It's time you went out and saw what London has to offer. You could explore the city on your own, but a local tour is the best way to get the inside scoop and learn about the history and culture of the place. Only a native Londoner knows all the insider details, like how fast you can go down the River (almost 30 knots is fast, BTW), where to see the best street art in east London, or how to view the capital's landmarks and world-famous attractions in an open-top bus.
If you plan sightseeing anytime soon, you're lucky since London is teeming with experts and opportunities. We've compiled a list of the top tours in London. Leave the travel guides at home and see the capital like a native. Your perspective on the vast city will alter forever if you see it from the back of a bike, the bow of a speedboat, or the roof of a bus. Buckingham Palace
Do you feel like touring Her Majesty's headquarters? The Queen's Gallery is open all year and features works from the Royal Collection. The State Rooms are available in August and September (and for occasional excursions throughout the year when the Queen isn't home). The Royal Mews is open from February to November: money, a traditional English rip-off. A picnic fit for a king is also available.
Shoreditch Street Art Tours
Check out the street art culture in this bustling area of east London, where pieces by local artists like Banksy, Eine, D*Face, Sweet Toof, and Pure Evil coexist alongside those from across the world. Expect to be surprised by the photographer and tour leader NoLionsInEngland, who is an expert in the field and knows everything there is to know about the classics you see every day. But remember to bring your camera since half of these East End stunning has never been captured on Instagram. You should budget a few hours for it.
Arsenal Museum and The Stadium Visit
Trust me; you don't have to be a Gooner to appreciate this experience (even a spurs supporter writing this), although it helps. Many fans' tummies must be fluttering with excitement at the prospect of being shown around the stadium by the former footballer just on a Legends tour and stepping through the players' tunnel. Even if you've been there before, you should visit again now that Wenger has retired. Another great feature is the opportunity to enter (well, a facsimile of) the area used for postgame interviews—those commercials with blatant advertising. Trust the process as much as possible in practice.
Destinations On A London Bus Tour For Fans Of The Harry Potter Series
Get aboard a luxury minibus and make a whirlwind tour of filming locations for all eight Harry Potter movies, all while picking up lore and production trivia along the way. Afterward, you may step out of the bus to snap photographs and buy Harry Potter memorabilia. This Walking trip starts at Temple tube station (near the exit, you'll find Temple Bar Restaurant) and finishes at Kings Cross. These are charming materials. Magic. You'll see famous Harry Potter locations like 12 Grimmauld Place, Diagon Alley, and Platform 9 3/4; don't try to outrun the portal. The way you smuggle is disgusting.
London Rib Voyages
You'll want to bring your rain gear because you'll be going fast on the Thames on a well-oiled RIB (rigid inflatable boat). Discover what it's like to soar down the Thames at over 30 knots (approximately 35 mph for you landlubbers) with this fun activity. We can't guarantee how much you'll be able to see, but if slower excursions are more your speed, there are many options. It's only 50 minutes long, yet there's no better way to see the city's famous River. Exactly. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare to experience London in a whole new light.
Big Bus Trips
A sightseeing trip of London by open-top bus along two itineraries that occasionally overlap. London's illustrious 2,000-year past is explored through narration in English, French, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese, with accompanying music and sound effects. Riverboat and three Walking tours ('Royal London,' at 10 a.m., 'The Beatles,' at 2:30 p.m., and 'Ghosts by Gaslight,' at 6 p.m.) are included in the price of admission; excursions leave from Trafalgar Square. You may get on and off at any stop during the day so that you can do more than just a quick tour of London's highlights. Wi-Fi is available on board the buses, allowing for convenient travel preparation even while on the go.
Ghost Signs Walking Tour.
This historical Tour of advertising will appeal to anybody interested in marketing or history. You may find at least 15 hand-painted billboards and other advertisements on the sides of buildings thanks to the Ghostsigns Project, which the skilled Sam Roberts established. Roberts' Ghostsigns Project aims to provide context for vintage signage by discussing its design, context, and advertising history. The trip begins and ends at a post box in Stoke Newington and lasts around two hours.
