Piccadilly Circus Tours
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Piccadilly Circus is the meeting place of many of London's most famous roads. Here beautiful Regent Street (shopping heaven), famous Piccadilly (Fortnum and Mason's, The Ritz, the Royal Academy of Art), and cultural Shaftsbury Avenue (theaters, Chinatown) intersect. In the middle of it all is the famous 1893 statue of Eros, the winged messenger of love, which commemorates Lord Shaftesbury.
The circus was originally created as part of a plan to connect Carlton House, the home of the Prince Regent who became King George IV in 1820, to Regent's Park. When Shaftesbury Avenue was created in 1885, the area became busy with traffic and advertisers saw the potential for advertising; in 1895 London's first illuminated billboards were put up in Piccadilly Circus. For the next century it was London's version of Times Square but now only one building carries billboards. For history buffs, the name Piccadilly dates from the 17th century and comes from piccadill, a type of collar or ruff.
Practical Info
Given that it's in the heart of the West End, it's hard not to end up in Piccadilly Circus at some time. Hordes of buses pass through and underneath is Piccadilly Circus tube station with entrances popping up at all corners of the circus.
Address: Piccadilly Circus, London W1J, England
Admission: Free
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Experience the enchantment of London after hours on a night sightseeing tour. Aboard a double-decker bus, take a trip through the city to see illuminated attractions like Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. Hear fascinating facts about passing sites and insider tips on where to visit in the bustling capital city from your expert guide.
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- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Taking safety measures
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$32.11
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- 1 to 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$41.74
$5.22 savings
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- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$38.80
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- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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- 7 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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Half-day Tours3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London
Marvel over royal monuments, architectural masterpieces and iconic landmarks on this 3-hour walking tour of London. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you stroll around Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus; snap photos of Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben; and stand in awe before the magnificent Buckingham Palace. For the full experience, upgrade to include a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
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- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$102.62
$102.64 savings
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$102.62
$102.64 savings
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- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
Walking ToursSmall-Group English Tea and Desserts Walking Tour in London
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- 2 hours 30 minutes
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$126.39
Half-day Tours3.5-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour of Royal London
Discover London’s royal heritage and sample traditional English specialties on this 3.5-hour food tasting tour. Take a walking tour of the Royal Parks, Piccadilly Circus, and St James Palace; watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace; and enjoy cheese tasting, afternoon tea, and other British favorites.
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- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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$94.85
Half-day ToursSir Winston Churchill Private Walking Tour & War Rooms
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- 4 hours
- Taking safety measures
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$153.94
$51.32 savings
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Half-day ToursLondon Tour in a Classic Land Rover
Cruise London in style in a vintage Land Rover, and cover the capital’s top landmarks in a few hours of sightseeing. Private tours include flexible departures and hotel pickup and drop-off. See iconic sights like Piccadilly Circus and London Eye, plus several get-down photo stops, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace.
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- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$137.44
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- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$93.18
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- 10 to 12 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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Photography ToursProfessional photoshoot in London with Instafriend
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- 1 hour
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$133.78
Half-day ToursPrivate London evening tour by car
Avoid the busy London Underground (subway) and see the best of London at night from the relaxing vantage point of a private car. Save time of going to a meeting place with hotel pickup, and pass by top landmarks, including Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Coca-Cola London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace.
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- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$116.83
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Guided tours are a great way to see the best of London, but trudging round the landmarks can lack a certain appeal. On this walking tour with a difference, starting in Mayfair, tuck into some of London's finest blue cheese, in a cheese counter that's been serving the whey too eager public for over 300 years. This place sells literally tonnes of Stilton every December! Fortnum & Mason is where even the royals get their dairy fix. Stop off in the last remaining store of Little Italy in Soho, dine on some of the best baked Camembert in Covent Garden.
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- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$33.44
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- 1 to 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$60.92
$27.37 savings
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- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$120.40
per group
Day TripsMust see London with a local: private & personalized
Make your London adventure a personal one on a private 8-hour sightseeing tour. Your tailor made itinerary can include Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the city’s hidden gems, and much more. It's up to you. Thanks to the expert navigation skills of your Londoner guide, you’re able to explore in an efficient, but leisurely manner. Leave with exclusive tips on what to see, eat, and do with the rest of your vacation.
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- 8 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$175.93
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Half-day ToursLondon Beatles Tour
Trace the legacy of the Fab Four, and enjoy a passport back in time to 1960s London, on this private, half-day tour. Meet your guide at your accommodation or a pickup point of your choosing, and travel in the comfort of a classic black cab. You’ll visit buzzing neighborhoods like Soho and Marylebone, will learn Beatles-related history from your guide, and will even make a stop at the famed Abbey Road Studios.
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- 5 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$641.42
per group
Half-day ToursLondon tour in a Porsche or Luxury Land Rover
You will tell us what time you want to start the tour then your driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel/ Accommodation.
Explore London with a private driver who takes you around the city in Porsche Cayenne or a Luxury Land Rover. you can customize your private tour service to your needs, whether you want to visit famous sightseeing spots such;
-Green Park
-The Globe Theatre
-Trafalgar Square
-Piccadilly Circus
-British Museum
-Regent Street
-Tower of London
-London Bridge Mayfair
-Hyde Park
-Royal Albert Hall
-Harrods
-Buckingham palace
-10 Downing Street
-London Eye
-Natural History Museum
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- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$137.44
Price varies by group size
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This action-packed private walking tour of London is the ideal experience for travelers with limited time. You’ll save time and see multiple top London attractions in one day, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament, and Trafalgar Square. By going on a walking tour, you’ll visit places on foot that can’t be reached by car or bus. Your tour will be enhanced with guide commentary about London’s highlights, as well as insider tips.
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- 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$229.08
Price varies by group size
From
$229.08
Price varies by group size
- 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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