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The 15 London Tours Worth Building a Day Around

276 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $18

London rewards a plan. Build the spine of a first visit from these 15: the Tower at opening, a boat instead of a bus, the Whitechapel lanes at dusk, and the day trips that fit around a single travelcard.

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise - Westminster and the opening views
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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

3.Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22,836 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22

Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich for landmark views, live commentary, open-deck photos, and an easy way to reach London’s historic east end.

“Great!!! Got to see all the places of interest in one ride. The guide was informative but very funny at the same time. We will definitely do this tour again the next time we are in London.”

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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Borough Market, The Golden Hinde, and Winchester Palace
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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

4.Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,044 reviews · 135 minutes - 2.5 hours · from $20

Explore London through Harry Potter filming spots, trivia, famous landmarks, and a Thames boat option on this lively 2.5-hour walking tour.

“Luke was knowledgeable on Harry Portter and was able to show us a different side of London, from the perspective of the movie.”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfers - Starting at Bulleid Way near Victoria Station
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London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfers

6.Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17,586 reviews · from $144

Review of the Harry Potter Studio Tour from London, covering transfers, sets, timing, food, value, accessibility, and practical tips.

“Our tour included transportation and an entrance ticket. We (1 adult and 1 8 year old) did the self-guided tour once we arrived. The staff there suggested we skip the audio tour since it wasn’t geared toward children. Transport was comfortable (despite lots of traffic) and the time at the studios was great! 3 hours was plenty for us as we are not huge HP fans so we were able to get on an earlier bus back to city center. Since tickets from the studios were all sold out this was the only way we would have been able to visit and we were not disappointed. Very well done and…”

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London: Tower Bridge Entry Ticket - Climbing to the 42-metre walkways
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London: Tower Bridge Entry Ticket

7.Tower Bridge Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,560 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Walk Tower Bridge’s 42-metre glass floor, explore both towers and Victorian Engine Rooms, and enjoy standout Thames views for $21.

“My mom and I went up in the bridge and really enjoyed learning about it. We learned about the choosing of the design as well as how it was built. It was fun standing on the clear panels looking straight down onto the cars and river below. This would be quite fun for kids!”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers - Arriving at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
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London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers

10.Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,709 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Visit Harry Potter film sets, props, costumes, Hogwarts Express, and more with convenient round-trip transport from central London.

“Exelent!! I was so happy and exited🥰🥰 i would give that money again🥰🤩 for all Harry Potter fans: you need to see this!🤩🤩”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Christ Church Spitalfields and the Victorian setting
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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

12.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,833 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Explore Whitechapel’s Jack the Ripper sites, Victorian London, suspect theories, and Sherlock Holmes context on a two-hour walking tour.

“Anna was a great tour guide, super friendly and informative. I knew nothing about Jack the Ripper and my husband is an expert and we both really enjoyed the tour! Would recommend.”

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Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket - Finding Gate A and exchanging your voucher
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Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

14.Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,395 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $44

Tour Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms, see Royal Collection masterpieces, then relax in the Garden Café with this flexible self-guided visit.

“Had a fab experience to see the inside of the palace was very interesting and to see all the historic paintings and sculptures and furniture was amazing.”

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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket - Getting to the Entrance and Starting the Visit
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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

15.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,032 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Explore Windsor Castle’s State Apartments, royal art, and St. George’s Chapel with an audio guide and flexible one-day admission.

“A unique experience. It’s beautiful. You don’t need to visit with a guide. The audio guide is very good. Entry was easy and there wasn’t much waiting. I recommend it 100%.”

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