With an average speed of 100mph and with zero congestion, helicopter tours in London are by far the most efficient way of joining up the dots. Excel Charter’s London Pleasure Flights tours are permitted to fly right through London, taking off from Essex and surveying the Lea Valley before zooming straight into London. During the tour, the Heli-Tours captain covers the Houses of Parliament, the Gherkin, Canary Wharf, the London Eye, Tower Bridge and the O2 arena, while giving a running commentary. Excel Charter can also arrange private helicopter flights to London-based and UK sporting events, and private charters are also available.