Top London Arts & Design

London's Soho neighborhood was once at the center of Britain's punk scene. Head off the usual tourist trail to the sites of seminal clubs such as the Marquee, Vortex, 100 Club, Roxy, Louise's, and Notre Dame Hall. Hear little-known stories from the era, such as when The Jam clashed with the law, and get the inside scoop on local tales that many travelers miss out on.

Shoreditch is well known as a hub of street art and graffiti, with the areas around Brick Lane and Old Spitalfields Market featuring an eclectic mix of work from a variety of artists. However, deciphering the techniques and styles of each piece can prove tricky. Get the inside scoop with a local guide, and cover everything from large-scale pieces and stenciled art to tags and storytelling.

London is known for its rich musical heritage, but finding the best spots for a glimpse of pop culture can be tricky. Explore must-see musical landmarks with a local musician on this group walking tour of Soho. See where Hendrix, Bowie, Elton John, and many others recorded their most iconic albums, all brought to life through insider anecdotes about music-making in the capital.

Snap better photos of London at night on this private night photography tour and workshop. With your professional photographer guide, set off on a nighttime walk and get personalized coaching tailored to your skill level. Learn techniques such as shooting in low light and using long exposures. Along the way, pass top city landmarks, from the London Eye to Tower Bridge.

The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising showcases retro items and iconic brands from the Victorian era to today. This admission ticket grants full access to the museum without a time limit, letting you explore the nostalgic exhibits at your own pace.

Enjoy a more rewarding visit to London's Tate Modern on this guided tour. Visiting in a small group of no more than eight people provides plenty of opportunity to ask questions about the artworks and the 19th-century power plant that houses the modern art museum. See works by Picasso, Dalí, and Warhol in the permanent collection and also learn about the many temporary exhibits that the museum has displayed in its relatively short history.

The National Gallery is home to some of the world’s finest pieces of art, but knowing where to find what can be a challenge for visitors. Make things easier for yourself, and brush up on your art history knowledge, by visiting with a guide. See works by the likes of Van Gogh, Botticelli, Rembrandt, and Van Eyck, and appreciate minor details invisible to the untrained eye.

Get more familiar with London's highlights on this private tour, led by a local guide. Learn about London's history and culture as you visit landmarks, including the Shard, London Bridge, Westminster, Borough Market, and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Explore the city like a local on foot and via public transport, with London Underground (subway) tickets included.

Make the most of your time in London with tours of two of its flagship museums—the National Gallery and British Museum—with just a small group. Explore the National Gallery, home to one of the world’s greatest painting collections, seeing masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers.’ Plus, let your guide introduce you to some of the must-see ancient and medieval treasures at the British Museum.

London’s National Gallery has a vast permanent collection of more than 2,300 artworks, so it’s hard for first-time visitors to know where to start. On this private tour, maximize your time as your guide shows you all the highlights as well as points out notable paintings that many visitors miss. This tour will take all the hassle out of your visit, so you can spend more time admiring masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and more.

Perfect your photographic techniques on a private photography tour of the streets around London’s Theatreland, with an award-winning photographer. Hear tales of spies, celebrities, magicians, and more as you explore Seven Dials, Denmark Street, and even the British Museum, capturing quirky shots in styles from paparazzi to creative. There’s no need to worry about the British weather: Your package comes with a severe weather guarantee.

Ideal for music lovers, this David Bowie walking tour covers two distinct London neighborhoods where the visionary artist lived and worked. Starting in Brixton, you’ll see the home where the singer was born, some of the venues he played in the early days, and a local memorial. You’ll then move on to Soho, a neighborhood rich in music history, where Bowie’s career took off.

As well as great restaurants, bars, and boutiques—Shoreditch is well-known for its diverse street art scene, and this tour is your shortcut to finding hidden murals, stencils, and artwork that you might not uncover alone. Join a guide on a specialty street art-themed tour that starts at Old Spitalfields Market and visits Brick Lane and Shoreditch. Along the way, hear stories about local artists and learn how to interpret different pieces.

Explore London's West End in a unique way on this group walking tour. Check off some of the West End’s top theaters with a suitably musical-inspired soundtrack. During your 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) walk, discover key theaters, learn insider stories and facts, and listen to different show tunes through headsets—singing and dancing are warmly encouraged.

Uncover the secrets of witchcraft and wizardry on this behind-the-scenes Harry Potter walking tour of London. With a small group and your guide leading the way, scout out filming locations for your favorite scenes, including the Leaky Cauldron and the Ministry of Magic. As you go, pass London landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, and Leadenhall Market, your guide filling you in on behind-the-scenes stories and facts about the books and movies.

Understanding street art in East London can be difficult without local knowledge—especially as murals and installations change frequently. This private walking tour explores creative hubs such as Shoreditch and Brick Lane with a guide who knows where to look. Learn about Cockney rhyming slang, browse vintage shops, and walk past constantly evolving street art while taking in the area’s food culture and multicultural history.

Guided literary tours move at the group's pace, not yours. This self-guided Dickens scavenger hunt hands you the route through an app, so you start whenever you like and linger where you want. Follow a trail of puzzles and hidden messages between landmarks such as the Charles Dickens Museum and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, piecing together the story as you walk Victorian London's streets.

London’s East End is the epicenter of the city’s vibrant street art scene, and the stomping ground of legendary artists such as Shepard Fairey, Eine, and Banksy. This small-group tour takes you through cool local neighborhoods, with a guide pointing out the highlights—so you don't miss a thing. Discover colorful street art, see sites associated with Jack the Ripper, stroll down Brick Lane, and visit the eclectic Spitalfields Market.

Booking separate tickets for each London attraction takes time and planning. The London Explorer Pass covers admission to between two and seven attractions, depending on the package you choose. Pick where to use your credits from a list of more than 75 attractions across the city, and plan your sightseeing around the ones that interest you most.

The British Museum is one of the largest museums of its kind in the world, with more than eight million items on display. With this tour, make the most of your time with an experienced guide and an itinerary customized to your interests and preferences. Take in the highlights or pick and choose the exhibitions that interest you most, and take a fascinating journey through human history, art, and culture.

Immerse yourself in Soho’s music history with a guide to lead the way. Visit venues, pubs, and concert halls to see where some of the best-known names in rock history started their careers. Walk the back streets of Soho and learn about bands like the Rolling Stones. Plus, recreate the cover of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust LP at the very doorway he was photographed in.

Avoid piecing together a Beatles-era-inspired route in London without direction; this private walking tour has a guide that'll do it for you. Stroll through central areas to see key sites such as Carnaby Street, Abbey Road crossing, Denmark Street, and other Beatles landmarks. As you walk, your guide shares stories behind Paul, John, Ringo, and George—both as individuals and as a group.

David Bowie's early career in Soho—the mime phase, the failed folk trio, the R&B bands—predates Ziggy Stardust by years, and those formative locations and stories aren't featured on standard London tours. This private walking tour covers the Soho venues, businesses, and landmarks that shaped Bowie's early creative career, with a guide providing context at each stop.

Take a journey through the former epicenter of Brit-pop—Camden Town—with this self-guided audio tour. Make your way to key Brit-pop landmarks in the northwest London neighborhood, such as the Electric Ballroom, the Good Mixer, and the Dublin Castle. Offline access and GPS autoplay makes for a seamless experience, with audio playing automatically upon arrival at each sight.