Cultural & Theme Tours in London

Great Brixton History and Culture Experience (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h – 2 h 30 min

You won't find a part of London as diverse in either history or culture, than this Electric hub that is Brixton. The ethnic diversity of Brixton is reflected in the food, markets, street art, murals, music and atmosphere of community and passion. But Brixton's past reflects the wider history of London: changing times have brought lightning-fast transformations for areas like this one. Taking it from poverty to glamorous a Victorian suburb, to the hub of the Afro-Caribbean community since the 1950's. More recently, the turbulence of the 1980s saw hope emerge as the struggle for identity was realised by the local community. On this tour, you will hear fascinating stories, see iconic landmarks and smell mouthwatering smells of world cuisine. Highlights: - World Famous Markets - Street Art/Mural Art - Afro-Caribbean History - Musical Roots and Culture - Brixton Academy - Pop Brixton - Electric Avenue - Immigration history - Black Cultural Archive - Cultural local icons eg. David Bowie

Private Tour: Best of London in a day! in Spanish. (opens in a new tab)

20 5 h – 6 h

✔ Professional Spanish-speaking guide ✔ Flexible itinerary tailored to your own pace ✔ Personalized recommendations for the rest of the trip ✔ We can take photos of the tour. ✔ Optional stop at a historic cafe or local market ✔ Tips for getting around London easily Away from the throngs of traditional tourists, we will tour iconic places and hidden corners, offering you a unique perspective that will leave you with indelible memories.

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Stonehenge Bath Private Full Day Tour from London (opens in a new tab)

9 h

What sets this tour apart is our commitment to providing an unparalleled travel experience through exceptional service and attention to detail. The majority of our fleet comprises new and prestigious vehicles, ensuring both comfort and style throughout your journey. We prioritize your safety and satisfaction, making your travel experience seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. Our professional drivers are fully licensed, highly experienced, and dedicated to offering exceptional service. Polite and courteous, they bring extensive local knowledge, ensuring efficient routes and a stress-free experience. With us, you can trust that your journey from London to Stonehenge and Bath and back will be managed with expertise and care, allowing you to focus on enjoying your day.

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London Bletchley Park Tour By Black Cab (opens in a new tab)

9 h

We believe that no site in the world was responsible for saving as many lives as Bletchley Park. Full of creative geniuses, professors, hard-working women, and even humble porters, carpenters, and drivers, everyone who worked at Bletchley Park had their part to play. Each person helped save the lives of Allied soldiers, sailors, airmen, and civilians, even if they couldn't see the 'big picture'. Famous for being the site of advances in cryptography and computing fostered by men like Alan Turing, we want you to hear the amazing, often forgotten story of the thousands of others, many of them women, who also served here and saved countless lives. Our tour offers door-to-door pick-up and return, with a driver passionate about the code-breaking efforts of the Second World War who will keep you entertained on the drive to and from London. Learn about figures such as Betty Webb, Cmdr. Bradshaw, and how Bletchley Park evolved from a small room in the Admiralty to the site we know today.

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Private Kid-Friendly London British Museum Tour and West End Walk (opens in a new tab)

2 3 h

This 3-hour Private British Museum tour will allow you and your family to discover the main highlights of this huge museum in a fun and interactive way! Our kid-friendly guide will lead you in this cultural but fun experience, discovering the history of human kind by selecting the most important areas of the museum, such as the Egyptian section, the Greek section. Moreover you will discover on foot the London’s West End strolling through world famous theaters, gorgeous hidden courtyards with striking colorful buildings in the heart of London!

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Doctor Who London Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 3 h

This private Doctor Who tour takes you to important filming locations of New Doctor Who and iconic spots from the Classic show too. You'll also get to see bits of real London you'd never see otherwise. We've been Doctor Who fans since the 60's and 70's and because our tours are private, we can take you to places others don't get to!

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Family Friendly London Private City Tour (opens in a new tab)

10 2 h

City exploring with kids has never been easier! On this London private tour, your family is in good hands, under your local guide's care. The best part, this tour is for grown-ups and kids alike. Embark on a journey where you'll get to see London through your kid's eyes. Visit main highlights like Big Ben, Downing street 10, and Buckingham Palace, and discover hidden gems through a series of activities like treasure hunts and pop quizzes. Your kids will be able to learn about a new culture, their language, and history, thanks to your local host's stories and knowledge. This tour is both entertaining and educational! Withlocals Family Friendly City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

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Castles & Bridges Tour : See over 15 London Top Sights (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h

This is a fun 2-hour London walking tour of the Southbank area, where you will see the main landmarks in the London Bridge & South Bank areas. These include the famous Castles (Tower of London) & Bridges (London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Southwark Bridge, think Harry Potter, Blackfriars Bridge & The Wobbly Bridge) As well as seeing the famous Castles & Bridges : you will also see other sights in this area. Great photos are to be had. Sights include Borough Market, Tate Modern, The Shard, HMS Belfast, The Golden Hinde Pirate Ship, St Pauls Cathedral, The Southbank itself, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The Clink Prison, The Square Mile, and many, many more! During this London Walking Tour we will tell you the history behind these sites & funny stories that will make you laugh! 15+ sights in a 2 hour London guided tour, all with a friendly local guide

From London: Windsor Castle Full Day Guided Tour By Train (opens in a new tab)

7 h

Experience a full-day guided tour to Windsor Castle by train from London, lasting around 7 hours including a relaxing lunch break. Depart from Paddington at 10:00 am and arrive in Windsor by 10:45 am. Explore Windsor Castle from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, visiting the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel, with a chance to see the Changing of the Guard. Enjoy lunch or coffee around 1:00 or 2:00 pm (not included), then stroll to Eton to admire its historic charm and famous college. Return to London by 4:00 pm and arrive back by 5:00 pm.

Shoreditch & East London Guided Walking Tour: Private & Custom (opens in a new tab)

4 3 h

Shoreditch has long been a place where London reinvents itself, from immigrant communities and historic markets to music venues, design studios, street art, and independent businesses. This private experience is designed around your interests, allowing you to focus on the aspects of East London that appeal to you most. Whether you'd like to explore street art, browse markets, discover vintage stores, follow the area's food culture, or understand how Shoreditch became one of London's most creative districts, your host will create a personalized route tailored to your preferences and pace. Before your experience, you'll receive an Online Personalization Form so your host can learn more about your interests and design an itinerary specifically for you. Your plans remain flexible throughout the experience, allowing room for spontaneous discoveries along the way.

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Tower of London and Tower Bridge Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 4 h

Led by the award-winning London Blue Badge Guide Explore the legendary Tower of London, home to kings, queens, and infamous prisoners. Visit Crown Jewels. Marvel at the dazzling royal regalia, guarded for centuries. Hear the tales of intrigue and betrayal thrilling stories of executions, secret plots, and daring escapes. Meet the Beefeaters, Discover the traditions of the iconic Yeoman Warders who guard the Tower. Walk across Tower Bridge. Enjoy breathtaking views of London from its famous glass walkway. Discover the secrets beneath the bridge, Explore the hidden engine rooms that power this Victorian masterpiece.

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Glastonbury Sacred Sites and Dragons Private Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

5 11 h

Journey to Glastonbury on a private full‑day driving tour where we experience Avalon as a living myth. Travel through ancient Somerset to explore the Iconic Tor, Chalice Well, the White Spring, St Margaret’s Chapel and Glastonbury town. This is a guided pilgrimage.. You will hear how Glastonbury became linked with Avalon, the Holy Grail and King Arthur, how the landscape has been mapped as a Zodiac, and how older traditions, monastic history and later esoteric currents all meet here. The tour is fully private, with flexible pacing and space for quiet as well as conversation. Your guide draws on careful historical research and long familiarity with the place to offer context, symbolism and questions to reflect on, rather than fixed answers. Pickup and drop‑off are included from your chosen meeting point (London or selected locations in the West Country).

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London Theatre: Hadestown (opens in a new tab)

80 2 h 30 min

Journey to the depths of the underworld in this modern retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Follow the musical prodigy Orpheus as he ventures into the dark realm of Hadestown to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the King of the Underworld himself. Their story intertwines with that of Hades and Persephone, whose tumultuous relationship mirrors the changing seasons. Anaïs Mitchell, a celebrated singer-songwriter, and director Rachel Chavkin have collaborated to turn Mitchell's acclaimed concept album into an innovative musical. This genre-blending production combines modern American folk music with vintage New Orleans jazz to give a fresh perspective on an ancient epic story.

National Portrait Gallery Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 h

The gallery will be closed from mid-2020 to (planned) spring 2023 for a major refurbishment. During this time, parts of the collection will be displayed around the UK in a series of exhibitions and collaborations, with other international loan exhibitions. This is a three-hour tour with an expert tour guide. Virtually hidden away behind the National Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is an art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people for over four hundred years opening in 1856 where its first acquisition was possibly the oldest portrait of William Shakespeare. Find out more about the people who shaped Britain: meet Henry VIII and discover the fate of each of his six wives and Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell, who won and lost power under him. We then visit the court of Queen Elizabeth I, and her favourite men Raleigh and Drake who plundered the Spanish and created England's first colonies.

London's Jewish East-End. (opens in a new tab)

9 4 h – 5 h

The tour begins with the backdrop of the 15th c Guildhall and the magnificent Wren designed church of St Lawrence Jewry; we discover that we are in London's Jewish ghetto The tour plots the route of Jewish people’s arrival in Britain from medieval times through to the vibrant street scene of Brick Lane. Along the way, you will find out about the persecution and expulsion of Jewish people under King Edward I and the later readmission under Oliver Cromwell. We will follow the path of the Eastern European Jews escaping from the pogroms of the 1800’s and their integration into British society and culture. We also encounter the horrors of the holocaust and the stories of ingenuity and sacrifice behind the Kindertransport memorial. We will celebrate the Battle of Cable Street of 1936 when the local community stood shoulder to shoulder to prevent the fascist movement from marching through the Jewish East End. We will visit London’s oldest synagogues and stroll down Petticoat lane.

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Full Day London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Pick Up (opens in a new tab)

6 h

Explore London in depth with our 6 or 8-Hour London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour, perfect for travellers who want to see more without rushing. Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off in Central London and travel in comfort in an iconic black cab with a friendly, knowledgeable driver-guide. This extended tour covers all the major landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London, with plenty of stops for photos along the way. With 6 or 8 hours, there’s time to explore hidden gems, take short walks, stop for lunch, or tailor the tour to your interests. This tour is totally flexible as you can spend as little or as long as you want at each of the stops Attraction tickets are not included or needed with this experience as we visit from the exterior Ideal for solo travellers, couples, families, or small groups, this private tour offers a relaxed, flexible, and personal way to experience the best of London.

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National Gallery of London Guided Tour for children and families with kids friendly guide (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h – 2 h 30 min

Visit one of the world's richest painting galleries with your family on a memorable tour led by a specialist guide. She will tailor the tour on your kids engaging them on this amazing discovery and parents will learn a lot too. You will visit the highlights of the National Gallery including masterpieces by Botticelli, Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Rubens, Rembrandt, Degas, Cézanne, Monet, Van Gogh and many more.

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Kid-Friendly London Westminster Abbey Private Tour and Sightseeing Walk (opens in a new tab)

6 days

Join this 2,5 hour private tour to discover the wonders of the City of Westminster and visit the marvels of Westminster Abbey! This is a tour especially created for families with children and our kid-friendly Blue Badge guide will make sure everyone in the family is engaged during the experience. During the sightseeing walk you will see from the outside some of the most iconic landmarks in this area, such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Moreover, you will enter Westminster Abbey through a priority entrance with your Blue Badge Guide, and in no time you will discover the beauty that this attraction has hidden in its walls !

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Kid-Friendly Hampton Court Palace Tour in London with Blue Badge Guide (opens in a new tab)

1 3 h

Join this half day Private kid-frienly tour to Hampton Court Palace and explore the rooms where Henry VIII's marriages changed the course of history. Discover its evocative corridors where legend has it that Tudor ghosts still wander. A tour aimed at families with children where the guide will make sure everyone is engaged and entertained for a fun and informative experience.

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Windsor,Stonehenge & Winchester Luxurious Executive Vehicle Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

12 h

Explore the history, culture, and heritage of England on a private tour from London. Visit the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, Windsor Castle, and the mystical Stonehenge. See the Winchester Cathedral and learn about the history of England. Begin your tour with a visit to the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, Windsor Castle. Steeped in history, Windsor Castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. Dating back to Norman times, with sweeping landscaped gardens and turreted Round Tower. Next, visit the mystical Stonehenge. The true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation has been lost in the mists of time. Was Stonehenge a temple for sun worship, a healing center, a burial site, or perhaps a huge calendar? Stonehenge never fails to impress. Finally, visit the Winchester Cathedral. Fifteen centuries of English history lie behind the massive Cathedral you see today. It stands at the heart of historic Winchester.

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