London Highlights Day Trip

Begin your private journey in Southampton and enjoy a full day discovering London’s most iconic landmarks on a flexible, curated tour.

  • Private Tour
  • Day Of Tour
  • Sample Itinerary

Leave Southampton behind and step into the heart of London in comfort and style. This private day trip offers an immersive look at the capital’s signature landmarks — from royal palaces to historic squares — all with your own vehicle and driver. No group shuffling, no fixed crowds: you travel on your terms.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to explore deeper, this tour blends must-see highlights with local insight. You get freedom to linger, pause for photos, and absorb the city’s atmosphere — a perfect balance of structure and spontaneity.

Tour Highlights

  • Private vehicle and driver for a full-day excursion from Southampton

  • Panoramic London drive including Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Tower of London

  • Walk through Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and the historic West End

  • Photo stops at iconic sites like Big Ben, St Paul’s, and Tower Bridge

  • Time for optional afternoon shopping, cafés or museums

  • Flexible guiding: driver-only or full guide option

Your journey begins early with a comfortable drive from Southampton into central London. As you arrive, you’ll descend into the city’s rhythm, starting with a panoramic loop through iconic areas. You’ll travel past Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye — each moment offering a unique perspective on Britain’s capital.

Next, you’ll explore the streets closer up: wander Trafalgar Square, pass through Covent Garden, and feel the energy of the West End. Your guide can point out hidden laneways or literary corners that often escape standard itineraries.

In the afternoon, dive into London’s most enduring symbols: cross Tower Bridge, visit the Tower of London if time allows, and take photos along the Thames. You might also stop at St Paul’s Cathedral or explore one of London’s museums or galleries.

As the afternoon draws to a close, your driver will guide you back toward Southampton, reflecting on the day’s contrasts — from urban bustle to quiet roads — and ensuring you arrive refreshed and full of stories.

TimeActivity
08:00Depart Southampton
09:30Arrive London – panoramic drive & key landmarks
11:00Walk Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden & West End
12:30Lunch break (own arrangements)
13:30Visit Tower of London, Tower Bridge & Thames views
15:00Optional visit to St Paul’s or museum
16:30Depart London for Southampton
18:30Return to Southampton

Discount Offer

20% OFF

Save 20% when booking a tour together with your cruise port transfer or airport transfer

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