16 Best London Tours and Excursions in 2024

Take the unique opportunity to step inside Buckingham Palace each summer. Explore the palace's usually private spaces, including the State Rooms, Throne Room and galleries filled with fine art on this self-guided tour.

See London from the top deck of an open-top double decker bus. The hop-on, hop-off bus tour ticket allows you explore London at your own pace, even at night, and you can enjoy added extras including free walking tours and a 24-hour Thames river pass.

Take the Total London Experience to see sights both old and new including St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and the riverside area of Greenwich. See astonishing views from The London Eye and relax aboard a Thames boat ride, giving you the chance to experience the city from different viewpoints.

Explore the Tower of London with a Beefeater guide and learn about the bloody history that dates back over many centuries. See the Crown Jewels, those famous black ravens, the Mint at the Tower and the iconic White Tower. Prepare yourself for tales of royalty, treachery and torture. 

Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour for an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at film-making. The tour features sets, costumes and props from the Harry Potter film series and showcases the British artistry, technology and talent that produced world-famous movies at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. You can also visit during one of the tour's takeovers that happen throughout the year including Magical Mischief, The Dark Arts and Hogwarts in the Snow, 

Have you ever wondered how one of the world’s oldest and most sophisticated transport systems came to be? On this two-hour Tour of the London Underground uncover secrets of a world that exists right beneath your feet. From the first ever underground station to one of the city’s most futuristic. Discover the history of this complicated network of trains that has kept Londoners connected for more than 150 years. 

Explore the authentic reconstruction of Shakespeare's original theatre on a guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe. Learn more about the history of the original playhouse in a special exhibition packed full of interactive exhibits and artefacts, before entering the auditorium with a guide who brings the Bard's stories to life.

Go on a sightseeing tour on the Thames with City Cruises. Sit back, relax and enjoy London's top sights and attractions from the river. You can also indulge in a special lunch, dinner or an afternoon tea with a view you'll never forget.

Relive some of your favourite moments from Downton Abbey on a special walking tour taking in London filming locations from the hit series. Discover the Crawleys' London home, Grantham House, plus other locations including the Lotus Jazz Club, Caxton Hall and The National Gallery, which all feature in the show.

Take a look behind the scenes at one of the world's finest sporting arenas. The tour offers you the opportunity to get a sense of what the Arsenal stars feel like on a match day. Enjoy the luxurious changing room and take a walk down the tunnel before taking the manager's seat in the dug-out.

Join the Jack the Ripper walking tour only if you dare! This guided walk around the spooky streets of east London delves into one of the world's most famous unsolved murders that took place in 1888. This gruesome trail is not for the faint at heart.

Get the family together and follow in the footsteps of London's most beloved bear on a Paddington Bear Walking Tour. Led by an expert guide, see the iconic Paddington Station, discover spots from the character's many adventures around the city and tick off top filming locations from the hit movies. 

Tick off the capital's famous landmarks by day or night, and explore some hidden gems with Big Bus London Tour on the hop-on-hop-off route, which includes a Thames river cruise. Choose from 24 or 48-hour tickets to spot iconic sights such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, The London Eye and more.

Make memories for a lifetime as you see the city from above on a London helicopter tour. Choose your departure point and take your pick from shorter or longer flights, which allow you to spot landmarks such as the river Thames and Tower Bridge from the air during this special experience.

A trip to London wouldn't be complete without a visit to the bustling Borough Market. Eat your way around this iconic foodie hot spot as your guide shares stories and fun facts about each dish. Savour a classic full English breakfast, taste the best British cheeses, sip on a cold pint of British beer, and much more.

Uncover iconic locations across the city where the band recorded, partied, performed, and more, on a Beatles Walking Tour of London. Hear tales of the Fab Four's humble beginnings and their journey to superstardom.