Private Layover Tour of London

Make the most of your layover at Heathrow Airport by embarking on a private tour of London’s historical sites. Explore the capital of England with a personal chauffeur and discover iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Perfect for solo travelers, families, and those with mobility challenges.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Watch changing of the guards. walk around the area and take pictures.
  • Houses of Parliament - The Houses of Parliament
    One of most iconic buildings in the world, the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Meet and greet at the airport
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Entry fee to any sites
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

London Layover Tour: Discover the Capital
Don’t let your layover time go to waste by staying inside the airport. Instead, set off on an exhilarating tour of London, the capital of England, with your own personal chauffeur!
Why Opt for This Tour?

  • Efficient Sightseeing: Experience a lot in a short amount of time
  • **Personalized…
Location
Buckingham Palace
Spur Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Antwain_h
Sep 1, 2024
London Layover Tour - We have never tried such an excursion as we were in route to South Africa. We decided to give this a try as opposed to staying at the airport for a 12 hour layover. It turned out to be the perfect experience! We hit all the major tourist attractions in a few hours. We were tired but well worth it! The driver was awesome and we made it back with plenty of time to spare for our flight! Highly recommend!
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William_d
Aug 13, 2024
Family First - First time in London with my kids This was an amazing experience to learn the lay of the city. Thank you
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Krista_s
Jul 26, 2024
Londontastic! - Our driver, Sukh Tell, did a wonderful job. He gave us a lot of great information over and above the regular tour info. He was very happy to make adjustments to suit our needs.
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Rebecca_g
Jun 23, 2024
Great layover! - Great experience visiting sites in London instead of sitting at the airport for 10 hours! Our driver, Shaw, was fantastic!
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Kimberlee_p
Jun 4, 2024
Great time! - Great experience we got to see all the major things we want to in London during our short time. Driver was nice and knowledgeable.
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Victor_n
May 24, 2024
Very efficient! - Excellent tour! We were in London for just a few hours and were able to see so much. Definitely recommend. Thank you!
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Misty_s
May 17, 2024
Great layover tour - We enjoyed this tour, Shah, our guide, was fantastic! Our flight was delayed coming in by over 2 hours but he still managed to get us by all the things on our list and got us back safely for our flight with the right amount of time.
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Patricia_c
May 6, 2024
Great day tour - The day tour was perfect for us. It was so convenient to be picked up at the airport and driven to each of the sights. Our driver, Mr. Shah, was helpful and found us a nice restaurant for brunch by St. Charles Cathedral. We were able to see all the main attractions in a short time for our single day in London. We highly recommend the day tour for tight schedules.
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Amy_r
Mar 15, 2024
Would Definitely Book Again! - I traveled with sister-in-law and seven month old son and we didn’t want to try to brave public transportation with all our bags. To make the most of our trip, we booked this service. FANTASTIC! The best way to see London without feeling pressed for time or trying to do too many things at once. Kamal was punctual, friendly, professional, etc - can’t say enough great things about him. He made our short layover trip so worthwhile! This isn’t intended to be a historic or informative tour like you’d find with a Blue Badge guide, and yet we saw everything we wanted to see and more. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to make a stressful travel day relaxing and fun. Thank you Kamal!
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Danielle_m
Sep 27, 2024
Not worth $400/person - We booked this tour expecting to see the major highlights of London, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, but were thoroughly disappointed with the experience. Despite our clear request to focus on these photo-worthy landmarks, we only drove past them quickly without the chance to stop for photos, which was a key part of the experience we were looking forward to. The driver claimed it would be difficult to find parking at these spots, which seemed like an odd excuse considering these are top tourist attractions. Instead, we spent an excessive amount of time at less relevant stops like the Natural History Museum and the Albert Memorial, neither of which we had asked to visit. We felt this was a complete waste of time, given the price we paid and the limited time we had to see the actual highlights of London. To make matters worse, the guide’s behavior was highly condescending, especially when discussing British history, which felt more like a lecture or quiz than a fun and informative tour. He also made uncomfortable political remarks, such as asking my political affiliation after we mentioned our profession, which was completely out of place. Additionally, he made derogatory comments about certain ethnicities, which was highly offensive and unprofessional. On top of all this, we were told during the tour that we would need to pay an additional fee to continue the tour — something we were not informed about upfront. For a tour that cost $800, this was completely unacceptable. Overall, the tour was not worth the price. It didn’t meet the expectations set by the itinerary, and the guide’s attitude and unprofessional comments made the experience uncomfortable. When raising my concerns with Viator, they were not helpful and felt it acceptable for the company to lie about the driver’s behavior and commentary. I would not recommend this tour to others.
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