London · CITY TOURS
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Popular London dates tighten quickly. These city tours offer distinct ways into the city, with the details needed to choose before the best departure disappears.
Hop-on London sights by open-top bus for 24 to 72 hours, with Thames cruises, walking tours, and easy transfers.
“Got a 24hr ticket around 3pm and the attendant told us we can only use it for the rest of the day. Which was only 4 hrs left till 6pm and I was surprised he told us that. Please clarify this with the attendant before buying.”
Hop-on hop-off London buses plus optional Thames cruise and Greenwich return. Start at many stops, use live tracking, and hear 11 languages.
“We booked these tickets with high hopes. However, no directions were ever given as to where the stops were. We found their website and it noted the landmarks you would see, but never where you had to be at the landmarks in order to catch the bus. Even their app was unusable and therefore unhelpful. We were unable to enjoy our tickets and also denied a refund without reason. I would NOT recommend this company. There are plenty of other hop on hop off companies to choose from and I will be making a different choice next time I visit London.”
Go City London Explorer Pass for 2 to 7 attractions. Use credits in 30 days with a helpful app, potential savings, and easy entry.
“Very good value money wise! But we didn’t plan our day properly, didn’t take into consideration the London traffic. We went on the tour bus which is excellent but it takes a long time to get around cause of the traffic which is not to blame the bus for. The staff on the bus were really nice people, very helpful and polite people. Wanted to do more museums but didn’t have time for it. Our teenager son was very happy though, he loved sitting on the bus and seeing all the sites from the top of the bus. We will recommend using this pass just be sure to plan the…”
Blast through London by powerboat on a 45 to 50 minute ride, including high-speed runs under Tower Bridge and past Greenwich sights.
“The hosts were excellent. What we liked was the balance between the speedboat part and the tour, no long explanation about buildings and sites which we could’ve looked up on Wikipedia ourselves, but a short fun overview.”
Walk on the ceiling at Westfield White City’s upside-down illusion house in London, made for creative photos and laughs for $10.
“Very bad we got soooo dizzy we didn’t enjoy we didn’t expect it would be so small and the money, absolutely a waste it should cost money. For adults because kids enjoy more and kids who are under will also no enjoy bcz they can get dizzy (so did we)”
Priority access to Westminster Abbey plus a guided Westminster walk past Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament Square, and 10 Downing Street.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew the best vantage points for the best view of changing of the guards. Highly recommended. Skipping the lines at the Abbey made the experience very easy and enjoyable.”
A small-group London food tour through the City of London, mixing historic pubs, Sweetings fish, Dickens stories, and Harry Potter stops.
“Max was amazing, personable and so knowledgeable! We visited several pubs and each was unique and wonderful.”
A 6-course luxury dinner on an open-top London bus at night, with panoramic views of the Shard, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and more.
“The set up was great: great staff, ambiance, bus route and the food / drink selection. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. The bus tour took us to the main spots in London, so we had the best vantage point to take great pictures. The glass roof top of the bus was brilliant for taking pictures - I was very surprised how good they turned out. The bus must have been very impressive from outside as well, as we noticed many tourists taking pictures of our bus. It was a great experience, and we'll do it again!”
Go City London Explorer Pass lets you choose 2 to 7 top sights including The Shard, using mobile credits within 30 days.
“The pass worked very well in all places we visited - of course, as always in London, being early will help.”
Private, fully customized London highlights tour with hotel pickup, flexible timing, and a guide who tailors the route from Big Ben to the Shard.
“Very relaxed way to see London top sites! Driver was most accommodating to our wishes. He would very easily and quickly adjust to what we wanted to see! Very good driver too!”
A 2 hour Shakespeare walking tour north of the Thames, led by Declan. Short stops, full speeches, and street level drama.
“Declan was an excellent guide. Passionate about Shakespeare’s history, he enthusiastically presented historical information and entertaining stories about the Bard. As a small group, he took time to interact with each of us while guiding us to places we never would have found ourselves. If you are interested in Shakespeare, this is a fantastic tour for you.”
Small-group walk through Westminster’s palaces and Parliament, with smart stories and key photo stops, ending near Green Park Station.
“Absolutely excellent tour with fascinating insights and wonderful storytelling. Our two teenage sons were engaged throughout the experience which underscores the quality of the tour. Highly recommend if you love history and want to learn more about London.”
City of London walking tour with St Paul’s, Tower Bridge, Bank of England, and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, plus rooftop views on Sun and Mon.
“The tour was amazing! Our guide Maggie was exceptional! We had a really really good time! Would definitely book again!”
Cycle London from Waterloo to the Tower and beyond, mixing famous landmarks with lesser-known streets, docks, markets, and sharp history.
“We had a small group of four on our tour with Katie. It was a pleasant surprise to have a small group and it definitely helped navigate some of the more crowded areas. We navigated around some popular sights and many hidden gems we wouldn’t have found on our own. Our tour did go from 10:30-2ish and my only suggestion for riders would be to get a large breakfast before the tour. Or adding a market stop or making sure we have time to get lunch at the pub on the tour would be a nice option.”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through London’s City lanes to Shoreditch, mixing Great Fire history, Jack the Ripper nods, Banksy and Brick Lane style.
“Great walking tour to places you would not necessarily find on your own. Senne was a great guide, giving a lot of quality information and telling some entertaining stories. Do this tour to start off your day in the City and Eastern London!”
