Top London Tours by Duration - page 3

Get ready to journey through Westminster as it was in the 1940s, experiencing the era of air raid sirens, food shortages, and Nazi bombings. After exploring above ground with your local guide, you'll go below London to the most famous spot of them all: The Churchill War Rooms, an essential stop to understand London's ability to "keep calm and carry on."

Delve into London’s rich musical history on a bus tour of the capital’s rock ‘n’ roll sites. Tour the vibrant city in a comfortable vehicle and see the exteriors of renowned clubs, famous hotels, and record labels associated with music legends including The Beatles, Jimmy Page, and Bill Wyman. Make a few stops for photo ops, including the iconic Abbey Road street crossing made famous by The Beatles.

Get in plenty of sightseeing during your time in London with this private tour by traditional black cab. Visit landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and the Tower of London, with plenty of photo stops and take in closer views. Enjoy personalized recommendations for additional stops tailored to your interests.

One of London’s most recognizable and in-demand attractions, the Lastminute.com London Eye welcomes millions of visitors every year. Save yourself any sightseeing hassle, and secure your admission before you travel, when you book your tickets in advance. Upon arrival, step into a large, air-conditioned capsule and take to the skies. The Lastminute.com London Eye stands at 443 feet (135 meters) high, and offers impeccable views of Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and other key landmarks.

No visit to London would be complete without experiencing quintessential traditions such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Your guide takes you to a prime vantage point—difficult to find on your own—to observe the King's iconic foot guards, clad in red uniforms and bearskin hats, and watch the household cavalry put on an impressive display. Follow history-rich guide commentary with ease using a headset.

The University City of Oxford and the idyllic countryside of The Cotswolds are two of the most popular day trips from London. This full-day tour ensures that you don't miss any of the most important sites, with allowing you free time to admire Oxford landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs, Christchurch Cathedral, and the Ashmolean Museum, and visit the villages of Burford and Bibury.

London’s top landmarks stretch along the Thames, but navigating between them on foot can take time. This experience combines a river cruise with a ride on the London Eye, so you can see the city from the water and from above in one seamless outing. Sail past icons such as Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London before taking in panoramic views from the skyline.

With such a high concentration of world-famous attractions, Westminster is an essential stop on any London sightseeing itinerary. After a walking tour of the borough’s major attractions, descend into the Churchill War Rooms to learn the secrets of the famous leader as he strategized during World War II. This landmark-packed tour is perfect for history buffs looking for a manageable but extensive tour to fit into a busy schedule.

Walk inside the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge, and visit Bath and medieval Lacock, on this full-day excursion from London. Head first to Stonehenge, where you can walk inside the Inner Circle of stones—an experience that's typically closed to members of the public. Then, head to Lacock Abbey and the UNESCO-listed spa city of Bath, including the Roman Baths (if option selected).

Have fun while covering a lot of ground on this cycling tour of London. You’ll see many more attractions than you would on a walking tour, and get a close-up view of landmarks than on a bus tour. Pedal past parks, palaces, battle sites, and the top sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and many more. Along the way, your guide will tell you entertaining stories about London and its history.

Visit one of England’s most popular attractions on this trip to Stonehenge. Travel from London to the UNESCO World Heritage Site by air-conditioned coach. Explore at your leisure with an audio guide, listening to various theories about how and why the 40-ton (36-tonne) rocks were placed there. Enjoy great value for money and avoid the hassle of self-driving or catching trains and buses from London.

The Warner Bros. Studio, where the Harry Potter™ movies were made, is located on the outskirts of London, making getting there a challenge. This full-day tour includes round-trip coach transportation from central London and allows you to effortlessly spend the day exploring spellbinding movie sets independently.

Want to head out from London to explore the prehistoric structure of Stonehenge? Don't worry about the hassle of navigating the UK's transport network; instead, opt for a half-day coach trip with your admission ticket included. Your admission ticket gives you two hours to explore, which is plenty of time to listen to the audio guide and discover the structure at your own pace.

Enjoy a hassle-free way to visit Windsor Castle on this self-guided tour that includes an admission ticket and round-trip transfers from London. Rather than navigating public transport yourself, travel in a comfortable coach to Windsor. Then, make the most of your free time to explore the castle with an audio guide—visiting highlights such as St George’s Chapel and the State Apartments—before your return transfer takes you back to the city.

Harry Potter™ fans won’t want to miss this magical experience at Warner Bros. Studio London. Bypass the crowds with a timed-entry small-group tour. See behind-the-scenes and discover how the movies were made—your guide ensures you don't miss a thing. Get up close to the original film sets, props, and costumes, learn facts you won't hear anywhere else, and snap photos of the wizarding world as you explore.

Discover three of southern England’s top sights—and make exploring beyond London easy—on this full-day coach trip to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and Dover. After departing from Central London, travel to the 900-year-old Leeds Castle, where your guide brings its centuries of royal intrigue to life. Next, visit the medieval city of Canterbury, and tour the UNESCO-listed Canterbury Cathedral (if option selected). Finally, admire the views of Dover Castle and the famous White Cliffs of Dover.

Leave the city behind and see a different side of England on a day trip to the Cotswolds. Instead of renting a car, enjoy hassle-free transportation from London. Take in the views as you travel to the charming English countryside. Make the most of your time with visits to three scenic villages.

Escape the city for the thatched-roof cottages and patchwork farmlands of the English countryside on this full-day guided tour of the Cotswolds from London. Explore the cobblestone lanes of Burford, stroll through the quintessential market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, and visit the picturesque village of Bibury. The trip includes plenty of free time to enjoy these charming villages and their historic pubs, shops, and scenic views.

Supercharge your spooky sightseeing on a ghost tour through London on a vintage Routemaster bus. With your ghoulish guide, visit the alleged haunts of restless spirits and pass chilling places associated with murder, execution, and torture, without having to feel the chill of exploring at night on foot. Along the way, spy top London attractions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Fleet Street when they're dramatically illuminated.

Immerse yourself in the history of England—and see some fantastic architecture along the way—on a full-day trip to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds from London. Rather than spending hours figuring out how to reach this rural part of England, you'll be transported through the countryside on a Wi-Fi-equipped coach that ensures you stay connected. See filming locations used in the hit TV series "Downton Abbey" and upgrade to go inside Blenheim Palace, to see landscaped gardens and lavish decor.

Experience a wealth of England’s rural and historical treasures, plus the fictional "Downton Abbey" village, on this hassle-free full-day trip from London. With round-trip coach transit, visit the splendid Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO-protected country house where Sir Winston Churchill was born—opt to include admission tickets when you book. Additionally, visit the Cotswolds and the pretty village of Bampton, home to multiple "Downton Abbey" filming locations.

Witness the enchantment of London at night on an evening cruise on the River Thames, which reveals the capital from a fresh perspective. A glass-encased boat provides unrivaled views of the city’s main attractions as they begin to illuminate, so you can see the London Shard, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the HMS Belfast away from the land-based crowds. Sip a glass of sparkling wine (or soft drink) and canapés as you sail.

As well as being full of fashionable boutiques and innovative eateries, London’s cosmopolitan East End is famed for its Indian cuisine. This walking tour helps you navigate the buzzing bars and neon-fronted restaurants of Brick Lane with a local guide. Sample curries, savories, and sweets originating from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and learn about London’s cosmopolitan culinary culture.

Trace the footsteps of Lady Mary Crawley on a full-day tour of rural "Downton Abbey" locations from London. Rewind to early 20th-century Britain as you tour Bampton—the Oxfordshire village that doubled as Downton—and hear anecdotes about the series and actors. Plus, visit Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey, to explore its upstairs rooms and gardens independently.