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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.

See the best of western England on this attraction-packed day trip that combines a trip to Bath with visits to Neolithic Stonehenge and the Cotswolds’ villages of Lacock and Avebury. Pass ancient burial chambers and a 4,000-year-old pyramid on route to the Georgian city of Bath; take a guided tour of charming Lacock, where scenes for ‘Pride and Prejudice’ were filmed; hear some of the theories behind the construction of Stonehenge. Plus, a small group promises personalized attention.

Situated on the banks of the Thames River in London, the Tate Modern is England’s leading museum of international modern and contemporary art, housing the national collection. With this tour, you’ll take in the highlights of the museum’s permanent exhibitions, admire the must-see masterpieces on display, and learn more about the famous artworks and artists from an official guide.

Queen landmarks can be found all over London, but locating them on your own can be tricky. Uncover the band’s origins and get a glimpse into their London life on this walking tour. See where "Bohemian Rhapsody" was written, visit the band’s first-ever London gig venue, and discover the final home of Freddie Mercury in Kensington—all while benefiting from insights provided by your guide, a fellow Queen fan.

Learn all about some of history’s greatest rebels and revolutionaries on this small-group guided tour of the National Portrait Gallery. Hear stories from your local guide about a range of historical heroes, from outspoken writers to bold suffragettes, as you see the works of art that stand to this day in honor of their bravery.

Get set up with everything you need to enjoy a morning or afternoon at London’s unmissable Natural History Museum: Included in this experience is an external tour with a live guide of the ever popular exterior and gardens of the Museum. Reserved entry tickets, and an internal audio guide with digital map of the museum. There’s so much to see in this unmissable institution, including Fern, their full-sized, bronze Diplodocus dinosaur whilst our guide takes you back in time through evolution. Then enter the museum and set your sites on dinosaur bones and the blue whale skeleton.

Explore the city as a Swiftie on this Taylor Swift-themed afternoon tea and bus tour. Sing along with Taylor’s top tracks as you cruise through London, soaking up the sights and tucking into a selection of sandwiches, scones, and savories, plus a glass of complimentary prosecco or a soft drink. Perfect for fans of any age, as well as couples and families.

Snap better photos of London at night on this private night photography tour and workshop. With your professional photographer guide, set off on a nighttime walk and get personalized coaching tailored to your skill level. Learn techniques such as shooting in low light and using long exposures. Along the way, pass top city landmarks, from the London Eye to Tower Bridge.

Instead of traveling from gallery to gallery, get up close to a wealth of modern and contemporary art in just one place—from Andy Warhol, Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Yayoi Kusama, to Keith Haring, and Damien Hirst. Spot iconic works and learn more about what inspired them, enjoy immersive installations, and gain access to the headline temporary exhibition of the moment, all while enjoying the well-curated collection at your leisure.

The Tower of London can be crowded and confusing to visit without a plan, but this private guided tour makes the experience smooth and stress-free. Explore the grounds of this medieval palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site while uncovering its darker history, from imprisoned royals to infamous executions. Choose from several tour options, including upgrades with Crown Jewels access, round-trip transfers, and a visit to nearby Tower Bridge.

Finding authentic Shakespeare sites in London can be tricky without local insight. This private tour solves that by guiding you to landmarks tied to the Bard, while a former professional actor brings the stories to life with dramatic readings. Learn about his life, works, and controversies—including religion and authorship—ensuring a richer, more engaging experience than wandering the city on your own.

Guided literary tours move at the group's pace, not yours. This self-guided Dickens scavenger hunt hands you the route through an app, so you start whenever you like and linger where you want. Follow a trail of puzzles and hidden messages between landmarks such as the Charles Dickens Museum and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, piecing together the story as you walk Victorian London's streets.

Immerse yourself in London’s rock history on this private guided walking tour of Soho. Learn about the UK capital’s music past, from David Bowie and The Rolling Stones to Hendrix’s UK debut and The Police’s early days. Hear these tales from a passionate music fan as you see the sights of the city’s vibrant musical heritage.

Joe Strummer's connection to Ladbroke Grove runs deep—the neighborhood shaped both the man and the music—but the specific locations, stories, and context behind that connection aren't the kind of detail you'd find on a standard London sightseeing tour. This private alternative covers the Ladbroke Grove sites associated with Strummer and The Clash, ending with a beer (on Saturday tours) to mark the visit.

Rather than just showing you the street art of East London, this experience gives you the chance to create your own urban mural during a street art workshop. This hands-on experience, lets you discover the usually difficult-to-find street art of Hackney during a walking tour. Then, it's time to create your own masterpiece using stencils and spray paint.

London’s East End is the epicenter of the city’s vibrant street art scene, and the stomping ground of legendary artists such as Shepard Fairey, Eine, and Banksy. This small-group tour takes you through cool local neighborhoods, with a guide pointing out the highlights—so you don't miss a thing. Discover colorful street art, see sites associated with Jack the Ripper, stroll down Brick Lane, and visit the eclectic Spitalfields Market.

Dance like nobody’s watching (although they probably are) on a fun silent disco walking tour through London. Equipped with high-tech headphones, follow your guide through the streets of Central London, accompanied by feel-good beats from the 1970s until today. En route, soak up some of the city's top sights, including Covent Garden and Piccadilly Circus, and set your inner dancing queen free.

Experience the world of wizardry on a tour of London's Harry Potter™ filming locations. Cruise through the city on the same type of bus used for the Knight Bus as you visit landmarks such as the Millennium Bridge and Borough Market. Along the way, enjoy insider stories about the making of the Harry Potter films and visit famous locations that inspired the epic series.

The Beatles spent much of their career in London, but knowing what to see requires insider knowledge. This tour takes you to essential Beatles locations in a black cab just for your party. Visit a Beatle’s home, a filming location from "Hard Day's Night," the famous Abbey Road crossing, the gallery where John met Yoko, the courthouse where one Beatle spent the night in the cells, and more.

Ideal for music lovers, this David Bowie walking tour covers two distinct London neighborhoods where the visionary artist lived and worked. Starting in Brixton, you’ll see the home where the singer was born, some of the venues he played in the early days, and a local memorial. You’ll then move on to Soho, a neighborhood rich in music history, where Bowie’s career took off.

Amy Winehouse had a huge impact on the British music scene, but nowhere is her legacy more pronounced than in Camden, where she lived and partied. This walking tour takes you to hard-to-find spots significant to the singer’s life, and helps you delve deeper into her relationships and inspirations than you would alone.

Capture some of London’s most photogenic spots on this private photography tour. Benefit from insider knowledge and personalized tips from your guide as you snap shots around St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, and more. Pose for pictures or refine your photography skills as you go, before winding up at a local food market, ideal for continuing your afternoon in London.

Traditional tours are often geared towards adults, which can be boring for kids. This tour of the British Museum does things differently. It’s especially geared towards children, with a kid-friendly, professional guide to lead the way, but is still a great experience for adults, too. After seeing British Museum highlights that kids are sure to find intriguing, finish with a quick walking tour of Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.

Perfect your photographic techniques on a private photography tour of the streets around London’s Theatreland, with an award-winning photographer. Hear tales of spies, celebrities, magicians, and more as you explore Seven Dials, Denmark Street, and even the British Museum, capturing quirky shots in styles from paparazzi to creative. There’s no need to worry about the British weather: Your package comes with a severe weather guarantee.