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Guided London: 15 Tours & Day Trips Worth Booking

311 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Everything with a guide, a coach or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are worth a morning or a whole day, priced and timed so you can plan around them.

From London: Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour - Four hours among the sets, props, and costumes
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From London: Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour

1.Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26,588 reviews · 7 hours · from $117Our pick

Ride a coach from Victoria Coach Station to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, then explore the Harry Potter sets, props, and costumes at your own pace. You get at least four hours inside, including Gringotts, Diagon Alley, and Platform 9¾. There is no studio guide, though drivers such as Dave have shared London stories on the ride.

“Harry Potter studio tour was absolutely brilliant. I’d go again and again as there is so much to see and do. Loved it.”

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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Borough Market and the South Bank’s Potter connections
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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

2.Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,044 reviews · 135 minutes - 2.5 hours · from $20

Join an English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour Harry Potter walk from Southwark to the Palace Theatre. Expect Hogwarts House sorting, quizzes, London landmarks, and filming or inspiration sites. Some guides, including Louis, Eva, Murray, and Nic, have used film clips to bring locations to life. Choose a Thames boat trip or the Underground.

“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).”

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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - What the central route gives you
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

3.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10,803 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride Big Bus London’s double-decker routes past Westminster, St. Paul’s, the Tower, Kensington and more. Hop off to explore, listen to recorded commentary in seven languages, and use onboard Wi-Fi. A one-way Thames cruise comes with 24- and 48-hour tickets, while 48-hour options add walking tours.

“great way to see london. i do this tour everywhere I go. I will say it takes a very long time for bus to complete loop.”

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Fleet Street, gin palaces and the old newsroom
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

4.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours walking from the City of London towards Covent Garden, stopping at four traditional pubs. Guides such as Tim, Chris, Freddie and Dave share stories of pub life, writers and nearby landmarks. Drinks cost extra, and the group is capped at 14.

“This was a great tour with Tim! Learned so much history of London and the pubs. Pubs were absolutely stunning and all very different. You can drink as much or as little as you want. Would highly recommend!”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers - Inside the Great Hall and Hogwarts sets
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London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers

5.Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,709 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Travel by coach from central London to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London for about four hours among the Harry Potter film sets, costumes, props and effects. Walk through the Great Hall, visit the Forbidden Forest and board the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9¾. Entry and return transfers are included, but the studio visit is self-guided.

“Fantastic from start to finish! We rode to the studio in a Harry Potter themed coach, and had more than enough time to explore the lots. Truly a can’t miss experience!!”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Consider the evidence, not just the theories
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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

6.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,833 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Join a Ripperologist for a two-hour outdoor walk through Whitechapel and Spitalfields. You’ll visit real crime-scene locations, consider photographic evidence and hear about the victims, suspects and Victorian London. Guides have included Martin Cheng, Nic, Ivan and Bettina, but the guide on your date may differ.

“Well organised, guide was a fountain of knowledge, learnt lots of interesting facts”

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Harry Potter: Warner Bros. Studio Tour from King's Cross - Platform 9¾ and a ride inside the Hogwarts Express
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Harry Potter: Warner Bros. Studio Tour from King’s Cross

7.Harry Potter: Warner Bros. Studio Tour from King’s Cross

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,442 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $151

Travel by coach from King’s Cross to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London for a self-guided walk through the Great Hall, original sets, costumes and props. Board the Hogwarts Express, try interactive effects and allow time for the photo stations and gift shop. The trip takes about 7.5 to 8 hours, including transport.

“Unbelievable experience! Loved every minute of being immersed in the films! Took me back to watching the films for the first time!”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Return Transportation - The 70-minute ride out of London
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London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Return Transportation

8.Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Return Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,752 reviews · from $117

Travel by coach from Bedford Way to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, where you explore original sets, costumes, props, and filmmaking techniques at your own pace. Your ticket and return transport are included, but this is not a guided studio tour. You get at least 3.5 hours inside, with time for the Great Hall, shops, and a meal if you plan well.

“All went well as expected - transport was great and in time. The Studio Tour was JUST GREAT. Don´t forget the Butterbeer!”

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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour - Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the London Eye
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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

9.London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,516 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Ride an open-top bus from Green Park past Harrods, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and Piccadilly Circus. A live English-speaking guide shares stories along the way. Guides such as Michael and Shannon have been praised for their humor and well-informed commentary. Bring warm layers: the top deck can feel cold, even on a clear evening.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. He kept the tour interesting even when we got stuck in a traffic jam. It was overall incredible. We went in October and it was very chilly on the top, so be sure to rug up!”

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London: Full-Day Windsor, Stonehenge, and Oxford Tour - Stonehenge: close to the stones, short on lingering
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London: Full-Day Windsor, Stonehenge, and Oxford Tour

10.Full-Day Windsor, Stonehenge, and Oxford Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,368 reviews · 11.5 hours - 1 day · from $120

Travel by coach from London to Windsor, Stonehenge, and Oxford in 11.5 hours. Your guide provides commentary and a personal headset; guides vary, with names such as Cameron, Simon, and Kevin among those leading recent departures. Castle and Stonehenge entry depend on the option you book, so check before choosing.

“Everything was great! The bus was excellent and comfortable. You will do some walking but the pace is great!”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour - Bath: Roman engineering and Georgian streets
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

11.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,346 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $123

Leave London at 8am by air-conditioned coach for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath. Choose whether to add admission tickets, then explore each stop with your guide’s context and independent time on site. Expect a full, fast-paced day, helpful commentary and limited time at each place. Guides vary, with Bruce, Morton and Josh among those who have led tours.

“Zo Zo was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He was a great guide. It was a long day but went fast. I would have liked more time in Windsor., but now I have an excuse to go back.”

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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Follow the landmarks from Westminster to the City
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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

12.London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,332 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $74

Pair a 24- or 48-hour Big Bus pass with a London Eye ride and a one-way Thames cruise between Westminster and Tower Pier. You can board at any Big Bus stop, use the app to track buses and choose from three routes. The 48-hour option also includes three guided walks, including Harry Potter and Jack the Ripper tours.

“Harry potter wslking tour with Lea was very informative and kids loved it. We got to see a lot of the city on this walk. Bus was good, but traffic slowed progress to a crawl at times. London eye and river cruise were very enjoyable.”

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London: Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip - Four hours at the Warner Bros. studios
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London: Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip

13.Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,098 reviews · 11 hours · from $174

Leave London by executive coach for a guided Oxford walk past the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera and selected colleges, then spend four hours at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Guides vary by date: departures have featured Amber, Debbie, George and Valentina. The studio time is ample for a first visit, but dedicated fans may want longer.

“The tour of Oxford was very interesting, Mrs Amber is very knowledgeable and very funny. During the tour we had moments of laughter in her is priceless. Harry porter studios is just perfect. All done and settled for success.”

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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision - What the walk covers, and why the stops matter
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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

14.London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,840 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Starting at Whitechapel Gallery at 7:30 pm, this 1-hour-45-minute walking tour follows Jack the Ripper sites toward Spitalfields Market. Your guide uses Ripper-Vision projections to show Victorian Whitechapel beside the streets you see today, and shares the facts, theories, and mysteries surrounding the case. Past guides have included Rob, Mick, Andre, Peter, and Alan.

“History at its best the guy was brilliant he was so informative and helpful at the end showing us where our tube station wad”

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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London - Leadenhall Market: the Leaky Cauldron entrance
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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

15.Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

This two-hour walk links Harry Potter filming and inspiration sites with London landmarks, from Leadenhall Market to Borough Market. A trained actor-guide leads the way with film and book facts, London history, and a magical quiz. Expect a brisk city walk, a group of up to 20, and mostly outdoor stops.

“Our guide was engaging, fun, and enthusiastically knowledgeable about Harry Potter filming locations around London. The walk was easy, and it was thoroughly enjoyable.”

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