13 VIP Tours in London Worth Booking

1.Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,702 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $429Our pick

Guided luxury day trip from London to Paris by Eurostar, with coach sights, Seine cruise, and optional Eiffel Tower lunch with wine.

“we were greeted on the train by our guide Anna, she explained the days events and then when we arrived she provided an excellent tour from bus to boat on the river to lunch at the Eiffel tower. She excellently orchestrated the entry for my wife who needed special attention. The lunch was excellent. It was a very special day and we created wonderful memories of Paris thanks to Anna.”

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2.VIP Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 862 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $201

Skip the line at the Tower of London for early Crown Jewels viewing and the Yeoman Warders opening ceremony, then go early at Tower Bridge.

“Ben, our tour guide was amazing. So much information about the tour. He answered all questions and made it fun.”

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3.VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 849 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Skip-the-line Tower highlights with a private Beefeater photo chat, Crown Jewels, White Tower, and Tower Green, in a small group.

“My husband and I thought our tour was the previous day, so we had already toured it on our own, but this VIP small group tour was worth the extra cost. We learned so much about British history and specific things about the Tower that we didn't find when we did a self-guided tour. Our tour guide, John, was a good story teller and the Tower of London seems to be THE place where a lot of British history happened. Everyone on our tour was from the US, so it was mostly new information for us. We met at Starbucks at 8:45am. The Tower opens to the public at 10am,…”

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4.Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 744 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Half-day Windsor Castle trip from London by luxury coach with pre-booked tickets, onboard commentary, and audio guide plus free exploration time.

“Windsor castle was amazing. I am an English history buff. I would have liked to hear more about the city history and fun facts along the way”

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5.VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $206Top rated

VIP early access to Tower of London Opening Ceremony, Crown Jewels, White Tower, and timed Tower Bridge entry in a small group.

“What a great experience! Our guide Ben met us early and shared some great info about the Tower of London. Throughout the tour, Ben was helpful, funny, informative and welcoming to all. It was a fabulous experience to see the Tower before the regular visitors entered and hear the history of the ceremony of the keys. It was also incredible to have first access to view the Crown Jewels and see the tower before it was crowded.”

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6.Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Twilight Soho VIP tour at dusk with cocktails, multicultural tastings, and local history on a small-group walk through Chinatown.

“David was a superb guide—funny and enthusiastic. We ate and drank a wide variety of food and drinks that were all wonderful! We enjoyed the tour around Soho and learned a lot about this raucous area. Best food tour I have ever been on.”

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7.VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

VIP early access Tower of London opening ceremony, Crown Jewels in the Jewel House, then a flexible Thames cruise pass.

“Early access is definitely the way to go before the crowds. Very enjoyable tour. Guide was very knowledgeable”

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8.6-Course Gourmet Dinner on a Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $130

Enjoy a 6-course gourmet dinner on a luxury coach while cruising past London icons, with optional wine pairing and great service.

“UV and Tariq were absolutely amazing! They truly made the whole experience enjoyable. From the atmosphere to the food to the music. Everything was phenomenal. It was Tariq’s 3rd day on the job and he was a natural. He and UV were so attentive and the chefs downstairs made a delicious meal. If you’re ever in London and want to try something different and fun, this is a must do! Seeing the night life in London from the top of a decker bus is amazing. 10000/10 recommend.”

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9.Downton Abbey Countryside Black Taxi VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 9 hours · from $1,145

VIP black taxi tour from London to Downton Abbey villages and Highclere Castle, with hotel pickup, photo stops, and expert guide.

“The tour was fantastic. Could not have asked for a better guide and transportation.”

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10.VIP Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · from $66Best value

VIP chocolate tasting in Mayfair, led by a cocoa and coffee trader. Sample truffles and ganaches, enjoy 2-hour walk, 10% off.

“Great but you shouldn’t advertise it as a 3 hour tour it’s 2 and a half hr your and the guide says that as soon as he meets you”

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11.Traditional Afternoon Tea Tour in a Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · from $101

Enjoy traditional afternoon tea with a French twist while a luxury coach rolls past London icons, guided by an interactive audio tour plus optional bottomless Prosecco.

“Ally and Yovui were polite. They served us well and made the trip enjoyable.”

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12.2 hour private luxury yacht hire on the River Thames

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,953

Private 2-hour Sunseeker Superhawk cruise on the Thames from Chelsea with a dedicated crew, guided landmark views, champagne, and photos.

“Incredible Experience and Lee and Sam were just as great as hosts :) My 10 year old had a day he will never forget MIke”

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13.Gastronomic 6-course fine-dining dinner on Luxury London Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $242

Six courses with wine pairing on a luxury London bus, cruising past Big Ben and the Shard from a panoramic glass roof.

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