London
Kickstart London: a three-hour crash course
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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Kickstart London: a three-hour crash course
The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in London. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get familiar with the best ways to navigate London and how to use its transport systems like the tube (subway)
- See a few famous attractions in the city, and benefit from local knowledge and insights so you can discover the hidden gems and secret spots too
- Get tips from your host regarding things to do during your stay
- Ask any questions you have about exploring London, its culture or where to eat
- Kickstart your trip armed with local knowledge, and you’ll be exploring like a pro in no time
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A totally private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Transport costs
Rainproof clothing
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
If it’s been a while since you were in town or this is your first visit, joining a Londoner to help you find your feet is the perfect way to get your trip off to a good start. Discover how to navigate the London underground and buses, get oriented in the city streets, hear snippets of history and get tips for how to enjoy London like a local.
Along the way, you’ll see some iconic sights like Big Ben and the London Eye, weave your way through the crowds on some of the city’s most iconic streets like Oxford Street and there’s always time to squeeze in a pint in an authentic British pub! It’s definitely easier to find your feet with a friend by your side, especially when they’re spilling a local secret or two.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Marissa,
Jan 2025
Delia was an excellent guide! She tailored our tour to fit our requests perfectly. She arrived early, was really friendly, professional and great time. She was also super knowledgeable, we asked lots of questions and she knew the answers to them all! I would absolutely want to tour with her again!
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Julia,
Oct 2024
Tom did a great job explaining the historical relevance and pertinent details in an engaging way. We enjoyed our time and covered a lot of ground but never felt rushed -felt like a friend was showing us around, never awkward and not transactional. We thoroughly enjoyed our time!
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David,
Oct 2024
Our guide was a lot of fun to spend the day with. Very knowledgeable and answered all our questions happily. The walking tour was very thoughtful and gave us a great perspective of the age and character of the city
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Lori,
Sep 2024
This was exactly what I was looking for in a tour and after sharing a bit of information with Becky, she currated the perfect tour for us. I feel like I have a new friend in London.
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MitchTwilynn,
Aug 2024
This was a very Fun tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable! Becky John was very versed about the music history of Camden Town and full of tips about the area food & bar scene as well as what’s on in other parts of London, which we found very helpful!
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Manuel Domingo,
Aug 2024
I highly recommend the private tour of London with Naomi! She’s so infectious and easy to get along with she made our trip! Thank you Naomi!
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