The 10 Best London Tours 2023
The 10 best London tours of 2023 lists some of the most awesome places to visit in and around London. With so many amazing sites to see and discover, here’s a list that breaks it all down into some of the most popular places. Tours range from iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and The London Eye to themed tours of James Bond and Harry Potter. There’s even a whole load of amazing places to discover outside the capital like Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Oxford and Cambridge.
1. London Sightseeing Day Tour
The best full day London tour takes you to The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and The London Eye plus a River Thames cruise! That’s a total of 4 amazing London attractions that should be on every travellers wish list. Plus the tour includes luxury transportation and a professional guide, making it the best London tour to get a real feel for the city.
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2. The Best Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
The best sightseeing bus tour in London offers an unprecedented 6 unique bus routes that will take you to some of London’s most famous sites. The clever hop-on hop-off buses will save you time and money as you sightsee around the capital and include a very informative free audio guide. Plus there’s even a walking tour AND a free river cruise included, making this one of the top 10 best London tours.
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3. Highlights of London Tour with River Cruise
For those looking to take a shorter morning or afternoon tour, then check out our 3.5 hour vintage double-decker bus tour. The tour includes transportation in an iconic red London bus and stops to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, and visits St Paul’s Cathedral. After a panoramic tour of the city end with a river cruise. It’s accompanied by a professional tour guide and is one of our top 10 best London tours of 2023!
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4. Afternoon Tea Bus Tour of London
See London’s most famous sights on our London Afternoon Tea Bus. Pass by London’s most iconic buildings including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with scones, clotted cream and a glass of prosecco from the upper deck of the bus as you enjoy a 90-minute tour.
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5. Windsor Explorer Pass including Windsor Castle
Our Windsor Explorer Pass is the best way to visit Windsor Castle and explore the town. It includes return train tickets from London, tickets to Windsor Castle and a Hop on Hop off bus tour of Windsor and Eaton where you can see the other Royal locations and sights in the area. Windsor Castle includes St George’s Chapel where the late Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest. This is a must-see for any visit to London.
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6. Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter
This Warner Bros Studio Tour takes you to the film studios that were used to make the Harry Potter films. Discover the grand sets and inspiring technology that was used to bring the books to life as well as actual props and costumes used in the films. The perfect day out for all the family and one of the best London tours of 2023!
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7. Beatles Tour of London
We have four different Beatles tours of London to choose from! Discover the Fab4 and see many of the locations that are associated with the lives of this legendary band. On our evening Beatles tour, we even take a trip to Abbey Road, where you’ll get to walk across the same crossing that was used on the album cover. On our morning and afternoon tours, we also visit other sites of Rock ‘n’ Roll legends including Jimmy Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, Freddie Mercury, Led Zeppelin and more!
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8. Thames River Cruise
See a different side of the city with a cruise along the River Thames! We have lots of London cruises to choose from including a lunch cruise, afternoon tea cruise, sunset and dinner cruise. As you ride up and down the River, you’ll see many London attractions including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, and the Tower of London including Tower Bridge. Take advantage of the boat’s upper deck for the best panoramic views of the city. Many of the cruises also include commentary from a live guide.
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9. James Bond bus tour of London
The James Bond bus tour of London takes you to some of the most iconic sites associated with 007, Britain’s most famous spy. See well-known locations featured in films like Skyfall, Spectre, the World is Not Enough and more, and learn fun facts about past Bonds like Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
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10. Southern England Tour
Head south on this day tour from London to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & Dover. Leeds Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the world, Canterbury Cathedral is one of the UK’s most important religious sites and Dover has stunning views over the English Channel. The day ends with a river cruise from Greenwich along the River Thames and into Central London. Accompanied by a professional guide and including luxury transportation, this is one of the 10 best London tours of 2023.
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