Top London Holidays - page 6

Visit two of England's top wineries—and even explore a working cheese dairy—all without having to organize your own transport on this full-day trip to Kent from London. Train transit is included for your ease, as are insider tours at each estate with tastings, a picnic lunch, and tutored cheese tasting.

Jack the Ripper remains one of London’s most notorious figures, and this walking tour provides a unique insight into the unidentified serial killer and his victims. Perfect for true crime fans, this tour sees you following your guide and small group on an evening walk through East London. Stop along the way at key sites associated with the killer, including Old Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane.

Avoid tourist traps and head straight to the best pubs in Central London on this private walking tour. Meet your guide in the city center and visit up to seven atmospheric, historic pubs. Choose to purchase drinks and learn stories and tales about the pubs that you’d never uncover on your own.

Head to London’s East End and go back to Victorian times, when Jack the Ripper lurked around on this guided group tour. Your guide makes the story entertaining, and you also get a tour of this part of London too. You pass by Old Spitalfields Market, the Ten Bells where Jack the Ripper’s victims drank, plus other landmarks. You finish at the White Hart pub, so feel free to purchase drinks at the end.

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.

London is full of great pubs, but it can be hard to find the ones that are historically notable on your own. Instead, discover some of the British capital's most history-rich pubs, and learn their behind-the-scenes stories, with a guide. Spend time in pubs that were once frequented by artists and authors, including Dickens and Christie, and explore with just a small group of fellow travelers to keep you company.

This lively, jam-packed London walking tour covers the city’s top 30 attractions—you'll end the day knowing you've seen it all. With your guide, you'll begin at Green Park, journeying through Westminster for sights like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Then you'll explore the iconic London Bridge area, including landmarks like Tower Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe. It's all downhill from there...into the London Dungeons.

Follow in the footsteps of London’s most notorious serial killer on this spooky Jack the Ripper evening walking tour. Follow your guide on a stroll around the dimly lit alleyways and backstreets of East London, where the gruesome murders took place. Along the way, uncover the truths and mysteries about Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror, and hear the many theories about possible suspects.

Go on the trail of Harry Potter in London with this adults-only tour and cocktails experience. You’ll visit the locations used in filming, stop for a mid-tour cocktail, and get insider tips from your guide for bars in the area. Highlights include Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross Station, Borough Market, and the House of Spells where you can shop for butterbeer and books.

Step into the private performance space of Dieter Roterburg, renowned carnival owner and magician, for an unforgettable evening of close-up magic in London. Over two hours, the finest magicians will dazzle you with astonishing feats that blend live theatre and music. Arrive early to enjoy immersive pre-show performances that engage and enchant, featuring skilled illusionists who will leave you in awe. Throughout the night, savour meticulously crafted cocktails, reflecting Dieter’s artistry in mixology; each drink a visual and flavourful spectacle. This intimate setting ensures an experience filled with wonder, laughter, and unforgettable moments with world-class magicians at your table.

Eat your way around London’s Notting Hill area like a local, stopping at spots you’d easily miss if you tried exploring on your own. Ideal for fans of all things baked, try a range of sweet and savoury treats, such as cardamom buns, scones, bakewell tarts, and more. Avoid the tourist traps and learn about the neighborhood while you eat.

Many Jack the Ripper tours take you to the locations where the serial killer reigned terror, but true history enthusiasts will love delving deeper into the stories on a tour written and designed by a Jack the Ripper expert, Russell Edwards. Piece together Jack’s real identity through historical documents and forensic evidence as you walk the streets of Whitechapel after dark.

Experience a Jack the Ripper tour with a difference during a small-group, crime-solving experience that takes place on the historic streets of Whitechapel. This tour, which is not for the faint of heart, follows the chronological route of the grisly Jack the Ripper murders. Unlike many other tours, it also includes a true-crime element that invites participants to solve the gruesome mystery of the serial killer.

Discover central London through your taste buds during this private foodie tour that has you solving riddles for your meal ticket. This game turns the London Bridge and Bankside areas into a maze where you unlock traditional English classics and sweet treats, all while exploring two of the city’s most famous cultural neighborhoods.

Experience London's colorful pub culture and learn all about its history with the help of a local guide on this private walking tour through Borough and London Bridge. Sample drinks in some of the city's oldest and most unique boozers, and learn the stories behind the bars where you sit and sip, from Romans and Vikings to Charles Dickens and British nobility.

Ideal for history buffs, this private walking tour of London offers a deeper view of the city’s notable landmarks than you could get on your own. With your guide—a historian educated at the University of Oxford—in the lead, set off to discover highlights from Temple Church to St. Paul’s Cathedral and beyond. Along the way, receive a unique scholarly perspective, and learn the stories behind the sights.

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.

See Greenwich in a different light as you embark on a spooky walking tour to meet its ghosts and ghouls. From vikings to mysterious shipwrecks, learn about the dark side to Greenwich’s attractions like the Old Royal Naval College and the Cutty Sark merchant vessel with immersive storytelling from your guide.

Other tours concentrate on the main 5 murder victims but we will show you so much more. You will visit 10 different sites learning about the history of the area and one of the most notorious crimes in the history of the world. How many murders did Jack commit? Who are the prime suspects? Why can we even go so far as to discount recent claims of DNA evidence proving the murderers identity? This is a factual historic tour, no silly hats or costumes are needed to bring these terrible crimes to life.

New for 2025 from leading tour provider See London, join a small group in the eerie streets of Whitechapel where history meets mystery in the chilling tale of Jack the Ripper. Guided by an expert well-versed in the infamous murders of 1888, you'll walk the routes where the Ripper's shadow loomed large over East London. Fear was palpable and the streets were the hunting grounds for one of the most notorious serial killers in history. You'll visit the locations of the Ripper's gruesome deeds, each stop unveiling more about the victims and gruesome details that shocked the world. As you explore darkened alleys, the guide paints a vivid picture of the police investigations, the suspects, and the enduring mystery of the Ripper's identity. The experience is rich with historical anecdotes, carefully researched facts, and chilling legends that have persisted for decades. The tour reaches a climax at the Ten Bells pub, a historic site frequented by Jack the Ripper and his unfortunate victims

See London's lovely holiday lights with a professional taxi driver who knows the city intimately on this private tour by classic black cab. You'll see some of the West End's most spectacular Christmas light displays on Regent, Oxford, Carnaby, and Bond streets, and in Covent Garden. Your private guide provides you with all sorts of interesting tidbits and tips about the city.

Swap predictable walking tours for this fun and festive alternative—a Christmas-themed silent disco walk. The perfect way to enjoy the sights of London, and party at the same time; listen to lively music and guide commentary through your headphones, take part in spontaneous flash mobs, and pass by lots of interesting London landmarks along the way.

Get a different perspective on London—and get a bit of exercise in while you’re at it—on a cycling tour. Visit many of the city’s most recognizable landmarks in a short amount of time. Follow your guide on a provided hybrid bike (with helmet) past Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and many more attractions. Make frequent stops along the way to ask questions and take photos.

During the holiday season, London bursts into life with Christmas-themed illuminations—but knowing where to see the best of them can be tough. Explore England’s capital at its most festive on a walking tour that covers Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Carnaby Street and more. Plus, learn about England's Christmas traditions from your guide.