Top England Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

Enjoy a memorable evening of food, wine, and entertainment on this Thames River dinner cruise that reveals London when it looks best: illuminated by night. Combine British culture and cuisine as you cruise past London landmarks such as the Tower of London, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge, far from the crowds that gather outside of them at night. While you eat and admire the riverside attractions, listen to live music.

Discover an icon of London when you explore the UNESCO-listed Tower of London on this comprehensive tour. Notice details you'd miss on your own with a guide, and unlike many tours, you'll also get the chance to meet a Beefeater. Customize the experience with optional upgrades, including a cruise along the Thames to enhance your visit.

Don't have long in London? See the city’s top sights in the space of a single bus tour—and enjoy a different perspective on the British capital when you explore after dark. Climb aboard your open-top bus to discover landmarks from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s live commentary (depending on the route) or an audio guide, available in several languages.

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories behind one of London's most notorious criminal cases on this Jack the Ripper tour that is like no other. Follow your guide through the streets of East London and hear their insights into the serial killer's life and crimes while state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, hand-held projectors bring the atmosphere of Victorian London to life.

Combine a guide-led visit to the Tower of London with a sightseeing cruise along the River Thames on this 2-in-1 tour that saves you booking separate activities. Delve deeper into hundreds of years of history at the Tower of London, where you’ll explore the famous monument, which dates to 1066, and houses the Crown Jewels. Then, board a cruise on the River Thames for a new view of the London skyline.

The Warner Bros. Studio sits outside London, and reaching it independently means a train, a connection, and timed tickets to sort. Instead of handling it yourself, keep things simple with round-trip coach transport from central London and admission included. At the studio, you have free time to explore the sets, props, and costumes from the Harry Potter™ movies at your own pace.

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.

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.

Getting to the Harry Potter™ studio tour means a trek out to Watford and sorting your own trains, on top of timing entry to a site that books up. This small-group tour handles both, with round-trip train transport from central London and timed entry arranged. Inside, walk the original film sets, see props and costumes from across the eight movies, and learn how they were made.

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.

Many Jack the Ripper tours focus on sensational details rather than historical context. This guided walking tour takes a different approach by centering on the lives of the victims and the social conditions of Victorian London. Walk through the streets of Whitechapel while learning about Jack's victims—Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary Jane—and how poverty, housing, and employment shaped their lives. Your guide explains how the crimes affected the local community, offering a more thoughtful way to understand this chapter of London’s history without relying on shock-driven storytelling.

London is time-consuming to navigate independently. Skip the itinerary planning and relax on this action-packed walking tour that covers London's two most historic areas: the City of London and Westminster. See more than 30 landmarks, including Tower of London, London Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey, with questions, trivia, and photo ops to keep the atmosphere lively.

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.

When you’re in London, check off the capital’s royal landmarks with this top-rated walking tour. Enjoy a skip-the-line visit inside Westminster Abbey, and hear tales of the royal weddings, funerals, and coronations that it’s hosted. Then, pass by Downing Street and St. James’s Park. The tour finishes outside Buckingham Palace or Horse Guard’s Parade, in time to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

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.

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.

Tick off two UNESCO-listed monuments in one day on this full-day tour of Bath and Stonehenge from London. Escape the city for a scenic drive through the English countryside, stopping to admire the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge and delve into the enigmas of the mysterious stone circle. Explore the historic spa town of Bath at your own pace and visit landmarks such as the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, and Bath Abbey (own expense).

London spreads its landmarks across the city, and linking them on foot or by Tube eats up the better part of a day. A black cab covers far more in a few hours, with a driver-guide handling the route and the history between stops. The tour passes Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Covent Garden, Shakespeare's Globe, and the London Eye, with photo stops and short walks along the way.

With over 80,000 items on display, the British Museum is a treasure-rich maze that's best explored with a pro. On this tour, you'll get two serious perks: You'll save time and skip the lines, and you'll get a guided highlights tour that showcases the most iconic relics from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and beyond. Your expert docent will navigate you through the museum’s must-see exhibits, enriching your experience with captivating stories. After the tour, enjoy the freedom to wander through the galleries at your own pace.

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.

Embark on a captivating journey to Soho’s most interesting pubs, and find out which famous musicians, artists, playwrights, and actors have visited them. Explore venues where icons like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones made their mark, and even where Mozart lived. Hear tales of Karl Marx's visits, Marilyn Monroe, and even the royal family as you immerse yourself in Soho's vibrant atmosphere.

Get up close to the iconic Royal Guards on this group walking tour in London. Enjoy a prime view of the famous Changing of the Guards ceremony while avoiding the crowds at the gates of Buckingham Palace. See various stages of the ceremony, including the inspection, Old Guard, New Guard, Palaces, and even march alongside the Guards and Ceremonial Bands.

Walk inside the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge, and visit Bath and medieval Lacock, on this full-day excursion from London. Head first to Stonehenge, where you can walk inside the Inner Circle of stones—an experience that's typically closed to members of the public. Then, head to Lacock Abbey and the UNESCO-listed spa city of Bath, including the Roman Baths (if option selected).

Enhance your experience of one of England’s most iconic landmarks on a tour of Stonehenge that begins in London and concludes in Southampton. Depart from London in a luxury vehicle and delve into the atmospheric mystery of Stonehenge, a UNESCO-listed ancient stone circle, before boarding your cruise ship at Southampton’s port. Take in Stonehenge at your own pace and enjoy a hassle-free transfer to your cruise port on this convenient tour.