Experience London through the eyes of someone who lives and loves it—walking historic streets, modern boroughs, and hidden pockets of local life. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a flexible, personalized experience shaped entirely around you. Before your walk, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to understand your interests—whether that’s iconic landmarks, local food, creative neighborhoods, or unexpected detours only locals know. Here are some highlights that may be included in your day:
Spend time with your host exploring one of London’s most famous landmarks as you hear the story behind the tower’s name, stop for photos away from the crowds, and take in the buzz of Westminster at the heart of the city.
Keep things central as you explore iconic locations along the Thames, admiring the architecture of Westminster Abbey, hearing stories of royal ceremonies and historical moments, and soaking up the atmosphere of this ceremonial district.
Step into the world of ancient history as you explore the British Museum’s vast collection with insight from your host, discovering highlights like the Rosetta Stone or Greek marbles—or simply passing through the area if you're short on time.
Get a feel for London’s creative energy as you stroll through Soho’s lively streets, passing legendary music venues, colorful cafés, and tucked-away squares while your host points out local favorites and hidden gems you won’t find in a guidebook.
Pause at the riverside to experience the flavors of the city like a local, sampling street food from across the globe, finding a quiet spot for lunch, or exploring nearby pubs, bookshops, or cultural venues depending on the day and your mood.
Trevor was an excellent guide. He tailored the day to our desires, adjusted to miss protests that were taking place, and he even helped us navigate to our football match. We saw everything that we wanted, learned history and interesting facts, and had some tasty street food. A wonderful day in London!
Tony was a fantastic guide. Mom and I were exhausted from travel. Tony adjusted on the fly and suggested a brief sit-down beverage break at the halfway point of our tour. We got our second wind after that. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job talking to my 87 yo mom (with her cane and hearing aids). He made sure to look at her when speaking (best practice for those with hearing loss)
Alan Number 1! Perfect tour and nice guide! I suggest the tour ! I visited everything!!
Dilek was very nice, but it wasn't anything we couldn't have done ourselves and we actually did see more ourselves. Very disappointing for the amount of money it cost. I was expecting a lot more for a private tour. It took a lot of back and forth to set up and she didn't engage the three teen girls whatsoever. I also expected to be more involved in the planning of sites to see. I also felt rushed for some reason, like she had somewhere else to go.
Did did a great job explaining the highlights. The weather as is often in London turned for the worst and we pivoted to make the best of things.
Becky was amazing and funny. She customized the tour a little to accommodate my requests. I would choose her again in a heartbeat!
Delia was an excellent tour guide. We covered a ton of area in 4 hours. She also helped us navigate the subways so we could use that the rest of the trip instead of taking Ubers. Saved a lot that way. Great experience
We were on a family holiday and it was my teen son’s first time. He had come up with a list of things that he wanted to see and experience and I reached out to CityUnscripted to plan a day for us. Our guide JJ was the perfect match for my wacky group. He was jovial, informative and made the day special for us all. I can’t recommend him and CIty Unscripted enough.
Shopping with Becky was fabulous. She knew the places to go so that I could buy what I wanted and have the experience that I was hoping to get. She was fun and knowledgeable. She took me for my first ride on the tube and on a double decker bus. It wasn’t my first time in London, but it was the best. Becky helped me tease my son because they support different teams. Even he enjoyed it.
Sandro was an excellent guide. He spent time sharing local history and allowed us to guide what we wanted to see and do! This well worth the money and time!
Absolutely incredible experience with Delia as our tour guide! She was informative, knowledgeable, and showed us parts of the city we never could’ve discovered on our own. Everything was perfectly timed—relaxed yet full of amazing sights. She was especially thoughtful with the pace, tailoring the tour to suit my 5-year-old daughter. Couldn’t recommend her more!
Darryl is a fantastic guide! He showed us hidden corners of London we’d never have found on our own and really took the time to tailor the tour to our interests. It felt personal, relaxed, and full of little surprises. A great experience — thank you, Darryl!
Becky was wonderful! She tailored our tour wonderfully based on the details we provided. She knew an amazing amount of each of the locations we visited and was super fun as well. Her tour was worth every penny.
Gessica was an amazing London ambassador, tour guide, foodie, conversationalist! She took all my suggestions and folded them into our day. She even managed to meet me at my hotel. I was nervous going solo, thinking she’d get bored of me but on the contrary we got along famously and the dat flew by and was incredibly fun, as well as delicious.I would book her again in two seconds flat. Book this tour you will not regret it.
Delia was knowledgeable, thorough and attentive. Her approach was great. She provided a big picture perspective and then broke our journey into understandable, relatable components. She was also very accommodating, tailoring our time together to meet my needs. I would definitely seek her out on a return trip.
This was a fantastic experience! David our tour guide was beyond brilliant! We had a diverse group with my 70 year old mother and my two teenage kids! I wasn’t sure how he would satisfy everyone but we were each thrilled! His your was perfect with new stories and history a bf out every place that he took us too’ it was a perfect mix for everyone! Beautiful Historic and adventurous! I hope we can met with our new friend again! I wouldn’t want to go with anyone else’s Thank you David!
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!
Tom is an excellent tourist guide. He was informative and hilarious. It was one of the best tours I have ever experienced.
Siggi is personable & knowledgeable. She’s lived in central London for years and her tours are proof of her expertise. Siggi generously offered me ideas about other parts of London to explore and sites to visit. I’m in town for 6 days & I’ve done 2 tours with Siggi. I highly recommend her!
Tom gave an incredible, information-packed tour, and I’m so glad we booked with him. With just two days in London, he managed to show us the historic highlights and some hidden gems we hadn’t even heard of. He packed so much into the 4-hour itinerary—it was unforgettable!
We had a fantastic tour with our delightful tour guide, Tom. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared with us many incredible details about the city we toured (Shoreditch). Tom was fun, kind, and had a great sense of humor. He did a great job of including the sites and activities we wanted from our tour. This is our 3rd tour with CityUnscripted (Paris, Tokyo, and now London). Every tour guide has been outstanding and left a huge impression on our experience of the area we visited. We look forward to our next destination and CityUnscripted tour! We wouldn't want to visit a town with it. Thank you, Tom/CU team!
We had a wonderful day with Becky our tour guide. She was a joy to be around and took us all over London. We were able to see all the main spots and showed us some hidden spots. It felt more like hanging out with a friend than a tour. I highly recommend this tour and specifically Becky. Thanks
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
Delia was a great tour guide. She provided a wonderful tour that was geared to our interests. Her communication in advance of the tour was appreciated.
Becky was my tour guide for about 5hs She was excellent, very nice and had an excellent knowledge on the city. We used public transportation which made it very nice and comfortable to go around the city. I had just come off an 8hr overnight flight and this tour kept me awake during my layover. We went walking around mostly Over west London, visiting Covent Garden, Opeea Theatre, London Bridge, The Borough Market, Sky Gardne among others She left me right on time at 5PM in Paddington to catch my train to Heathrow Airport
Tom was a great tour guide for London.! He was very thorough, knowledgeable and fun. It’s a great way to pack in most of the city in a half-day. Well done
Delis was FANTASTIC. Her knowledge of the city and city history is exceptional. Just what we were looking for. Highly recommended, ask for her specifically. She gave us some excellent advice for places that are “out of the ordinary” on other days during our trip. Great communication before our visit made the difference. Southwark Cathedral and market, Churchill War Rooms, Benjamin Franklin House, and Westminster Abbey are highlights.
Darryl was the perfect guide for our whirlwind tour of London. He was in regular communication in the weeks and months leading up to our tour, and the entire experience was personalized and perfect. Darryl even checked in with us the next day, and gave us tips for the rest of our stay.
We LOVED our tour with Ana Maria. Wow! She showed us sooo much more than we expected. She never tired. She was all we hoped for to guide our trip around London
Sandro was an amazing guide. He tailored the tour to our requests and also added some other highlights because of his knowledge of the London neighborhoods. I would definitely recommend him as a guide.
Our tour guide Delia was amazing. We appreciated her reaching out before the tour to understand our interests and to communicate where to meet and how to find her. She was extremely knowledgeable everywhere we went about the history and sites, as well as vintage shops, local neighborhoods, clean bathroom locations and coffee shops. I felt like we could take three tours and continue to learn more. Bottom line: custom tour, engaged with my teenagers, and met all of our needs, even those we were unaware of! Thanks
We had an outstanding private tour of London with Tom. He is incredibly knowledge, engaging and patient. We learned quite a bit and thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
Alice was an extremely knowledgeable and informative tour guide- she dis an excellent job showing us around Oxford! She was helpful with our questions, and providing insightful information.
The hidden gems part of the tour- Tom made us aware of many parts of London that were unknown to us!
Delia was amazing! We asked her to show us London in a day and she pulled it off. She met us at our hotel and walked us through the city. We were able to see The Tower Bridge, Big Ben, London Bridge, Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and much more! We thoroughly enjoyed our day! Delia’s knowledge of the history and culture of London is impressive!
Our tour guide was most personal and informative. He reached out before tour to learn our interests and priorities. All expectations were met. Simply the best!
We were fortunate in many ways. No rain, beautiful weather and it was early so the streets were not crowded. But what made our tour unforgettable was our guide Crow. From the moment we met him in the hotel lobby he was interesting, informed and insightful. He regaled us with tales from both past and present - he was an absolute delight to be around. The kind of person we would love to meet again for a drink or a tour of a music venue or an art gallery. Travel is in many ways the elixir of life and when you meet someone who guides you to make your visit that much more memorable you know you hit the jackpot. We did.
We enjoyed the experience. It was a nice tour of London with lots of sights so as typical London food and drinks. The best part of the tour was the great professional pictures of us with the landmark of London. Thanks you!
Imagine being guided around London for your first visit with a good friend-- if your friend knew London better than Google Maps. That’s Becky Johns. Becky was flexible, attentive to our preferences and willing to improvise to keep things fresh. She took us to places we would have never seen on our own with a warm touch that made us feel we were being shown around by a personal friend rather than a seen-it-all hardened guide. Becky’s other reviews made me think she’d be well informed, which is definitely is, but I was not prepared to laugh as much as we did. Her knowledge ran from history to film locations to how to find a proper pub. Cannot recommend Becky more. Hire Becky if you want to know all about London with a personal touch.
Alan was an amazing tour guide and led us to all of London had to offer within walking distance of the time we had. We had a lovely time touring with him.
Hi there. When I told Londoners I've visited Brixton, they confirmed this really is a vivid area in the South of London ! My personal guide, Richard, is the right one to have you introduced in this diverse community with lots of history. We met at the mural of David Bowie, near to Brxton tube and Richard started to talk about the area and its inhabitants. He took me to electric street where food stores were opening and I admired the diversity of food and people who are working overthere. Richard talked me about the history of Brixton riots in the Eighties, about black history in London and about gentrification now. We took our time to visit local shops and Richard advised me to buy a little book about unknown London in a second hand bookshop. It seemed to me a lot of local people knew him (and he knew them). Although I preferred to have my guided tour in the morning, we could see a glimpse of Brixton container village where Pop Brixton is taking place. At the end of the tour we ended this remarkable morning with a remarkable guide on a terrace of a little pub near the railway station. Richard paid for the drinks and I could continue my trip in London with a big smile. Thanks Richard ! Tom
Our day with Delia in London was fabulous! She met us in the lobby of our hotel and took us to all of the must-see spots, including the Palace of Westminster, the London Eye, Big Ben, Parliament Square, St James Park, Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, The Parish Church of St Stephen Walbrook, St Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Tate Modern, the Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe Theater and more! Delia shared great insights about each of the sights and had abundant historical knowledge of these treasures. We stopped along the way for coffee/tea at some quaint cafes and had a plethora of choices at Borough Market for lunch. Thanks to Delia’s impeccable timing, we were able to see the King himself drive past, on his way to Buckingham Palace!! Clearly the highlight of the day! With Delia, we felt as if we were traveling with a trusted friend. She interacted with every member of our family throughout the day and made it so easy to ask questions. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to take pictures. Despite the rain, it was a delightful day and one we won’t soon forget. Much thanks to Delia for her kindness, her hospitality, and her vast knowledge of her beautiful city!
Our guide, Ana Maria was excellent! Very kind, knowledgeable, and flexible. She listened to our interests and curated the tour for us.
Ana Maria's tour of London was unforgettable. She catered every moment of the tour to what our group wanted to see and do and what we were into! Some of the group was into food and she took us to some amazing food options. Some were into soccer and she took us to those sights as well. I'm already recommending her services to family members visiting later this year. Thanks for an amazing day!
Dalia was a wonderful guide who introduced us to London on a beautiful Friday afternoon walk. We walked thru Covent Garden and Soho districts, stopped by Trafalgar Square and Picadilly Circus, and ended close to Regent Street shopping district. Great way to start our London vacation! She was knowledgeable and insightful! We will certainly recommend this tour to our friends back home.
Tem was an amazing tour guide. He was energetic, knowledgeable, and flexible which was important because we had our kids with us. Thanks Tem!!
We had an excellent tour of the major sites of London. Stuart was an engaging and knowledgable host who really knew the city of London. He entertained us with stories of his encounters with the famous, and took us to many out of the way spots that we would never have found on our own and in general was an amazing guide to the city! I would highly recommend him as the perfect guide to really introduce travelers to the city of London and its history.
Sean-Taylor, the local I was matched with, was absolutely phenomenal! Very kind, knowledgeable and willing to go and see/do anything I could think of in London. I would have never been able to see even a fraction of what we got through had I gone alone. Amazing experience which I would highly recommend to anyone!
One of my favorite things to do when I visit a city is to get away from the crowded touristy areas and see where the locals live, work and play. This tour was perfect for that and Tem was an excellent guide! He provided a mix of history as well as information on local attractions, restaurants, nightlife and the culture of Brixton in general. Tem was knowledgeable, friendly, easy to talk to and never seemed to tire of my unending questions. I will recommend him to any of my friends interested in learning more about Brixton.
We enjoyed our tour around London with Naomi, she had colorful background on the kings and queens, their scandals and how many buildings came to be in our tour area. She was flexible with us on time as our plane arrived that morning and we needed to end the tour near our hotel (and early) so this was appreciated. Thank you!
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