In 43 AD, Roman soldiers drove the first stakes into the north bank of the Thames and called their settlement Londinium. Nearly two thousand years later, that same patch of earth is one of the most visited cities on the planet — home to over 170 museums, 8 million residents speaking more than 300 languages, and a skyline that layers Roman walls against Norman towers, Victorian Gothic spires, and 21st-century glass shards. London doesn't present its history neatly; it ambushes you with it. You might be waiting for the Tube at Mansion House and notice a fragment of the original Roman city wall embedded in the platform wall. You might be eating a salt-beef bagel in Brick Lane and suddenly realise you're standing in what was once a Huguenot refugee neighbourhood. That layered, sometimes chaotic accumulation of stories is exactly what makes London so endlessly rewarding — and so easy to get wrong if you don't know where to look. This guide digs beneath the postcard surface to give you the city's real depth.
We are super happy to announce that Local Cool Tour is finally starting to provide private tourist services in London...Explore the city! Enjoy the fantastic city of London, following a local guide, and learn about its rich history. You can not miss visiting the famous Big Ben, and the incredible building of the Parliament, on the banks of the River Thames. Have a classic English tea in one of the most elegant neighborhoods: Notting Hill. Visit the most eccentric and authentic areas of London, like Camden Town or Shoreditch, where you can admire Banksy's famous graffitis. Visit Shakespeare's old theatre, the amazing St Paul's Cathedral, or the colorful Leadenhall Market, famous for the Harry Potter saga. A visit of the most emblematic buildings of the monarchy is a must, such as Westminster Abbey or the Towers of London. Discover the varied, often unknown, English gastronomy, and try the exquisite ‘fish & chips’, paired with a good local beer. Take a full-day trip out of London, to wonderful cities, full of history. Oxford, and its prestigious colleges, is a very good option to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.Enjoy the original private tours that we offer in this magnificent city. This, and much more, awaits you in London!Follow us, as the journey has only just begun!