Top London Holidays - page 6

Follow an expert Ripperologist guide dressed in period costume through the streets of east London to learn all you ever wanted to know about Jack the Ripper. You'll follow in the killer's footsteps on his reign of terror through Whitechapel, learning about Victorian history and the culture and media frenzy. Enjoy plenty of time to ask questions and take photos.

True crime fanatics often focus on Jack the Ripper, one of London’s most notorious serial killers, rather than the women whose lives he (or maybe she?) cut short. Learn about Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly on this informative walking tour through Whitechapel. See the spots where some murders took place as you discover both facts and theories behind this long-cold case.

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.

Explore London's Christmas displays with this nighttime open-top bus tour. Relax and enjoy the ride as your guide points out a host of the city's sightseeing highlights as you go, weaving your way through Oxford Street and Regent Street, before heading to Westminster via Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. It's a great way to soak up the holiday cheer in the UK's capital city.

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.

London's Notting Hill is known for its beautiful Victorian houses and its annual carnival that showcases the music and food of the Caribbean. It's also a popular filming location, and if you've seen the 1999 movie "Notting Hill," you'll recognize some of the sites you see on this private tour. Visit the famous Travel Bookshop from the film, stop by Portobello Road, and more.

The mystery of Jack the Ripper, a serial killer who preyed on East End women, endures. Follow in the footsteps of the killer and his victims on an enriching tour that brings Victorian London alive with reenactments, storytelling, and a deep understanding of the period’s history. Discover Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, the Ten Bells pub where Mary Kelly was last seen, the site of the “Ripper Riots”, and more.

Unlike other Jack the Ripper experiences, this tour comes with Ripper-Vision: a hand-held projector that transports you back to Victorian London, when Jack the Ripper prowled the streets. Explore east London on foot and learn about the still-unidentified serial killer’s reign of terror, with accompanying videos and images via Ripper-Vision to enhance your experience. See the sights while having fun and learning some history.

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.

Learn all about Notting Hill's storied past and vibrant present with the help of a guide as you explore the area on foot. Listen as your guide tells you about everything from Nottong Hill's old failed racecourses to modern-day markets. See filming locations from the classic rom-com "Notting Hill", artworks by Banksy, and much more, with a tour leader to sort the itinerary while you focus on the fun.

England’s capital city is where the infamous criminal Jack the Ripper carried out his brutal murders during the 1888 Autumn of Terror. Learn about the killer and the tragic tales of his victims on this private walking tour of Spitalfields Market, the 10 Bells Pub, Frying Pan Alley, and more.

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.

London has some seriously dazzling Christmas light displays, but knowing where to look and how to get from point to point can be confusing for visitors. Leave the navigation to someone else by joining a guide on a themed tour of the city's sparkling holiday decorations. Walk from Covent Garden to Oxford Circus, with a stop along the way at Trafalgar Square to check out a Christmas market.

See London in a new light on this private night tour of the city by taxi, which includes your choice of pickup and drop-off locations. Your driver has passed the Knowledge of London exam, and can share stories and trivia with you as you go. Discover London’s key landmarks lit up after dark, from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament, with plenty of flexibility to customize your tour.

Guarantee that you'll take home the best possible photos of your time in London with this photography-focused tour in Notting Hill. Choose to bring your own camera or receive a selection of raw or edited photos from your guide's camera after the tour. Your guide will show you the best spots for social media-worthy photos that showcase Notting Hill's neighborhood charm.

The city of London is centuries old, playing host to some gruesome goings-on over the years. Explore the spooky streets on this nighttime ghost walk. Learn about murderous queens, grisly grave robbers, the Black Dog of Newgate, and the ghosts that are said to haunt London’s most popular landmarks, from St. Paul’s Cathedral to the Bank of England.

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.

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in a city with Christmas lights you’ll never forget. From the sparkling angels of Regent Street to the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree to the lanterns of Chinatown and much more, you and the kids will have plenty to see and marvel at on this private walking tour of the UK’s capital.

While not many people associate England with wine-growing, there are actually plenty of great wineries within a short jaunt of London. This tour takes you from the London Bridge Station to three top wineries—and back again—all in one day. Enjoy tastings and behind-the-scenes tours, with a pause for a picnic lunch en route.

Step into the world of Jack the Ripper on this private tour through Whitechapel, Smithfield, and the City of London. Uncover the case’s mysteries and learn about the victims’ lives with insights from your expert guide. Enjoy personalized attention as you explore how the city has transformed since the 19th century.

Follow in the footsteps of the Fab Four—and keep your sightseeing personal—on this private Beatles tour of London. With just your guide for company, travel via public transit (or upgrade to explore in a luxury Mercedes). Either way, you can look forward to seeing Beatles landmarks from Abbey Road to their former homes, plus the site of their last rooftop concert. Cap it all off with drinks at a vintage London bar.

Explore the shadowy world of medieval London on an evening ghost tour of the London Bridge area. Listen to your guide share sinister tales of untimely deaths, ghastly ghouls, restless souls, and the unfortunate inmates of England’s oldest prison. You'll also visit a graveyard, stop by a pub associated with Jack Sparrow, and see some of London’s most recognizable buildings.

London is never more beautiful than when it glows with holiday wonder. Catch its yule magic on this tour, starting in Covent Garden—you’ll wander craft stalls and boutiques before discovering a hidden garden glowing with Victorian gas lamps. Follow in Charles Dickens' footsteps through secret alleys, hear holiday traditions shaped by Queen Victoria, and end at Trafalgar Square with mulled wine to warm your spirit.

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.