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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.

Learn all about the darker side of London’s history and experience its spirited pub culture at the same time on this small-group walking tour around some (allegedly) haunted pubs. Tour with a qualified historian who’s called this area home since they were a kid, and listen as they share stories all about everything from murders to the Black Death. Visit locations you're unlikely to discover if exploring solo, and hear chilling tales that only the locals know about.

Discover the beauty and history of London—and see more of the city in less time—on this small-group bike tour. Grab your bicycle and helmet, and embark on a ride through Royal Parks such as Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James's Park. Pedal at your own pace past stately monuments such as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and more—and learn stories about London’s rich history and modern culture you wouldn't otherwise hear.

Explore London's major sights with a 1-, 2-, or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass covering three routes. Spot landmarks including Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace at your own pace. Complete your experience with a hop-on hop-off Thames River cruise for a fresh city perspective. Updated route schedules and stops ensure you can plan your sightseeing efficiently across all circuits.

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 combination walking tour and sightseeing cruise. Explore highlights including Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace (where you'll view the Changing of the Guard on scheduled days). Then, cruise the Thames River on a comfortable riverboat to the Tower of London where you can delve into British history.

Journey to England’s southeast coast on this full-day group tour of Dover and Canterbury, and escape the hustle and bustle of London. Admire the scenic Kent countryside on your way to the famous White Cliffs of Dover and enjoy free time to explore the medieval Dover Castle, war tunnels, Royal Court of Henry II, and more. After lunch, head to Canterbury to visit the UNESCO-listed Canterbury Cathedral, where you can explore even more.

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.”

If you've ever wanted to make your own chocolate but haven't gotten around to traveling to far-flung places, get your fix right in the heart of London with this chocolate-making class. Join a small group in the charming neighborhood of Notting Hill to learn how cacao beans are transformed into chocolate bars. Then, under the watchful eye of a chocolatier, get your hands dirty and create your very own chocolate to take home with you.

Discover the best of London in just one day on this action-packed tour. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, tick off top attractions like Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey off your bucket list, and enjoy a guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral. You also receive a ticket for a Thames River sightseeing cruise to use after your tour, and can upgrade to include an evening ticket for the London Eye.

As a city that’s been standing for almost two millennia, London has a long history filled with dark goings-on. On this guided walking tour, set off with fellow curious travellers to discover some of the city’s most haunted spots, learning about the spectres circling Smithfield Market, the vengeful spirits lingering in the Old Bailey, and much more.

Maximize your time in the Tower of London on a tour of the dark and infamous complex with a Beefeater. View the remarkable Crown Jewels and visit the White Tower, Traitors’ Gate, and Tower Green, where Anne Boleyn was beheaded. Follow a Beefeater guard on a walk to learn insider stories about this remarkable, UNESCO World Heritage Site that habors almost 1,000 years of history.

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.

Glide by a host of London’s must-see landmarks on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich on the Thames River. Step aboard your comfortable cruise boat at Westminster Pier and listen to the live commentary as you pass sights such as Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Drink in the views from the open or indoor deck, and at Greenwich, step ashore to visit attractions (own expense) such as the Cutty Sark or National Maritime Museum.

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.

London’s top sights don’t come cheap. But you can save almost 50% on the cost of admission when you buy The London Pass®, a digital package that gives you free entry to more than 100 of London’s top attractions. Enjoy sights such as Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, the Tower of London, and the original Madame Tussauds, with a handy app (or PDF guide) to help you plan your trip.

Immerse yourself in glamour and spectacle at Madame Tussauds London. Head to the world-famous attraction and spend some quality time with remarkable wax replicas of the Royal Family, Tom Hardy, or take a selfie with Taylor Swift. Enjoy access to the interactive Marvel Super Heroes 4D Exhibition, Spirit of London Ride, Chamber of Horrors, and more.

Exploring the Tower of London on your own can mean missing the stories behind its complex history. This small-group tour offers a more personal experience with a local guide, giving you time to ask questions and gain deeper insight. For a classic British touch, upgrade your experience to include afternoon tea.

Explore beyond London without renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads on this full-day coach tour to three of Britain’s historic and culturally important destinations. Visit Windsor Castle to see the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, continue to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, and finish in Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and the Roman Baths.

Delve deeper into London’s rich Christmas culture during a small-group walking tour based around Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol." Capture the festive spirit and wander through hidden alleys, historic courts, and centuries-old taverns, experiencing London as Ebenezer Scrooge would have. Visit real locations featured in Dickens’ stories, including a stop at one of London’s oldest pubs, where Dickens and the Hellfire Club once gathered.

Vacationers in London usually have to choose between learning about the city’s history and exploring its drink culture. This historical pub crawl gives you the best of both worlds. Explore the heart of London on foot with your guide, visiting a hand-picked selection of bars and distilleries. Listen to stories dating back centuries as you pass by St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Old Curiosity Shop, and Covent Garden.

With this tour, enjoy a VIP experience most tourists don't get: a private viewing of the Inner Circle at Stonehenge, one of England’s most mysterious and magnificent landmarks. With round-trip transit via a comfortable coach from London, you're ensured a seamless experience of this world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Combine your visit with a trip to Windsor Castle (if option selected), an official residence of the royal family.

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.

Tick off the British capital’s most recognizable landmarks on this attraction-packed London tour. Explore St. Paul’s Cathedral, then make a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and visit the Tower of London, where you'll have free time for lunch (own expense). Enjoy an extended river Thames River cruise, and upgrade to cap everything with a London Eye ride or cream tea at Harrods.

Make the most of your time and see the highlights of London in half a day on this private guided tour of some of its most interesting neighborhoods and historical attractions. Start at SoHo, Chinatown, and Westminster before taking the tube to the lively Notting Hill neighborhood. Stroll through Portobello Road Market, savor a classic English tea and pastry, and see filming locations from the Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts movie, "Notting Hill." Upgrade to the "full option" to include a coffee and a pastry at a top bakery.