England · CITY TOURS IN LONDON
Good city tours in London fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
City Sightseeing London hop-on hop-off buses with live tracking and audio in 11 languages, plus Thames and Greenwich cruise add-ons for 24 to 72h.
“Very easy and a great way to see the city! Particularly enjoyed The Thames River cruise. It was well done and very interesting!”
Private Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath day tour from London with a driver-guide, Wi-Fi, close Stonehenge views, and comfy transfers.
“Peter was great! We did a 12 hr private tour. He was accommodating and allowed extra time to us based on our interests/eating. We were able to see everything we wanted and had a great day”
Private Heathrow to central London pickup with a name sign, flight tracking, and luggage help. Clean ride, simple booking, fair value.
“My transportation went very smoothly. The driver was at the airport. We met up as soon as I retrieved my luggage and off we went to my hotel.”
A small-group London City food tour mixing classic pubs and old fish traditions with trade history, Dickens stops, and Harry Potter sights.
“Great variety of food. Max was very personable, fun, and knowledgeable. Food was very good. Highly recommend.”
Dine on a 6-course gourmet meal while a London night bus tour rolls past Big Ben, the Tower of London, and more, with optional wine pairing.
“The food was great and the two guys serving were very friendly and fun. We really enjoyed the sites.”
Save on London sights with a Go City Explorer Pass, including The Shard and major landmarks, using app credits valid for 30 days.
“Unfortunately, the only thing we used the pass for was Westminster Abbey. I was looking through the various tours and came across this one and thought it was a great deal! In my excitement, I paid for the pass and then realized I had already purchased the tickets for the sites we wanted to see, including the Tower of London opening ceremony tour and Kensington palace. We ended up missing the Kensington tour because we were exhausted. Live and learn!”
Private guided London highlights with a flexible plan, hotel pickup, and guides like Tim and Anna, plus iconic stops from Tower Bridge to the Shard.
“Our tour with Davey was fabulous. He showed us some great spots and provided great knowledge on our walk through London. My 12 & 16 year old were highly entertained.”
A small-group City of London walk with major sights, photo stops, and clear local stories for $19.29. Ends at the Tower of London.
“Lovely tour, my guide could answer every question and even provide background info. It's totally worth it. :)”
Bike from Waterloo to Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, docks, markets, and Tate Modern with a local guide. Bikes included, story-rich stops.
“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.”
Private 8-hour London day tour seeing Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Westminster icons, Harrods, Hyde Park, and Kensington Palace with pickup.
“While we enjoyed seeing the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, our tour was soured by the experience we had with our guide. Dr Jay was our guide and his condescending and brusque tone was not appreciated. With every question, he felt the need to make a belittling comment with his answer that discouraged the group from asking further questions. By the end of tour, we were mostly silent and looking forward to the end of our time. When made aware of how his tone was affecting the group, his response was flippant and dismissive. Instead of trying to rectify the situation, he offered to end the tour early and…”
Private City of London walk from Tower Hill to St Paul’s, covering Tower Bridge, the Thames, The Monument, and finance stories.
“Had a great tour with Ash yesterday. He had some great stories that you will find not only interesting but things you may not hear from the usual ways of getting information. There were 7 of us, ages 12 - 75 and all were engaged by Ash. I highly recommend this tour and if you can request Ash, you won’t be disappointed.”
A 90-minute private London orientation from Pimlico, covering Tate Modern, Westminster, Big Ben, Whitehall, and Covent Garden with a local guide.
“Spent too much time asking about my visit instead of telling us about London. Seemed too shy to talk while I am taking photographs of the places we are touring. Tour seemed less informative for the price we paid.”
Semi-private London city center walking tour with a small group, classic Westminster sights, and time at Westminster Abbey.
“Jake was a fantastic guide and resourse. Took this tour on our first day in London- great introduction to several highlights of London. Would highly recommend.”
A guided London hike that hits Waterloo, Big Ben, St. Paul’s, Borough Market, and Tower Bridge in 4 to 5 hours.
“Paul was knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. Our three kids, ages 13, 11, and 7 adored Paul. We wish we could have taken him with us for the rest of our trip! I highly recommend Paul and hope to see him during our next visit to London!”
Private round trip transfer from Heathrow to London City with meet and greet, flight tracking, pickup timing options, and child seats.
“Our driver was absolutely tremendous. This was our first official day of our London trip. He was informative and took us all over the city. We found all these great spots to visit. I would recommend this tour to anyone when they’re visiting London. It was top-notch”
Every kind of day out in the country, best first.
