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If you’re visiting London for the first time or have limited time, discover many of the most iconic sights of London on this half-day guided walking tour. Follow your guide and stroll past 20 top London sights, such as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Plus, exploring on foot gives you a more intimate glimpse into areas that can’t be accessed by cars or buses.

Want to head out from London to explore the prehistoric structure of Stonehenge? Don't worry about the hassle of navigating the UK's transport network; instead, opt for a half-day coach trip with your admission ticket included. Your admission ticket gives you two hours to explore, which is plenty of time to listen to the audio guide and discover the structure at your own pace.

Instead of wasting vacation time in queues, save time by booking your ticket in advance and immerse yourself in glamour and spectacle at Madame Tussauds London. Head to the world-famous attraction and spend some quality time with remarkable wax replicas of popular celebrity figures. Enjoy access to the interactive Marvel Super Heroes 4D Exhibition, Spirit of London Ride, Chamber of Horrors, and more.

Catching the Changing of the Guard with a clear view takes knowing where to stand, and Buckingham Palace itself opens to visitors only a couple of months a year. This tour covers both: a guided walk through St. James's Park to watch the ceremony, then entry to the State Rooms on a self-guided audio tour. Palace admission is included, so the timing and tickets are handled in one booking.

No visit to London would be complete without experiencing quintessential traditions such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Your guide takes you to a prime vantage point—difficult to find on your own—to observe the King's iconic foot guards, clad in red uniforms and bearskin hats, and watch the household cavalry put on an impressive display. Follow history-rich guide commentary with ease using a headset.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only for the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you from a 24- or 48-hour option. Learn more about what you're seeing with recorded commentary on Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, and more.

Experience a wealth of England’s rural and historical treasures, plus the fictional "Downton Abbey" village, on this hassle-free full-day trip from London. With round-trip coach transit, visit the splendid Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO-protected country house where Sir Winston Churchill was born—opt to include admission tickets when you book. Additionally, visit the Cotswolds and the pretty village of Bampton, home to multiple Downton Abbey filming locations.

One of London’s most recognizable and in-demand attractions, the Lastminute.com London Eye welcomes millions of visitors every year. Save yourself any sightseeing hassle, and secure your admission before you travel, when you book your tickets in advance. Upon arrival, step into a large, air-conditioned capsule and take to the skies for impeccable views of Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and other key landmarks.

Visit two of England’s most popular historical sights in just one day on this hassle-free coach trip from London—with someone else taking care of the travel and logistics. Spend the morning discovering the UNESCO-listed city of Bath. In the afternoon, travel to the stone circle of Stonehenge and unravel the facts and myths about the prehistoric enigma.

The University City of Oxford and the idyllic countryside of the Cotswolds are two of the most popular day trips from London, but big group tours can feel overwhelming. This small-group tour ensures that you don't miss any of the most important sites, while giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

See London from the streets, water, and sky with this great-value package that lets you explore at your own pace. Choose a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket with on-board commentary and open-top panoramic views. Enjoy an aerial view aboard the London Eye giant observation wheel and a one-way River Thames cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier, available in either direction.

Don’t miss out on one of London’s most popular musicals, "The Phantom of the Opera," by prebooking tickets before your trip. This multi-award-winning show features an Andrew Lloyd Webber score that turns the story of a mythical Paris opera figure into a sensation. Pick a seat type to suit your budget and viewing preferences, and be swept away by the love story set to timeless melodies.

Explore many of England’s top historical and cultural treasures on a full-day tour of Warwick Castle, Oxford, the Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon from London. With round-trip coach transport from the city, exploring the scenic English countryside is simple. A walking tour of Oxford is included; choose to upgrade to include admission to Warwick Castle and Shakespeare's Birthplace, or have the freedom to decide on the day which attractions to visit.

Discover the best of London in just one day on this action-packed tour. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, check top attractions such as Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey off your bucket list, and enjoy a guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral. You also receive a ticket for a Thames River sightseeing cruise to use after your tour, and can upgrade to include an evening ticket for the London Eye.

Visit some of the top attractions outside of London without the hassle of driving on this day trip to Windsor, Bath, and Stonehenge. Enjoy optional tours at both Windsor Castle, home to the British royal family, and Bath for even deeper explorations of key local attractions. Finishing with Stonehenge makes this experience ideal for history buffs.

London’s top sights are spread out, making it tiring to try to hit them all with limited time. Instead, zip by attractions such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye during this double-decker sightseeing tour. Even better, coaches depart in the evening so you can beat London’s snarls of traffic while seeing its landmarks all lit up after dark.

The Warner. Bros Studio, where the Harry Potter films were made, can be a challenge to reach. Make getting there easy during this full-day self-guided excursion, which includes round-trip coach transportation from central London. Explore all the details that went into the making of the magical movies, including film sets, props, costumes, and special effects. Stand in the Great Hall, walk along Diagon Alley, see Dumbledore’s office and more.

Stonehenge and Bath sit a fair way west of London, too far apart to reach in a day without a car and a lot of planning. Take in both on one coach trip, walking the ancient stone circle at your own pace before continuing to Bath for its Georgian streets and Roman-era hot springs. Add the Roman Baths complex as an upgrade, or spend the afternoon exploring the spa city at your leisure.

Reaching Kent's scattered landmarks from London means a day of trains and connections before you've seen anything. This full-day coach tour links three in one trip: Leeds Castle with its moat and parklands, the medieval city of Canterbury, and Dover's White Cliffs and clifftop castle. A guide covers the history as you travel, and the logistics of getting between them are handled, with a Cathedral tour available as an option.

See some of England’s most popular attractions in just one day on a tour from London. Travel by air-conditioned coach to see the prehistoric stones at Stonehenge and enjoy a panoramic tour of the Georgian spa city of Bath. Then, drive through the enchanting hills and villages of the Cotswolds and visit the birthplace of the famous William Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon.

Combine three popular attractions on one convenient day tour of Oxford, Windsor, and Stonehenge from London. First up is the magnificent royal residence of Windsor Castle, where you can admire the lavish State Rooms and walk the historic ramparts. Next, be awed by the towering monument of Stonehenge. Finally, enjoy a guided walking tour of Oxford. When booking, choose to include admission tickets to some or all of the sights.

Rather than grapple with London’s public transport after a long flight, take it easy with this cost-effective shared shuttle that drops you right to your door. Your driver greets you in the arrivals hall, then transfers you direct to your hotel, making no more than three stops along the way. Choose from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Southend, and Stansted Airports.

Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this day trip from London. Start with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous university buildings, then continue to the Cotswolds’ village of Bampton, known as Downton Village in the award-winning British TV series. End with a visit to Highclere Castle, the real-life setting of Downton Abbey, featured in Downton Abbey 3: The Grand Finale.

Make your visit to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour seamless on a full-day tour that includes round-trip transportation from the coach station at King's Cross and St. Pancras. Skip the hassle of trying to find your own way there; instead, relax on the luxury coach during the journey to the studios in Watford. Your tickets to the experience are included in the tour cost, so you don't have to worry about any logistics.