Top London Holidays

Learn all about the darker side of London’s history and experience its spirited pub culture at the same time on this small-group walking tour around some (allegedly) haunted pubs. Tour with a qualified historian who’s called this area home since they were a kid, and listen as they share stories all about everything from murders to the Black Death. Visit locations you're unlikely to discover if exploring solo, and hear chilling tales that only the locals know about.

Warner Bros. Studios, where the Harry Potter™ movies were made, sits on the outskirts of London, making it a bit of a trek. This full-day tour includes round-trip coach transportation from central London, so you can spend the day exploring spellbinding movie sets independently.

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.

Get into the holiday spirit with this private tour of London's festive illuminations. London is a sprawling city, and getting around to all of the displays in one go is no straightforward feat. Save your energy and let your driver-guide navigate the way on board a classic black cab. Enjoy a roadside view of the lights around Regent Street, Oxford Street, Bond Street, Covent Garden, and more.

Many Jack the Ripper tours focus on sensational details rather than historical context. This guided walking tour takes a different approach by centering on the lives of the victims and the social conditions of Victorian London. Walk through the streets of Whitechapel while learning about Jack's victims—Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary Jane—and how poverty, housing, and employment shaped their lives. Your guide explains how the crimes affected the local community, offering a more thoughtful way to understand this chapter of London’s history without relying on shock-driven storytelling.

Party into the early hours on this pub crawl of central London and experience the city’s legendary nightlife without breaking the bank. With free entry to bars and nightclubs, free shots, and drink discounts all night long, it’s excellent value and a great choice for solo travelers or couples wanting to meet like-minded party-goers. Choose from three start times: the number of venues visited depends on your start time.

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.

Challenge yourself to a solve a mystery and learn about the history of London on this Jack the Ripper-themed murder mystery tour. Your guide will lead you to real crime scenes in the Whitechapel area, regaling you with tales of the neighborhood's murderous past. At the end of your tour, you'll head to Ten Bells Pub, one of the Ripper's old haunts.

Follow in the footsteps of England’s kings, queens, statesmen, and poets as you explore the magnificent Westminster Abbey, one of London’s most iconic and important religious buildings. With pre-booked admission tickets and audio guides, visiting logistics are made simple. Avoid the rush of a group tour and set your own pace to stroll around the great church, see the coronation site of England’s many kings and queens, and listen as your audio guide shares more about the abbey’s rich history.

Don't have long in London? See the city’s top sights in the space of a single bus tour—and enjoy a different perspective on the British capital when you explore after dark. Climb aboard your open-top bus to discover landmarks from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s live commentary (depending on the route) or an audio guide, available in several languages.

See more of London as you pedal around the sights of London in style on this small-group bike tour, which reveals some of the capital's top sights along a relaxed cycling route. Hop on board your classic English bike with an optional basket and follow your guide down quiet backstreets, past famous landmarks, and along the Thames River, then get off the beaten track as you discover the street art of Banksy and even have a go at your own graffiti tag.

Delve deeper into London’s rich Christmas culture during a small-group walking tour based around Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol." Capture the festive spirit and wander through hidden alleys, historic courts, and centuries-old taverns, experiencing London as Ebenezer Scrooge would have. Visit real locations featured in Dickens’ stories, including a stop at one of London’s oldest pubs, where Dickens and the Hellfire Club once gathered.

Avoid tourist traps and head straight to the best pubs in Central London on this private walking tour. Meet your guide in the city center and visit up to seven atmospheric, historic pubs. Choose to purchase drinks and learn stories and tales about the pubs that you’d never uncover on your own.

Skip the crowds on land and count down to midnight on-board this spectacular New Year’s Eve dinner cruise in London. Set sail along the River Thames and cruise through the heart of London as you see the city from the water. Start the night with a glass of champagne and enjoy an included four-course dinner. At midnight, get unobstructed views of the fireworks over Big Ben and the London Eye.

London's most original and popular Jack the Ripper pub tour, led by published authors and true crime experts. Visit key crime scene locations, stopping off for drinks along the way at several historic pubs, including the famous Ten Bells - where Annie Chapman and Mary Jane Kelly were last seen alive - and the notorious White Hart Pub, where a prime suspect lived and worked in the dark cellars below. Explore the social heart of Ripper-era London, hearing of the murders as the locals would have heard them: whispered over pints, argued late into the night, and etched into pub walls and memory. Far more than a walking tour; it’s an immersive descent into the world of 1888, where every story is meticulously researched and every location is brought vividly to life. As part of your experience, you’ll receive an exclusive souvenir guidebook, crafted by our expert team and packed with rare photographs, detailed maps, and in-depth crime scene insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Step aboard our Christmas Lights Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, a sparkling festive twist on our much-loved sightseeing experience. This exclusive 90-minute journey through London’s most iconic streets promises festive cheer, indulgence, and unforgettable views. Watch in wonder as Oxford Street and Regent Street come alive with their world-famous Christmas lights, all from the comfort of our classic double-decker bus. Christmas Afternoon tea Finger sandwiches All contain gluten- wheat Smoked turkey with cranberry jam & sage butter Smoked salmon & tarragon crème fraiche Croxton Manor Cheddar with apricot & ginger chutney Duck egg & cress Savoury bites Stilton, pear & walnut tart Sweet bites Mulled wine macaroons Baby stolen bites Gingerbread stars Mini chocolate yule log Christmas Scones Freshly baked scones with nutmeg and cranberries Devon clotted cream and Tiptree strawberry jam

Limited time in London doesn’t have to mean a limited view of the capital. Soak up the key sights in just one action-packed day on this combination walking tour and sightseeing cruise. Explore highlights including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace (where you'll view the Changing of the Guard on scheduled days). Then, cruise the Thames on a comfortable riverboat to the Tower of London, where you can delve into British history with a guided tour of the thousand-year-old fortress.

If you're short on time in London, cover more of the capital's top sights in less time on an electric bike tour that lets you skip the stress of navigating public transport. Your guide leads the way so you don't have to navigate, while an electric bike saves you breaking a sweat like you would on a standard bicycle.

Make the most of a short trip to London with this private highlights tour of its neighborhoods and historical attractions. Start at Soho, Chinatown, and Westminster before taking the tube to the Notting Hill neighborhood. Stroll through Portobello Road Market and see filming locations from Julia Roberts movie, 'Notting Hill'. Opt to eat like a local and upgrade your experience to include a coffee and a pastry.

Immerse yourself in the history of England—and see some fantastic architecture along the way—on a full-day trip to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds from London. Rather than spending hours figuring out how to reach this rural part of England, relax as you travel by coach. See filming locations used in the hit TV series "Downton Abbey" and upgrade to go inside Blenheim Palace.

Discover the best of London on a guided luxury coach tour through the city’s iconic landmarks—all while savoring a classic British afternoon tea, expertly crafted on board and served with a branded souvenir travel cup. As you nibble, view highlights from the London Eye and Big Ben to St. Paul's Cathedral. Afterwards, receive timed-entry tickets to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms, open to the public for just a few weeks every year, which you can explore independently.

Explore London’s sparkling Christmas displays from a vintage open-top bus on this festive guided tour. Take in the street decorations and window displays as you travel through Oxford Street, Harrods, and Hyde Park, and listen as your guide shares interesting facts about the landmarks you pass by. It's a great way to soak up the holiday cheer.

Discover London’s lively pub culture and learn about a spooky side of its history at the same time on this private walking tour of the city’s (allegedly) haunted pubs. London is a very old place with lots of grim and gruesome stories that your guide can’t wait to share with you about everything from riots to executions to outright murders.