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Avoid sore feet and cover London's riverside sights without hours of walking on this evening river cruise. Cruise along the Thames on a riverboat with plenty of vantage points, passing landmarks such as the Shard, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Sip a glass of sparkling wine (or a soft drink) and snack on canapés as you sail.

This attraction-packed London tour is a great choice for time-pressed travelers who want to explore the highlights of Westminster in half a day. Save hours of planning and join your guide for a guided walk that covers some of London’s most notable buildings. See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, and many more. Plus, there's no need to wait in long lines as entry to Westminster Abbey is included.

Often called 'London's Sistine Chapel,' the Painted Hall in the Old Royal Naval College—part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site—is a must-see London highlight for history buffs and art lovers. With this seamless option, book tickets before you travel and enjoy skip-the-line access upon arrival. Once inside, marvel at the Christopher Wren-designed complex and explore at your own pace with an audio guide or join a scheduled tour or talk. Afterwards, try your hand at Victorian Bowling in Skittle Hall.

Avoid tickets selling out and guarantee your glimpse into the lives of the royal family by prebooking your ticket to the State Apartments of Buckingham Palace, which are only open for two months per year. In addition to entry, you also get a walking tour of royal London monuments such as St. James’s Park and The Mall.

Discover the sights and history of London at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off cruise of the River Thames. With your 24-hour pass, enjoy unobstructed views of the city’s main riverside attractions away from the crowds on land. Disembark at the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament—or whichever attraction catches your attention—from within an all-weather vessel, which lets you sail regardless of rain.

Designed for Harry Potter ™ fans who want more than just photo stops, this immersive walking tour brings London’s wizarding connections to life through filming locations and the real landmarks that inspired the books. Explore areas such as Soho and Covent Garden while following a guide, picking up behind-the-scenes trivia along the way, taking part in a fun quiz, and even getting sorted into your Hogwarts house.

Prebook your tickets and enjoy a private tour of the Tower of London with a Blue Badge certified guide, tailor-made for families with children. Fun and informative kid-friendly commentary shares tales from across the centuries as you wander the ancient fortress and palace. Highlights include a visit to the Crown Jewels, a peek at the red-uniformed Beefeater guards, and a story-filled stop focused on the beasts of the Royal Menagerie.

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.

Getting to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter™ means a trek out to Watford, plus timing entry to a site that books up quickly. This small-group tour handles both, with round-trip train transport from central London and prebooked tickets. Inside, walk the original film sets, see props and costumes from across the eight movies, and learn how they were made.

London's landmarks are spread out and often mean separate tickets and queues for each. This small-group tour pairs two of them, walking you through Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, with a guide who covers Britain's royal and political history. See the Gothic architecture up close, and choose to enter one monument while viewing the other from outside—or upgrade to go inside both.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of World War II and delve into the life and work of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on this walking tour of London. Descend to the Churchill War Rooms and enrich your knowledge of British history with commentary that covers little-known facts. Plus, see iconic London sights such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben without having to worry about navigating the busy streets alone.

London’s top landmarks stretch along the Thames, but walking between them 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, then take in panoramic views of the skyline.

Skip generic walking tours for a Beatles-focused alternative that takes you through London to spots you might otherwise miss. Journey from Paul McCartney's home, where some of their most beloved music was written, to the iconic Abbey Road crossing. See where Beatlemania was first announced, explore Marylebone's "Hard Day's Night" filming locations, and finish at 3 Savile Row—the site of their final concert.

Discover the beauty and history of London—and see more of the city in less time—on this small-group bike tour. Grab your bicycle and helmet and ride through Royal Parks such as Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James's Park. Pedal at your own pace past stately monuments such as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and more—and learn stories about London’s rich history and modern culture you wouldn't otherwise hear.

Ideal for Beatles fans, this in-depth walking tour in London—led by a Beatles expert and author—will take you to landmarks are associated with the Fab Four, and show you more than you could discover on your own. See the registry office where two Beatles got married, stroll across Abbey Road, discover where scenes from *A Hard Day's Night"*were filmed, and more.

Take a Magical Mystery Tour through London’s most iconic Beatles landmarks, uncovering rare stories and hidden gems along the way. Led by a Beatles expert and author of "Guide to the Beatles London", this walking tour takes you to famous sites like Abbey Road Studios, where you can snap a photo on the legendary crossing. Note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible but is stroller and service animal friendly.

England's rural highlights are scattered beyond London, and reaching Bath, Windsor, and Stonehenge in a day means driving and navigating country roads yourself. Skip the rental car on this day trip; with transportation handled, you can focus on the sights. Explore the spa city of Bath and the town of Windsor, with optional visits to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge to add on.

Get more familiar with London's highlights on this private tour, led by a local guide. Learn about London's history and culture as you visit landmarks, including the Shard, London Bridge, Westminster, Borough Market, and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Explore the city like a local on foot and via public transport, with London Underground (subway) tickets included.

Walking up to the London Dungeon often means joining a queue and hoping a slot's free for the time you want. Book ahead to lock in an entry time and head straight in to a theatrical walk through the city's darkest history. Actors and staged sets bring the Great Plague, the Great Fire of 1666, London's infamous criminals, and a sentencing at Newgate Prison to life across the experience.

See more of London's architectural highlights in less time on this small-group biking tour. With a guide leading the way and helmets and bikes provided, getting around is easy. Cycle from Covent Garden to the royal splendor of Buckingham Palace, from Westminster to the architectural grandeur of St. Paul's Cathedral, and beyond. Throughout your ride, listen as your guide shares insider stories about the city.

London's headline sights are spread across the city, and stitching them into one day on your own means a lot of transit and timing to figure out. Cover the main landmarks in one loop, taking in St. Paul's Cathedral, a photo stop at Westminster Abbey, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. An extended Thames River cruise rounds out the day, with the option to add a London Eye ride or cream tea at Harrods.

Trying to get from attraction to attraction in London can take hours and eat up valuable vacation time. Save your energy by traveling on board an air-conditioned coach, checking off top sights such as Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey. Enjoy a guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral, and see another angle of the city with an included ticket for a Thames sightseeing cruise.

London’s top sights don’t come cheap. But you can save almost 50% on the cost of admission when you buy The London Pass®, a digital package that gives you free entry to more than 100 of London’s top attractions. Enjoy sights such as Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, the Tower of London, and the original Madame Tussauds, with a handy app (or PDF guide) to help you plan your trip.

Stonehenge and Bath sit in different directions west of London, so pairing them in a day means a lot of driving and timing to figure out. Ride a coach that links both, with the route and schedule handled for you. Choose to add entry to one or more sights when you book—Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Centre—or keep it flexible and explore on your own.