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Immerse in Second World War history and follow in the footsteps of legends when you prebook your ticket to the Churchill War Rooms, the epicenter of British government for most of the war. Explore the top-secret Map Room, discover a communications room disguised as a toilet, and hear more stories on your audio guide. Your package also includes a sightseeing app and an audio tour of political London.

The Changing of the Guard is one of London’s signature sights, but it's easy to miss if you're standing in the wrong place. This guided tour ensures you’re well-positioned to watch the ceremony (schedules permitting), and explores royal landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, and Clarence House. Continue through Westminster to see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, and more.

With over 80,000 items on display, the British Museum is a treasure-rich maze that's best explored with a pro. On this tour, you'll get two serious perks: You'll save time and skip the lines, and you'll get a guided highlights tour that showcases the most iconic relics from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and beyond. Your expert docent will navigate you through the museum’s must-see exhibits, enriching your experience with captivating stories. After the tour, enjoy the freedom to wander through the galleries at your own pace.

The British Museum in London houses more than eight million artifacts, making it difficult to find the top attractions on your own. This small-group or private tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Rosetta Stone, and more, as you uncover their significance and history.

London’s British Museum is home to millions of precious artifacts—but its size can make it hard to navigate alone. Make sure you see the best of its collections on this small-group or private tour of the iconic cultural institution. Follow your guide straight to a curated selection of cultural and artistic works that represent the diversity of the museum’s collection, from samurai armor to the Rosetta Stone.

Make your visit to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour seamless on a full-day tour that includes round-trip transportation from the coach station at King's Cross and St. Pancras. Skip the hassle of trying to find your own way there; instead, relax on the luxury coach during the journey to the studios in Watford. Your tickets to the experience are included in the tour cost, so you don't have to worry about any logistics.

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.

Explore London's major sights with a 1-, 2-, or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass covering three routes. Spot landmarks including Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace at your own pace. Complete your experience with a hop-on hop-off Thames River cruise for a fresh city perspective. Updated route schedules and stops ensure you can plan your sightseeing efficiently across all circuits.

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 for impeccable views of Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and other key landmarks.

Experience London’s traditional pub scene—and discover historical drinking dens that most visitors miss—on this small-group, half-day tour. Accompany your guide to the history-saturated City of London, and visit at least four noteworthy pubs (drinks separate expense). Pop into centuries-old alehouses, see literary haunts favored by writers such as Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture as you explore.

The London Eye runs continuously throughout the day on a fixed loading sequence, and standard ticket holders must join a queue that can be an hour or more long during peak times. This skip-the-line admission ticket includes priority access and boarding for a shared capsule ride, with views of the Thames, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and central London during the rotation.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only for the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you from a 24- or 48-hour option. Learn more about what you're seeing with recorded commentary on Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, and more.

Take a deep dive into the wartime history of London with this small-group guided walking tour through London and the Churchill War Rooms that's perfect for history buffs. Listen as your guide shares facts and stories about what life and politics were like in the UK capital during WWII. Tick a range of London attractions off your sightseeing bucket list, like Whitehall, Parliament Square, and more.

Glide by a host of London’s must-see landmarks on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich on the Thames River. Step aboard your comfortable cruise boat at Westminster Pier and listen to the live commentary as you pass sights such as Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Drink in the views from the open or indoor deck, and at Greenwich, step ashore to visit attractions (own expense) such as the Cutty Sark or National Maritime Museum.

Visiting fabled Harry Potter™ filming locations from London typically involves juggling a lot of logistics—especially for families with children. Take the stress out of planning during this full-day tour to Warner Bros. Studios. Travel by climate-controlled coach from central London. Visit original sets and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets, with air-conditioned transportation from central London.

To maximize limited time in London, combine a British tradition with a sightseeing excursion on an afternoon tea cruise on the Thames River. As you sail from Tower Pier to Westminster, admire London landmarks including the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye—without having to navigate or jostle among the large crowds that gather at the monuments. Plus, indulge in tea, freshly prepared cakes, and sandwiches.

Don’t miss any of the details of Westminster Abbey with this hassle-free, professionally-guided group tour. You learn more about the history of the abbey than you would on a self-guided tour, plus have the option to ask your guide questions. This tour also includes refreshments in the Cellarium Cafe & Terrace, which isn’t part of most tours.

Limited time in London doesn’t have to mean a limited view of the capital. Soak up the key sights in just one action-packed day on this combination walking tour and sightseeing cruise. Explore highlights including Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace (where you'll view the Changing of the Guard on scheduled days). Then, cruise the Thames River on a comfortable riverboat to the Tower of London where you can delve into British history.

Visit two of England’s most popular historical sights in just one day on this hassle-free coach trip from London—with someone else taking care of the travel and logistics. Spend the morning discovering the UNESCO-listed city of Bath. In the afternoon, travel to the stone circle of Stonehenge and unravel the facts and myths about the prehistoric enigma.

London’s iconic landmarks are even more meaningful when you understand their history—but long lines and confusing routes can slow you down. On this guided tour, explore Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben with guided commentary that brings centuries of royal and political drama to life. Upgrade for skip-the-line entry and a fully guided visit inside Westminster Abbey, or choose the exterior tour with optional self-guided access to the Sunday organ recital.

Visit many of London's top landmarks in one convenient booking. Start with an early-access visit to the UNESCO-listed Tower of London, including the Opening Ceremony and a self-guided Tower of London visit via a multilingual app, taking it all in at your own pace. Then, take another self-guided walking tour for independent exploration of other Westminster landmarks, including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

Indulge in a royal London experience on this tour of Kensington Palace Gardens plus a lavish royal tea. Begin with a guided walk through the historic Kensington Gardens, where British royalty have strolled for over 300 years. If you've upgraded, explore the State Apartments as well as the gardens as your guide reveals their history. Finish with an exclusive royal afternoon tea, complete with pastries, cakes, and sandwiches.

Get the inside scoop on the Tower of London from a real life Beefeater, and embark on an in-depth guided tour of the complex, including Tower Green, the Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate, and many more points of interest. Finish the tour with a trip to see the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, then visit the White Tower, and explore at your leisure.