Exploring London solo can be a great experience. Often, when we’re with others, we must abide by a joint schedule. Some people want to see and do certain things, others want to do something else. It can all add up to a rather stressful, unsatisfying experience.
When you’re on your own, you don’t have to work anyone else’s timetable. You can see whatever you want, whenever you want! With that in mind, let’s look at some of the best sightseeing tours for those going solo.
Tower of London Beefeater Tour
A tour guide is great, but it’s even better when they’re part of an ancient order of guards. The Tower of London Beefeater Tour puts you in the company of your friendly, knowledgeable Beefeater guide, and you can just relax and absorb the history.
At different points in its history, the Tower of London has been a fortress, a royal home and a prison, housing William Wallace, the ‘Princes of the Tower’ and James I of Scotland. Be prepared, as there will be grisly and sad stories of the unfortunate souls who spent their last days in the tower.
If you’re staying in one of the many The Montcalm luxury hotels dotted about the city, you shouldn’t have to travel more than twenty minutes to get to the Tower of London and immerse yourself in its rich story.
City Cruises
Long held as one of the best ways to see the major London sights, City Cruises takes you on a river tour of more landmarks than you can shake a stick at. The Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tower Bridge and all the others are covered, and you can take them all in at a pleasant pace.
If you’ve got a mind to see certain places up close, go for the ‘Red River Rover Pass’, as this gives you the opportunity to jump on and off City Cruise boats at will for 72 hours. This is the perfect way for a solo traveller to make their sightseeing tour their own and set their own schedule. It’s also ideal if you’re staying in one of the many luxury hotels in London, as you can always jump off near where you’re staying.
The Original Tour
A great way to get out and see the London sights is by getting into the heart of the city and this is just what The Original Tour offers. So-named because the company was the very first to offer open-top bus tours of the capital, the route covers every major landmark and some hidden gems.
The Original Tour has been going for 65 years, so it’s safe to say their knowledge and insight is first-class. The solo traveller can simply sit back, listen to the digital audio provided and see London’s greatest sights from the ground. Again, you can purchase a ‘Hop-On, Hop-Off’ ticket for one, two or three days, so it’s up to you want you want to focus on. If you’re staying at one of The Montcalm Luxury Hotels in London, you can jump off in the evening, then resume the tour when you please the next day.
However long you have in the capital, planning your own solo tour is a great way to connect with the city on a personal level and ensure you see all of the sights on your own bucket list. Enjoy!02
