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Visit two of England's grandest royal residences—Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace—on this day tour. Head to Windsor to visit Windsor Castle and see its regal highlights, including George’s Chapel and the State Apartments. Return to London and had to Buckingham Palace for an audio tour of the State Rooms and access to the special exhibition.

History enthusiasts will love this private walking tour of London that focuses on Britain’s World War II–era prime minister, Winston Churchill. Explore places in Mayfair, Westminster, and Piccadilly associated with Churchill, from his childhood home and 10 Downing Street to the cigar shop he once frequented. Your final stop is at the Churchill War Rooms, the secret bunker from which he governed during the war.

Make the most of your time in London with a hassle-free visit to the Hard Rock Cafe. Skip the line and take your seat surrounded by iconic rock ’n’ roll memorabilia, then enjoy a 2- or 3-course American-style meal. Choose from Gold or Diamond set menus to match your budget and tastes, combining convenient dining with a fun, music-themed atmosphere in the heart of the city.

Go beyond the true crime podcasts and see the real-life locations of infamous murders on this Jack the Ripper tour. Sobering and perplexing, learn the stories behind the women killed. Follow your guide as you walk to the places where they lost their lives, exploring Spitalfields and Whitechapel along the way.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure—and enjoy a different kind of London sightseeing experience—on a high-speed rigid inflatable boat (RIB) tour along the River Thames. Departing from either Embankment or Westminster, spot many iconic riverside monuments, and listen to commentary from a guide over the speaker system. Then, get ready for high-speed thrills as your guide puts the pedal to the metal.

Negotiating public transport in London can be stressful, particularly when you’re all packed up for a cruise. Get your vacation off to an affordable yet stress-free start when you prebook this convenient small-group 1-way transfer, direct from your London hotel or apartment. Simply select the cruise terminal you desire (Southampton, Dover, Harwich or Tilbury), then relax as the driver looks after your luggage and drops you at your check-in point.

Get an up-close look at Henry VIII’s royal lifestyle with this entrance ticket to Hampton Court Palace. View the King's and Queen's State Apartments, Tutor-style kitchens, Hampton Court’s famous garden maze, and more. Upgrade to the Royal Palaces Pass and gain entry to the Tower of London, Hampton Court, and Kensington Palace, valid for two years.

Discover "Downton Abbey" filming locations on a full-day guided tour of the Cotswolds from London. Let someone else do the driving as you travel through the scenic Oxfordshire countryside and visit the charming village of Cogges and Bampton, the setting of the show's quintessentially English town. See recognizable sights such as the Grantham Arms pub, then explore Highclere Castle's opulent chambers on a guided tour.

Guarantee your seats at ABBA Voyage, a hologram performance of the Swedish band's top tracks, by pre-booking your tickets. This dazzling show, staged in the custom-built ABBA Arena, features a 10-piece live band performing a solid set of some of the Swedish act’s most popular songs. As an added bonus, this show is augmented with high-tech enhancements to create an extra-memorable performance.

Skip the stress of long taxi lines and unpredictable apps when you prebook this round-trip private transfer from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton or Stansted airport to your London hotel or rental. A generous luggage allowance and a wide choice of vehicles, from saloons through to minivans, let you relax and take it easy as your driver does the heavy lifting—perfect after a long flight.

Reaching the airport on time from London can be stressful when juggling traffic and public transport connections. This private transfer removes the uncertainty with door-to-door service from your accommodation to London Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, Luton Airport, or London City Airport. Meet your chauffeur at your hotel or residence and travel in a luxury vehicle to your departure terminal.

Paris is tantalizingly close to London, but planning a day trip requires coordinating numerous logistics. Enjoy the City of Light in a limited time—with none of the usual hassle—during this full-day excursion by Eurostar train. Your package includes a hop-on hop-off Paris sightseeing tour and a sightseeing cruise on the River Seine, plus the option to upgrade your Eurostar tickets.

Enjoy a hassle-free, exclusive arrival in London with this executive private transfer service. Meet your driver at London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, or City Airport right in the terminal, and receive their help with your bags. Then, relax on the journey directly to your London hotel or private residence, all while admiring views of the city as you drive into town.

Enjoy a stress-free start to your trip by booking a shared arrival transfer from London Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted Airport to your London hotel. Avoid taking your luggage on public transportation or worrying about a rising taxi meter with this ultra-convenient option.

Get a behind-the-scenes view of one of Britain’s most popular TV shows, "Midsomer Murders," on this guided tour from London. Head out to Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to see some of the locations where the series was filmed. Expect a real taste of the English countryside as you drive past thatched-roof cottages, historic pubs, and rolling hills.

Rather than just hearing about the heinous crimes of Jack the Ripper, try to solve the mystery of the serial killer’s identity on an interactive murder mystery tour in East London. With your Ripperologist guide, you’ll travel back to the foggy streets of Victorian London and visit sights in Whitechapel pertinent to the crime scenes, and visit off-the-beaten-path places that most travelers miss.

Discover some of London’s most enchanting neighborhoods the easy way—with a guide in the lead—on this fascinating walking tour. Discover the famous neighborhood of Notting Hill, Portobello Road and its antiques, plus Kensington Gardens with its Diana memorial and the exterior of the Royal Albert Hall. Finish your tour off with a classic cream tea that you can enjoy at your own pace.

If you’re interested in learning about the infamous Jack the Ripper murders—without spending hours researching the cases yourself—then this guided tour offers entertaining and in-depth insights. Led by a guide, the experience reveals lesser-known details from recent research while visiting key locations connected to the notorious crimes in London’s East End.

Explore the dark side of London’s East End on this evening walking tour, ideal for travelers who want an entertaining, and potentially frightening, alternative to typical city tours Follow in the footsteps of historic serial killers such as Jack the Ripper and listen to stories of grave-robbing, witchcraft, murders, and executions. This tour is led by writer Declan McHugh, author of “Bloody London.”

Enjoy an alternative, chilling spin on the traditional city tour with this ghost walk across London. Join a small-group and visit a selection of these (allegedly) haunted sites, including Charterhouse Square, Smithfield Market, and The Clink Prison Museum. Wander by night safely with a guide, and as you listen to creepy stories that reveal a darker side of the city's history.

Explore the Tower of London and witness the traditional Ceremony of the Keys with a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) as your guide on this group tour. Listen as your guide shares their unique insight into England's royal history and culture, and tells stories about the tower's (often dark) history through the centuries. End the experience by watching the time-honored Ceremony of the Keys, as the Chief Warden locks the citadel.

Delve deeper into the history of the British monarchy on a tour that covers several royal sights around London. Ideal for history buffs and first-time visitors, this small-group tour—which is mostly conducted on foot—offers a more intimate glimpse into the streets of England’s capital and also includes rare access to the interior of Buckingham Palace.

Blend history with entertainment on this spooky walking tour of York. You’ll hear historical tales as you walk through the city and marvel at the medieval architecture of sites like York Minster cathedral. Learn about the city’s history with an emphasis on stories related to witchcraft, the spooky, and the strange.

Learn about London’s most gruesome tales, eras, and legends during this small-group walking tour. Cover a thousand years in just a couple of hours, from medieval-era plagues and execution techniques to Dickensian slums and an 18th-century ghost. Sights visited include London’s oldest surviving parish church, a thousand-year-old meat market, and a 14th-century monastery and plague pit.