Top 5 Skip-the-Line Tickets in London

1.Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Spend 6 to 8 hours seeing London’s royal and political landmarks on foot, then cruise from Embankment to Tower Bridge. The 9 AM departure includes guided entry to Westminster Abbey, while all tours include reserved Tower of London entry. Guides such as Geoff, Alison, Patrick, and Matthew lead in English.

“Our guide, Geoff, was perfect. Kept us on schedule while sharing fascinating history and culture about everything on the tour. The pace, variety, and depth of this tour are wonderful and was exactly what we were looking for in a first day in London tour.”

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2.Westminster Abbey Skip-the-line Entry & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 368 reviews · 2 - 5.5 hours · from $106

Enter Westminster Abbey through a priority group entrance with a licensed guide in your chosen language. See coronation sites, Poet’s Corner, cloisters, and famous tombs. Longer private options add St. Margaret’s Church, Buckingham Palace, Westminster walks, and private car transfers.

“My sister and I had really great experience and enjoyed this tour a lot. Natalia , the tour gide, was amazing. She is very knowledgeable and nice person, and has answers to any question you might have. I highly recommend this tour to all my friends, especially with Natalia. Thanks a lot for a great experience!”

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3.Museum of Brands Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $18Best value

Visit London's Museum of Brands in Notting Hill with a skip-the-line ticket. Follow the chronological Time Tunnel through 200 years of packaging, advertising, entertainment, travel, and social change, then see vintage adverts, temporary displays, and an award-winning memorial garden.

“nice to know the history of brands and packagings from time to time”

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4.Natural History Museum Private Tour & Skip the line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two hours with a private English or Italian guide at London’s Natural History Museum. See dinosaurs, Hope the blue whale, Sophie the Stegosaurus, fossils, volcanoes, and hands-on science displays. Guides such as Damiano and Stefania have been praised for engaging children.

“Our first time using a guide for a tour so didn’t really know whet to expect. Had a brilliant time at the NHM. Our guide, Damiano, was fantastic. Took our ten year old son for the tour and Damiano was great within him. Knew exactly what highlights of the museum to see, where to stand, and was very informative. Teddy really enjoyed his day. Really good tour and glad we decided to try it.”

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5.Skip-the-line View from The Shard & Private Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $340

Spend three hours with a private guide such as Terry, Anna, or Loretta, walking from Tower Hill past Roman walls, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, City Hall, and HMS Belfast. Your guide escorts you to The Shard, where skip-the-line tickets give you time to enjoy the Skydeck on your own.

“Terry is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Details and insights brought the sites to life. Learned a lot and had a great time! The Shards incredible view of London was more enjoyable with the historical and current context. Highly recommend!!!”

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