Top London Museums

Journey through London’s darkest days with an entrance ticket to the London Dungeon. This chilling sensory experience includes elaborate staging, interactive attractions, and engaging performances. Witness gruesome scenes including the horrors of London’s notorious killers, the putrescence of the Great Plague, and the Great Fire of 1666. The stout of heart may choose to step into the shoes of a victim on the gallows on 'Drop Dead: Drop Ride!'

Immerse yourself in glamour and spectacle at Madame Tussauds in London. Head to the world-famous venue and join the dedicated queue for pre-purchased entrance tickets and experience shorter queues than walk-up guests. Spend some quality time with remarkable wax replicas of Her Majesty the Queen, Eddie Redmayne, or take a selfie with a pouty-faced Kim Kardashian. Enjoy access to the Marvel Super Heroes 4D Exhibition (additional charge), Spirit of London taxi ride, and then meet classic Star Wars heroes like Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia.

Experience the magic and spectacle of the Far Far Away right in the middle of London! Head to Shrek’s Adventure! London –a Shrektacular attraction–– and breeze past the queue with your pre-purchased entrance ticket. Spend 75-minutes (or more) enjoying live interactive shows, taking a 4D bus ride over London and meeting amazing DreamWorks characters like Shrek, Puss in Boots, Fiona and Donkey. Fun for the whole family!

Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich, and stand astride the Prime Meridian: The line that divides the world’s eastern and western hemispheres and defines Greenwich Mean Time. With the help of an audio guide, you’ll then learn about the work of British honorary astronomers and hear fun facts about space, time, and the stars. Try to time your visit to see the fall of the red Time Ball by Flamsteed House; it’s among the world’s first public displays of time.

Delight in the quintessentially English culture of London on a half-day tour that combines three iconic British experiences. With a knowledgeable guide, watch the incredible Changing of the Guard ceremony outside of Buckingham Palace, and then embark on an audio-guided tour of the residence’s lavish State Apartments, only open for two months of the year. Then, head to a prestigious hotel in central London and pleasure your palate with an appetizing array of finger sandwiches, soft scones, and aromatic cups of English tea. Book now to avoid missing the few dates that Buckingham Palace is open to the public.

Feel like a British Royal on this 4-hour tour that includes a visit to Buckingham Palace and afternoon tea. Meet a tour host outside the royal residence and head inside with your prebooked ticket and audio guide for an independent tour of the State Rooms. Then, join back up with your host and stroll through St James’s Park to an elegant venue, where you’ll savor a traditional afternoon tea spread of scones, sandwiches and tea. Please note: Buckingham Palace is open to the public for just eight weeks (approx.) each year and tickets sell out quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Absorb the architectural majesty of the Royal Albert Hall on this guided tour in London. Alongside your guide, you’ll explore the iconic venue as it prepares for an impending performance. Hear anecdotes of legendary past performances, marvel at the opulent architecture and gain fascinating insight into the Royal Albert Hall’s history. Enjoy stunning stage views from the gallery and, with luck, you’ll catch a glimpse artists rehearsing for their evening performance. Enjoy a 10% discount in the Hall’s bar and Italian restaurant after your tour concludes.  

The British Museum in London houses around eight million artifacts, making it difficult to sift out the must-sees on a first-time or short visit. This small-group tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, Lewis Chessmen, and more, as you uncover their significance and history. Entrance to the British Museum is free.

Step aboard the 'Cutty Sark' in Greenwich, and discover what life was like on board a 19th-century tea clipper boat. The world’s sole surviving clipper, the 'Cutty Sark' today is an award-winning boat-museum, which allows you to learn about the China tea trade voyages and life at sea. Your entrance ticket lets you stay as long as you want aboard the boat, but most visits last around an hour or two.

Waste no time on a trip to HMS Belfast, and visit the mighty warship with a ticket booked in advance. Just show your voucher at the desk, then head inside to discover the stories of the men who worked on board the ship during the Second World War and beyond. All the must-sees including the Gun Turret Experience, Operations Room, and Life at Sea exhibition are included with your ticket.

Learn all about Winston Churchill’s life on this private, history-themed tour. Pick from several convenient tour times, and set off with just your guide for company. You’ll see where Churchill lived as a child and as a young man, will discover where he purchased his suits, and will even visit his preferred cigar shop. Next, see the church where he married, admire 10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament, and explore the Churchill War Rooms; skip-the-line tickets are included to help you beat the crowds and save time.

Learn about the history of gin on this behind-the-scenes of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery. Walk through the twin greenhouses that grow examples of the 10 botanical ingredients found in the world-famous gin and taste samples during a guided tour of the Dakin Still House. Complete your tour with an included cocktail at the Mill Bar.

With its colossal collection of more than 2,300 masterpieces, visiting London’s National Gallery can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Ensure you see the best of the gallery’s magnificent works on this 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour, led by an art enthusiast. Admire iconic pieces by legends such as Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Rembrandt, and appreciate minor details invisible to the untrained eye. This small-group tour is limited to eight people to maintain an intimate atmosphere.

Capture the atmosphere of one of the world’s most iconic rugby stadiums on a 90-minute tour of Twickenham Stadium and the World Rugby Museum. Alongside a guide, you’ll gain entry to VIP areas and enjoy panoramic vistas of the stadium from the royal box. Scour the England dressing room for the shirt of your favorite player and hear tales of eccentric pre-match rituals. Conclude your tour by browsing the World Rugby Museum and delve deeper into the rich history of English rugby. Please note: the World Rugby Museum will be closed from March to December 2017

Make the most of your time in London with tours of two of its flagship museums: the National Gallery and British Museum. Explore the National Gallery, home to one of the world’s greatest paintings collections, seeing masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers.’ Plus, let your guide introduce you to some of the must-see ancient and medieval treasures at the British Museum. Both museums are free to enter.

Save precious time in London by prebooking your admission to the Clink Prison Museum, built on the original site of Britain’s oldest prison. Then, on the day, travel independently to the museum and explore the displays as you wish. Roam the corridors, view original artifacts, see and handle torture instruments, and learn tales of those incarcerated here during the prison’s 600-year history from way back to 1144.

Because of a brief 2-month opening season, the demand for tickets to the State Apartments at Buckingham Palace is exorbitantly high. Guarantee your glimpse into the lives of the royal family with this Buckingham Palace entrance ticket, which includes a royal London walking tour. Following a walking tour of royal London monuments including St. James’ Park and The Mall, you have the rare opportunity to head inside Buckingham Palace and see lavish chambers belonging to Her Majesty the Queen. Plus, you can also upgrade to add an English afternoon tea experience including dainty finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and homemade preserves.

Rewind to the worlds of baroque composer George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix with this admission ticket to London’s Handel and Hendrix Museum. Head inside the museum on Brook Street, where both musical greats lived, separated by 200 years, and explore their restored homes at your own pace. Wander through the rooms where Handel lived, composed, and died, and see the neighboring flat where Hendrix lived during London’s swinging 1960s.

Experience culture and art through the ages at London’s exceptional British Museum. In a small-group, accompany an expert on a 2.5-hour tour through some of the museum’s 70 galleries, then enjoy time on your own to explore exhibitions and genuine artifacts like mummies from Ancient Egypt, unique Anglo-Saxon coins and sections of the Athens Acropolis. With millions of items to see, the British Museum offers something for everyone!

Get a glimpse inside the residence of Her Majesty the Queen on a self-guided tour of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, only available for eight weeks of the year. As well as enjoying access to both royal landmarks, you'll be escorted to Buckingham Palace by a tour representative and transported to and from Windsor Castle by a driver. Ideal for independent travelers, this package allows you to explore each regal residence at your own pace.

Discover one of London’s hidden gems, the magnificent Painted Hall, in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as ‘Britain’s Sistine Chapel’, Sir James Thornhill’s magnificent Painted Hall is an epic baroque masterpiece. Hear the intriguing history of this iconic site and walk in the footsteps of Tudor monarchs. View the foundations of the former Greenwich Palace, birthplace of the notorious King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, plus the room where Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson lay in state after the Battle of Trafalgar, all part of your Painted Hall tour. Open daily, 10am-5pm. Explore Sir Christopher Wren’s stunning buildings and wander the extensive riverside grounds (open 8am-11pm daily). Painted Hall tickets include entry to the Chapel and the Skittle Alley where you can try your hand at Victorian bowling. Multimedia guides and guided tours also included.

Explore the former London homes of baroque composer George Frideric Handel and 1960s guitarist Jimi Hendrix on this 60-minute tour. Meet your guide on Brook Street, where both musical greats lived 200 years apart, and tour the rooms of Handel’s house, where he lived, composed, and died in 1759. Then, head next door to see the painstakingly restored flat that Hendrix called home in 1969. Skip-the-line entrance tickets included.

ABBA: Super Troupers The Exhibition is the brand new can’t-miss, 14,000 square foot immersive experience that invites you inside the iconic band’s personal and creative journey as it 'skillfully weaves the story of their meteoric rise’ (The Mirror) to global superstardom.

Families—and train lovers—won’t want to miss out on the London Transport Museum, a Covent Garden institution jampacked with historic vehicles and fascinating artifacts. But, especially during school holidays, it can get busy. Book ahead to ensure access to horse-drawn buses, underground steam trains, vintage posters, and all things transport.