London · GUIDED
The 15 best guided tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one earns the top spot; start there.
Magical London Harry Potter guided walk with Hogwarts House sorting, Diagon Alley and Leaky Cauldron stops, plus Thames cruise option.
“We had a fantastic time, and Murray was a friendly, entertaining, animated and knowledgeable guide! We loved seeing the Harry Potter filming locations and inspiration locales. Well worth the price of the tour and gratuity (optional but WELL DESERVED).”
2-hour Oxford University walking tour with student guides, top colleges and Bodleian Library, plus ticketed Divinity School and Trinity.
“Sam was so knowledgeable and delightful - we learned a great deal and enjoyed every minute. His sense of humor and boundless detail made it special indeed.”
Audio tour of Emirates Stadium with Arsenal headphones, changing room and tunnel access, plus Arsenal Museum visits for $47.
“The tour was really good, we got to see so much of the stadium, staff were amazing, so friendly and very helpful.”
A full-day coach tour linking Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath, with optional skip-the-line tickets, guided context, and round-trip comfort.
“This tour is a lot to cram into one day, so have your expectations set. You’ll only have 1-2 hours at each location. At Windsor, you will see the State Rooms which would be good to know how long a normal walking pace through them will take. Otherwise you zip through it not knowing how much content you will see and spend most of the time trying to figure out what the timing will be to get back to the bus in time not knowing what is left to see in front of you. There’s a lovely cafe and ample time at Stonehenge to eat there instead of eating earlier…”
Ripper-Vision Jack the Ripper walk in Whitechapel, 1h45 guided night tour ending near Spitalfields, from $27.74.
“Mick very good. He is authoritative about the subject and engaging as a guide. Please be sure to tip him if you use him in the future. We were dismayed to see other members of our tour group, not tip him, but smile and thank him.”
Walk Oxford with an alumni guide, see the Bodleian and historic colleges, plus Harry Potter film spots. Entrance fees included for $40.
“Mihil was such a wonderful, knowledgeable guide and the tour was fabulous!”
Harry Potter filming sites in London with Hogwarts house sorting, trivia games, and an easy walk from Southwark to Covent Garden, plus optional Thames cruise.
“Not only was the experience great for the Potter fans in our group, but the tour guide also included London landmarks and historical facts that made the excursion interesting for everyone.”
A 10.5-hour guided day trip from London to the Cotswolds villages and Oxford, with stories from Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter.
“Our guides Flossy and Phil were excellent, a lot of fun and very informative. Bus was clean, and the stops were all amazing a great day out to see the Cotswolds and Oxford University.”
See London’s Christmas lights from an open-top bus with a live English guide. Route covers Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, and more.
“We had a fabulous evening seeing the sights and Christmas lights around London last Sunday. Jason the guide was very entertaining and had lots of interesting facts and little known snippets of history to share. The roads were very congested and it took considerably longer than planned to complete the tour however we really did enjoy the extra time as we were wrapped up warm and Jason kept us amused.”
Wembley Stadium guided tour with behind-the-scenes access to the tunnel, dressing rooms, trophy steps, and the Crossbar Exhibition in 2 hours.
“I enjoyed everything, from the energy of our tour guide, Daniel, and the atmosphere of the stadium. We were able to see and have first look at the press room, corridors, locker rooms, royal seats and box view, and observe the beauty of the stadium. Made me feel incredibly excited to come and watch a match or a concert in Wembley.”
A 2.5-hour London ghost walk that mixes dark street stories with a Thames night cruise, ending near Tower Hill.
“Very nice walk through London, Eddie our tour guide was very nice, lots of interesting information delivered with a great sense of humour.”
Free 2-hour Jack the Ripper walking tour in East London, with original photos, police and press reports, and a 194-page ebook.
“Such a great Tour, Philip was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, and really helped bring lighthearted humor into an otherwise pretty dark story. Seeing how much has changed since the crimes occurred and what it all used to look like back then through photos was a really great addition to the Tour. Couldn't recommend more!”
Fully guided Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter tour from London Euston with timed entry, studio secrets, and hours to explore Great Hall to Platform 9 3/4.
“What a dream day! The best choice was to buy vip tickets, it was an absolutely insane experience from start to finish. Worth every penny and all the hours in the studio. Kirsty our guide, did an amazing job to make our day the best! Thank you!”
Open-top 1960s Routemaster ride with a live guide, 90 minutes of London icons, easy Embankment pickup, $40 per person.
“Dan and Steve were wonderful! This was a perfect activity to do the day we arrived in London - we landed at 8:30am and easily made the 11am tour. The tour helped us get the lay of the land! Perfect tour - 90 minutes and we saw so much. Can’t go wrong if you’re looking for a great overview of London”
Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover from London, with guided cathedral time, coach Wi-Fi, and Vox headset.
“Amazing and the guide was so informative snd cooperative. The castle very beautiful and the ground around very beautiful. The village was vibrant.”
Every kind of London day out, and the best of each.
