London is a wonderful place to visit. Diverse, exciting, and incredibly popular with tourists, London attracts over 14 million international visitors each year, making it Europe’s most visited city.
Home to some 7 million people, and covering 625 square miles, London is an incredibly big city to get around.
In order to get the most from your visit, why not book one of the many private tours London has to offer? There are a number of private tours in London available to book, which include not only a chauffeur, but a separate, private guide.
Not only will a private guide act as your dedicated tour expert, they will also be your very own on-board concierge! Booking a private guide also means, that you won’t have to waste time, walking from parking spots to attractions. With the ability to stop right outside, and no need to wait in line, not only will you see more, you will get to experience more.
When it comes to deciding which tourist attractions you want to visit, it can be hard to know which ones to choose? If it’s your first visit to London, chances are you will want to visit some of the most popular.
Based on visitor numbers, the top 10 most popular tourist attractions in London are:
- British Museum
- National Gallery
- Natural History Museum
- Tate Modern
- The London Eye
- Science Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Tower of London
- Royal Museums Greenwich
- Madame Tussauds
Most private tour companies will have a number of set tours that you can choose from. If however, their suggested excursions don’t quite meet your needs, many will be more than happy to create a customised itinerary for you.
If you are particularly interested in spending time in some of London’s famous museums, it may be worth suggesting a tour that focuses on the area of South Kensington. Here you will find some of London’s biggest and best museums:
The Victoria and Albert Museum – Founded in 1852, the Victoria and Albert Museum is the world’s largest museum of decorative acts and design, housing over 4.5 million objects
The National History Museum – Home to a vast range of specimens from various segments of national history, comprises of some 80 million items, within five main collections
The Science Museum – Contains over 300,000 items. Here you will find Stephenson’s Rocket, Puffing Billy (the oldest steam locomotive) and the first ever jet engine!
Whilst in the area, make sure you also ask to take a look at the famous Royal Albert Hall.
Last but not least, make sure you incorporate some down-time. Another benefit of booking one of the many private tours London offers, is being able to not only ask, where the best places to eat are, but be whisked there in style!