Top London Tours by Duration

Travel to two of England's top historical sights—and leave all the travel logistics to your guide—on this full-day private tour to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral. Avoiding the hassle of public transport and traveling by minivan, you'll explore mysterious Stonehenge, visit the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral to view the original 1215 Magna Carta, and still have time to enjoy the medieval town and River Avon before getting back to London by dinnertime.

Exploring further afield on vacation can be enticing, but handling foreign roads or an unfamiliar city’s public transport can be such a drag. On this private Cotswolds tour, you escape the hustle and bustle of London with ease, seeing the charming towns that feel a world away from the Big Smoke. Just sit back, relax, and let your driver whisk you away.

Check off two of England’s top royal attractions in just one day on this guided tour that takes you from London to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace. Skip the hassle of navigating public transportation and travel in comfort in an air-conditioned coach. Get the most out of your visits to the regal landmarks through your guide's insights into English history.

Visit Westminster Abbey, its medieval cloisters, and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries with a guide to provide commentary and context on this group tour. Spend time learning about the historic abbey's connection to the royal family. You'll also hear commentary about the filming of Netflix hit "The Crown" as you explore with your guide.

See London through the eyes of the great Charles Dickens on this private walking tour. Rather than trying to find Dickensian sights yourself, join a guide who can provide insider details about Dickens’ work and characters for a more enriching experience. Visit places Dickens frequented, see locations that inspired his novels, and more.

Tailor-made for archaeology fans, this private walking tour takes you into the nooks and crannies of the City of London where Roman ruins still lurk. Discover the ancient city once known as Londonium, from old Roman baths, the ancient city walls, the remains of an amphitheater, and, when access allows, the Temple of Mithras that rests beneath a 21st-century office tower.

London has thousands of pubs, and spotting the historic ones among modern chains takes local knowledge. Your private guide leads you through the City of London to historic pubs known for locally brewed ales, sharing England’s beer heritage. Classic London monuments line the route between stops.

London's main landmarks take on a different character after sunset when the buildings are lit and daytime traffic thins out, but navigating central London by car in the evening requires familiarity with one-way systems and parking restrictions that change by time of day. This private evening tour covers the route after sunset with a driver who handles the routing, and photo stops at landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben along the way.

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).

The National Gallery holds over 2,300 works spanning seven centuries of Western European painting—without a guide, it's easy to spend the visit moving between rooms without a clear sense of which pieces are worth pausing at and why. This private tour moves through the collection at your group's pace, with a guide providing context on the works and answering questions throughout.

Find your way around London without worrying about getting lost—and check off the city's best-known sights in just half a day—on this guided walking tour. Stop outside key attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and dozens more, and soak up the sights from street level. You can also travel aboard a double-decker bus for the classic London experience (own expense).

Explore the highlights of the Royal Borough of Greenwich on this half-day walking tour. Spend time at the Greenwich Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park, check out the Painted Hall in the Old Royal Naval College, and check out the exhibits at the National Maritime Museum. After a coffee break at the museum café, browse Greenwich Market, then visit the recently restored Cutty Sark tea clipper.

See London on your own terms on this private black taxi tour, which includes pick-up from a number of different locations in central London. See classic sights, discover off-the-beaten path attractions, or just let your driver know what you’re most interested in and let them customize a personalized tour just for you.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge with a private guide who provides commentary about its ancient history, as well as its magic and mystery—a perk you’d miss out on if exploring the site alone. To ensure you get there comfortably, private air-conditioned transport from London is included, with onboard Wi-Fi to keep you entertained along the way.

When in London, many travelers watch the Changing of the Guard—but without a guide, they often overlook its meaning and history. Join a small group and a local tour leader to view the ceremony and learn insights you’d otherwise miss. Then, venture inside Buckingham Palace independently to take in the splendor of the royal residence.

After a full day of exploring London, a classic way to relax is to indulge in the UK’s delicious comfort food. This tour shows off London’s best attractions and ends with a 90-minute visit to one of London's best markets—Borough Market—for a tasting menu of meals like fish and chips and scotch eggs. The tour is perfect for anyone who wants to sample several iconic British meals in one sitting.

Curious about the British monarchy? Get to know London’s regal side on this private tour by classic black cab. Set off at a time and place suitable to you and see top landmarks like the Tower of London (where Anne Boleyn was executed), Kensington Palace (where Princess Diana lived), Westminster Abbey (site of numerous royal weddings), Buckingham Palace, and more. As you go, learn stories and facts about the British monarchy throughout history.

See London on your own terms, without having to deal with public transportation, on this private taxi tour. Rather than following a set itinerary, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to customize your sightseeing schedule according to your interests. Forget the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads and public transport: This tour transfers you between dispersed sights without the worry of getting lost and wasting time.

Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter and other characters from the Harry Potter movies on this private London taxi tour. Settle into a black cab with your own Harry Potter-expert driver as your guide and visit a host of locations used in different Harry Potter movies. See Diagon Alley, the Knight Bus bridge, Platform 9¾, and many other spellbinding sites as your driver recounts fascinating Potter trivia. Each taxi seats up to five passengers for the same fixed price. Great for families.

Relive key moments from the swinging sixties—and The Beatles’ career trajectory—during this private Fab Four-themed half-day tour. Travel through London in an iconic black taxi cab with a guide who lived through the era. Highlights include Carnaby Street, the place where John and Yoko first met, the famous crosswalk in Abbey Road, and the Savile Row rooftop where The Beatles performed their last show.

Few people know London like the city's taxi drivers do. On this private, customizable tour through the British capital, you'll get to see some of the most popular sights with a bonafide taxi driver as your guide. Drive by iconic sights such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace in your own chauffeured Black Cab, with the option to hop out to take photos along the way.

Enter the world of 007 on this half-day guided bus tour of London. Discover city landmarks and filming locations from classics like "Die Another Day", as well as recent hits like "SPECTRE" and "No Time To Die". Brush up on your Bond trivia as you learn more about actors like Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig—and get a glimpse of real-world espionage as you pass MI6.

Make the most of a short trip to London with this private highlights tour of its neighborhoods and historical attractions. Start at Soho, Chinatown, and Westminster before taking the tube to the Notting Hill neighborhood. Stroll through Portobello Road Market and see filming locations from Julia Roberts movie, 'Notting Hill'. Opt to eat like a local and upgrade your experience to include a coffee and a pastry.

London taxis are a classic way of getting around the capital, and this private tour takes things up a notch by transporting you in an eco-friendly electric taxi. It can be customized to suit your interests. Your driver-guide will take you wherever you want to go in London, from must-see highlights like Big Ben to lesser-known neighborhoods, all from the comfort of your six-seater cab.