England · CITY TOURS IN LONDON
One free afternoon, far too many options. These 15 city tours in London are compared on price, duration and what you actually get once the guide stops talking.
Review of London’s City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus, routes, Thames cruise extras, ticket value, stops, timing, and practical tips.
“Too many ppl wanting on the same bus. It was a mad house. Additionally the bus we were on shut down at 7. So much for 24 hr.”
Taste historic London on a small-group City food tour with pubs, fish, pie, sweet treats, stories, and six memorable stops.
“Our tour guide, Jordana, was awesome! She took us to delicious spots in and around downtown London! Highly recommend this food tour if you want to experience traditional and yummy food!”
Review of London’s Bustronome dinner bus, with a six-course meal, skyline views, landmark sights, wine options, and practical booking advice.
“This was such an enjoyable and fun experience I got to have with my husband. The food and service as amazing. I posted it all over Facebook to share how great of a time it was.”
Is the Go City London Explorer Pass worth it? See how the Shard, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and 90+ attractions fit your trip.
“We were unable to use the Go City Pass. We downloaded what we thought was the ticket but the attractions could not scan the pass. We paid $246.16 for a pass that we were unable to use. We ended up paying out of pocket for attractions. We believe our money should be refunded. It would have been a good idea if it had worked.”
See London your way with a private guide, flexible plans, major sights, local tips, and family-friendly pacing in 3 to 7 hours.
“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 to all of the spots. It was manageable with some food and drink kiosks and restrooms along the way. Highly recommend this tour for families traveling with kids.”
Explore Shakespeare’s London on a lively two-hour walk from Blackfriars to Barbican, with overlooked sites, stories, and live performances.
“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.”
Review of London’s $19 royal city walking tour, covering Westminster, Downing Street, St. James’s Park, and Buckingham Palace.
“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.”
Cycle London from Waterloo to the East End, uncovering Roman walls, old docks, Tower Bridge, markets, and overlooked stories with a local guide.
“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.”
Review of London’s private 8-hour sightseeing tour, with Tower Bridge, Kensington Palace, hotel pickup, pricing, itinerary, and practical tips.
“Viking excursion all day London Experience was sold out so we looked to book a private tour to see as much as possible during the one-day time we had. Glad we did! Our very knowledgeable driver and guide, Lynton, was great taking us to both the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey and many other view points and famous places in between to include a wonderful pub for a great fish and chips. This is the way to go and it costs no more than the optional tour but includes much more...including drop-off and pick-up at the door of every venue. Do it!”
Solve 15 clues across Roman ruins, markets, pubs, and secret corners on this self-guided City of London treasure hunt.
“Great experience. I was expecting something easy but it was challenging! Very happy about that :) Took more than 2.5 hours to complete”
Explore 25 quiet City of London gardens, ruined churches, Roman sites, and historic lanes on a private three-hour walking tour.
“We had the most wonderful tour guide, Kevin, taking us around the back alleys and hidden gems of London. Kevin was patient, very knowledgeable and tuned into our interest, and adjusted the tour accordingly. If you have been to London and know all the”
Review of Urban Saunters’ Royal London tour, with the Tower, Thames cruise, Westminster sights, guide quality, price, and practical tips.
“Jo , our guide was so amazing. Not just knowing all the history, but so many "did you know" facts about London!”
Review of London’s private 90-minute city tour, covering Big Ben, Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, pricing, pace, and value.
“Leonardo was an excellent guide to start a trip to London. This quick walking tour will help orient you to downtown London and give you some key information as you get your bearings in the city.”
Review of London’s 2.5-hour small-group walking tour, covering royal sights, political landmarks, history, practical tips, price, and value.
“Matilda is very friendly and understandable and really knows London!! She’s fun and perceptive of her guests and she shares a wealth of information!! We totally recommend her!! She’s so easy going. Very nice tour.”
Walk Roman streets, see St. Paul’s, Tower Bridge, and London’s gold vaults, then enjoy skyline views from Garden at 120.
“Excellente visite qui mêlait histoire, anecdotes et humour. Une visite guidée hors circuit touristique habituelle qui a plu aux adultes comme aux enfants.”
