Trafalgar Square Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Trafalgar Square. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

• London 30 Top Sights With Fun Local Guide

• London by Night Bus Tour With Christmas Lights and Live Guide

• London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour With Local Guide

• Westminster Guided Walking Tour With Abbey Entry

It’s free to visit Trafalgar Square as it’s a public space in the heart of London. However, many guided tours of the area are available—they’re a great way to learn more about Trafalgar Square, and London in general, and avoid the risk of getting lost. Expect to pay upwards of US$20 for a group walking tour, from US$50 for a half-guided bike tour, and around US$400–5,000 for a private tour by classic black cab.

Yes, Trafalgar Square is definitely worth visiting while you're sightseeing in London. It's a lively public square where many people (and pigeons) gather. Nelson's Column stands in the middle, and the National Gallery is located at the northern end. Guided tours tell you more about the historical significance of Trafalgar Square than you would learn simply by wandering around on your own.

Per one customer who booked the Westminster Guided Walking Tour With Abbey Entry, "Great walking tour with Adrian. Meeting directions were clear and the pace was good. Adrian entertained us with great historical stories and random tidbits about the city. Time flew by and I could have easily continued for another couple of hours."

Yes, many London walking tours pass through Trafalgar Square, giving the lowdown on the history of the vibrant plaza that dates back to the early 19th century. The square is usually thronged by hop-on, hop-off buses and sightseeing coaches that include the site as a must-see stop on their itineraries.

Nelson’s Column, the Fourth Plinth for public art, and the photo-worthy Landseer Lions sculptures are all in Trafalgar Square, while more major attractions are found nearby. The National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery crown the northern reaches of the square, while the elegant Admiralty Arch flanks the square’s southwestern corner.

Many snap-happy visitors can’t resist the draw of the four bronze lion sculptures that guard Nelson’s Column. Named after the man who designed them, the Landseer Lions of Trafalgar Square have become an iconic backdrop for Trafalgar Square photos. Just note, though, that climbing on the beasts is officially banned.

No, Trafalgar Square is a public site that’s freely accessible to all. Even many organized events here are free; the square has hosted London’s popular Eid in the Square, West End Live, Black Cultural Event, and St. Patrick’s Day festivities. As with most places in central London, though, there is a restroom fee.

Trafalgar Square is a bustling place every day, but if you visit on a weekday morning, you’ll likely find it quiet. Early risers could aim to catch the first tube when most people in the square are flitting through on their way to work, leaving the monuments calm and crowd-free.

Yes, there are plenty of London photography tours that visit Trafalgar Square. Options include night tours that capture the site’s lit-up monuments or daytime tours that aim to translate the energy and bustle of the square into print. Photography tours with private guides or small groups are among the possibilities.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Trafalgar Square. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in London:

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Stonehenge

• Westminster Abbey

• Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

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