of London by following the story of the city from Roman times to the present day.

During the day I guide you through the most important historic areas, showing the famous landmarks together with hidden corners that reveal the real character of London.

This tour is ideal for visitors who would like to see the highlights while also understanding the history, traditions, and culture of Britain.

Highlights

• Roman London and the ancient city walls

• Tower of London and Tower Bridge

• Hidden streets and traditional English pubs

• St Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London

• Westminster, Big Ben, and Parliament

• Buckingham Palace and royal London

• Trafalgar Square and Whitehall

• A complete historical overview of London

Full Description

I will meet you at your hotel in London and begin a full-day private tour following the timeline of the city from Roman Londinium to modern London.

The day often starts in the City of London, where the Romans founded the first settlement nearly two thousand years ago.

Here you can see remains of the old Roman walls, some of the earliest surviving structures in the capital.

From there I continue to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, two of the most famous landmarks in Britain.

This area also includes some hidden streets and historic corners that many visitors miss, and I like to include a stop at a traditional English pub so you can experience a part of everyday British social life.

We then visit St Paul’s Cathedral, the masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren and one of the greatest churches in Europe.

The story of St Paul’s is closely connected with the Great Fire of London, the rebuilding of the city, and the development of modern Britain.

The tour continues to Westminster, the political and royal heart of the country, where you will see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, and Whitehall.

At Trafalgar Square you can also see the National Gallery, Nelson’s Column, and St Martin-in-the-Fields, all part of the ceremonial centre of London.

If timing allows, I also like to finish the day in the Whitehall area, where many royal ceremonies have taken place and where King Charles I was executed, one of the most dramatic moments in English history.

This tour can be done mainly on foot with public transport or with a private vehicle depending on your preference.

For visitors staying longer, I usually recommend a second day focusing on royal palaces such as Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, or Kensington Palace, which helps complete the story of the British monarchy.

Duration

6–8 hours

Meeting Point

I will meet you at your Central London hotel or agreed location.

Pick-up from outside Central London can be arranged on request.

Who This Tour Is For

• First-time visitors to London

• Visitors interested in history

• Travellers who want a complete overview

• Couples, families, and private groups

• Guests staying in London for several days

Customisation

This tour can be adapted depending on your interests.

A second day can include Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, or other royal sites in London or outside the city.