Britain · SELF-GUIDED TOURS IN LONDON
The 15 best self-guided tours in London you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
Go behind the scenes at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, from the changing room and tunnel to the museum, with a multilingual audio guide.
“The self guided tour was excellent and the staff were all very happy to provide further information which was awesome.”
Explore the British Museum with priority entry, a 50-point audio guide, famous treasures, and a useful London sightseeing app.
“We were a bit early but we could get in with an earlier group. She led us inside. Gave a few tips ans a few directions. It was great being able to skip the large line and just wait in the park.”
Explore Churchill’s underground war rooms, then follow a self-guided audio tour of London’s key political landmarks.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the war rooms; it was incredibly fascinating to gain a deeper understanding of this significant historical time.”
Walk St. James’s Park and The Mall with a royal guide, then skip the ticket line for Buckingham Palace and its audio tour.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Had a great time.”
Explore Notting Hill at your own pace with an audio app, movie locations, Portobello Road, colorful mews, and 20 London stories.
“I really enjoyed this self-guided Notting Hill walking tour. The app was easy to use and took me to all the key spots, including famous locations from the Notting Hill and Love Actually movie scenes, plus so much more. A great way to explore the area at your own pace and really soak in the charm of the neighbourhood. Highly recommended!”
Follow Harry Potter film locations across London, from Platform 9¾ to Tower Bridge, with a flexible multilingual audio tour app.
“Tour molto interessante e carino, si riescono a vedere scorci di Londra mentre si ha l’opportunità di immergersi dietro le quinte di Harry Potter. Difficoltà nel sincronizzare il tour con l’audio guida ed il gps. Proverò sicuramente a riprendere da dove l’ho interrotto.”
Trace London from Roman ruins to St. Paul's with an affordable audio app tour, scenic river walks, food stops, and flexible self-guided pacing.
“Nous n’avons pas pu terminer le tour l’application a eu un bug en plein milieu et impossible de finir… très déçu”
Review of London’s TravelMate audio guide: 70 audio stops, offline listening, quizzes, seven languages, and useful value advice.
“Problems with the purchase. But the app is quite well made.”
Explore Whitechapel on a self-guided Jack the Ripper audio walk with 40-plus stops, historic pubs, crime scenes, and flexible multilingual narration.
“Heart way to see a lot of Whitechapel and really interesting and detailed story”
Sip three gin cocktails, enjoy Brigit’s Bakery afternoon tea, and see London landmarks from a vintage Routemaster bus.
“A great idea to combine tea time with sightseeing. The food was very good, and the gin tasting made it even more interesting. Due to the classic double-decker bus (without doors), it's more recommended for warmer weather.”
Explore London’s Christmas lights from Strand to Covent Garden with an offline audio guide, flexible pacing, festive markets, and iconic streets.
Explore 30 London landmarks at your own pace with an audio app, offline map, Thames views, and flexible access for $14.
Review a private London chauffeur tour with flexible hours, custom routes, spacious vehicles, pickup anywhere, and practical value advice.
Explore London’s best chocolate shops at your own pace with a flexible PDF guide covering East, Central, and West London.
“We actually purchased this twice and did part of the list this summer and part at Xmas. Be sure to look up the individual stores for hours and days open. It was too much chocolate for one outing (all so good-- and we love chocolate!). Recommend split across a couple days, which makes exploring fun too.”
Explore Trafalgar Square, St James’s, The Mall, and Buckingham Palace with two clue-led self-guided walks for $10.
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