The tour starts from next to the equestrian statue of King Charles I on the roundabout just below Trafalgar Square.
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The 1.5 hour 'Secret London Tour' will have you discovering parts of London you never knew existed, and learning more about this fabulous city's history.
Experience Days Tours: When we think of sightseeing in London, we instantly think of
Big Ben, The London Eye, the Shard… all of the historic popular
landmarks of London. However, London is a city full of so much
history a lot is often left undiscovered by many, so for those of
you that want to dig deeper than the average tourist, this
sightseeing tour will make for the perfect experience.
On this unique and unusual tour you will be led around the hidden parts of London by your expert tour guide, whom will take you along gas-lit alleyways, visiting the world’s only remaining Benjamin Franklin home, the address where Mozart composed his first symphony, and many other lesser known but just as fascinating historical monuments.
Your guide will reveal the unexpected and the unseen on this memorable journey, and due to the limited size of the group you will have plenty of opportunity to ask the expert guide questions along the way, and seek out fascinating information to impress your friends!
Your tour will begin underneath the fourth plinth sculpture in the north west corner of Trafalgar Square, where you'll meet the rest of your group and be introduced to your guide. You will set off promptly with the tour lasting one and a half hours, plenty of time for you to gain a greater insight into some of the 2000 year old history of London.
If you want to discover a different side of London, then this is the perfect experience to enjoy with friends. This experience will make for a great day out for families, tourists, or even local Londoners that want to learn more about the city they live in!
Availability
The Secret London tour operates at 2pm on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year, subject to availability.
Requirements
Good mobility is required.
Duration
Experience Duration: 1:30
Time Spent at Venue: 1:30
The tour starts at 1:30PM and finishes at 3PM.
Group Size & Spectators
Participants: The Secret London Tour for Two is for 2 participants.
Max Group Size: 11
Spectators Allowed on Site: No
The maximum group size for Secret London Tour for Two is 11 participants. Spectators are not permitted.
Where is it Located
London (London)
What to Wear
Please dress according to the weather. We also recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
Weather
The Secret London Tour will generally run through all weather conditions, however in extreme conditions cancellations may occur. If this happens your experience will be rearranged for another date.
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Expert Interview
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Fun London Tours: Expert Interview
There's nothing better than being able to explore London with the assistance of an expert guide who can provide you with knowledgeable information! Fun London Tours host an array of intriguing tours to witness the bustling city of London and we've asked them a few questions to gain a further insight!
Where did the name Fun London Tours originate from and were there any other names you were contemplating?
I spent some time deliberating over the name of my tour company. Eventually I reduced the shortlist to a few, with names like ‘Unique London’ and ‘Unusual London’ but when I sent the list out to friends, Fun London Tours was the one which drew most support, and felt the most memorable and catchy to me. I also spent an evening with a couple of friends designing the logo, it was so much fun!
From your perspective, what was the inspiration behind wanting to provide customers with the opportunity to witness London with an expert guide?
Every time I go overseas, I tend to join a walking tour, and have found many of them really bring a city to life. This is the kind of experience I want travellers to London to have, and to create tours which people living in London can enjoy as well. There’s nothing better than seeing your own city brought to life in a new way. The most common phrase I hear locals say when they join one of our walks is ‘I’ve come here many times, but I’ve never noticed that before!’
When comparing to your competitors, what makes your brand so unique?
Before I created the tour company in 2013, I had been working with an open top bus company for a year, and although I enjoyed the experience, I felt that it was rather impersonal and corporate with no real regard for the customers. I also went on tours led by other companies and believed there was space for a tour company which led fun, historically accurate walks. All my tours are designed by myself, so are completely unique, and I believe this desire to dig out the more unusual and quirky historical anecdotes sets our tours apart. We are a small group of guides and although I run the company I also lead tours, and this means that we really do care a great deal about the experience people have with us.
Hosting your tours must be so fun, what's the best part?
I love all the aspects of leading tours. The interaction between myself and my guests is always life affirming – I always meet interesting people, and to see how much people love to learn about London really makes me feel great about what I do. Telling unusual stories and revealing hidden spots is always fun. And I also love the research and design which goes into all of my walks – this can sometimes take months and is a real labour of love.
What is your vision for the future of Fun London Tours?
I personally hope to continue to guide for many more years, but I will continue to employ the most passionate and amazing tour guides in London to deliver the walks that I have already created. And every year I will keep adding to our selection of walks. As Samuel Johnson said, ‘When a man tires of London, he tires of life itself.’
On a typical experience, what can a customer expect within a visit?
Our tours are always enjoyable and led by guides who love to engage with their guests. We allow anything between 4 and 20 people per tour, and these generally smaller group sizes means that there is lots of interaction and opportunity for questions along the way. It really is a personal experience and people will always leave with a few stories and anecdotes to tell their friends!
Thanks for reading!
We'd like to say a massive thank you to Matt from Fun London Tours for giving us some fun insight into the world of tour guides! We hope we can come and enjoy some more tours with you soon!
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