Private tours of London by Luxury Vacations UK

19/05/2024

Private boat tour of the Thames.

A wonderful way to end a day of sightseeing in Greenwich, London's maritime quarter.

01/05/2024

Touring The Thames on a Private Cruise is a must for a first time visit or special occasion.

The River Thames is London and London is the River. It is the reason for London's very existence. See almost all the sights and disembark for lunch, pub stops and sightseeing.

Surprise the one you love with a Private Thames Cruise.

The only way to truly understand London’s history is a private guided cruise along the Thames

25/04/2024

I'm passionate about making Travel Accessible for people with less ability or people that use wheelchairs, walkers, scooter or need oxygen.

Many years ago I noticed that so many of our clients were either a little bit slow walking or just need a little extra care. Some needed occasional use of a wheelchair.

I have made it my mission to cater for all abilities. We electric (wheelchairs) scooters, standard wheelchairs and steel ramps. Plus we can hire accessible vehicles.

It is quite special moment when someone who thought they COULD NOT DO IT - DOES IT (with our help) and the joy on their faces is unforgettable. The moral of the story is: TRAVEL ADVISORS, when you get a client that thinks they cannot see or do something in the UK, pick up the phone and talk to us, we can meet those challenges head on.

We provide accessible tours for partial or full-time wheelchair users. Planning tours carefully to gain special access and use of adapted vehicle when required.

21/03/2024

New addition to our London portfolio.

The Chelsea Townhouse with wonderful family options.

A stones throw from Sloane Sq and walking distance to Buckingham Palace and Harrods.

19/03/2024

The Art Museums of London are much better understood with an expert Art Historian who can Entertain, Enlighten and Entral.

Book a PRIVATE GUIDE with LUXURY VACATIONS UK.

14/03/2024

Make your trip to London Extra Special and book a Double Decker for the day with a conductor and guide.

It is excellent fun.

How we managed to get the bus outside the Stafford Hotel is a mystery. Stafford Hotel, St James' Place

01/02/2024

NEW TOUR OPTION: TAXI CAB TOUR OF LONDON

Meet your Friendly London cabby, Andrew

"I love London so much, it is my city"
Andrew was born in 1965. After leaving school, he went to a catering college and qualified as a chef, and his first job was as a chef on the world's most famous cruise liner, the QE2. He worked on the cruise ship for five years and then set up a sandwich business delivering to office workers in the City of London until 1993.

Andrew's love of London and meeting people is immediately obvious. Driving a taxi would give him the best of both worlds. Andrew passed the knowledge of London, which comprises of learning 1000's of streets, buildings and historical sites of London. Twenty-seven years later, Andrew felt it was the right time to pass on his knowledge to people visiting the great city of London.

Andrew says, "In recent years, I met another Andrew, the owner and director of Luxury Vacations UK. We hit it off. We share the passion for knowledge and want to tell the story of London entertainingly AND from the perspective of an experienced London Taxi Driver. It's another way to enjoy this incredible place."

Tailor-made private black Taxi Cab Tour of London with Andrew. A London black cab driver with over 25 years experience.

21/12/2023

Preserved Victorian Streets and Modern Markets

You and your guide will explore Spitalfields, a district with a fascinating history and a vibrant, contemporary scene. One minute, you will be admiring some of London’s finest 18th-century houses and the next, you will plunge into bustling streets with boutique shops.

Being on the edge of the City, the area has always attracted immigrant communities, who have added to its rich cultural diversity. The area is home to some of London’s fabulous “street art”. Please check out our Street Art Tour. London's Jewish history is a fascinating tale from rags to riches.

Explore the markets of East London and the hear the story of its people

09/09/2023

Touring England's Sparkling Wine Region again today.

A cool glass of Sparkling Rose helped get us through the heat of our Indian summer.

Rathfinny Estate Virtuoso Travel

22/08/2023

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16/02/2023

Far away from London in the south west of England.

There is only one CORNWALL!

Porthcurno beach :)

23/11/2022

Jack the Ripper Tours

The famous and horrific murders that took place in the east end of London in 1888 exposed the unhealthy living conditions of London's poor. The neighbourhood of Whitechapel sits beside the City of London, then the most prosperous enclave globally.

We have never promoted the idea of Jack-the-Ripper tours before. It all seemed too sordid to sell guided tours about the brutal murders of five women. On the other hand, it is part of London's sometimes gruesome history, and maybe from sales of a Jack-the-Ripper tour, we could donate money to a women's refuge centre. What do you think?

Interestingly, Whitechapel was known for violent crime long before Jack the Ripper. Those crimes had never been reported in such graphic detail as there were certain restrictions on the press. Once those regulations had been lifted, the press went to town and played with the public and even gave the murderer his name.

Therefore, we want to be more sophisticated and join the dots of the ripper story with the surrounding social problems of the times, creating awareness at least and entertaining our visitors.

We can link the story of Jack the Ripper and the unfortunate female victims to today's east end with street art and Indian food, and a couple of pub stops. I think that is far more grown-up than the norm. In addition, we will donate 10% of the profits of tours that feature Jack-the-Ripper tales to "refuge", an organisation that dedicates its resources to protecting women from domestic abuse.

Regards

Andrew

22/11/2022

Personalise your tour of London

London is full of Stories, back streets, old pubs and evidence of its 2000-year existence. We can tailor an intellectual tour while leaving out the boring bits.

Unearth the stories from people of the past; Sir Christopher Hatton was an interesting character of the Tudor court and made a big impact during his life. Politician and one of the judges who interrogated and found Mary, Queen of Scots, guilty. He left Oxford without a degree and entered Inner Temple. You can stroll around the neighbourhood and visit the Temple Church. He played the key character at a Masque play at the Inner Temple and got the Queen's attention. He was a handsome and skilled dancer.

He became captain of the Yeoman of the guard, vice-chamberlain and member of the PRIVY COUNCIL. To top it all, he was knighted. Plus, he was granted the bishops of Ely's home in London, ELY PLACE. Visit the Old Mitre Pub, where Hatton’s Garden once stood, and imagine Queen Elizabeth II dancing around the cherry tree with Sir Christopher.

Correspondence between the two was overly affectionate. This led to accusations that the Dancing Chancellor was the Queen's lover. It seemed Queen Elizabeth called him her mutton or lamb.

He built a house as big as Hampton Court Palace, which damaged his finances. So, he invested in Francis Drake's voyage around the world, and so Drake named his ship the Golden Hind (see the replica of the Golden Hind in Southwark, south London) after the golden hind on Hatton's coat of arms, and Hatton made a profit of £2,300. Tour Hampton Court Palace and explore Tudor history in more detail. BTW, he had three big houses Ely Place, Kirby Hall and Holdenby house.

Sir Christopher Hatton had a state funeral, and a massive monument once stood inside St Paul's Cathedral – people hated it, but it burnt down in the great fire of London.

Discover the many people, their lives and times on a specialist guided tour.

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10/11/2022

Charles Dickens and Christmas are one and same. We often say he is the inventor of modern Christmas.

What does that all mean? Visit London in December and discover the Story of Christmas on a Private Tour of London.

Discover Charles Dickens House and Museum on a private walking tour of London; There are thousands of fascinating items to see.

01/06/2022

Book Stone Circle Access at dusk at Stonehenge.

Enhance your day trip from London with a country pub dinner and a visit to Stonehenge after hours.

26/04/2022

London's Royal Parks - MAKE a VISIT PART OF YOUR TOUR OF LONDON.

In London, you have eight Royal Parks. They give the capital a nature space to rest and unwind. Unlike the regular public parks, the Royal Parks are owned by the crown and managed by a government agency.

These green oases cover 5000 acres, regarded as essential to life in the capital. Londoners will refer to the parks as the “lungs of London.” Once Royal hunting grounds and pleasure gardens, they make the city one of the greenest. According to the European Union, when you combine the other green spaces within the capital, London is officially a forest. Consider booking Horse Drawn Carriage Ride.

The Parks are historical places, so you can find many statues, fountains, and stonework carefully preserved for the future. Let us introduce you to the eight Royal Parks of London.

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Discover London's eight Royal Parks as part of a private guided tour of London.

21/04/2022

The Iconic Road Trip

Luxury Vacations UK have partnered with the Iconic Luxury Hotel group to provide a seamless service between private high-end touring and lavish accommodation.

The perfectly located Iconic Hotels allow many touring options and easy access to London Heathrow and Southampton.

We can create an itinerary with first-time visitors in mind or a plan for people who have seen the famous sights on a previous trip. Enjoy private guided tours of London and see the Iconic places such as Stonehenge and the Cotswolds or see lesser-known areas of interest, such as Gloucester.

We have five suggested itineraries that include Iconic Luxury Hotels. See below.

The Iconic Road Trips features the high-end hotels of the Iconic Luxury Hotel group and touring London and the English countryside.

03/04/2022

Beautiful evening in Lindfield, West Sussex, England.

A beautiful country.

Of gardens, castles, vineyards, an historical towns.

29/03/2022

28/03/2022

Love food?

Here is an easy day, book a top-notch foody guide with Luxury Vacations UK, enjoy tasting food at Borough market and then take a nap at your hotel.

Early evening pop into the hotel bar for a cocktail before heading off to The Harwood Arms, a superb "foody" pub.

The Harwood Arms is known for game and wild food made with the best British produce. This London pub is the only one with a Michelin star.

Discover our custom VIP private gastro tour of London's Markets; Explore The Borough Market with a food expert, taste, try and indulge in one of life's great pleasures, eating.

22/03/2022

Eating out in a foreign country

Having the means to travel is a great privilege. Therefore, experience it all, the architecture, culture and food. Without a doubt, London is the most dynamic restaurant destination in the world.

The city is the most connected globally with five international airports, including the world's busiest, Heathrow. You can understand why people from every nation have flocked to start businesses escape war-torn regions or oppression.

Settlers bring new ideas of fashion and music and inspire food cultures. This is why visitors should consider London a top-notch culinary destination.

We wanted to get your taste buds going by teasing you with a list of only five top London restaurants. We have fifty on our database and will be delighted to share with you when booking private tours of London.

1. Core by Clare Smyth, London
92 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PN
Tel: 020 3937 5086
'Core by Clare Smyth' is an elegant fine dining restaurant that emphasises natural, sustainable food sourced from the UK's most dedicated farmers and food producers. Core also has two tasting menus next to the a la carte menu. One focuses on classic dishes and the other one more seasonal based dish - Menu.

2. Sabor, London
35 – 37 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BR
Tel: 020 3319 8130
This restaurant is a combination of two restaurants in one. Downstairs, you have The Counter, an intimate Spanish tapas bar where the chefs prepare the small plates. Upstairs is El Asador which offers a more rustic feeling. The menu focuses on sharing dishes cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. On the ground floor space, there is a separate bar area - Menu.

3. Brat, London
4 Red church St, London E1 6JL
The menu at Brat has strong Basque influences, as a family-run restaurant in Getaria inspired the restaurant. Besides Turbot, Brat also serves smoked cod, grilled peas, oysters, and more. But their best meals aren't complete without a piece of meat of fish grilled to perfection on an open wood fire grill, as that is their speciality -Menu.

4. A Wong, London
70 Wilton Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 1DE
Tel: 0207 828 8931
Next to the familiar and well-known Chinese kitchen, A. Wong also presents a tasting menu that showcases dishes from all regions—pointing out the 14 international borders of China, each offering different cuisines. Lunchtime is a perfect moment to try the dim sum on the ground floor while overlooking the open kitchen - Menu.

5. Mere, London
74 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QH
Tel: +44 (0) 207 268 6565
Galetti gained fame for being a judge on Masterchef: Professionals and runs this restaurant with her French husband, David. Since 2017, Mere has served quality dishes inspired by the French cuisine with an occasional nod to the South Pacific because of Galetti's time living in New Zealand - Menu.

18/03/2022

Britain is Dynamic, so get off the beaten track.

17/03/2022

The Instagram of the past - discover the powerful social media of ART on a DISCOVERY tour of London's galleries.

Understand it and appreciate world-class paintings and objects of beauty.

Discover our custom private Art and Cultural London tour; See The National Gallery, Tate Britain, The British Museum and enjoy a walking tour of the Inns of Court.

25/02/2022

The Langham Hotel London demonstrating what class means by looking after their postman.

Wonderful.

Luxury hotel in london gifts stay to their long serving postman.

24/02/2022

ONE of the BEST DAY TOURS from LONDON - The COTSWOLDS, OXFORD and BLENHEIM PALACE.

Tour the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace and Oxford
Tour Oxford, England's oldest university, discover the impact made by Jenner Institute, the organisation responsible for the AstraZeneca Covid 19 vaccine. See the colleges and go inside the University buildings, such as Christ Church college, which is subject to availability. Tour Blenheim Palace, one of greatest the stately homes in England. Enjoy a pub lunch in the historic Cotswolds region and browse the independent shops.

- UNESCO World Heritage Site; Blenheim Palace
- The Cotswolds (AONB) Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Visit the Cotswolds and enjoy a pub lunch

Professional driver-guides carry out our expertly designed itineraries with high-end vehicles. Each day tour is flexible, and we can customise a day tour from London to match your preferences.

Tour Blenheim Palace, the baroque jewel of the Cotswolds Hills, and a walking tour of Oxford, England’s oldest university city. Enjoy lunch in a pretty Cotswold village pub and browse in the shops.

17/02/2022

DONT LIKE MUSEUMS and GALLERIES?

You need an entertaining guide!

Now that testing is over for vaccinated visitors to London. Come and discover London's finest art galleries and museums with a professional guide.

If you find touring museums, dare I say it, a bit boring or intimidating, you probably need an excellent guide. The story of art and items of great historical significance can be static objects. They need a meaning, a tale to connect us with the treasures behind glass.

Think of London's National Gallery at the Instagram of the past, the Tik Tok of politics. The great treasures of the British Museum are sometimes show-off possessions, such as jewellery, swords and ancient armour.

They all tell a story of the past and put our life and times in perspective. Spend a day being enlightened and enthraled by a true expert guide who speaks YOUR LANGUAGE and not the language of academia.

BOOK our cultural tour of London and be entertained, enthraled and Enlightened.

Discover our custom private Art and Cultural London tour; See The National Gallery, Tate Britain, The British Museum and enjoy a walking tour of the Inns of Court.