London Tours & Tickets: The 15 Best Days Out

From London: Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour - Leaving Victoria Coach Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26,588 reviews · 7 hours · from $117Our pick

Review of the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour from London, with transport details, highlights, timing, costs, and practical booking advice.

“100% the best experience I have done in London. This made my whole trip worth the time, money, effort, etc. To any HP fan reading this, book the activity. Don’t think about it twice. You won’t regret any minute of it. From the very small details to every single set and prob they used in the movies, you feel like you’re part of that world too.”

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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

2.Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22,836 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22

Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich past London icons, with open deck views, live commentary, and time to explore Greenwich.

“Our wee cruise on the Thames was wonderful! The commentary was fun and informative. It was a nice introduction to the river and to London. I highly recommend it for everyone. We sat on the top deck until it began raining. There was also a snack shop and toilets on board.”

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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

3.Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,044 reviews · 135 minutes - 2.5 hours · from $20

Follow Harry Potter through London on a lively guided walk with trivia, filming spots, London landmarks, and an optional Thames boat ride.

“Jack was a brilliant tour guide, he was so knowledgeable about Harry Potter, but gave us lots of interesting facts about London too. I would definitely recommend doing this tour. The only thing I would mention is the fact that the iPad that he was carrying was quite badly cracked and some of the tour was based on watching a video on the screen, which was really hard to see.”

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London: Madame Tussauds London

4.Madame Tussauds London

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20,915 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $36

Get face to face with stars, royals, superheroes, and historic figures at Madame Tussauds London, with a cab ride and Marvel 4D film included.

“As two adults, we weren’t sure what to expect, however the lay out flowed nicely and we had so much fun. Glad we upgraded to fast track tickets and even got a free guide as we fast tracked. The models are incredible and we had great fun meeting ‘celebrities’. There was no pressure to rush through which was great. A fabulous morning entertainment.”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfers

5.Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17,586 reviews · from $144

Review of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour from London, with Harry Potter sets, props, costumes, Diagon Alley, transport, timing, and value tips.

“Amazing trip, the four hours went by SO fast. Very much worth every penny, a once in a lifetime experience.”

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London: Tower Bridge Entry Ticket

6.Tower Bridge Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,560 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Tower Bridge entry offers glass walkway views, Victorian engine rooms, and London history for about $21, with no fast-track access.

“that's better and awesome for sure love it everything”

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London: St Paul’s Cathedral Entry Ticket

7.St Paul’s Cathedral Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,813 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Visit St Paul’s Cathedral, climb its dome galleries, hear free talks, explore the crypt, and take in some of London’s finest views.

“A wonderful tour. The climb to the top is well worth the views.”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers

8.Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,709 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

See Hogwarts sets, props, costumes, the Hogwarts Express and film effects on a seven-hour Warner Bros. Studio tour from London.

“No guide at all. But the studio is definitely worthy three visits. Fantastic.”

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London: The View from The Shard

9.The View from The Shard

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,461 reviews · 1 day · from $25

See London from The Shard’s 72nd-floor viewing platform, with open-air views, city history exhibits, and flexible time to enjoy a drink.

“We spent a thoroughly enjoyable hour or so gazing out over London. The weather wasn’t ideal but it didn’t detract from the experience. Visiting a week before Christmas the viewing and bar area was beautifully decorated with a striking tree and a singer belting out festive tunes. I highly recommend it even if you only visit once.”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

10.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,833 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk Whitechapel crime scenes, hear Victorian London stories, and weigh Jack the Ripper theories on a vivid two-hour guided tour.

“Well organised, guide was a fountain of knowledge, learnt lots of interesting facts”

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London: London Eye and Madame Tussauds Combo Ticket

11.London Eye and Madame Tussauds Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,428 reviews · 90 days · from $66

Compare London from 135 metres up with celebrity wax figures at Madame Tussauds in this flexible, money-saving combo ticket.

“Had a fantastic time at both liked wax works, thoroughly enjoyed London Eye at night it was brilliant.”

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Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

12.Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,395 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $44

Tour Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms, see Royal Collection masterpieces, and finish with gardens and the Garden Café for $44.

“Beautiful palace with many people to direct you in the right direction!”

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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

13.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,032 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Review of Windsor Castle admission, with State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, multimedia guide, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Lucky to gain access as we booked months ago upon our arrival in thr UK and found out on the day before (all the US flags on display !!) that they cancelled the rest of the week due to the Trump visit. I'd suggest going early in the day and go to St Georges Chapel first and then the Apartments. Quality display of the history of the British Monarchy.”

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