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Experience culture and art through the ages at London’s exceptional British Museum. Tour through some of the museum’s 70 galleries, gleaning far more from your private guide than you would from the information panels alone. Then, enjoy time on your own to explore exhibits at your own pace, including genuine artifacts like mummies from Ancient Egypt, unique Anglo-Saxon coins and sections of the Athens Acropolis. With millions of items to see, the British Museum offers something for everyone!

Experience the magic of Harry Potter with a visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Learn all about the making of the celebrated Potter films as you explore the wizardry shops of Diagon Alley™, pay a visit to Platform 9¾™, and see some of the highlights of Hogwarts™. To make things easier, round-trip transportation from the Euston War Memorial (near King’s Cross Station) is included.

Skip the lines and avoid the crowds during this private tour of the National Gallery. Discover centuries of art, from the Renaissance to Impressionism, revealing secrets, techniques, and symbols behind each masterpiece. Marvel at works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Van Eyck, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Turner, Monet, Van Gogh, and more.

Learn about the political history of Belfast with a city tour. See the famous murals on Falls Road and Shankill Road and hear stories about the period of history in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. Explore several neighborhoods with a private guide. Pick-up in the Belfast city center is included.

Ideal for Beatles fans, this in-depth walking tour in London—led by a Beatles expert and author—will take you to landmarks are associated with the Fab Four, and show you more than you could discover on your own. See the registry office where two Beatles got married, stroll across Abbey Road, discover where scenes from *A Hard Day's Night"*were filmed, and more.

This private London tour is designed with fans of the world’s most famous wizard in mind. Ideal for families as kids go free of charge, this tour reveals more than 10 London locations used to film scenes from the Harry Potter movies. As well as exploring the City of London without worrying about getting lost, you’ll stop for photos at Platform 9¾.

Combine the magic of Harry Potter with the history of the Scottish borders on this day trip from Edinburgh. Ideal for fans of the world’s favorite wizard, this tour takes care of transportation, leaving you free to admire Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle, a filming location featured in both Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. You'll venture beyond the capital's crowds and visit parts of the country that many first-time visitors often overlook.

Explore the streets of Edinburgh on this fun walking tour. As you listen to popular theme songs and hits through your headset, sing along and dance past landmarks like St. Giles' Cathedral, the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh Waverley Station, and more. This is an alternative to the traditional tour groups.

Fans of the Beatles, and anyone interested in London pop culture, will love this private Beatles tour of the city in a classic London cab. Visit locations associated with the 1960s band, including Abbey Road Studios and Savile Row, where they performed their last gig, and learn more about the Beatles and the swinging ‘60s from your entertaining guide.

Art and history buffs, look alert: This private tour of London’s National Gallery and British Museum means checking off two of the city's best collections in one day. With your guide, you'll wander through mazes of artistic and historical treasures, navigating with ease to legendary pieces such as Van Gogh’s "Sunflowers", the Rosetta Stone, and Jan van Eyck’s "Arnolfini Portrait". And as a private tour, you can customize your itinerary, seeing the masterpieces of history on your list.

The church as we know it today was founded by Henry III in the 13th century, who ordered the demolition of Edward the Confessor’s royal palace and a monastery situated on the site. In its place, a new Gothic cathedral was built that was consecrated in 1269: From now on, by decree of the King of England, Westminster Abbey was to be a place for the coronation and burial of monarchs. - Royal Tombs, Today, over 3,000 people are buried or memorialised at Westminster Abbey, including 30 monarchs and notable historical figures such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking and Geoffrey Chaucer. - The Coronation Chair in St George’s Chapel is perhaps the most famous piece of furniture in the world. - Poet’s Corner - Explore the Lady Chapel & Chapter House - Royal Tombs - Unknown Warrior - Pyx Chamber - The Quire - Cloisters

Enjoy great savings to top London attractions with the London Explorer Pass, a special sightseeing pass that gets you admission to anywhere from two to seven attractions (depending on the package you choose). Choose where to redeem your credits from a list of London’s most popular attractions.

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.

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.

Enjoy a seamless way to experience the magic of Harry Potter™ at the Warner Bros. Studio on this full-day, round-trip excursion from London. Pick from a range of start times, board a climate-controlled bus, and head straight to the attraction; tickets are included, so you can head straight in. Enjoy ample time to visit the Hogwarts Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and other enchanted sets and scenery from the Harry Potter movies.

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.

Step back into the Tudor era on this private tour of Hampton Court Palace. Built by Henry VIII in the 16th century and later expanded, it’s one of southern England’s highlight palaces. Meet your guide—a celebrated historian who’s appeared on Tudor-themed television specials—and get ready to explore (entry own expense). Whether it’s fashion, royal intrigue, artworks, or more, the tour can be specially tailored to fit your interests. You can also sign up for the general tour option for a broad overview of the landmark.

Uncover the secrets of witchcraft and wizardry on this behind-the-scenes Harry Potter walking tour of London. With a small group and your guide leading the way, scout out filming locations for your favorite scenes, including the Leaky Cauldron and the Ministry of Magic. As you go, pass London landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, and Leadenhall Market, your guide filling you in on behind-the-scenes stories and facts about the books and movies.

Immerse yourself in the country’s rich automotive history—and come face to face with one of the world’s largest collections of historic British cars—when you visit the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire. Book tickets before you travel, arrive at a time that suits you best, and explore the galleries at your own pace. As you discover the vintage vehicles, you’ll also learn more about the local motor industry and manufacturing history.

The British Museum in London houses more than eight million artifacts, making it difficult to find the top attractions on your own. This small-group or private tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Rosetta Stone, and more, as you uncover their significance and history.

London's rock and roll landmarks—the Abbey Road crossing, recording studios, venues tied to the bands that defined the era—are scattered across the city with no obvious route linking them, and most carry no signs explaining what happened there. A private black cab tour covers the rock history sites with a guide and a driver handling the route between them.

Make the most of your visit to London’s Tate Modern by exploring the museum with an art historian guide. This small-group tour takes you through the imposing structure, to view the massive collection and hear insights into the individual works from the likes of Picasso, Dali, Hockney, Warhol, and more. Emerge from the experience with new ways of talking and thinking about modern art.

Harry Potter fans in London may rush to the Warner Bros. studio, but plenty of magical movie locations can be found within the British capital. Join a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour through central London and see the real-life spots that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.

Save time by booking your ticket in advance and immerse yourself in glamour and spectacle at Madame Tussauds London. Head to the world-famous attraction and spend some quality time with remarkable wax replicas of the Royal Family, Tom Hardy, or take a selfie with Taylor Swift. Enjoy access to the interactive Marvel Super Heroes 4D Exhibition, Spirit of London Ride, Chamber of Horrors, and more.