Top London Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Hampton Court Palace is one of London’s most interesting palaces, but as it's half Tudor and half Baroque, unpacking its long history and architecture can take a lot of work. Make the most of your time and tour the palace with a former state apartment warder, who has worked at the palace for years, and can cover everything from Henry VIII and ghosts to LGBTQI+ history—or lead a kid-focused tour—depending on your group’s interests.

Visit many of London's top landmarks in one convenient booking. Start with an early-access visit to the UNESCO-listed Tower of London, including the Opening Ceremony and a self-guided Tower of London visit via a multilingual app, taking it all in at your own pace. Then, take another self-guided walking tour for independent exploration of other Westminster landmarks, including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

Tuck into some of London's finest cheeses on this walking tour with a twist. Starting in Mayfair, visit a cheese counter that's been serving the whey-too-eager public for over 300 years and enjoy samples of Stilton. Continue through the streets of London to Soho and Little Italy, sampling more cheese, and taking a cheese quiz to earn points for your team. Dine on some of the best baked Camembert in Covent Garden where your tour ends.

Eating well in East London means knowing which spots locals rate and which are tourist traps, hard to judge as a visitor. This small-group food tour does the sorting, taking you between Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch for a run of tastings: warm crumble, Brick Lane curry, freshly baked bagels, and fish and chips, among others. A guide covers the area's mix of cultures as you eat your way through.

With so many options to choose from, Soho’s vibrant dining scene can be overwhelming to navigate. Outsource the planning to an expert on this small-group evening tour in London. Discover places far from the tourist trail and take away tailored tips to use during the rest of your time in the city. Unlike many food tours, this one also includes cocktails.

Finding and visiting London’s real-life Harry Potter™ filming locations on your own can be time-consuming without knowing where to look. This guided walking tour makes it easy by leading you to famed spots such as the Millennium Bridge, Cecil Court—often linked to the inspiration for Diagon Alley—and King’s Cross Station, home to Platform 9¾. Along the way, your guide shares behind-the-scenes stories from the films, while allowing plenty of time for photos.

London spreads its landmarks across the city, and linking them on foot or by Tube eats up the better part of a day. A black cab covers far more in a few hours, with a driver-guide handling the route and the history between stops. The tour passes Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Covent Garden, Shakespeare's Globe, and the London Eye, with photo stops and short walks along the way.

Experience London’s traditional pub scene—and discover historic drinking dens that most visitors miss—on this small-group, half-day tour. Accompany your guide to the history-saturated City of London, and visit at least four noteworthy pubs (drinks are own expense). Pop into centuries-old alehouses, see literary haunts favored by writers such as Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture as you explore.

Discover the sights and history of London at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off cruise of the River Thames. With your 24-hour pass, enjoy unobstructed views of the city’s main riverside attractions away from the crowds on land. Disembark at the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament—or whichever attraction catches your attention—from within an all-weather vessel, which lets you sail regardless of rain.

Reach new heights and enjoy unobstructed views over London with the Up at The O2 Experience. Intrepid climbers are rewarded with panoramic views during this walk to the top of this entertainment venue. Equipped with a safety harness, follow your guide to the apex of the building to look down upon Canary Wharf, the Olympic Park, and Greenwich. No climbing experience is required.

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.

Get in plenty of sightseeing during your time in London with this private tour by traditional black cab. Visit landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and the Tower of London, with plenty of photo stops and take in closer views. Enjoy personalized recommendations for additional stops tailored to your interests.

Learn about a different, macabre side of the UK's capital city on this evening ghost tour. Follow your guide as you listen to haunting tales of London’s hidden history that most tourists miss out on—spanning crime, murder, and mayhem. Check city landmarks off your sightseeing list at the same time, including St Paul's Cathedral and more.

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!

Get up close and personal with one of London’s most beautiful and historically significant landmarks when you book tickets to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century, the landmark is renowned for it soaring dome, and has hosted royal weddings and Diamond Jubilee celebrations. You’ll explore the interior, can ascend to the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery, and Golden Gallery (the latter of which offers panoramic views over London), and even visit the crypt.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only at the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you. Travel between Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and more while enjoying panoramic city views from an open-top bus. Explore at your own pace, learn local history with onboard commentary, and upgrade your experience to include a River Thames cruise for a fresh perspective of the capital.

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.

Avoid tickets selling out and guarantee your glimpse into the lives of the royal family by prebooking your ticket to the State Apartments of Buckingham Palace, which are only open for two months per year. In addition to entry, you also get a walking tour of royal London monuments such as St. James’s Park and The Mall.

Enjoy a new way to explore London—without committing hours to excursions—on this speedboat tour of the River Thames. With just a small group for company, hop aboard, get settled, and then hit speeds of up to 35 mph (56 kph). As you splash down the river, pass landmarks such as Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe, the Tower of London, and the London Eye.

The sheer quantity of art held within London’s National Gallery makes exploring the museum independently an intimidating feat. This private tour of the National Gallery ensures you see all of the collection’s highlights, giving you the opportunity to admire masterpieces and artistic techniques you may miss by browsing aimlessly. Your guide will lead you to works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Rembrandt, while offering insight into the painters’ lives.

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.

Seeing Paris from London in a day sounds ambitious once you factor in cross-Channel logistics and getting around the city on arrival. On this tour, one booking ties the travel and the sightseeing together. Take the train from St. Pancras International, then join a sightseeing drive past the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées. Cruise the Seine for a different view of the city, with the option to add a three-course lunch at the Eiffel Tower.

Discover the highlights of the world-renowned Victoria and Albert Museum during this bespoke private tour. Avoid getting lost as you are guided through one of London's biggest and most iconic art collections. Follow a customized itinerary through the museum, tailored to reflect your interests, as you listen to little-known anecdotes from the collections on display. Note that food, drink, and gratuities are not included.

The London Eye runs continuously throughout the day on a fixed loading sequence, and standard ticket holders must join a queue that can be an hour or more long during peak times. This skip-the-line admission ticket includes priority access and boarding for a shared capsule ride, with views of the Thames, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and central London as it rotates.