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The Changing of the Guard is one of London’s signature sights, but it's easy to miss if you're standing in the wrong place. This guided tour ensures you’re well-positioned to watch the ceremony (schedules permitting), and explores royal landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, and Clarence House. Continue through Westminster to see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, and more.

Optimize your time at the British Museum on this small-group guided tour. Choose a morning or afternoon slot to suit you, then set off with your expert guide for live commentary on must-see highlights like the Elgin Marbles, Rosetta Stone, and bust of Ramesses II. Complimentary use of a headset ensures an immersive experience in one of the world’s most visited museums.

Experience London’s traditional pub scene—and discover historical drinking dens that most visitors miss—on this small-group, half-day tour. Accompany your guide to the history-saturated City of London, and visit at least four noteworthy pubs (drinks separate expense). Pop into centuries-old alehouses, see literary haunts favored by writers such as Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture as you explore.

Immerse in Second World War history and follow in the footsteps of legends when you prebook your ticket to the Churchill War Rooms, the epicenter of British government for most of the war. Explore the top-secret Map Room, discover a communications room disguised as a toilet, and hear more stories on your audio guide. Your package also includes a sightseeing app and an audio tour of political London.

Get the inside scoop on the Tower of London from a real life Beefeater, and embark on an in-depth guided tour of the complex, including Tower Green, the Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate, and many more points of interest. Finish the tour with a trip to see the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, then visit the White Tower, and explore at your leisure.

The British Museum in London houses more than eight million artifacts, making it difficult to find the top attractions on your own. This small-group or private tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Rosetta Stone, and more, as you uncover their significance and history.

One of London’s most recognizable and in-demand attractions, the Lastminute.com London Eye welcomes millions of visitors every year. Skip the sightseeing hassle and secure your admission before you travel by booking 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.

Get ready to journey through Westminster as it was in the 1940s, experiencing the era of air raid sirens, food shortages, and Nazi bombings. After exploring above ground with your local guide, you'll go below London to the most famous spot of them all: The Churchill War Rooms, an essential stop to understand London's ability to "keep calm and carry on."

London’s British Museum is home to millions of precious artifacts—but its size can make it hard to navigate alone. Make sure you see the best of its collections on this small-group or private tour of the iconic cultural institution. Follow your guide straight to a curated selection of cultural and artistic works that represent the diversity of the museum’s collection, from samurai armor to the Rosetta Stone.

While many travelers visit the Tower of London, few are lucky enough to meet a real Beefeater—one of the castle’s ceremonial guardians. Enjoy plenty of time to ask questions during a private Beefeater audience, and listen to anecdotes you won't find in a guidebook. Follow up with a tour of the complex, including a visit to the shimmering Crown Jewels, and time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site independently.

Follow in the footsteps of England’s kings, queens, statesmen, and poets as you explore the magnificent Westminster Abbey, one of London’s most iconic and important religious buildings. With pre-booked admission tickets and audio guides, visiting logistics are made simple. Avoid the rush of a group tour and set your own pace to stroll around the great church, see the coronation site of England’s many kings and queens, and listen as your audio guide shares more about the abbey’s rich history.

The church as we know it today was founded by Henry III in the 13th century, who ordered the demolition of Edward the Confessor’s royal palace and a monastery situated on the site. In its place, a new Gothic cathedral was built that was consecrated in 1269: From now on, by decree of the King of England, Westminster Abbey was to be a place for the coronation and burial of monarchs. - Royal Tombs, Today, over 3,000 people are buried or memorialised at Westminster Abbey, including 30 monarchs and notable historical figures such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking and Geoffrey Chaucer. - The Coronation Chair in St George’s Chapel is perhaps the most famous piece of furniture in the world. - Poet’s Corner - Explore the Lady Chapel & Chapter House - Royal Tombs - Unknown Warrior - Pyx Chamber - The Quire - Cloisters

Experience the English countryside on a small-group tour to the Cotswolds and take a break from the hustle and bustle of London. Travel by minibus with a driver-guide who shares details about the region's history. Explore remote outposts, charming villages, and winding country lanes, as you take in the best of the Cotswolds on this relaxing day trip from London.

London’s iconic landmarks are even more meaningful when you understand their history—but long lines and confusing routes can slow you down. On this guided tour, explore Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben with guided commentary that brings centuries of royal and political drama to life. Upgrade for skip-the-line entry and a fully guided visit inside Westminster Abbey, or choose the exterior tour with optional self-guided access to the Sunday organ recital.

Borough Market is one of the oldest and most celebrated food markets in the world, and London Bridge is the historic neighborhood that grew up around it. This is the best food tour in London Bridge, and one of the top-rated things to do in London for food lovers visiting from abroad. Over 3 hours and 6 hand-picked stops, you will explore Borough Market and the London Bridge area with a local guide who knows every address worth knowing. English food has a reputation. This tour aims to change it. From a bacon and egg bap to award-winning fish and chips, artisanal British cheeses paired with ale, cider or honey mead, and a proper sticky toffee pudding, every stop is chosen for quality and the tastings add up to a full meal. There is also a Secret Dish revealed only on the day.

Avoid tickets selling out and guarantee your glimpse into the lives of the royal family by prebooking your ticket to the State Apartments of Buckingham Palace, which are only open for two months per year. In addition to entry, you also get a walking tour of royal London monuments such as St. James’s Park and The Mall.

Cruise past London's riverside attractions—and save hours on foot—with this dinner cruise along the River Thames. Pass by landmarks including the Tower of London, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge, far from the crowds that gather outside them at night. Along the way tuck into a delicious 3-course meal and enjoy live music.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only at the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you. Travel between Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and more while enjoying panoramic city views from an open-top bus. Explore at your own pace, learn local history with onboard commentary, and upgrade your experience to include a River Thames cruise for a fresh perspective of the capital.

Warner Bros. Studios, where the Harry Potter™ movies were made, sits on the outskirts of London, making it a bit of a trek. This full-day tour includes round-trip coach transportation from central London, so you can spend the day exploring spellbinding movie sets independently.

Don’t miss any of the details of Westminster Abbey with this hassle-free, professionally-guided group tour. You learn more about the history of the abbey than you would on a self-guided tour, plus have the option to ask your guide questions. This tour also includes refreshments in the Cellarium Cafe & Terrace, which isn’t part of most tours.

Visiting Buckingham Palace is a highlight for many visitors to London, but, the palace is only open for a couple of months a year, and getting tickets can be a hassle. This tour—which includes tickets to the palace as well as audio guides—makes visiting easy. It also includes an informative guided walk through St. James’s Park so that you’ll be able to brush up on your royal history before your palace visit.

The London Eye runs continuously throughout the day on a fixed loading sequence, and standard ticket holders must join a queue that can be an hour or more long during peak times. This skip-the-line admission ticket includes priority access and boarding for a shared capsule ride, with views of the Thames, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and central London during the rotation.

Check off 20 of London's top sights in just a few hours. This small-group walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time to explore the British capital. Enjoy included admission to Westminster Abbey, the traditional coronation site for the British monarchy, as well as stops at Big Ben, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, and more.

Limited time in London doesn’t have to mean a limited view of the capital. Soak up the key sights in just one action-packed day on this guided walking tour. Explore highlights such as Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace (view the Changing of the Guard on days it's scheduled). Then, cruise the River Thames on a comfortable boat to the Tower of London, and delve into British history as you view the Crown Jewels.