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15 City Tours in London to Build a Day Around

26 tours  ·  from $7

The 15 best city tours in London you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

London: City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras - Treat the Green Route as a shuttle, not a second grand tour
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London: City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

1.City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,579 reviews · from $56Our pick

See London from an open-top double-decker bus across three routes, with stops for the Tower of London, Big Ben, museums, parks, and palaces. Choose a 1-day, 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, then add Thames cruises, walking tours, a vintage bus ride, or a night tour.

“A little more guidance would've been helpful. It was a nice tour, but couldn't go to several stops which was a bummer. Our first driver was very nice.”

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London: Go City Explorer Pass® - Tickets for 2-7 Attractions - The Shard, Westminster Abbey, and London’s best-known sights
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London: Go City Explorer Pass® – Tickets for 2-7 Attractions

2.Go City Explorer Pass® – Tickets for 2-7 Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,111 reviews · 30 days · from $72

Choose 2 to 7 London attractions and use your digital Go City credits over 30 days. Pick major sights such as Westminster Abbey, The Shard, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, museums, stadium tours, food stops, and a two-day sightseeing bus pass.

“Fantastic service . We used many of the different lines. All the guides were lovely , cheerful, funny and very welcoming. Great entertainment as we saw all of London”

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London: Speedboat Tour Through Heart of the City - Tower Bridge delivers the classic photograph
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London: Speedboat Tour Through Heart of the City

3.Speedboat Tour Through Heart of the City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · from $66Top rated

Meet the Thames Tigers crew at Tower Bridge Quay for a 45-minute guided speedboat ride past St. Paul’s, HMS Belfast, the Tower of London, and Cutty Sark. Debbie, Dave, or Henry may guide you, combining quick riverside facts with a high-speed run toward Greenwich and the O2 Arena.

“This was so much fun! My teenagers really enjoyed it! Such a great way to add excitement and still get in a tour of the major sites on the Thames!”

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London: Upside Down House Westfield White City Entry Ticket - What happens from the ticket office to the ceiling
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London: Upside Down House Westfield White City Entry Ticket

4.Upside Down House Westfield White City Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 338 reviews · 1 day · from $10

At Upside Down House Westfield White City, you walk through an orange house turned on its roof. Explore the open-plan rooms, pose on the ceiling, and use your charged phone or camera for surreal photos. The English-language attraction suits creative families, couples, and social media fans, but it is small and not suitable for people with vertigo or motion sickness.

“Very bad we got soooo dizzy we didn’t enjoy we didn’t expect it would be so small and the money, absolutely a waste it should cost money. For adults because kids enjoy more and kids who are under will also no enjoy bcz they can get dizzy (so did we)”

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London: Westminster Abbey Priority Access & Guided City Tour - Starting near Green Park
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London: Westminster Abbey Priority Access & Guided City Tour

5.Westminster Abbey Priority Access & Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $73

Walk through Westminster with an English-speaking guide such as Adrian, Trudi, or Isabelle, seeing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament Square, and Downing Street. Then enter Westminster Abbey with priority access and explore its royal tombs, coronation sites, and memorials using the included audioguide.

“Trudy, our guide, was nothing short of exceptional! She was brilliant about even the smallest details and dates. Trudy had a wonderful sense of humor, was warm, kind, and did I mention brilliant?! She made this experience one we will remember for a lifetime.”

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London: Historic City Walking Tour(& Rooftop Garden Access*)

6.Historic City Walking Tour(& Rooftop Garden Access*)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $49

Follow guides such as Maggie, Lucas, Carolina, Matt, or Margaret through London’s ancient City, from St. Clement Danes and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese to St. Paul’s, the Bank of England, London Bridge, and the Tower. Sunday and Monday tours add Garden at 120 rooftop access.

“I really enjoyed our tour with Carolina, she has very deep knowledge about history of London but more important than that; she is a very good storyteller. You will never get bored even if she mentions about small details.”

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London: Hidden Secrets Of The City Guided Walking Tour - The Monument and the city rebuilt by fire
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London: Hidden Secrets Of The City Guided Walking Tour

7.Hidden Secrets Of The City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $33

Join Senne or another English or Dutch-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour walk from the Royal Exchange to Brick Lane. Expect old alleys, Great Fire stories, Leadenhall Market, Spitalfields, Jack the Ripper lore, street art, and time to browse food and vintage stalls.

“Excellent tour. Senne was a knowledgeable guide who brought the streets of London to life!”

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London: 2.5-Hour Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour - Brick Lane and the Taste of East London
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London: 2.5-Hour Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour

8.2.5-Hour Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $129

Spend 2.5 private hours with an English-speaking local guide in Shoreditch. You’ll see Brick Lane, Old Spitalfields Market, street art including Banksy pieces, local hangouts, and architectural details while hearing how East London is changing.

“Loved to see East London, get the vibe of the space & all the amazing street art!”

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London: Christmas Eve City Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass - What the Christmas lights add to the tour
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London: Christmas Eve City Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass

9.Christmas Eve City Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 25 reviews · 6 hours · from $172

Spend six festive hours seeing London’s illuminated landmarks, eating a three-course Christmas dinner with prosecco in Covent Garden, and attending Midnight Mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields. An English-speaking guide leads the evening, with hotel-area drop-off after the service.

“The guide was simply fantastic. Zo Zo was professional and knowledgeable all wrapped up in a wonderful sense of fun.”

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London: Self-Guided History City Tour with an App - The Great Fire, St. Magnus, and Roman bath houses
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London: Self-Guided History City Tour with an App

10.Self-Guided History City Tour with an App

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $9

Follow a three-hour, app-based walk from Sky Garden to St. Paul’s Cathedral, with more than 30 audio stops in six languages. You’ll pass the Great Fire Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern, and other historic sites. Entry fees are separate.

“Nous n’avons pas pu terminer le tour l’application a eu un bug en plein milieu et impossible de finir… très déçu”

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London: Top Attractions and City Highlights Walking Tour - Covent Garden: A Practical Meeting Point
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London: Top Attractions and City Highlights Walking Tour

11.Top Attractions and City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $6Best value

Join an English-speaking guide in Covent Garden for a two-hour walk past London’s royal and political landmarks. You’ll hear stories of Guy Fawkes, Churchill, and British royalty, with guides such as Andrew, Amze, and Herbie known for clear storytelling and useful local tips.

“Great tour. Our guide Andrew was knowlegeable, charming, personable and humorous. We learned and saw a lot in a quick efficient manner. The family and I thoroughly enjoyed.”

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City of London Historical Walking Tour - From Celtic roots to Roman London
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City of London Historical Walking Tour

12.City of London Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $30

Join guide Arjun for a 2.5-hour walk through London’s ancient square mile, from Celtic and Roman roots to the Magna Carta, the City’s dragon emblem, the Great Fire, and the Bank of England. Groups are capped at eight, with a post-tour PDF and language requests available in advance.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgable and gave us brilliant insight into the history, changing cultures and quirks of the City of London through the ages. Having been to London lots of times, we were keen to find a tour off the beaten track of the usual sights. This was exactly that! Even on a grizzly grey day, this tour was excellent and enjoyable. 2 hours packed full. We would recommend!”

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London: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour - Starting beside Waterloo Station
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London: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

13.City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $56

Start beside Waterloo Station and ride with an English-speaking guide past Big Ben, Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Horse Guards Parade, and Trafalgar Square. Comfortable bikes, youth bikes, and baby seats are available. Guide Lincoln is known for adapting the ride to guests’ needs.

“Very nice guide with lits of interesting info to share! Very safe guiding us through the area!”

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London: 30 Top City Sights Guided Group Walking Tour - Starting at The Ritz and crossing Green Park
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London: 30 Top City Sights Guided Group Walking Tour

14.30 Top City Sights Guided Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Follow an English-speaking guide from The Ritz through royal, political, and riverside London. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Shard, HMS Belfast, Borough Market, and the Tower of London, with Changing of the Guard on select 10:00 AM tours.

“Connor was a great tour guide! He did a good job keeping track of our group and spent time with each person. He was happy to answer any questions we had. Connor was very knowledgeable about British history and all of the places we visited. We covered a lot of ground at a pace that was comfortable. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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London: City Tour with River Cruise & London Eye - Seeing Westminster from the coach
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London: City Tour with River Cruise & London Eye

15.City Tour with River Cruise & London Eye

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 10 hours · from $222

Start at Victoria Coach Station for a guided coach tour past Westminster sights, then visit St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. Finish with a Thames cruise and a timed London Eye flight. English commentary, Crown Jewels entry, and no lunch are included.

“Excellent Guide, Driver & Trip !!!...it covered all the main London attractions plus it covered the Thames River Cruise & London Eye as well on the same day !!!...”

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