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TOTAL DURATION7 hours
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START POINT
London
If you select coach, board from near Victoria Coach Station, Baker's Street, British Museum, or King's Cross Station. The exact location will be shared on your voucher post-booking. Your train transfers are between Euston Station and Watford Junction. You can also choose hotel pick-ups.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
240 min
Tickets included
At the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, you'll get to see a ton of amazing things from the Harry Potter movies! Wander through the sets of the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, Platform 9¾, the Gryffindor Common Room, Hagrid's Hut, and more. See Harry's Nimbus 200, Hagrid's motorbike, and other iconic props as well as the original costumes worn by the characters in the movies. You'll also learn about the incredible special effects used to bring the magic of the films to life and drink Butterbeer at the Backlot Cafe.
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END POINT
London
Choose between coach, train transfers, or convenient hotel pick-ups for easy navigation to the Warner Bros. Studio.
- Explore the real-life sets used to produce the Harry Potter™ films at the Warner Bros. Studio tour with round-trip transfers from Central London.
- Enjoy coach transfers from British Museum, Baker’s Street, King’s Cross, or Victoria Station, train transfers from Euston to Watford Junction, or hotel pick-ups.
- Spend 4 hours exploring the Warner Bros. Studio, stepping into the sets of the Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, and more.
- Upgrade your tickets for a small-group guided tour led by an English guide, and learn more interesting facts about your favorite movie series.
Choose between coach, train transfers, or convenient hotel pick-ups for easy navigation to the Warner Bros. Studio.
- Explore the real-life sets used to produce the Harry Potter™ films at the Warner Bros. Studio tour with round-trip transfers from Central London.
- Enjoy coach transfers from British Museum, Baker’s Street, King’s Cross, or Victoria Station, train transfers from Euston to Watford Junction, or hotel pick-ups.
- Spend 4 hours exploring the Warner Bros. Studio, stepping into the sets of the Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, and more.
- Upgrade your tickets for a small-group guided tour led by an English guide, and learn more interesting facts about your favorite movie series.
Inclusions
- Entry ticket to The Making of Harry Potter at Warner Bros. Studio Tour
- Entry to the Magical Mischief experience (Jan 25 - Apr 28)
- Round trip transfers to the studios either via coach, train or hotel pick up (as per option selected)
Upgrades:
- Round trip coach transfers from Victoria Station, Baker's Street, King's Cross, or near the British Museum
- Round-trip train transfers between Euston and Watford Junction Station [Get directions] and then a shuttle service to the Studios
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from central London
- Guided tour of Warner Bros. Studio
- English-speaking guide
- Small group of 8 or fewer people
- Most parts of this experience are wheelchair-accessible.
- Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- One complimentary carer ticket is available with each paying disabled visitor.
- Carer tickets are not included with free admission for children aged 4 and under.
- Guests must present valid documentation at the counter to receive a carer ticket.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Deborah
May 2025Verified booking
Wow 🤩 We absolutely loved our whole experience with Headout. My Harry Potter friend flew in from Adelaide and was keen for the tour. Easy booking system, we were kept up to date with notifications and reminders. Easy coach transfer to Harry Potter World. Amazing experience that we will definitely be recommending to friends and family. We also loved trying the 'Butter Beer' on the studio tour.
caroline
May 2025Verified booking
We did arrive early in the morning which was alot better because after 12 it was so crowded. It was a great experience even if your not a Harry Potter fan it is great to see the behind the scenes.
Suzanne
May 2025Verified booking
We doubted for a moment that someone was actually coming to pick us up at the pick-up spot because the one who was there was a little later. But fortunately there were more waiting. The guidance was good from the starting point to the studios. Via this route very pleasant to get there. Once there we were guided in a small group by an enthusiastic gentleman. Highly recommended! Costs a bit but you have more value for money and day.
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Tracey
May 2025Verified booking
The studios were informative, interactive and fun. Staff helpful and all but one appeared to enjoy their work. Fantastic range of souvernirs. I loved the butterbeer too.
Daniel
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything! Specifics - Will our tour guide was great! Specifically his insight into everything. - Being in the actual locations of filming - Seeing how things were done (props / designs) - All the interactive elements of the displays --- Only issue the whole day was there were too many people going home at once for the shuttles running.
Patricia
Mar 2025Verified booking
We really enjoyed the guided tour of the Harry Potter studios. It was worth booking the private tour. They explained things very well and we avoid some queues. The staff was very friendly. 🙂
Anne
Mar 2025Verified booking
Communication was very clear with where we would be picked up. Totally no questions, friendly tour guides and we really had ample time inside the HP studios themselves! I've been a Potterhead for a long time, but I still learned many new things! And spent too much money, of course.
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Andrea
May 2025Verified booking
This experience is perfect for any Harry Potter fan.
Akshat
May 2025Verified booking
The Warner Bros. experience was fantastic.
Daniel
Apr 2025Verified booking
Extremely great! A must for Harry Potter fans :-) Transportation there&back without any problems. very satisfied
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Bianca
Apr 2025Verified booking
An unforgettable experience for Harry Potter fans
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Rita
Apr 2025Verified booking
Simply fantastic! An experience definitely not to be missed.
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CARLOS
Apr 2025Verified booking
A fascinating attraction! Everything went very well, compliments, fair price, clear instructions.
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Sigridur
Mar 2025Verified booking
Incrediable to learn all the details of making the movies
Adam
Mar 2025Verified booking
Wonderful adventure with Harry Potters world!
ANKIT
Jun 2025Verified booking
The coach ride was good and the coaches were clean. However we realized that you had considerably reduced the price after we had booked our tour and paid for it. This left a bad taste for us since our experience has always been that if we book a tour in advance we would pay less. But in your case we ended up paying more by booking in advance. Please don't do this.
Michael
May 2025Verified booking
My visit to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter was pure magic! The sets, from the awe-inspiring Great Hall to the charming Diagon Alley, were breathtakingly detailed. I loved the behind-the-scenes peek into the filmmaking, especially the green-screen broomstick ride and wand choreography. The staff were warm and full of fun facts, making it feel so welcoming. Sipping Butterbeer and wandering through the Hogwarts model left me starry-eyed. It’s a pricey day out, but for a Potter fan, every moment was worth it—pure nostalgia and wonder in one unforgettable tour!
Sabrina
May 2025Verified booking
The booking, the transportation and the stay in the studios - everything worked great. Simply great! I can really recommend a visit to the studios.
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Judy
May 2025Verified booking
I was amazed by how many sets were there. Completely enjoyable reliving scenes from the movies which I'm going to go back and watch again.
BIGNON
May 2025Verified booking
The studio was very interesting, but the bus transport from london via a touroperator was very expensive, with tablets that didn't work or worked very poorly.the bus is decorated in the colors of "HARRY POTTER" on the outside, but there's nothing in the way of decoration or setting in the bus. The studio, yes, but the transport is overpriced and abused. Coaches can be new at this price. One-way transport brings in an average of 3,000 euros per trip. That's exorbitant.
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Lennard
May 2025Verified booking
The film studios far exceeded my expectations. The experience was just great. I can only recommend it to everyone
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Minke
May 2025Verified booking
Very nice to be picked up and brought back by bus The Harry Potter studios is truly amazing! So incredibly beautiful and impressive! Many fun activities to do and so much cool to see Definitely recommended!
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TORTUEL
May 2025Verified booking
We had booked mainly for our grandson, but in the end we discovered the fabulous sets, costumes and make-up ...... A must-see! The only downside for connoisseurs of the famous beer buttermilk is that 7 pounds a plastic glass is expensive (the contents are very sweet and disgusting).
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Falloux
May 2025Verified booking
Always a pleasure to dive into the world of HP films. Good communication from Headout. Just a small problem with the pick-up information (several indications).
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Joëlle
May 2025Verified booking
We had a great time at the Harry Potter studio. The shuttle service was perfectly organized. A great experience!
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Opt for an exclusive look of the 19 lavish State Rooms for a glimpse into royal life.
- Get an exclusive peek inside Buckingham Palace and see the best of the monarchy during the King's 2-month open house.
- Walk through the Throne Room and the White Drawing Room and feast your eyes on masterpieces by legends like Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens.
- Get the lowdown on Buckingham Palace with a multilingual multimedia guide as you discover Royal Collection treasures.
- Upgrade your tickets and go on a Royal London walking tour through Westminster or see the Changing of the Guards ceremony on a small group tour.
Opt for an exclusive look of the 19 lavish State Rooms for a glimpse into royal life.
- Get an exclusive peek inside Buckingham Palace and see the best of the monarchy during the King's 2-month open house.
- Walk through the Throne Room and the White Drawing Room and feast your eyes on masterpieces by legends like Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Rubens.
- Get the lowdown on Buckingham Palace with a multilingual multimedia guide as you discover Royal Collection treasures.
- Upgrade your tickets and go on a Royal London walking tour through Westminster or see the Changing of the Guards ceremony on a small group tour.
Inclusions
- Entry to Buckingham Palace
- Audio guide for Buckingham Palace in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language (BSL) with subtitles
- Headsets when necessary
Additional Paid Upgrades
- Royal walking tour before palace entry
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Small group tour
- For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby carriers are available for loan.
- A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route, so be sure to check out the attractions thoroughly as you won’t be allowed to revisit them.
- This tour is not meant for individuals with impaired movement.
- Photography and filming are allowed for private use and only in the Palace Gardens.
- The Changing of the Foot Guards ceremony at Buckingham Palace takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (subject to availability). On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, the Foot Guards do not parade—you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of Westminster instead. While you might catch the Changing of the Horse Guards not guaranteed.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 36 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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MARY
Sep 2024Verified booking
Ticketing was easy and our guide Sion was fabulous! Nice tour around the palace area first with Sion and then went thru the state rooms as advertised with an audio headset which was well done!
Olena
Sep 2024Verified booking
Everything was great! Thanks for hospitality!
Madeleine
Sep 2024Verified booking
Better than expected and good value for money
LAVASTRE
Sep 2024Verified booking
It's really a must-see, it's grandiose and detailed.
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Mirjam
Oct 2024Verified booking
Easy booking via web page. But bad organising at the spot. Namely on the spot there were no directions where Gate A is and it took us some time in the rain to find it. After we had changed web booking ticket for official ticket at Gate A, we had to move again to the quee in Gate C where the entrance was.
Richard
Oct 2024Verified booking
Ticketing was easy using app and found headout with a google search. Gorgeous paa as lace....wish I could have some picture memories
Pauline
Sep 2024Verified booking
Too much historical background from the tour guide in which, some aren't really interesting to foreigners. Would prefer more time either on watching guards changing or touring the state rooms.
Kubikovska
Sep 2024Verified booking
I don't speak English and that's why it was difficult for me with tickets. I bought them online, but I didn't know that I had to go to the ticket office at the place of the tour. I thought an electronic ticket would be enough.
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kathleen
Sep 2024Verified booking
It was quite easy to redeem our tickets and we loved viewing the staterooms at the palace. The ticketing staff outside the palace were very friendly and helpful. Great experience.
Sharon
Sep 2024Verified booking
Ticketing went quite easily. The day we saw the palace was okay but the guide never announced that we wouldn't see Changing of the Guards. It was also quite a long walk around in circles to get to our entry point.
Tóth
Sep 2024Verified booking
The place is beautiful, and the idea that they are standing there during ceremonies and receptions made me feel special. However! If you do not know, where to go, you can have many embarrassing conversations. I even asked help from the guard of the palace to help me, where the tour starts. Good to know: do not wait at the Victoria Memorial Fountain. If you stand at the front of the palace and the fountain is behind you, than you have to go to the left, turn right at the corner of the palace and go a ca. 1 minute walk. There will be the ticket office and the start of the tour as well. I suggest to add this little information to the description as well. This was the most disappointing thing during my entire stay in London - that the exact starting place was not specified on the Headouts site!
Sarai
Sep 2024Verified booking
To get to know the palace from the inside. They don't let you take pictures so I can't upload any. The tour is very interesting and I liked the idea of being able to visit the same places that the kings and princes visited.
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Nicholas
Sep 2024Verified booking
The ticketing was fine. The experience was once in a lifetime! It ws a very fitting end to our trip to London. The incredible elegance of the Palace State rooms can not be adequately put into words. I recognized many of the rooms for pictures I have seen. Our tour guide was geat, very funny. The whole day was very enjoyable.
David
Sep 2024Verified booking
Once we got to the palace it was good. There was no changing of the guard because of "horse vacation". No reduction in price offered
Enrique
Sep 2024Verified booking
The visit to the palace was phenomenal. Buying the tickets with your company was fast and I had no problem getting in. The disappointing thing was that they don't let you take pictures or videos of such a beautiful place.
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Constanta
Sep 2024Verified booking
I was impressed to see where the royal family live. I liked the gallery of paintings of the royal family descendants. Everything is very beautiful!
PHILIP
Sep 2024Verified booking
Our guide was extremely pleasant but she gave out (at times) very inaccurate information on the tour....e.g. she called Horse Guards parade "the arena" and said Queen Victoria never left Windsor castle after Prince Albert died and had died at Windsor.... and other minor/major errors. As our group consisted of a lot of foreign tourists (mainly American) I felt they deserved a better more accurate tour which unfortunately our guide was unable to give. The tour consisted of a LOT of walking which wasn't anticipated and we never actually saw the changing of the guard, rather, we were "positioned" at a great distance to catch a glimpse of the parade passing by. We thoroughly enjoyed Buckingham Palace but on reflection it would have been better to book entry directly with the Palace and wait at the Palace railings to actually see the changing of the guard.
Gay
Sep 2024Verified booking
I will start by saying that there were so many people everyhere that it is somewhat difficult to give it an honest review. People pushing, jumping line, shoving, etc made for a not so nice event. The state rooms were absolutely gorgeous and I loved them but the crowds made it for a not so enjoyable experience. Obviusly they are open only a short period of time so everyone wants to get in in 6 weeks?
Razvan
Sep 2024Verified booking
A beautiful experience. Very informative guide. Aron. An awesome guy with great atitude and a lortof info delivered in a pleasant way
Cindy
Sep 2024Verified booking
This experience was truly superb! We visited a dozen rooms, each more beautiful than the last!
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Paula
Sep 2024Verified booking
Exchanging vouchers for tickets was easy. The tour was informative and not too crowded. The food and bevrafe offetings at the end were nucc as well.
Leonides
Sep 2024Verified booking
Excellent tour, touring the palace is a fascinating experience! The person who received us "The Tour Guy" is excellent; only that the application generated an error, sent us to the wrong meeting point, but The Tour Guy located us by phone and we arrived on time.
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Leah
Sep 2024Verified booking
Enjoyed the state rooms but the Audio could be improved maybe detailing more about the life of the royals in the castle etc. Also your instructions on where to find the ticket office were really poor with the google link pointing to the front gate. Also surely when you issue a digital ticket you should be able to scan these att the entrance and not have to go and wait in a big queue to obtain what you have already purchased with the people buying their tickets there.
Bernard
Sep 2024Verified booking
The number of rooms accessible to the public is remarkable! One negative point: there should be toilets at the beginning of the tour!
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Deborah
Sep 2024Verified booking
Loved the tour but very disappointed we didn't get to see the changing of the guard. Due to rotten instructions we couldn't find the meeting point on our day. So we had to reschedule and it rained. Horrible day
Routes
FREQUENCY60 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREWyndham's Theatre
at 8:23 AM
LAST DEPARTUREWyndham's Theatre
at 7:03 PM
Timeline
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2
Trafalgar Square
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Trafalgar Square
1 min walk
The National Gallery
7 min walk
4
Whitehall, Banqueting House
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2 attractions
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Banqueting House
5 min walk
The Household Cavalry Museum
4 min walk
7
Waterloo Station
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Waterloo
5 min walk
The Old Vic
6 min walk
8
Covent Garden
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2 attractions
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Covent Garden Market
8 min walk
Royal Opera House
3 min walk
9
St Paul’s Cathedral
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2 attractions
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St Paul’s Cathedral
1 min walk
The Museum of London
4 min walk
10
London Bridge
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London Bridge
13 min walk
Borough Market
12 min walk
12
Tower of London
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Tower of London
16 min walk
The Gherkin
19 min walk
13
Temple
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Temple Church
6 min walk
Middle Temple Hall
6 min walk
15
Parliament Street
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Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
3 min walk
Victoria Tower Gardens
2 min walk
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Grosvenor Gardens
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Grosvenor Gardens
1 min walk
The Guards Museum
6 min walk
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Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace
7 min walk
The Royal Mews
1 min walk
4
Lambeth Palace
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Lambeth Palace
Imperial War Museum
3 min walk
5
Westminster Bridge
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Big Ben
2 min walk
Westminster Abbey
3 min walk
7
Waterloo Station
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Waterloo
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The Old Vic
6 min walk
8
Covent Garden
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Covent Garden Market
8 min walk
Royal Opera House
3 min walk
9
St Paul’s Cathedral
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St Paul’s Cathedral
1 min walk
The Museum of London
4 min walk
10
London Bridge
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2 attractions
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London Bridge
13 min walk
Borough Market
12 min walk
12
Tower of London
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Tower of London
16 min walk
The Gherkin
18 min walk
13
Temple
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Temple Church
6 min walk
Middle Temple Hall
6 min walk
16
Horse Guards Parade
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Horse Guards Parade
The Household Cavalry Museum
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Trafalgar Square
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Trafalgar Square
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The National Gallery
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Piccadilly
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Piccadilly Circus
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Leicester Square
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Green Park Station
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Green Park
3 min walk
Wellington Arch
2 min walk
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Hard Rock Cafe
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Hard Rock Cafe
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Madame Tussauds
16 min walk
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Hyde Park | Queen Elizabeth Gate
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Hyde Park
9 min walk
Apsley House
9 min walk
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Museums
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Victoria and Albert Museum
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Science Museum
5 min walk
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Gloucester Road Station
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Gloucester Road
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Science Museum
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Notting Hill Gate
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Notting Hill
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Portobello Road Market
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Bayswater Road Hilton Hotel
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Bayswater Road Thistle Hotel
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The Orangery
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Queensway Market
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Paddington Station
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Paddington Bear Statue
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Little Venice
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Praed Street
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Praed Street
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Sheldon Square
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Oxford Street
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Oxford Street
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Liberty London
7 min walk
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Wyndham's Theatre
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Wyndham's Theatre
National Portrait Gallery
7 min walk
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St Martin in the Fields
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St Martin in the Fields
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Covent Garden
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Covent Garden
6 min walk
Royal Opera House
3 min walk
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Russell Square
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Russell Square
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The Foundling Museum
3 min walk
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Euston Station
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Euston Station
1 min walk
The Wellcome Collection
3 min walk
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King's Cross Station
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King's Cross Station
8 min walk
The British Library
8 min walk
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St Pancras Station
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St Pancras International Station
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Royal National Hotel
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The Cartoon Museum
9 min walk
Pollock's Toy Museum
8 min walk
Enjoy big London sights with this family-friendly bus, and save big!
- Everything you get: Enjoy hop-on hop-off access for 24/48/72 hours across Blue, Green & Yellow routes to view top landmarks like Westminster Abbey & Big Ben. Get multilingual audio guides plus kids’ guides, free Wi-Fi, eco-friendly earphones, 4 self-guided walking tours & live bus tracking.
- Why choose this: Explore London your way with flexible routes, kid-friendly guides, and eco-conscious extras that make sightseeing easy.
- Upgrades: Include a scenic Thames River cruise or a 90-minute evening bus tour for unforgettable views.
Enjoy big London sights with this family-friendly bus, and save big!
- Everything you get: Enjoy hop-on hop-off access for 24/48/72 hours across Blue, Green & Yellow routes to view top landmarks like Westminster Abbey & Big Ben. Get multilingual audio guides plus kids’ guides, free Wi-Fi, eco-friendly earphones, 4 self-guided walking tours & live bus tracking.
- Why choose this: Explore London your way with flexible routes, kid-friendly guides, and eco-conscious extras that make sightseeing easy.
- Upgrades: Include a scenic Thames River cruise or a 90-minute evening bus tour for unforgettable views.
Inclusions
- 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Blue, Green & Yellow routes
- Thames River cruise (based on option selected)
- 90-min evening bus tour (based on the option selected)
- 4 self-guided walking tours
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian, Chinese, Russian & Arabic
- Kid's audio guide in English & French (only on the Yellow route & evening bus tour)
- Free Wi-Fi & earphones made from recyclable materials
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
- Discounted family tickets
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Schedule
Yellow route
- First bus: 8:30am from Stop #1 Coventry Street
- Last bus: 7pm from Stop #1 Coventry Street
- Frequency: Every 20 to 30 mins
- Popular stops: London Eye, Buckingham Palace
Royal Blue route
- First bus: 8:30am from Stop #18 Grosvenor Gardens
- Last bus: 6:20pm from Stop #18 Grosvenor Gardens
- Frequency: Every 20 to 30 mins
- Popular stops: Parliament Street, Harrods
Green route
- First bus: 8:23am from Stop #40 St Martin's in the Fields
- Last bus: 7:03pm from Stop #40 St Martin's in the Fields
- Frequency: 6 times a day (8:23am, 9:23am, 10:23am, 5:03pm, 6:03pm & 7:03pm)
- Popular stops: British Museum, Bedford Place
Thames River cruise
Tower Pier
- First boat: 10am from Tower Pier
- Last boat: 6:55pm from Tower Pier
- Frequency: 40 mins
- Duration: 30-40 minutes
- Popular stops: Westminster Pier
Westminster Pier
- First boat: 10am from Westminster Pier
- Last boat: 7:20pm from Westminster Pier
- Frequency: 40 mins
- Duration: 30-40 minutes
- Popular stops: London Eye & Tower Pier
Evening tour
- Bus departure: 5:30pm (Jan, Feb & Nov), 6pm (Mar), 7:30pm (Apr & Sep), 8pm (May), 9pm (Jun), 8:30pm (Jul & Aug) & 7pm (Oct) from 1-5 Coventry Street
- Frequency: Once every Sat up to end of Apr, Fri to Sun from Sun & every day during school holidays
- Duration: 90 mins
Please click here for a detailed evening tour route map.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses. Pets and small dogs must be seated at your knees.
- Children aged 4 and under can travel for free if they don't need a separate seat.
- The Green Route has no bus service between 11:18am and 5pm.
- You can use your tickets on any day before the tour date. However, just keep in mind that they cannot be redeemed if the first day of travel has already passed.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, evening tours, and cruises, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Hans
May 2025Verified booking
The bus journey ended for us at Victoria Station and we had to organize and pay for the return journey to the hotel near Tower Bridge ourselves. We had previously been informed on inquiry that every journey we started would also end at Tower Bridge. would end at the Tower.
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Catherine
May 2025Verified booking
Covering London with commentary. The traffic was so heavy. I wondered if there could be a little bit of additional commentary in certain areas. The boat on the Thames added an extra dimension
TORTUEL
May 2025Verified booking
I recommend it with my eyes closed. Discovery of London by coach and little cruise on the Thames. Simply magnificent tour of London. Tickets in the form of QR codes sent upon purchase. No problems at the various checkpoints. I'll be using Headout again for my next trips.
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Christine
May 2025Verified booking
We thought the commentary was poor. Not enough information about all the sights. I understand you are catering to a broad band of customers. But we learned little about London
Fernando
May 2025Verified booking
I liked everything, however at the time of booking you should make more emphasis on the fact that the hop-on hop-off Bus Tour company is Tootbus.
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Dinah
May 2025Verified booking
It would be better if you had a human guide pointing out what you were talking about. On a crowded bus it was hard to tell which building the guide was talking about or even where in the route where you were. No one announcing or display of what stop you were at so you could keep up.
ANA
May 2025Verified booking
The experience with the bus was very good. Not so much with the cruise that was included.... According to the indications that came in the reservation the cruise departed and arrived at the same destination. But no... they made us get off at the last stop and pay again to return to the port of departure... a robbery...
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Wolfgang
May 2025Verified booking
The bus and the commentary were generally very good. However, compared to other hop on/hop off buses, the buses arrived infrequently and very irregularly.
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Serghei
May 2025Verified booking
The routes are good, the staff are friendly. Unfortunately, sometimes long waiting times and the inaccurate object description... sometimes it is unclear where the object is located. Otherwise satisfied. Thank you!
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Sandra
May 2025Verified booking
Due to the extreme traffic the three hours turned into five which included an unexpected 1/2 hour stop to change drivers. Maybe put this changeover could happen in a spot where there is something for the passengers to look at or to buy some refreshments. We were kind of stuck on the bus for the 30 minutes without anything to do.
Sherilynn
May 2025Verified booking
It was great being able to see the iconic features of London. The bus tour was a long one and we needed to plan for just a couple of stops a day. We loved the Thames boat cruise. We had perfect weather to see so many different places.
Lucie
Apr 2025Verified booking
Long wait between 2 buses (2 times 1h) and the audioguide is very short compared to other competitors.
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Jaime
Apr 2025Verified booking
The price was great. We saw the whole of blue line which was 3 1/2 hrs. Great view of the city and short spurts of history thru headphones. River cruise was a different perspective of the city by water. The guide was funny on the water cruise. Tower of London was the 2nd day for us. We stayed about 3 hrs and did the guided audio tour. We really enjoyed it. Always nice to find deals on vacation to save a buck or two.
Patricia
Apr 2025Verified booking
I previously gave Tootbus a poor review. However, they have been very good about getting back to me with the problem. Apparently the problem is with who I bought the tickets from which was not Tootbus directly Tootbus has been very good about trying to solve my issues. Beware of who you buy your tickets from.
Marco
Apr 2025Verified booking
The mixture of an open top bus tour and a boat tour was a great experience! Buying the ticket online was easy and hassle-free.
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Nathan
May 2025Verified booking
My ticket wouldn't scan on most busses and there was a huge wait for a bus at the Buckingham Palace stop .
alessandro
May 2025Verified booking
The opportunity to visit the city with explanations
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Sandra
May 2025Verified booking
The musical accompaniment during the pauses in speaking
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shubham
May 2025Verified booking
ended at 6:30 at middle of road
Manuela
May 2025Verified booking
Absolutely! The best way to get an insight into this gigantic city
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Patrick
May 2025Verified booking
Great tour, stop was right outside our hotel booked on line and got a Discount.
Dirk
May 2025Verified booking
Easy booking and Check in, however, long waiting time for the Bus.
Primetshofer
May 2025Verified booking
Buses very clean, the sights were explained very well in German. Sound quality OK
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Gaumet
May 2025Verified booking
Very practical, but sometimes there's a long wait between 2 buses and the app's directions don't match.
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Linda
May 2025Verified booking
Quite conveniently located near our hotel.
Witness the iconic Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace.
- Catch the iconic Changing of the Foot Guards Ceremony on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays on a small group tour.
- On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, witness the Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace with a small group.
- Witness the Old Guard, in their vibrant red uniforms, being replaced by the New Guard in a formal ceremony as the regimental band plays a lively tune.
- Go on a 1.5-hour walking tour and stroll through St. James's Park, the Mall, and St. James's Palace, hearing stories from your English-speaking guide.
- Upgrade your tickets to get access to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms or a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, a World Heritage Site.
Witness the iconic Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace.
- Catch the iconic Changing of the Foot Guards Ceremony on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays on a small group tour.
- On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, witness the Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace with a small group.
- Witness the Old Guard, in their vibrant red uniforms, being replaced by the New Guard in a formal ceremony as the regimental band plays a lively tune.
- Go on a 1.5-hour walking tour and stroll through St. James's Park, the Mall, and St. James's Palace, hearing stories from your English-speaking guide.
- Upgrade your tickets to get access to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms or a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, a World Heritage Site.
Inclusions
- Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)
- Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Small group tour
- Audio headsets
Additional Paid Upgrades
- 1.5-hour walking tour around Buckingham Palace
- Entry to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms
- Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
- Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
- The Changing of the Foot Guards Ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
- Please note that if you book your tour on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, you’ll see the Changing of the Horse Guard Ceremony instead.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Lorraine
Apr 2025Verified booking
The tour guide, David was so interesting with his knowledge of the history. We had a great experience! Highly recommend it.
Nancy
Apr 2025Verified booking
The whole experience was very well planned. Babs was an EXCEPTIONAL guide. She was knowledgeable, funny, entertaining and got us to all the perfect spots at the right time to see the action! We would recommend this experience for those new or experienced London visitors.
Lino
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very difficult to find our meeting point. This needs to be simpler for tourists who are not familiar with the city. Even locals were not sure where our meeting place was! We found it just in time as our group was ready to go. So glad we gave ourselves the extra time to navigate ourselves. Once our tour started it was all worth the trouble. Our tour guide Sara was charming with a sense of humor. She was lovely. Well explained walking tour and excellent areas chosen to see the changing of the guard's marching band. We highly recommend this tour.
Angel
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide "Babs" was wonderful. Perfect spots chosen for us to get the best view, lots of great information and tips for the rest of our trip. Definitely worth doing!
RODRIGUES
Mar 2025Verified booking
The tour of the various places around Buckingham Palace. The changing of the guard. Too bad the guide didn't speak French. For such a touristy city, it would be nice if the guides were multilingual. So we didn't understand the various explanations. We followed the group.
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Mr
May 2025Verified booking
Very good guide. Weather excellent. Scenery beautiful.
Nadine
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide Margrete and the great information about the royal house and changing of the guard
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Harm
Jun 2025Verified booking
Guide Aaron was well informed, with humour. A good storyteller. We learn a lot about the English monarchy and the guard ceremony.
David
May 2025Verified booking
Our guide, Isabelle, was great. Lots of additional insight into the Abbey and the Palace. When I booked the tour it included a viewing of the changing of the guard. When we arrived, we were informed that there was no guard change on Tuesdays. Why would you even offer that option for a day that it does not occur???
Kelly
May 2025Verified booking
The guide was truly exceptional!! She knew where to take us for the best views. She even gave us a front row view to see the King driving by!! This tour exceeded our expectations by far.
FERNANDO
May 2025Verified booking
The guide is well documented and explains very clearly, and takes you to places where you can take good pictures.
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Kaylan
May 2025Verified booking
There was mention of Big Ben and seeing the changing of the Horse Guard during the tour and neither of those truly happened. Big Ben was talked about from a distance, outside and I believe given the amount paid for the ticket we would at least walk inside and do a brief tour after the Abbey. The tour guide was great for what we did see but felt mislead
Jeremiah
May 2025Verified booking
Knowledgeable guide (Allen) got us in great position plus made it possible to see the king!!! Great tips on other experiences when the tour was up.
Jelena
Apr 2025Verified booking
The tour was exceptional, and our tour guide David was "top shelf whiskey" in my book. His energy, knowledge, and care for our group on such a crowded day, combined with his humor and professionalism, exceeded our expectations! If you get David, ask him about his one experience meeting the Queen....EPIC!
Janet
Apr 2025Verified booking
Jeremy was a great guide and we learned so much from him! His pacing was great--not overwhelming, but still imparting a ton of information.
CLAIRE
Apr 2025Verified booking
Well placed . Too bad the guide didn't speak a word of French and only looked after the English children. I was able to translate for our children and the other French people in the group, but she spoke too fast 🥵
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Claudia
Apr 2025Verified booking
Jeremy, our guide, was super friendly and explained all the important points of the changing of the guard in easy-to-understand English. He also knew where to get the best view of the ceremony. Top!
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Sara
Apr 2025Verified booking
Babs was THE BEST tour guide!! We had the most amazing experience, learned so much, had so much fun, and even saw the King leaving his residence because of Babs! 10/10!!! Must do if you are visiting London-- be sure to request Babs!!
Caroline
Mar 2025Verified booking
Good handling of arrivals, good relay to inform where our guide is. Very interrzctive, interesting and friendly person
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Jameelah
Mar 2025Verified booking
The tour guide was perfect she really knew a lot and it was wonderful for changing the guard. The Tower of London was great because you got to go in and just go at your own pace. I was there for hours. Great price for the combo tickets and a wonderful afternoon
Jeffrey
Mar 2025Verified booking
Paul, our tour guide, made sure we had the best views and his many anecdotes made the tour more enjoyable. Thank you Paul, from the Canadian Canadian contingent on Friday March 7/25.
MARCO
Mar 2025Verified booking
The changing of the guard guide was good, although he left us and we had to look for him. They sell the tour as one but they are two different providers, there is no one to tell you where to find the next provider. The boat was good but they didn't explain anything in Spanish.
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James
May 2025Verified booking
The guide was woderful - but the price was too high given the guard change did not occur. False advertising
Diane
May 2025Verified booking
Guide seemed to know the best spots and calmly guided us.
Adriana
May 2025Verified booking
Very good guide, great explanations and very entertaining!
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See it all, from the streets, the sky & the River Thames with this combo!
- Why pay full price? Get 30% off and enjoy London’s top sights with unlimited hop-on hop-off bus rides, a relaxing Thames cruise, and London Eye panoramas.
- London transforms into magic from 135m in the clouds! Nestle into your glass pod on the London Eye for 30 mins of ogling Big Ben, St. Paul's, and the whole shebang.
- Catch all the must-sees, from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour featuring double-decker bus, free Wi-Fi & multilingual audio guides.
- Swap the skyline for the shoreline with a 40-min Thames cruise. An expert guide spills the stories behind HMS Belfast, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Tate Modern.
- Upgrade in the next step to enjoy a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus travel at your own pace.
See it all, from the streets, the sky & the River Thames with this combo!
- Why pay full price? Get 30% off and enjoy London’s top sights with unlimited hop-on hop-off bus rides, a relaxing Thames cruise, and London Eye panoramas.
- London transforms into magic from 135m in the clouds! Nestle into your glass pod on the London Eye for 30 mins of ogling Big Ben, St. Paul's, and the whole shebang.
- Catch all the must-sees, from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour featuring double-decker bus, free Wi-Fi & multilingual audio guides.
- Swap the skyline for the shoreline with a 40-min Thames cruise. An expert guide spills the stories behind HMS Belfast, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Tate Modern.
- Upgrade in the next step to enjoy a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus travel at your own pace.
Inclusions
London Eye
- Standard entry to London Eye with 30-min ride (near stops 11 & 19, Red Route)
London hop-on hop-off tour
- 24 or 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus
- Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
- 3 guided walking tours (based on option selected)
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)
- Free Wi-Fi & headphones onboard
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Thames River cruise
- 40-min Thames River cruise (near stops 16 & 18, Red Route)
- English-speaking guide
London hop-on hop-off tour
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red Route
- First bus: 8:30am from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)
- Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)
- Frequency: Every 20-30 mins
- Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Eye
Blue Route
- First bus: 8:40am from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)
- Last bus: 5pm from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)
- Frequency: Every 20-30 mins
- Popular stops: Kensington Palace, Tower of London, Notting Hill
Green Route
- First bus: 8:30am from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)
- Last bus: 5pm from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)
- Frequency: Every 45-60 mins
- Popular stops: Kings Cross Station, British Museum, Temple Underground Station
Thames River cruise
From Tower Pier (starts near stop 16 & concludes at Waterloo Pier and Westminster Pier)
- First cruise: 10am
- Last cruise: 5:15pm
- Frequency: Every 40 mins
- Duration: 40 mins
From Westminster Pier (starts near stop 18 & concludes at Tower Pier)
- First cruise: 10am
- Last cruise: 6pm
- Frequency: Every 40 mins
- Duration: 40 mins
London Eye
- After booking, you'll receive all the details to confirm your visit date and time. Just follow the instructions to secure your spot and download your entry pass.
London hop-on hop-off tour
- Require special accommodations for your wheelchairs? Rest assured, you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.
- Public transport and sightseeing buses can't stop right at Buckingham Palace, but there is a stop just a 5-minute walk away.
- Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.
Thames River cruise
- Specific details related to your boarding points and ticket validation details will be shared post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Adriana
Mar 2025Verified booking
The experience was awsome. I felt like Joey and Chandler visiting London. (Friends people will know what I am talking about) What I loved about it was the fact that we had the option to hop on and off whenever we wanted, which gave us the chance to stop at the sites that we wanted to explore further. Also the price compared to other companies was good. Definitely recommend.
Patric
May 2025Verified booking
Especially the boat trip from the London Eye to the Tower with City Cruises was very entertaining, our narrator was a real entertainer! The bus trip was also very nice, hop-on and hop-off worked well, there were always at least 5 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) available for the audio explanation during the trip, sometimes even significantly more languages. A clear recommendation!
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Christine
May 2025Verified booking
I visited London with my 12-year-old daughter. We had a combo ticket hop-on hop-or bus, london eye and canal cruise. The hop-on hop-of bus is the best way to see a lot. We were able to see many major tourist attractions without walking through the helex city. A ticket combined with a ticket to the London eye is great. What a spectacular view we had of the city and for 30 min! The canal cruise was also wonderful. The guide could tell great stories. Really enjoyed it!
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Alessandra
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very good experience even if the shopkeepers are not exactly courteous to Italians who don't speak English well but you survive anyway :)
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DERUETTE
Apr 2025Verified booking
Great experience, all 3 activities were awesome 👍♥️ Seu bémol, les tarifs sont un peu cher, mais bon c'est Londres ♥️
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Carlos
May 2025Verified booking
The London that one is fabulous. The boat from the bridge to Grenwich is long and useless.
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Sabrina
May 2025Verified booking
The smooth in-house organization
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Explore Westminster, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace with a guide in a small-group tour setting!
- From royal tombs to palace gates— explore Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace in one smooth walking tour.
- For a history lesson that feels like a page-turner, listen to your English-speaking guide at the Abbey—they'll keep it fun and lively!
- Skip the crowds—this tour has just 15-20 people, so you can actually interact with your expert guide and get the inside scoop!
- Customize your visit! Choose between a Westminster Abbey English, French, Spanish, or German guided tour or watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Explore Westminster, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace with a guide in a small-group tour setting!
- From royal tombs to palace gates— explore Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace in one smooth walking tour.
- For a history lesson that feels like a page-turner, listen to your English-speaking guide at the Abbey—they'll keep it fun and lively!
- Skip the crowds—this tour has just 15-20 people, so you can actually interact with your expert guide and get the inside scoop!
- Customize your visit! Choose between a Westminster Abbey English, French, Spanish, or German guided tour or watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Inclusions
- Entry tickets to Westminster Abbey
- Small group of max 15-20 people
- Walking tour of the city of Westminster, including Big Ben
Additional Paid Upgrades
- Skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey
- Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guards ceremony
- Visit Big Ben
- Licensed English, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide
Exclusions
- Entry to Buckingham Palace
- Entry to Big Ben
Stop 1: Westminster Abbey
Stop 2: Palace of Westminster and Big Ben (entry not included)
Stop 3: Buckingham Palace (entry not included)
- Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
- Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, and drones are not permitted on this experience.
- Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
- Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
- This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
- With Braille and a hearing loop system, this experience is accessible for all.
- The venue provides free tickets for disabled individuals.
- For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
- Available facilities: restroom.
- Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that the Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly
- Select the 9:.30am slot to enter Westminster Abbey anytime between 9:30am-12pm on weekdays and 9am-12pm on Saturdays.
- Select the 12pm slot to enter Westminster Abbey anytime between 12pm-3pm on weekdays and 12pm-2:30pm on Saturdays.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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federico
Apr 2025Verified booking
I really enjoyed the tour. The organization and the explanations during the tour made the difference.
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David
May 2025Verified booking
Our guide, Isabelle, was great. Lots of additional insight into the Abbey and the Palace. When I booked the tour it included a viewing of the changing of the guard. When we arrived, we were informed that there was no guard change on Tuesdays. Why would you even offer that option for a day that it does not occur???
Susan
May 2025Verified booking
The history in the building is incredible and Gabrielle our guide did a terrific job conveying the importance of every inch of the building. We felt privileged to witness the site where so many important events have played out over centuries
Daniel
May 2025Verified booking
Super competent tour, was great fun and always interesting. Great insider information about Westminster too. Highly recommended overall.
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kristy
May 2025Verified booking
It was good There was a problem in that this 110$ ticket was promoted to be seeing 3 places in London where we really only got to see Westminster Abbey The tour guide was nice and knowledgeable but he spent way too much time in the abbey
MANUEL
May 2025Verified booking
I have already replied in an email. It was too long a tour visiting some places that were of no interest to me. I was only interested in the 3 places of the hire: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and, above all, Wensminter Abbey.
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Kaylan
May 2025Verified booking
There was mention of Big Ben and seeing the changing of the Horse Guard during the tour and neither of those truly happened. Big Ben was talked about from a distance, outside and I believe given the amount paid for the ticket we would at least walk inside and do a brief tour after the Abbey. The tour guide was great for what we did see but felt mislead
Beatrix
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our guide was very motivated and showed us the best way through London, which was overcrowded on our weekend! Her explanations were very entertaining and informative, and we were able to put her tips into practice in the days that followed! Many thanks again ... absolutely recommendable!!!
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GREGORY
Apr 2025Verified booking
The guide was very kind and willing However, the experience is very long for children: lots of explanations that are difficult for them to follow.
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Cécile
Apr 2025Verified booking
The relaxing and instructive aspects of the visit are very much appreciated. We let ourselves be guided through Westminster with pleasant little poses. The guide was diligent, very friendly and naturally conveyed her London culture in French! The discovery of Westminster Abbey was fascinating, and some details would have gone unnoticed without Carole. It's a pity that the tour specifies a visit to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace when it's not possible to enter them in April. The descriptions of these buildings from the outside were very interesting. I'd recommend
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Janet
Apr 2025Verified booking
Jeremy was a great guide and we learned so much from him! His pacing was great--not overwhelming, but still imparting a ton of information.
Tatiana
Mar 2025Verified booking
Sehr gut Führung von Mila! The stories were very interesting and she kept us fascinated. She knew answer to every question
Anita
Mar 2025Verified booking
Lucy was an excellent and energetic guide on a freezing afternoon. Lucy was extremely knowledgeable about the British monarchy and broke up the monotony with stories about the royals. She took pride in teaching my kids British history, which tied in nicely with the Westminster Abbey tour.
Carolina
Mar 2025Verified booking
Natasha was a terrific guide, always trying to give you more informatión and with a lot of patiente when we do not speak english fluently.
Natascha
Mar 2025Verified booking
Ulrich was an excellent guide. He made it very entertaining and told lots of stories about Westminster and the royal family. Everything was very coherent at the end and he had a common thread the whole time. Many thanks for the wonderful experience.
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PAULLA
May 2025Verified booking
It was very interesting! Walking and learning nice things about England with our guide tour Benedict was awesome!
Rainelle
May 2025Verified booking
Everything! Our guide, Daniel, is extraordinary!
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Guadalupe
May 2025Verified booking
Nicholas wad our tour guide. He was awesome! Very knowledgeable, detailed, and enthusiatic!
Michael
May 2025Verified booking
The massive amount of History!!! The Facility was simply outstanding!
Sina
Apr 2025Verified booking
Margret was awesome! Authentic and very informative! Anytime again :)
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Sabine
Apr 2025Verified booking
A really lovely lady provided us with lots of interesting information. She was easy to understand
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edelmira
Apr 2025Verified booking
Excellent explanation by Lucy, we saw the Abbey, the parade and strolled through St James's park.
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Matthias
Apr 2025Verified booking
The tour guide was perfect! (Kim.)
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Nizarali
Apr 2025Verified booking
Excellent tour. Guide very knowledgeable
Anna
Apr 2025Verified booking
Thank you! Was good practise of english for my sister and me!)
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION30 minutes
FREQUENCY40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
START POINT
4 starting points available
1. Westminster Pier
Embark on a scenic River Thames cruise from Westminster. See London's iconic monuments from your unique aquatic vantage point.
2. London Eye Pier
Embark on a scenic River Thames cruise from the London Eye Pier. See London's iconic monuments from your unique aquatic vantage point.
3. Tower Pier
Embark on a scenic River Thames cruise from Tower Pier. See London's iconic monuments from your unique aquatic vantage point.
4. Greenwich Pier
Embark on a scenic River Thames cruise from Greenwich Pier. See London's iconic monuments from your unique aquatic vantage point.
Passes by
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Royal Festival Hall
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Borough Market
Southwark Cathedral
HMS Belfast
The Shard
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Canary Wharf
Royal Observatory
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END POINT
4 ending points available
1. Westminster Pier
2. London Eye Pier
3. Tower Pier
4. Greenwich Pier
- This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
- Available facilities: restrooms and baby-changing facilities.
- With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you're in complete control. Start your boating adventure anytime and enjoy unlimited rides until the boats stop operating for the evening. The next day, you can continue using your ticket until its validity expires.
- This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
- Available facilities: restrooms and baby-changing facilities.
- With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you're in complete control. Start your boating adventure anytime and enjoy unlimited rides until the boats stop operating for the evening. The next day, you can continue using your ticket until its validity expires.
Inclusions
- Flexible one-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
- Board and disembark from Westminster Pier, Waterloo Pier, Greenwich Pier, or Tower Pier
- Arrive at any time on selected date, no pre-booking required
- Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages
- Best for: Packed sightseeing itineraries; no need to commit to an exact departure time
Additional Paid Upgrades:
- 24-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing ticket (view route and timetable [here])
Exclusions
- Access to the onboard bar (available at an additional cost)
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Steven
May 2025Verified booking
Great trip and the added commentary made the trip. A shame we couldn't get outside upstairs on boat but still a very enjoyable experience.
Noel
May 2025Verified booking
The guide was very informative (even though he invented the origin of the word 'wharf' 🤔) And the river is a good vantage point to see the buildings and architecture.
Suse
May 2025Verified booking
We took the first boat trip at 10.10am with only a few other people. The guide spoke clearly and took us along in a humorous way. The view from the boat is very special.
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Carleen
May 2025Verified booking
We took the Thames River cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich. It was really lovely sitting on the top deck in the sun, even with the seagulls keeping us company. The tour commentary was really interesting, informative and at times humourous. Id definitely recommend this, and by booking online we also got a discounted price for tickets.
Karen
May 2025Verified booking
Such a worthwhile thing to do, and a great way to see the magnificent architecture of both old and new alike. The crew and staff were great and the whole process from ticket ordering to boarding and disembarking was well organised. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would definitely recommend as well as do again ourselves.
Malgorzata
May 2025Verified booking
It was really good time on boat, you could sing inside or outside depending on weather conditions, inside were a lot windows so you could see the view very good. But the best was a man who guided us, tell us funny and also many interesting stories about the buildings we actually see. He was proffesional and funny. It was way batter than the recording. I highly recommend the Thames Sighseeing Criuse. My trip was from Westminster to Greenwich. It took around an hour. The speed of the bout was ideal not so fast so you could realy enjoy the view. Than I went back to city by regular bus.
Andrew
May 2025Verified booking
Weather was amazing , boat was packed and the boats crew very helpful and informative. The views along the river Thames were amazing and the little bits of information the unofficial tour guide ( crew member ) provided were funny, witty and really helped the journey fly by.
Mary
May 2025Verified booking
A Thames cruise is always high on our list of things to do when visiting London. Short notice this time, with a family member who hadn't had the pleasure of a river cruise. It was great all the way around. Narration was good, the weather cooperated nicely and there were drinks/food available to order. Price was right, too.
S
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was a wonderful experience! The captain was great, ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip. The crew member who provided the commentaries kept everyone engaged and entertained throughout the journey. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to enjoy their journey from start to end on a high note!
Donna
Apr 2025Verified booking
Great time. Has a good laugh with the live commentator, he was so enthusiastic and joky. We had great wwather and it was not to busy. It was worth very peny.
Jaime
Apr 2025Verified booking
It's a fun trip by itself, but the crew make it even better. Sharp, fun puns all the way to Greenwich, definitely recommended!
Jonathan
Apr 2025Verified booking
The guy commentating had a great sense of humour with some good one liners i.e. the beach/research . TBH I definitely would prefer this than the pre recorded commentary, be aware he advised passengers to get the APP to listen to commentary and also in different languages. The boat was clean and very smooth sailing, loads of space on our trip. The only reason I didn't give it 5* was the cost of the drinks but it was my choice whether to pay it or not I suppose. Would go again. My grandson loved it.
Erika
Apr 2025Verified booking
Value for money, good multimedia guidance on app. Too intrusive live one on the other hand, definitely high speaker volume.
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Michael
Mar 2025Verified booking
The onboard commentary was very good. I think it would be a good idea to have a digital way to tip the guy who did it cos most people don't carry cash these days We had an awesome time 😁
zsolt
May 2025Verified booking
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Hannah
May 2025Verified booking
The host was great, a lot of great local knowledge and humour!!! Thank you !
Maria
May 2025Verified booking
I loved the crew members and the trip itself. It was excellent!
Ronald
May 2025Verified booking
The crew, they were amazing & kept us well informed with local landmarks, with lots of humour
Wojciech
May 2025Verified booking
Great experience. interesting and charming guide.
Stefanie
Apr 2025Verified booking
Good Transfer and Informations from the guide
Jacinda
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Tour guide was really good, and entertaining
Ronald
Mar 2025Verified booking
The live commentary it was amazing and informative and humuerous. Those guys are doing an amazing job
letaief
Mar 2025Verified booking
great guide but not many seats upstairs
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Pedro
Mar 2025Verified booking
Tranquillity, comfort, views
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Sunil
Jun 2025Verified booking
The ticket was from Westminster to Greenwich but the trip eneded at Tower bridge. The cruise stopped and started returning to Westminster from London tower bridge
Meet & greet a Beefeater, see the Opening Ceremony, or enjoy a Thames cruise with a Tower guided tour.
- Everything you get: Enjoy fast-track entry to the Tower of London, a 15-min meet and photo op with a real Beefeater, and an English guided tour covering the castle’s highlights, history, and legends. Includes access to the Crown Jewels and other areas like Tower Green.
- Why choose this: Skip the lines to save time and get insider stories from a Beefeater or an English-speaking guide, see the Crown Jewels up close before the first crowds.
- Upgrades: See the Beefeater Opening Ceremony, go on a Thames River cruise, or enjoy a Spanish-guided tour of the Tower.
Meet & greet a Beefeater, see the Opening Ceremony, or enjoy a Thames cruise with a Tower guided tour.
- Everything you get: Enjoy fast-track entry to the Tower of London, a 15-min meet and photo op with a real Beefeater, and an English guided tour covering the castle’s highlights, history, and legends. Includes access to the Crown Jewels and other areas like Tower Green.
- Why choose this: Skip the lines to save time and get insider stories from a Beefeater or an English-speaking guide, see the Crown Jewels up close before the first crowds.
- Upgrades: See the Beefeater Opening Ceremony, go on a Thames River cruise, or enjoy a Spanish-guided tour of the Tower.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to the Tower of London
- Access to The Crown Jewels
- Guided tour of the Tower of London
- English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Early-morning access to the Tower of London (as per option selected)
- 15-min private meet & greet with a Beefeater (as per option selected)
- Access to the Beefeater Opening Ceremony (as per option selected)
- Thames River Cruise (as per option selected)
- The Crown Jewels are a working collection, and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice due to security reasons.
- Luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not permitted on this experience.
- Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted.
- This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
- For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Sheila
Mar 2025Verified booking
Our tour was awesome. Our tour guide was so wonderful extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. It was a great experience
Kathleen
Mar 2025Verified booking
We did the early access( 8:30 am on 3/1) to the Crown Jewels with a Beefeater. We enjoyed hearing about the history of the area /the reason for the ravens/ exploring the different areas ,and it was nice skipping the lines, too! I would highly recommend this tour / tour company!
Timothy
Jun 2025Verified booking
The tour was great! The guide was easy to find. When our plane was delayed by a day, we were able to rebook to another available tour. The tower was one of the best things we did while in London.
Helen
May 2025Verified booking
Great tour guide , very knowledgeable. Made sure we saw all the important parts and advised us on the other parts to vivit after the tour .
Stephanie
May 2025Verified booking
The meet up was very organized! We loved the special preview with the Beefeaters and really valued being the first into the crown jewel area. Our guide Richard was great and I loved being able to hear him speak with the headsets.
Sharon
May 2025Verified booking
I did enjoy that part of the tour(outside) by the tour guide. Given the cost of the tour, I expected much more commentatry and thought there would be more inside the tower. Skipping the line was an impportant perk.
Johnny
May 2025Verified booking
The highlight of my visit was the beefeater guide and the story telling. Mollie, at the ticket entrance, was so kind and thoughtful. She is as beautiful as the jewels we saw.
Patricia
May 2025Verified booking
It was a lovely day weather wise which is a plus, guide was really good , and the beefeater also interesting and numerous as well
Richard
May 2025Verified booking
Everything was perfect, but it could have been a failure because when we arrived at the starting point there was nothing that helped us find where to meet our guide. We asked several of the Tower people working there and they all said we had to get on the end of the extraordinary long line. By our own initiative we were lucky enough to find the guide group.
theresa
May 2025Verified booking
Easy meeting spot. Our guide Ben had the right mix of humour and history to keep us entertained and we had Nev the Beefeater who was also excellent. Ben gave us all the information we needed to continue exploring this iconic site
Tayla
May 2025Verified booking
The experience was fantastic. Getting the early access and seeing the gate opening and Crown Jewels without the crowds was unbelievable. Louisa is a fantastic guide who is both knowledgeable with spots of humor that made the experience even more enjoyable. Her wealth of knowledge was amazing and informative. Five stars to her!
Guerrieri
Apr 2025Verified booking
The punctuality and the 'excellent organization. The guide, micael, very nice. It was especially nice to see the tower with a small group.
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Norbert
Apr 2025Verified booking
Jennifer
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our tour was awesome. Our guide Stephen was friendly, fun and knowledgeable . We enjoyed the meet and great with the Beefeater and learned so much. One of our most favorite tours in London. Highly recommend
Laura
May 2025Verified booking
Loved the small group for the beef eater tour. Nice to skip the line
Adeyne
May 2025Verified booking
Ben was very informative and answered any questions
Michael
May 2025Verified booking
The knowledge of Ben was outstanding. He made the tour most enjoyable through his personality and his enthusiasm.
Eva
May 2025Verified booking
So much history there! Your guide and beefeater were great!
Clair
May 2025Verified booking
The lady who took us around was very friendly and knowledgeable
Ulrike
Apr 2025Verified booking
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and he spoke slowly, so that even my granddaughter, a language beginner, understood well.
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Malcolm
Apr 2025Verified booking
Was easy process for all three bookings.
Lee
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very informative tour with a back drop of friendly Yeoman and other staff
Shamsudin
Apr 2025Verified booking
The humour of the beafeater. Great presentation!
Slawik
Mar 2025Verified booking
No time to wait, nice and interesting Guide - absolutely ok!
Tessa
Mar 2025Verified booking
Interesting information was provided.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION6 hours
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Stonehenge
Tickets included
Visit the world-famous prehistoric monument, marveling at the mysterious stone circle dating back over 4,000 years with a multilingual audio guide.
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Victoria Coach Station
Perfect for those short on time, visit Stonehenge with round-trip transfers and an audio guide.
- Day out to Stonehenge with round-trip transfers from Victoria Coach Station in Central London on an exclusive AC coach.
- You’ll get a multilingual audio guide, offering more concise information about this Neolithic site, including its history and significance.
- Stonehenge: Admire this UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as the Salisbury landscape with over 2 hours of free time.
- Visitor Center: See over 250 ancient items excavated on this site that are thousands of years old, from tools and pottery to jewelry.
Perfect for those short on time, visit Stonehenge with round-trip transfers and an audio guide.
- Day out to Stonehenge with round-trip transfers from Victoria Coach Station in Central London on an exclusive AC coach.
- You’ll get a multilingual audio guide, offering more concise information about this Neolithic site, including its history and significance.
- Stonehenge: Admire this UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as the Salisbury landscape with over 2 hours of free time.
- Visitor Center: See over 250 ancient items excavated on this site that are thousands of years old, from tools and pottery to jewelry.
Inclusions
- Half-day tour of Stonehenge
- Round-trip AC coach transfers
- Boarding from Victoria Coach Station
- Audio guide in English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch, Italian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese
Exclusions
- Guide
- You will not be allowed to enter the Stonehenge Circle itself. This is due to the restoration attempts and the relative instability of the structure. Your Stonehenge tickets allow you to access about 10 meters of the monument.
- These tours run daily from April to October and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November to March.
- English Heritage and National Trust England members can enjoy free admission to Stonehenge.
- This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
- For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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MARCELLA
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience, magical and surreal. We arrived by bus traveled one km and arrived at the stones. We downloaded the audio guide and listened to the explanations took photos, time to take the shuttle back buy souvenirs and return to the bus. The driver very nice. We were given a sort of packed lunch which was very welcome.
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Zeljko
Apr 2025Verified booking
Great organisatiom, everything was on time, Bus was good, traveling was smooth, Bus driver was extra kind and helpfull, and we have received food package!
Maddalena
May 2025Verified booking
All good organized Timing should be 2,5 hrs Coach on time
Leandra
May 2025Verified booking
This experience is perfect for those who want to save money on a train ticket, especially if you're in a group, with a punctual timetable and helpful staff.
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Joan
May 2025Verified booking
No enough time at site. Thought we were going to have until 130. Told be back at bus by 1250. No time before leaving to get something to eat. Felt rushed. Driver drove through two red lights on way there.
Kleopatra
Mar 2025Verified booking
The ride, the landscape, kind driver, helpful people, great snacks!
Victoria
May 2025Verified booking
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Rogger
May 2025Verified booking
What I liked about my experience was the sight, but having to rely on a tape during my visit felt too cold. The bus driver's helper was nice but didn't add up much to my experience.
Lisa
Apr 2025Verified booking
No one was at the indicated meeting point at the meeting time. We and another family were nice place indicated by 9:10 a.m. ( departure 9:30 a.m.) yet no one was on site. We almost missed the bus. Fortunately at 9:27 we called and were told to go to Gate 1, but this was not written anywhere.
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Panagiotis
Apr 2025Verified booking
Together with 10 other people with the same reservation, we were waiting exactly at the meeting point as per the instructions, since around 09:00 am (30 minutes before instead of 15 that was recommended). Nobody was there. Around 09:27, when we started to worry, someone (a tall guy) came very fast with a sign, “Evan Tours,” and immediately went inside. With the other people, we ran fast towards him and saw him with a lady at the entrance of the bus parking. The kind lady told us, “Come guys, we don’t have time,” whereas the other guy told us that he was outside and 10 people did not see him… of course, this was a lie. Profoundly, he never came, being unprofessional and just waiting for us to find him inside, far away from the meeting point. The exaggeration was that he lied in front of the faces of 10 people, trying to convince us that he was there… This attitude from that particular employee is totally unacceptable and untrustworthy, and such employees should be immediately fired since they can jeopardize the reputation of your company and the value of your services. The rest of the staff on the bus were exceptional. The day before, we booked the WB Harry Poter tour, and everything ran smoothly.
Muhammed
May 2025Verified booking
Worst experience ever. Cheated us and stole our money. Told us a meeting point and guide stood somewhere. BIG CHEATER
Anastasia
May 2025Verified booking
Jerk Shit described Sent wrong meeting point, and don't want to refund the money
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Natalia
May 2025Verified booking
Nothing the event didn't take place
Combo (Save 21%): Tower of London Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Thames River Cruise
from £84.80
£66.59
21% off
Explore the Tower of London, the Thames, and more with a hop-on hop-off bus tour at your preferred schedule.
- Everything you get at the Tower of London: Entry to the 1000-year-old Tower, the Crown Jewels, interactive exhibitions like Royal Mint and Torture at the Tower, and more. Come face-to-face with the Tower’s guardians — Beefeaters and the ravens!
- Everything you get on the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour: Unlimited access to 3 bus routes with 40+ stops across the city. Learn about London’s history and culture via multilingual commentary, and get 4 walking routes to see the city at your pace.
- Everything you get on a Thames River Cruise: Go on a scenic one-way cruise along the Thames for panoramic views of Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Big Ben, the Shard, and more from the water.
- Why choose this combo: Explore the Tower, the Thames, and the city's landmarks with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour with the freedom to see them on a schedule that suits you.
Explore the Tower of London, the Thames, and more with a hop-on hop-off bus tour at your preferred schedule.
- Everything you get at the Tower of London: Entry to the 1000-year-old Tower, the Crown Jewels, interactive exhibitions like Royal Mint and Torture at the Tower, and more. Come face-to-face with the Tower’s guardians — Beefeaters and the ravens!
- Everything you get on the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour: Unlimited access to 3 bus routes with 40+ stops across the city. Learn about London’s history and culture via multilingual commentary, and get 4 walking routes to see the city at your pace.
- Everything you get on a Thames River Cruise: Go on a scenic one-way cruise along the Thames for panoramic views of Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Big Ben, the Shard, and more from the water.
- Why choose this combo: Explore the Tower, the Thames, and the city's landmarks with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour with the freedom to see them on a schedule that suits you.
Inclusions
Tower of London
- Entry to the Tower of London
- Access to the Crown Jewels
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- 24-hour unlimited Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
- Access to Blue, Green & Yellow routes (see routes here)
- 4 self-guided walking tour routes to see London at your pace
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic
- Kids' audio guide in English & French (only on the Yellow route)
- Free Wi-Fi & earphones
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Thames River Cruise
- One-way Thames River cruise
- Boarding from Westminster Pier or Tower Pier
- English-speaking guide
- Audio commentary in 14 languages
Exclusions
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- Entry to attractions
London hop-on hop-off tour
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Blue route
- First bus: 8:30am from stop 15 (Grosvenor Gardens)
- Last bus: 4pm from stop 15 (Grosvenor Gardens) (5pm from Fri to Sun)
- Frequency: Every 20 to 30 mins
- Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Lambeth Palace, London Bridge
Yellow route
- First bus: 8:30am from stop 1 (Coventry Street)
- Last bus: 4pm from stop stop 1 (Coventry Street) (5pm from Fri to Sun)
- Frequency: Every 30 to 40 mins
- Popular stops: Trafalgar Square, London Eye, Tower of London
Green route
- First bus: 8:20am from stop 38 (Wyndham's Theatre)
- Last bus: 5pm from stop 38 (Wyndham's Theatre)
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: British Museum, St Martin's in the Fields, Wyndham's Theatre
Thames River cruise
From Tower Pier
- First boat: 10am
- Last boat: 5:15pm
- Frequency: Every 40 mins
- Duration: 30 mins
From Westminster Pier (stops at London Eye)
- First boat: 10am
- Last boat: 6pm
- Frequency: Every 40 mins
- Duration: 40 mins
Evening tour
Please click here for a detailed route map.
- Bus departure: 5:30pm (Jan, Feb & Nov), 6pm (Mar), 7:30pm (Apr & Sep), 8pm (May), 9pm (Jun), 8:30pm (Jul & Aug) & 7pm (Oct) from 1-5 Coventry Street
- Frequency: Once every Sat upto end of Apr, Fri to Sun from Sun & every day during school holidays
- Duration: 90 mins
Tower of London
- The Crown Jewels are a working collection, and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice for security reasons.
- This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
- For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- Children aged 4 and under can travel for free if they don't need a separate seat.
- You can use your tickets on any day before the tour date. However, keep in mind that they cannot be redeemed if the first day of travel has already passed.
- Specific details related to the cruise tours and meeting point addresses will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
- This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
- For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
- Pets and small dogs must be seated at your knees.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Catherine
May 2025Verified booking
Covering London with commentary. The traffic was so heavy. I wondered if there could be a little bit of additional commentary in certain areas. The boat on the Thames added an extra dimension
TORTUEL
May 2025Verified booking
I recommend it with my eyes closed. Discovery of London by coach and little cruise on the Thames. Simply magnificent tour of London. Tickets in the form of QR codes sent upon purchase. No problems at the various checkpoints. I'll be using Headout again for my next trips.
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Fernando
May 2025Verified booking
I liked everything, however at the time of booking you should make more emphasis on the fact that the hop-on hop-off Bus Tour company is Tootbus.
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Dinah
May 2025Verified booking
It would be better if you had a human guide pointing out what you were talking about. On a crowded bus it was hard to tell which building the guide was talking about or even where in the route where you were. No one announcing or display of what stop you were at so you could keep up.
Wolfgang
May 2025Verified booking
The bus and the commentary were generally very good. However, compared to other hop on/hop off buses, the buses arrived infrequently and very irregularly.
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Jaime
Apr 2025Verified booking
The price was great. We saw the whole of blue line which was 3 1/2 hrs. Great view of the city and short spurts of history thru headphones. River cruise was a different perspective of the city by water. The guide was funny on the water cruise. Tower of London was the 2nd day for us. We stayed about 3 hrs and did the guided audio tour. We really enjoyed it. Always nice to find deals on vacation to save a buck or two.
Marco
Apr 2025Verified booking
The mixture of an open top bus tour and a boat tour was a great experience! Buying the ticket online was easy and hassle-free.
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Francesco
May 2025Verified booking
beautiful sunny day, we especially liked the London Tower. 3 hours for the 2 visits, positive experience
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David
May 2025Verified booking
Everything went as described. I can only recommend it. There were also other tips for the trip.
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Sandra
May 2025Verified booking
The musical accompaniment during the pauses in speaking
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Dirk
May 2025Verified booking
Easy booking and Check in, however, long waiting time for the Bus.
Primetshofer
May 2025Verified booking
Buses very clean, the sights were explained very well in German. Sound quality OK
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Linda
Apr 2025Verified booking
Nice ride and excellent organization. Courteous and helpful staff
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Farid
Apr 2025Verified booking
Boat took too long time we did know how long it would take
Dippel
Apr 2025Verified booking
We particularly enjoyed the tour of the Tower.
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Eileen
Apr 2025Verified booking
Regular buses, easy to find stops with App.
Clara
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything about the tour. It was superb 👌
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All Your Options for London City Tours
Bus tours
You can take a bus around the city and discover what it has to offer. You can also take a hop on hop off tour, where buses are frequent and pass every stop on their routes very often. This gives you a chance to get off, explore an attraction, and get back on the next bus and continue your journey as per your convenience.
London Bus Tours
Walking tours
Walking tours are perfect for when you want to explore multiple attractions in one area. Put on a pair of comfortable shoes and discover London on foot to thoroughly explore the city. You can see London at your own pace and experience every single detail of this fast-paced city.
London Walking Tours
River Cruise Tours
River Thames is the longest river in England, covering nearly 350 kilometers. When in London, you can take a river cruise on the Thames and explore the city from a completely different path. Combine it with lunch or dinner, and enjoy an unbeatable view of the city while you indulge in a scrumptious meal.
Thames River Cruises
London Harry Potter Tours
Fans of J. K. Rowling’s masterpiece are in for a treat when in London! You can take a Harry Potter tour and discover the set of the film at Warner Bros. Studios. The tour gives you an insight into the sets and everything that went on behind the scenes in this beloved film series!
Harry Potter Tours
Attraction tours
London is filled with so many things to do, see, and experience, that it becomes almost impossible to choose. These tours cover popular attractions such as St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, London Eye, and Madame Tussauds, among others, giving you the chance to see the best of London.
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Bicycle tours
London is a very bicycle-friendly city, allowing you to discover this city on two wheels. It is perfectly safe, as long as you stick to your lane. You can listen to your guide as he takes you around the city and gives you information about the history of the monuments, while you feel the breeze in your hair.
Food tours
London is a melting pot of cultures, with a very vibrant culinary scene. What better way to discover London than its range of gastronomic delights? You can try out a variety of cuisines from across the world, and indulge in the British pub culture by enjoying a pint or two!
London Food Tours
Stadium tours
Football fans just cannot miss London Stadium tours! Covering the famous Wembley Stadium, London Stadium (former Olympic Stadium), Emirates Stadium (home of Arsenal FC), and Stamford Bridge (home of Chelsea FC), these tours are a wonderful way to experience the stadiums.
London Stadium ToursExperiences Covered on Sightseeing Tours in London
London sightseeing tours are a great way to discover the city and everything beyond, and include day trips, tours, and attractions. Here are some of the best sightseeing tours London has to offer:
St. Paul’s Cathedral
This massive cathedral is one of London’s most iconic landmarks, and is visited by over a million people annually. It is one of the top-visited monuments in the city, and is usually covered as part of London city sightseeing tours.
St. Paul's Cathedral Tickets
London Eye
The London skyline would be incomplete without this massive observational wheel. Giving you an unbeatable view of the city, the London Eye is a top experience in your sightseeing tour.
London Eye Tickets
View from The Shard
As part of your sightseeing tour, you can get panoramic views of London from its highest point at The Shard. You will also have access to telescopes, and indoor viewing gallery, and a history exhibit.
View from the Shard Tickets
Tower of London
Take a trip back in time and discover the home of the Crown Jewels. Here’s your chance to see the famous beefeaters, ravens, and, the Crown Jewels, including the Koh-i-Noor diamond.
Tower of London Tickets
Buckingham Palace
Home to the royalty, the Buckingham Palace is an essential part of your London sightseeing tour. Don’t forget to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony!
Buckingham Palace Tickets
Madame Tussauds
One of the city’s top attractions, you can see life-sized wax figures of your favourite celebrities, sportspersons, and historic figures.
Madame Tussauds Tickets
Thames Cruises
Here’s a chance to explore London in a very different way. Thames cruises are a leisurely way to see the best attractions of the city as you wind down the river.
Thames River Cruises
Wembley Stadium
Popular as the venue for Queen's magical Live Aid concert in 1986, the Wembley Stadium is a must-visit. It is the largest stadium in the UK, which can seat up to 90,000 people.
All Your Options for Day Tours from London
Stonehenge
Visit one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments and uncover its mysteries with a day trip to the Salisbury Plain. When taking a day trip to Stonehenge from London, you can take a half-day trip, day trip, or even a combo tour to other places like Bath, Salisbury, and Windsor.
Stonehenge Tours
Oxford
Oxford is famous for the university and its magical buildings. As several parts of the Harry Potter film franchise were filmed here, it is a popular tourist attraction for fans. Take a guided tour of this town alongside Stratford and other destinations to get a feel of traditional British architecture.
Oxford Tours
Bath
Known for its Roman Baths, the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover a vibrant city with a dominant Georgian architecture. You can take a day tour to visit Bath along with other tourist attractions. As part of the tour, you can take a walking tour of the city and even enter the famous Roman Baths!
Bath Tours
Windsor
Explore the Queen’s weekend residence, along with its lush and verdant surroundings with a short day trip to Windsor. Take a guided tour to discover this 900-year old castle and all the historical events it has witnessed. You can visit the town as part of a half-day tour or a combo tour along with towns like Lacock and Oxford.
Windsor Castle Tours
Cotswolds
Covering 800 acres of the countryside, the Cotswolds comprises of 6 counties with medieval towns & villages. You will discover many hidden gems here. Visit through a guided tour, including transfers and an expert guide, along with other British towns like Oxford and Stratford for an authentic experience.
Cotswolds Tours
Leeds
Be it verdant parks, historic sites, art galleries, or a vibrant nightlife, Leeds has it all. A cosmopolitan city that takes pride in its roots, Leeds is famous for Leeds Castle, Lotherton Hall, Leeds City Museum, The Corn Exchange, and more. When in Leeds, visitors must visit the City Square, which is dotted with many statues.
Leeds Castle Tours
Canterbury
In Kent, England, lies UNESCO World Heritage Site - the city of Canterbury. One of the oldest cities in England, Canterbury has been around since the Paleolithic era. Some popular sites include Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine’s Abbey, and Canterbury City Walls, among others.
Canterbury Cathedral Tours
Stratford
Home of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is a beautiful town with much to offer. You can take a guided tour along with other popular destinations for a memorable visit. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide, and transfers will be included for a hassle-free experience.
Lacock
Lacock is a popular destination for day tours from London. It is famous for its Abbey and cloisters, which have gained fame as a filming location for the Harry Potter movie franchise. You can take a guided tour with a professional English-speaking tour guide and round trip transfers from London.
Dover
Visiting the White Cliffs of Dover is an absolutely enchanting experience. The cliffs, along with Dover Castle and St. Margaret's Bay, are some stunning sights to catch in the city on your guided tour. The tour includes transfers to and from London, along with visits to other towns such as Leeds and Canterbury.
Salisbury
Just 9 miles from Stonehenge, Salisbury is a medieval city in Wiltshire. The most famous landmark is the Salisbury Cathedral, which has the best-preserved Magna Carta of four surviving exemplars. Other places of interest include Salisbury Museum, Arundells, and Old Sarum.
Warwick
On River Avon lies the town of Warwick in West Midlands. It is best known for Warwick Castle, which was founded in 1068 by William the Conqueror. Other popular tourist attractions are Lord Leycester Hospital & Master’s Garden, St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, and St. John’s House.
Guided vs Self-Guided tours in London
Can't decide between guided or self-guided London tours? Here are some pointers to help you decide what suits you better:
Guided tour
- As part of a guided tour, you will be accompanied by an expert tour guide who is well-versed in all things London, and will give you an insight into the landmark and the city.
- Depending on the tour chosen, your transportation will be included in the tour, along with certain activities, if applicable.
- You may be accompanied by other people as part of the tour.
- Guided tours generally have a discounted rate online, meaning you get to save money when you take a guided tour.
Self-guided tour
- You will not be accompanied by a tour guide, and can explore the city and attractions at your own leisure.
- You will have to arrange your own transportation and pay separately for any activities you may wish to indulge in.
- You will not be accompanied by any other tourists.
- Instead of the discounted rates available for guided tours, you may have to pay the standard rate for your tickets.
All Your Questions Answered About London Tours
What is the best way to explore London?
While a London hop on hop off tour is your best bet to explore the city and cover all attractions at your own pace, guided walking tours are also a great way to discover the city. Being a tourist in London can get overwhelming, but walking tours, and even river cruise tours, will help you appreciate the beauty of this sprawling city.
Why should I take a guided London tour?
While a guided tour may seem like a more expensive option, it is worth your money and time. An experienced guide will take you around the city and give you interesting facts and information about it, and answer any questions you may have. Additionally, transportation is usually taken care of, ensuring you have a hassle-free experience.
What are the best tours in London?
Some of the best tours in London include a Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour, London City tour, and the London at Night tour, which shows London in all its splendour.
What are some good day tours I can take from London?
Windsor, Stonehenge, and Bath are some popular day trip destinations from London. Find out more about day trips from London here.
Which is the best bus tour in London?
Hop on Hop off tours are the best bus tours in London, as they give you the freedom to explore the city at your own leisure.
Are walking tours and bicycle tours in London safe?
Yes, absolutely. London is a very pedestrian and bicycle-friendly city. Be it a group tour or an individual visit, it is safe.
What do I get to see on a Warner Bros. Harry Potter tour?
As part of the London Harry Potter tour, you will get to see the real sets, costumes, and props used in the filming of the franchise. Some of the sets you will get to see include Dumbledore's Office, Gringotts Bank, Diagon Alley, Platform 9 and 3/4, and the Cupboard under the Stairs, amongst others.
Which tours in London are 1-2 hours?
When in London, you can typically take 1-2 hours to tour an attraction. Some attractions you can cover in 1-2 hours include London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Madame Tussauds, and Westminster Abbey. Please ensure you purchase skip the line or fast track tickets for attractions. Theatre fans can also spend time watching a show on West End.
What are the best budget tours in London?
To experience London on a budget, you can either head to free attractions such as Sky Garden (needs to be booked in advance), British Museum, Hyde Park, and Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. You can also look for cheap London attractions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral (£20), Tower of London Tickets with Crown Jewels (£25), Kensington Palace (£21.5), and Westminster To Greenwich River Thames Sightseeing Cruise (£13).
What are the best London tours for couples?
Some of the best London tours for couples include Tower of London and Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and The View from the Shard. You can also head to Hyde Park, Borough Market, Covent Garden, or Camden Market.
Which London tours avoid crowds?
Day tours from London are usually done in significantly smaller groups, so you can opt for those. Or you can opt for a Hop on Hop off tour where you can manage social distancing and take your own time exploring all attractions.
What are the best London tours for groups?
Some of the best London tours for groups include city walking tours, food tours, river cruise tours, and Warner Bros. Studio tour.
What are some kid-friendly sightseeing attractions in London?
Some kid-friendly attractions in London are KidZania, London Zoo, London Eye, Madame Tussauds, and Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio tour.
What are the best attractions in London?
There is so much to see and experience in London, that it is almost impossible to pick the best. Some popular attractions include the Tower of London, London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, British Museum, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben.
What should I do if I only have a day in London?
A day in London can end up getting chaotic, unless you plan it out well. Here's an itinerary that you can use. In the morning, head to St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, and then Westminster Abbey. After lunch, you can head to the Big Ben, take a Thames River Cruise, and visit St. Paul's Cathedral. Post this, you can visit Tower of London and the Shard, and end the day after visiting Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. Just ensure you purchase skip the line tickets so you get enough time at the attractions.
Which attractions are covered on sightseeing tours in London?
This depends solely on the sightseeing tour, but some popular attractions include St. Paul's Cathedral, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Wembley Stadium, and Tower of London.
How can I get around the city?
The London tube and bus system are both extensive networks that cover the entire city. You can get a Visitor Oyster card, which covers the bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, River Bus, and most National Rail services.
How much money will I need per day in London?
That depends on which attractions you will be visiting. If you’re looking at a budget vacation, you may need £60 per day. For midrange spending, you’ll be looking at £150 per day. And for a luxury vacation in London, you may need approximately £420 per day.
What are my options for London sightseeing tours?
There are many different options for London sightseeing tours. You can choose from Hop On Hop Off bus tours, walking tours, food tours, city tours, Harry Potter tours, ghost tours, helicopter tours, and bike tours.
What should I wear on my London city tour?
London usually has mild and pleasant weather. That being said, it's always best to carry a light raincoat or umbrella in case of rain. During summer, ensure you carry sunglasses and sunscreen. In Winter, be sure to dress warm.
What mode of transport should I use for my day tour from London?
Train and coach services are an efficient and inexpensive way to get to your destination from London. You can also drive down to your destination, but keep in mind that in some places, parking can be really expensive.
From the happy customers
Deborah
United KingdomMay, 2025
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Wow 🤩 We absolutely loved our whole experience with Headout. My Harry Potter friend flew in from Adelaide and was keen for the tour. Easy booking system, we were kept up to date with notifications and reminders. Easy coach transfer to Harry Potter World. Amazing experience that we will definitely be recommending to friends and family. We also loved trying the 'Butter Beer' on the studio tour.
From London: Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tickets with Coach Transfers
Caroline
United StatesMay, 2025
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We did arrive early in the morning which was alot better because after 12 it was so crowded. It was a great experience even if your not a Harry Potter fan it is great to see the behind the scenes.
From London: Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tickets with Coach Transfers
Mohammedsiddiq
United KingdomMay, 2025
From the booking until the end of the tour everything was great. The staff were friendly & helpful.
During the tour, the guide who was keeping a watch at the back of the tour crowd was a little pushy. He kept telling us to hurry up and move along and people were being rushed to take pictures. So I think the guide at the back needs to be more understanding and just let people take in the experience and take their time getting the perfect pictures.
The actual tour guide who was leading was funny and knowledgeable and never rushed us along. At the end of the tour me and family asked to use the multi faith room to say our prayers, however we were told due to the high level of security we wouldn't be able to, but the staff were accommodating and let us use one of the lounges which was thoughtful.
I have one downside and that is I was racially abused on the stadium grounds outside by a group of local girls. They saw me walking a little behind my family and they came up right behind me and started calling me names. As a British Muslim I have not been abused anywhere and I did not expect this to happen in Liverpool as I know there is a diverse community there. Also there were some local lads on bikes being a nuisance to passerbys. I would suggest that there is more security presence outside on the stadium grounds aswell so they can keep a look out for incidents like these.
All in all though it was an enjoyable and memorable experience for myself and my family especially my children who loved it.
Liverpool FC Stadium Tour and Museum Entrance Tickets
Michaela
United KingdomMay, 2025
Everything!!
Staff brilliant friendly knowledgeable
Listening to your excellent really emotional
Whole place clean and fresh
So much to see spent ; hours there
Simply awesome day
Liverpool FC Stadium Tour and Museum Entrance Tickets
Noel
United KingdomMay, 2025
The guide was very informative (even though he invented the origin of the word 'wharf' 🤔) And the river is a good vantage point to see the buildings and architecture.
Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier
Karen
United KingdomMay, 2025
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Such a worthwhile thing to do, and a great way to see the magnificent architecture of both old and new alike. The crew and staff were great and the whole process from ticket ordering to boarding and disembarking was well organised. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would definitely recommend as well as do again ourselves.
Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier
Chow
SingaporeMay, 2025
Day trip to Oxford was great! We were given some free time to wander around after the introduction to the various schools and Harry Potter shooting sights.. Harry Potter Studio Tour was awesome and it definitely meets my expectation!! Would have been much better if we could spend more time there!
From London: Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Day Trip to Oxford
Suzanne
NetherlandsMay, 2025
We doubted for a moment that someone was actually coming to pick us up at the pick-up spot because the one who was there was a little later. But fortunately there were more waiting. The guidance was good from the starting point to the studios. Via this route very pleasant to get there.
Once there we were guided in a small group by an enthusiastic gentleman. Highly recommended! Costs a bit but you have more value for money and day.
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From London: Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Small-Group Guided Tour with Train Transfers
Anania
FranceMay, 2025
A super visit that put stars in our eyes. As a fan of the saga and having passed this on to my 10-year-old daughter, I came back more than delighted with this visit. Thank you for a wonderful time.
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Harry Potter™ Film Locations Walking Tour
Marcella
ItalyMay, 2025
Beautiful experience, magical and surreal. We arrived by bus traveled one km and arrived at the stones. We downloaded the audio guide and listened to the explanations took photos, time to take the shuttle back buy souvenirs and return to the bus. The driver very nice. We were given a sort of packed lunch which was very welcome.
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From London: Stonehenge Half-Day Tour