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15 City Tours in London Worth Booking

24 tours  ·  from $7

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras - Blue route: Harrods, museums, and Kensington
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City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

1.City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,224 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37Our pick

See London from an open-top double-decker bus on red, blue, and green routes covering Westminster, the Tower, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, museums, and more. Choose a 1 to 72-hour ticket, add Thames cruises or a night tour, and use live bus tracking to plan your day.

“Hop on Hop Off portion no problem. I had been up for the last 30 hours. I cut the cruise short to return to starting point. Before getting off they said it would be a short turnaround, another boat would be there shortly. This was about 4pm. After getting off and getting back in line for arrival of the next boat, they said be back in line by 5pm. As it turns out, it was the same boat I was on before. If I would have known that, I would stayed on board and for the complete cruise.”

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London: Go City Explorer Pass® - Tickets for 2-7 Attractions - The best way to spend credits on London’s major 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 with a Go City Explorer Pass, then use each credit at sights such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, The Shard, St. Paul’s Cathedral, or a Thames cruise. The digital pass is valid for 30 days after first use, though popular stops may require advance reservations.

“Very good value money wise! But we didn’t plan our day properly, didn’t take into consideration the London traffic. We went on the tour bus which is excellent but it takes a long time to get around cause of the traffic which is not to blame the bus for. The staff on the bus were really nice people, very helpful and polite people. Wanted to do more museums but didn’t have time for it. Our teenager son was very happy though, he loved sitting on the bus and seeing all the sites from the top of the bus. We will recommend using this pass just be sure to plan the…”

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London: Speedboat Tour Through Heart of the City - Starting at Tower Bridge Quay
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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

Board at Tower Bridge Quay for a 45 to 50 minute Thames ride with guides such as Debbie, Dave, or Henry. See St. Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the Cutty Sark, and the O2 Arena, with at least 30 minutes at high speed.

“Great fun, excellent informative guide. Nice atmosphere and beautiful exhilarating way to see the city”

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London: Upside Down House Westfield White City Entry Ticket - What you do inside the house
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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

Visit the Upside Down House at Westfield White City, where furniture sits above your head and the floor becomes the ceiling. You can pose in the open-plan kitchen and living space, take smartphone photos, and explore at your own pace. Children aged 3 and under enter free.

“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 between Green Park and Westminster
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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 from Green Park past Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade, Downing Street, Big Ben, and Parliament Square with an English-speaking guide. Then enter Westminster Abbey independently with priority access and an audioguide. Choose a private upgrade for a guided Abbey visit and Changing of the Guard viewing when scheduled.

“Guy, our guide was excellent. Got us through the crowds to great viewing areas. Explained details simply & with some humour. I would definitely recommend”

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Eating London: The Heart of 'The City' Food Tour - Sweetings, fish, and an old City institution
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Eating London: The Heart of ‘The City’ Food Tour

6.Eating London: The Heart of ‘The City’ Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about three hours exploring the City of London with a local English-speaking guide. Taste traditional British food and drinks at historic pubs, Sweetings, and other landmarks, while hearing stories of Dickens, Shakespeare, Roman London, and Harry Potter. Groups are capped at 12.

“Our tour guide, Jordana, was awesome! She took us to delicious spots in and around downtown London! Highly recommend this food tour if you want to experience traditional and yummy food!”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $49

Follow an English-speaking guide from Temple through the City of London, passing St Clement Danes, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, St Paul’s, the Bank of England, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. On Sundays and Mondays, finish at The Garden at 120 rooftop.

“This was an excellent walking tour of London. It was full of great information and stories and was entertaining as well. If it’s your first (or 50th) time to the city there will definitely be lots you can pull from this activity. It was the perfect way to get acclimated to London. Great guide as well. Would highly recommend!”

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London: Hidden Secrets Of The City Guided Walking Tour - Starting beside the Royal Exchange
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London: Hidden Secrets Of The City Guided Walking Tour

8.Hidden Secrets Of The City Guided Walking Tour

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

Follow guide Senne through London’s old lanes from the Royal Exchange to Brick Lane. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see Leadenhall Market, St Dunstan in the East, Spitalfields, a Banksy, and the Ten Bells, with stories of the Great Fire and Jack the Ripper.

“Senne was very knowledgeable and he was able to communicate that so very clearly . His attention to detail was unremarkable. I have learnt a fair bit despite not being a newcomer to London . Highly recommended”

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London: 2.5-Hour Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour - Starting near Savoy Cafe & Kitchen
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London: 2.5-Hour Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour

9.2.5-Hour Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour

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

Spend 2.5 private hours in Shoreditch with an English-speaking local guide. See Brick Lane, Old Spitalfields Market, street art, architectural details, and local hangouts. Guides such as Tom and Kemal bring personal stories and help you notice more than you would alone.

“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 - Meeting the coach at Bulleid Way
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London: Christmas Eve City Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass

10.Christmas Eve City Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass

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

You’ll tour London’s Christmas lights by luxury coach, hear live commentary in English, dine on a three-course Christmas meal with Prosecco in Covent Garden, then attend Midnight Mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields. Central hotel drop-off follows the service.

“La visite de la ville en autocar dure trop longtemps. On passe plusieurs fois par les mêmes lieux. Le restaurant est un bel établissement, mais l'organisation est un désastre. La messe est un moment magique, avec une belle chorale et se déroule dans les temps. La prise en charge pour le retour à notre hôtel est bien organisé. Mention à notre chauffeur et à notre guide !”

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London: Top Attractions and City Highlights Walking Tour - Starting in Covent Garden
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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

Start at Covent Garden and follow an English-speaking guide through royal London, from Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament, Trafalgar Square, and the Churchill War Rooms. Guides such as Andrew, Amze, and Herbie add stories, photo stops, and useful London 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 - Starting at Barbican and the city’s earliest layers
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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 Arjun for a 2.5-hour walk through the ancient City of London, from Barbican ruins to Bank of England. Expect Roman, Saxon, Norman, royal, financial, and democratic history in a group capped at eight, with a post-tour PDF included.

“Fantastic tour with so much information and history. Arjun is a natural story teller which made the event so interesting. We saw parts of the City that we didn’t know existed and the square mile has never seemed so big. Highly recommended!!”

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London: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour - Meeting at 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 outside Waterloo Station and pedal at an easy pace to Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and other central sights. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Lincoln, shares stories while you ride. Bikes, youth bikes, and baby seats are available.

“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 - Trafalgar Square, Horse Guards Parade, and Downing Street
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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

Walk through London with an English-speaking guide from the Ritz to London Bridge, seeing Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St Paul’s, Borough Market, the Globe, HMS Belfast, and more. Choose the 10:00 AM departure on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday for a chance to see Changing of the Guard.

“Tim did an amazing job! This is a very thorough walking tour. It can be a lot if you have any mobility issues, but you are able to leave the group at any point.”

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London: City Tour with River Cruise & London Eye - Victoria Coach Station and the Westminster drive
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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

Spend 10 hours seeing London’s headline sights by coach, on foot, by river, and from the London Eye. An English-speaking guide leads you through Westminster, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London, with admission to the Crown Jewels, a Thames cruise, and a timed London Eye flight.

“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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