Harrods Tours and Tickets

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

• The Ultimate 6-Hour Private Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab

• Private Day Tours in London

• Private Guided and Chauffeured Tour of London

• London Luxury Dinner Experience With Panoramic City Views

• London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus

It doesn’t cost anything to visit Harrods; however, you should pack your credit cards if you’re itching to go on a shopping spree. You can also discover the storied department store on an affordable London tour. Open-top bus tours start at just US$32, while Christmas lights tours start at US$44.

Yes, Harrods is worth visiting. Not just the largest department store in London and in all of Europe, it's also long been celebrated as a shopper's paradise. In addition to its high-end fashion, Harrods is also a destination for its Food Halls, afternoon tea service, and seasonal Christmas light displays. Explore on your own, or visit as part of a guided London tour for streamlined logistics.

Per one customer who booked the London Vintage Bus Tour with Cream Tea at Harrods, "The tour ended on a high note with tea at Harrods. Alan didn't just dump us off there. He took us up to the tea room and made sure we were all checked in and knew how to get back to our hotel. It all made for a memorable day in London!"

One of the world’s most opulent department stores, Harrods stands out with its unparalleled history and vast size, setting it apart from other famous retail destinations. Founded as a grocer in 1894, the Knightsbridge store covers seven floors with 300 departments specializing in luxury fashion and tip-top customer service.

Yes, kids are welcome! In fact, its 4th-floor toy department is so cool that you don’t even have to be a kid to get a kick out of it. Lego displays, giant soft toys, and hand-painted rocking horses abound, while the Egyptian escalators offer fun rides for free.

There is no official dress code to enter Harrods these days, although the store does state that it reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone deemed inappropriately dressed. Considering it’s one of the world’s fanciest department stores, it’s a good idea to dress your best for this shopping trip.

Yes, there’s a good chance of brushing past the stars while shopping at Harrods in Knightsbridge, the stomping ground of London’s rich and famous. Model Rosie Huntington-Whitely dined at Harrods, Kate Moss launched beauty events there, and shoe designer Manolo Blahnik frequently praises the store.

Yes, Harrods is the place to indulge in a decadent British afternoon tea. Head to the fourth floor where the Harrods Tea Rooms beckons, offering tiered displays of pretty pastries, finger sandwiches, flutes of Champagne, and countless cups of tea—book directly for a sitting between midday and early evening. Also, many tours in London include a visit to the iconic tea room as part of their schedule.

Harrods isn’t a place for bargain hunters, but savvy shoppers can find better-priced wares during the traditional sales times in London. Look out for end-of-season discounts, public holiday deals on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, or even Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, which are gaining popularity in the UK.

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

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Stonehenge

• Westminster Abbey

• Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

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