All London Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 166

There are lots of popular London tours that help you experience the city. Looking at recent ratings and reviews, here are the five most popular tours right now:

• Small-Group Tour: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London
• Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London
• London Jack the Ripper Tour with Ripper-Vision
• Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour
• Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London

Yes, London tours are absolutely worth it. In a city as big as London, it can be challenging to do everything on your itinerary—or even know where to start. Guided tours help you get to the highlights, explore new neighborhoods, learn London history, or skip the lines at popular attractions. And of course, no trip to London is complete without a hop-on hop-off tour on the city’s iconic double-decker buses.

Per one customer who booked the London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide, “Our guide Pat was THE BEST! He treated us to a fun, fact-filled tour of the city. An actor in his previous life (he claimed to have played Hamlet at the Globe Theatre in the 90s), his historical narratives were very animated; at Trafalgar Square he acted out the Battle of Trafalgar right through to and including the hero’s death scene. We learned so much and were truly entertained in the process.”

Prices vary widely by activity. London tours start at around US$5 for self-guided options. On the high-end, multi-day trips can cost upward of US$5,000. The majority of tours fall in between, but in general, expect to pay more for tours that include extras like admission tickets, food and drinks, or transportation.

You can take the budget-friendly Kew Gardens, Richmond—Self-Guided Audio Tour for around US$7, which includes GPS maps and audio commentary guiding you around highlights like the Temperate House, Mediterranean Garden, and the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Pricier options include tours like The Best of London In A Day Private Car Tour (around US$1,300 per group), which is a completely private tour taking in the city’s most famous sights, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and more.

Choose from sightseeing tours that highlight essential attractions like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey; pub crawls through historic Soho; or day trips to places like Oxford or Stonehenge. Themed tours are also popular, taking you to Jack the Ripper’s most infamous haunts or filming locations for Harry Potter and Sherlock.

Consider an all-day tour to visit as many attractions and landmarks as possible. For example, the London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide tour includes sights such as Buckingham Palace (with a possible Changing of the Guard ceremony), Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the South Bank, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Borough Market, London Bridge, and more.

For most visitors, 3–7 days is perfect. In three days, you can visit the most popular sights and explore a couple of neighborhoods. But the longer you stay, the more you’ll find to see and do, whether it’s catching a show on the West End, visiting more museums, or enjoying leisurely afternoons in the city’s many parks and gardens.

March through May is generally considered the best time to visit London, when temperatures are mild and the city’s parks are in bloom. However, crowds and prices tend to be high. If you don’t mind the chill, visit during the off season in the fall and winter for better deals on flights and hotels.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in London:

• Tower of London
• Buckingham Palace
• Westminster Abbey
• Houses of Parliament & Big Ben
• London Eye

View Viator’s guide to all the best attractions in London.

There are tons of great trips to take from London. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath Full-Day Guided Tour
• Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London
• Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath Day Trip from London
• Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower
• Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

View all of Viator’s top London day trips.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in London. Here are some of the best London activities under US$25:

• Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London
• Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London
• London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour
• Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London
• Ultimate Jack the Ripper: Guided Tour of London

There are tons of London activities to enjoy in the fresh air. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London
• Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London
• Up at The O2 Climb Experience Guided Tour with Panoramic Views
• London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide
• London Eye River Cruise

View all of Viator’s top outdoor activities in London.

According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in London:

• Tower of London
• British Museum
• HMS Belfast
• Churchill War Rooms
• Tate Modern

View all of Viator’s museum tickets and passes in London.

Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in London. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London
• Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry
• London Eye - Champagne Experience Ticket
• London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River
• London Tower Bridge Private Professional Photo Shoot 60min

View all of Viator’s top romantic tours in London.

London has enough activities to entertain every member of your family. Here are some of the top kid-friendly tours to book now, according to previous travelers:

• London The Best of Harry Potter Guided Tour (Free for Kids)
• Harry Potter Black Taxi Private Tour of London with Hotel Pickup
• Kid-Friendly Private Tower of London Tour with Blue Badge Guide
• Harry Potter Coach Tour of Filming Locations
• London Tootbus Kids Tour with Bespoke Live Guided Commentary

View all of Viator’s top family-friendly tours in London.