LONDON
The London shortlist.
The 15 most popular city tours in London. What each one includes, how long it takes, what it costs, and who you book through.
Hop on and off across London’s top sights with audio commentary, frequent buses, and optional Thames cruises and walking tours.
Most Popular“It was a beautiful experience. It took me some time to understand exactly how the red, blue, and green routes work, but I eventually figured it out.”
Hop-on hop-off London buses with live tracking across 3 routes, plus Thames cruise extras on select tickets.
“You are not given the information you need. When I signed up I thought it was hop on hop off 2 1/2 hr tour. On the SAME bus.You must take three different color tours to see everything. The headsets are poor quality and the volume level is to LOW. None of this was explained on…”
Go City London Explorer Pass lets you choose 2–7 attractions in 30 days, with instant digital credits and app planning.
“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…”
High-speed Thames ride from Tower Bridge to Greenwich. Waterproof gear, suspension seats, guided sights, and 30+ minutes at up to 35 mph.
“This was an excellent activity to share with my grandson for his 16th birthday. The very clear instructions to the venue were easy to follow and we were warmly welcomed by Debbie. The seats were comfortable as advertised. We loved the high speed run along to the O2 Arena, twisting and turning as we bounced…”
Walk on the ceiling at London’s Upside Down House in Westfield White City for surreal photos, modern rooms, and fun illusions.
“It was a great experience,enjoyed every bit”
Skip the lines at Westminster Abbey, walk past Buckingham Palace and Downing Street, then explore with an audioguide.
“Paul was a great tour guide, very informative and a fun personality! Great tour through Westminster and he found us a perfect spot for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.”
A small-group City of London food tour with classic pubs, fish and chops, plus stories from Smith, Shakespeare, Dickens, and Harry Potter.
“Great chance to see another part of London! Highly recommend the tour as a lot of history is covered along with good food!”
Enjoy a 6-course gourmet dinner on a London bus with panoramic night views, optional wine pairings, and audio stories from major landmarks.
“This was perhaps the best dining experience I had while in London and was everything it described and more. The crew on board were amazing and conversed with everyone and made the experience incredible. The food was absolutely phenomenal and the views from the bus unbeatable with a great music selection playing in the background.…”
Go City London Explorer Pass gives 2–7 top sights, including The Shard, with mobile credits over 30 days for flexible sightseeing value.
“Excelente ahorramos mucho tiempo y dinero nos facilitó las entradas a los lugares el paseo en crucero y big bus muy buena elección para conocer la ciudad de diferentes puntos”
Private, customizable London highlights tour from Changing of the Guard to Shard views, markets, and skyline icons, with pickup at your hotel.
“We had small kids to older adults. Our guide Anna was fantastic. We elected to get a luxury car to take us all around and it was worth it. Perfect amount of walking and we hit all the sites.”
A 2-hour walk north of the Thames tracing Shakespeare’s real London sites, guided by Declan with speeches, surprises, and small-group access.
“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…”
Small-group royal London walking tour hitting Westminster, Parliament, Downing Street and palaces with Churchill War Rooms, in 2 hours for $19.
“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.”
A 3-hour City of London walk from Temple to the Tower, ending with rooftop views at Garden at 120 on Sundays and Mondays.
“This was a fun tour! Our guide, Matt, was really friendly and super knowledgable. He took us to places we would never have found without him. The queue for the rooftop at the end of the tour only took about 10 minutes and the rooftop garden was stunning!”
Cycle London’s Thames and docklands with a local guide, hitting Tower of London, Tower Bridge, markets, and overlooked history in 4 hours.
“This was a great bike ride throughout London. Katie was engaging, knowledgeable, and very organized in terms of leading our group through the City. Highly recommend.”
2.5-hour London walking tour from the Royal Exchange to Shoreditch with Great Fire stories, Jack the Ripper hints, markets, and street art.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Senna. He was extremely knowledgeable and fantastic with our 8-year-old. After the tour, my daughter stopped to look at several of the engravings Senna had pointed out on the postboxes around London. It was a lovely and engaging tour, even for kiddos. Highly recommend!”
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