London is the city in which you can never have a dull day. You can come here for the first time or be a repeat visitor, it never disappoints. There is a platter of new and unique experiences waiting to be explored. But, the tourists of this age and time are quite evolved and don’t want to settle for the mere sightseeing of major attractions. They yearn for a much more immersive, enriching experience. London is a treasure for all this and much more. Explore this gem of a city by means of the countless short tours easily available. Here is a list of our top 10 short tours In London, England, you should be signing up for when in this golden city.
1. London by night: 90-minute open top bus tour (from USD 36.69)
What better way to experience the magical transformation of the vibrant city of London at night than by hopping on an open bus? Witness some of the iconic landmarks of the city dazzling against the night sky. You will start your tour with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the two protectors standing tall. Next, feel the excitement as you rush past the remarkable Big Ben. Catch sight of the fountains of Trafalgar Square, as they dance merrily non-stop. Their gleaming lights makes this quite the spectacle. In transit, you’ll also come across Harrods, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. The tour guide will provide you with all the historical information you need and share fun stories to make this night tour all the more memorable.
London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour
Duration: 1.5 hour
2. Harry Potter guided walking tour (from USD 20.21)
Who would come to London and not want to see the magical world of Harry Potter? All Potterheads and muggles, here’s your chance to be witches and wizards in this 2.5 hour, expert guided tour. You will start by being sorted into your house. Then you will stroll along the real Diagon Alley and visit the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron. You could also win a chance to take back a perfect souvenir picture at King’s Cross station, home of Platform 9 ¾. The tour guide will be a fellow Potterhead and throw in some trivia and quizzes your way. Answer them to get points and make your house win!
Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour
Duration: 2.5 hour
3. Speed boat tour of the river Thames (from USD 75.76)
Get set to enjoy an adrenaline rush with this unique 50-minute speedboat tour on the iconic Thames River. Cruise at high speeds of 35 knots past some of the famous landmarks, like Canary Wharf, the London Eye, Globe Theatre, Houses of Parliament and Southbank and view these from exclusive vantage points. An award-winning comedian guide will accompany you and narrate some funny anecdotes about the headquarters of MI5 and the modern skyscrapers of Canary Wharf.
London: River Thames Speed Boat Tour
Duration: 50.0 minute
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4. Sherlock Holmes 2-hour walking tour (from USD 21.48)
The Sherlock Holmes walking tour is an intriguing 2-hour tour which takes you to the places featured in the books, including real sites that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle and locations featured in film and TV adaptations of the same name. The tour begins at the place Watson first meets Holmes. Then, it takes you to the gentlemen’s clubs and some of the featured grand hotels. Later, you can visit the various film and TV locations where the latest screen adaptations were filmed.
London: The World of Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour
Duration: 2.0 hour
London Tour Guide
Robert Woolf
I am a London tour guide and my tours include talking about people who have shaped the city plus the many connected places such as Hampton Court Palace, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the commercial centre of the city: the City of London, and London’s world class museums and galleries. I have been guiding for 12 years. I am a licenced London Blue Badge Tour Guide, a City of London Gu... Read more
Tours by Robert
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5. DreamWorks Shrek's adventure tour (from USD 26.54)
Brace yourself and enter Shrek’s world and meet his friends from DreamWorks in this brilliantly executed, interactive and immersive 4D experience. Board your magical flying 4D bus to Far Far Away and meet characters like the Donkey, Cinderella, Puss in Boots, Pinocchio and Muffin Man and enjoy some activities with them along the way. You will experience an extraordinary work of animation that allows you to see, hear, touch, smell and feel the adventure for a good 80 minutes.
London: DreamWorks Shrek's Adventure Tour
Duration: 70.0 minute
6. Doctor Who walking tour (from USD 21.48)
Stroll past the iconic streets featured in the legendary TV series Doctor Who, a highly popular British TV series which has aired 26 seasons over five decades. This 2.5-hour adventure starts at London Bridge Station and ends at the Westminster Station. You will explore around 15 locations from the show’s history, which featured on some of its highly popular episodes. Get a dose of trivia, fun and play dress up as your favourite doctor character, too.
Doctor Who London Walking Tour
Duration: 2.5 hour
7. Shakespeare's Globe exhibition & theatre tour (from USD 22.16)
Shakespeare’s Globe along the banks of the River Thames is a must-visit for fans. Explore the life of Shakespeare in the theatre exhibition. The guided tour of the Globe Theatre auditorium will provide you with insights into the 1599 Globe, as well as the reconstruction process of the 1990s, through colourful stories and vivid descriptions. A complimentary exhibition audio guide is also included if required. In 90 minutes you will have an informative and soul-enriching experience in the epic Shakespearean world.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour
8. Half-day tour of London street art (from USD 20.0)
Unleash the art enthusiast in you on this lovely London Street Art half-day tour. The art scene in London is ever evolving and this tour will take you around East London, where you can explore the newest work of art. Over 50 artists from all over the world have contributed to this art in the form of paintings, graffiti and much more. You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide who knows where the newest works are and answer all your questions related to the art and artists. These half-day tours run for four hours on weekdays and two hours on weekends.
London: Street Art Half-Day Tour
Duration: 2 hour
9. Hop-on, hop-off bus with skip-the-line British Museum tour (from USD 68.0)
Short on time and want to cover many things in a day? Then this is a tour tailor-made for you. You will be able to hop on and off a double-decker bus and have unlimited access to three routes in one day. You can enjoy as many of London’s main sights and attractions as you want. This tour also includes a special skip-the-line entry ticket for the legendary British Museum, which is one of the world’s oldest and finest museums and a must visit when in London. Delve into the best of the British Museum’s collections and artefacts, such as the Rosetta Stone, and let yourself be awestruck by this mammoth place of historic importance.
London: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Skip-the-Line British Museum
10. Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum tour (from USD 31.0)
Tennis buffs hold your breath! How about getting access to restricted areas normally closed to the public and experiencing the famous Centre Court, Millennium Building and the press interview room in person? Well, all this is possible with this Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum tour, led by specially trained Blue Badge Guides. See the game’s history and evolution first hand at the museum, with interactive exhibits, touch screens and audio guides in various languages. In about 2.5 hours you will get an inside look of Wimbledon and the championships!
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum and Tour
From Shakespeare to Harry Potter
These featured short tours will give you such varied experiences to take back home as memories. One moment you are in the magical street right out of the Harry Potter series while the next moment you can immerse yourself in the Shakespearean love stories. You can stand in the centre court of the Wimbledon stadium or gaze at some fine street artwork. These tours ensure you will make the most of your time here in London!
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