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“loved the entire experience. the sales representative Martina was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. thank you Martina.”
Hop-on hop-off London buses with live tracking across 3 routes, plus Thames cruise extras on select tickets.
“We were lucky to have a hotel very close to the marble arch stop. So a quick five minute walk and we were on the hop on hop off for the day. Great way to see the city. Recommend sitting up top at the front if possible. We added the two day option and went…”
Go City London Explorer Pass lets you choose 2–7 attractions in 30 days, with instant digital credits and app planning.
“Only used one pass at St Paul’s Cathedral but so easy to use”
High-speed Thames ride from Tower Bridge to Greenwich. Waterproof gear, suspension seats, guided sights, and 30+ minutes at up to 35 mph.
“The speedboat was fantastic. The people who run this one were absolutely lovely. Definitely recommend”
Walk on the ceiling at London’s Upside Down House in Westfield White City for surreal photos, modern rooms, and fun illusions.
“non ne vale proprio la pena”
Skip the lines at Westminster Abbey, walk past Buckingham Palace and Downing Street, then explore with an audioguide.
“Trudy, our guide, was nothing short of exceptional! She was brilliant about even the smallest details and dates. Trudy had a wonderful sense of humor, was warm, kind, and did I mention brilliant?! She made this experience one we will remember for a lifetime.”
A small-group City of London food tour with classic pubs, fish and chops, plus stories from Smith, Shakespeare, Dickens, and Harry Potter.
“What a wonderful experience with a wonderful young man. Pip took us on a true taste of the town. Interesting stories, interesting places and the history behind everything we ate... Everything was delicious.”
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.
“I would not recommend purchasing the City Pass thru Viator. Our first stop was Tower of London and they weren’t able to scans our bar code so I had to buy our tickets at this location. We then went to the Royal Albert Hall and it did not work there either. I called Viator when…”
Private, customizable London highlights tour from Changing of the Guard to Shard views, markets, and skyline icons, with pickup at your hotel.
“What a wonderful consolidated tour of London’s most iconic sights. Our tour guide, Anna, was extremely knowledgeable and patient as our kiddos tired often and needed some rests. Anna gave a historical crash course and tailored it to be kid-friendly. We decided not to take the car service for an extra fee and instead, walked…”
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.
“Excellent! Covered so much and thoroughly enjoyable.”
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.
“This was an excellent tour, Senne was a great guide providing us with lots of interesting information. I would highly recommend this tour. Big thank you to Senne. 😊”
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