Russell Square Tours and Tickets

See the best of London in one day with the freedom of a 24 hour Hop On Hop Off pass. Ride aboard open top double decker buses and explore two unique routes the Landmarks Tour and the Park and Palace Tour giving you unlimited access to the city’s most iconic sights. Cruise past Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, or switch routes to take in Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill, and Marble Arch. With multilingual audio guides, complimentary headphones and panoramic views, you’ll enjoy an informative and flexible experience at your own pace. Hop off to visit royal palaces, stroll through historic parks, or shop in famous districts then hop back on when you’re ready. It’s the easiest, most enjoyable way to uncover London’s history, culture, and unforgettable landmarks in just 24 hours.

Home to two million years of history from six continents, the British Museum takes time to explore. This self-guided audio tour lets you hit the highlights at speed, including art by Da Vinci, the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the world of the pharaohs. As well as the informative commentary, your package includes reserved timed entry, a small donation to the museum, and a sightseeing app.

Explore London at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus ticket featuring multiple routes. Cover major landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and more at your own pace and visit only the attractions you're interested in. Audio commentary adds context to the sights you'll come across.

London contains centuries of history, but if you want to learn more about local women’s and LGBTQI stories, you generally won’t find them on standard, mainstream sightseeing tours. Take a private guided walking tour with a long-time London resident who was active in the pride movements of the 1980s and ‘90s. Learn about women’s scientific and cultural contributions, about Britain’s first trans men and women, and more.

Follow in the footsteps of some of history’s most celebrated authors during this literary-themed audio tour of London’s Bloomsbury neighborhood. Discover an easy-to-follow, self-guided and smartphone-based itinerary, with offline access available to audio narration, maps, and geodata. Highlights include the English pub where Dylan Thomas met his wife, a Dickensian alleyway, the British Museum, and Virginia Woolf’s former residence.

London’s Bloomsbury district was a haven for influential writers in the 19th and 20th centuries. With this private walking tour, explore the houses, squares, and museums with a guide for a more in-depth look at the area than if exploring alone. Visit the homes of writers such as Charles Dickens and WB Yeats, chart the life of Virginia Woolf, and uncover stories and places you might not discover on your own.

Explore the elegant neighborhood of Bloomsbury, one of the most creative areas of London, like a local and discover its history and highlights in just a few hours on this private guided walking tour. Pick a departure time that works best for your schedule and customize the tour to your interests for a fully personalized experience.

Immerse yourself in the world of Sherlock Holmes on this half-day private tour through London. Visit famous filming locations from the hit BBC show and from the original series, including 221b Baker Street, along with famous London attractions such as Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Listen to informative commentary from your guide about the history of London, the book and TV series, and the writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Lose yourself in the mystery-solving world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on this private walking tour of London. Learn about author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and then follow the trail of the "Sherlock" BBC TV series as you visit filming locations in Russell Square and Whitehall. Plus, see where the fictional detective lived, at 221B Baker Street, and extend the experience at the Sherlock Holmes Museum (admission tickets own expense).

If you’re looking for a way to see a lot of London at speed, this hop-on hop-off bus tour is ideal for those short on sightseeing time. Discover the city by day and by night with ease, thanks to the flexibility of the bus schedule—get on and off the bus to do some deeper exploring whenever you like during the day, and enjoy a set tour at night.