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Discover the beauty of London at night during the festive period with a Christmas Lights Bus Tour. Escape the chaos of the bustling streets and admire the illuminating displays that cover the streets of the vibrant capital from an open-top bus. See iconic landmarks, streets, and shop windows sparkle in festive glory as tinsel, Christmas trees, and twinkling lights decorate the city.

If you’re visiting London for the first time or have limited time, discover many of the most iconic sights of London on this half-day guided walking tour. Follow your guide and stroll past 20 top London sights, such as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Plus, exploring on foot gives you a more intimate glimpse into areas that can’t be accessed by cars or buses.

One of London’s most recognizable and in-demand attractions, the Lastminute.com London Eye welcomes millions of visitors every year. Skip the sightseeing hassle and secure your admission before you travel by booking 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.

Take a private custom tour through bustling London in a traditional black taxi! Your personal driver will help you design the perfect 2-hour itinerary or take the reins completely, escorting you to London’s key attractions. Travel at your own pace, and request stops to snap photos, grab a souvenir or have a closer look at a site. London is your oyster on this private black taxi tour!

Embark upon a sailing adventure in London without a high price tag, and get from point A to B in style. While traveling along the Thames River in a sleek catamaran, soak up views of the city's landmarks from the climate-controlled indoor cabins or from the outdoor back decks. Tickets are valid on all piers between Battersea and Barking Riverside piers.

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.

Stonehenge and Bath sit a fair way west of London, too far apart to reach in a day without a car and a lot of planning. Take in both on one coach trip, walking the ancient stone circle at your own pace before continuing to Bath for its Georgian streets and Roman-era hot springs. Add the Roman Baths complex as an upgrade, or spend the afternoon exploring the spa city at your leisure.

Enjoy a quintessentially British afternoon tea on the Thames during a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. With 20 years of experience as the original afternoon tea cruise provider on the River Thames, we’ve welcomed thousands of happy customers. Relax with an indulgent selection of savoury sandwiches, sweet treats, cakes and tea, with child-friendly menus available too. Perfect for all the family, kids won’t get restless with a boat to explore and constantly changing scenery. Cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster and enjoy views of London’s iconic landmarks, including the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. A perfect way to unwind after shopping, museums, or theatre, with a view no restaurant can match-without the premium price. Enjoy informative, humorous onboard commentary, live or via our multilingual app.

Borough Market is one of the oldest and most celebrated food markets in the world, and London Bridge is the historic neighborhood that grew up around it. This is the best food tour in London Bridge, and one of the top-rated things to do in London for food lovers visiting from abroad. Over 3 hours and 6 hand-picked stops, you will explore Borough Market and the London Bridge area with a local guide who knows every address worth knowing. English food has a reputation. This tour aims to change it. From a bacon and egg bap to award-winning fish and chips, artisanal British cheeses paired with ale, cider or honey mead, and a proper sticky toffee pudding, every stop is chosen for quality and the tastings add up to a full meal. There is also a Secret Dish revealed only on the day.

Learn insider stories and cover plenty of ground on this comprehensive rock-focused tour of London. Skip public transport for an air-conditioned coach through Chelsea, Kensington, Holland Park, Notting Hill, and St John's Wood. See the homes of Freddie Mercury, Paul McCartney, and Eric Clapton, walk across the Beatles' Abbey Road crossing, and discover punk movement origins.

Standard walking tours of London skim over the city's darker history, but this ghost tour focuses on the Big Smoke's spookier side. As evening falls, explore dimly lit parks and historic buildings while listening to stories from your ghoulish guide. The tour concludes at the Tower of London, one of the city’s most haunted landmarks.

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.

The Changing of the Guard is a historic ceremony where the Royal Guard marches to Buckingham Palace. See this event with a guide who explains the regiments, then stroll past royal landmarks including St. James's Palace, Clarence House, and Horse Guards Parade. Capture photos with the Royal Horseguards when available on this walking tour.

London’s top sights are spread out, making it tiring to try to hit them all with limited time. Instead, zip by attractions such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye during this double-decker sightseeing tour. Even better, coaches depart in the evening so you can beat London’s snarls of traffic while seeing its landmarks all lit up after dark.

London's darker history is scattered across the city, and the sites tied to it are easy to walk past without knowing what happened there. Ride a vintage Routemaster bus with a guide instead, covering the ground between them while the stories fill in what you're looking at. Pass landmarks such as St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Fleet Street, lit up as you go.

Learn more about London’s history on this fascinating Jack the Ripper-themed walking tour of the East End. As well as the notorious serial killer, learn about his women victims, who have largely been overlooked by history. You’ll visit former crime scenes and historic landmarks as your guide tells you fascinating stories about Victorian London. Get a close-up look at this part of the city by exploring on foot.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge on a half-day trip from London that combines round-trip coach transport with time to explore independently—perfect for travelers who want to explore without the rush of a tour group. A handy audio guide provides context and insight you'd otherwise miss, and there's plenty of photo ops throughout your visit.

Journey to England’s southeast coast on this full-day group tour of Dover and Canterbury, and escape the hustle and bustle of London. Admire the scenic Kent countryside on your way to the famous White Cliffs of Dover and enjoy free time to explore the medieval Dover Castle, war tunnels, Royal Court of Henry II, and more. After lunch, head to Canterbury to visit the UNESCO-listed Canterbury Cathedral, where you can explore even 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.

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories behind one of London's most notorious criminal cases on this Jack the Ripper tour that is like no other. Follow your guide through the streets of East London and hear their insights into the serial killer's life and crimes while state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, hand-held projectors bring the atmosphere of Victorian London to life.

Reaching the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on the outskirts of London means working out trains and connections before you even arrive. Ride a coach straight there from central London at a departure time you pick when booking, with entry included. Once inside, explore the film sets, costumes, and props of the Harry Potter™ movies at your own pace, and see how the special effects were made.

If you have limited time in London, make the most of your visit with a lunch cruise along the River Thames, which lets you combine British cuisine with sightseeing. See the best of London’s riverside attractions—such as Tower Bridge and Big Ben—on a cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster, avoiding the crowds on land. An onboard bar offers other drink options, too (own expense).

Visit Stonehenge and Windsor in the same day, without having to rent a car, on this guided bus tour from London. See the standing stones at UNESCO-listed Stonehenge and check out ancient objects on display at its world-class visitor center. At Windsor Castle—a historic royal residence—follow in the footsteps of the British monarchy as you walk the halls and grounds, and visit the State Apartments along the way.

The University City of Oxford and the idyllic countryside of the Cotswolds are two of the most popular day trips from London, but exploring these quaint locations with a big group can feel overwhelming. This small-group tour ensures that you don't miss any of the most important sites, while giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace.