Heathrow Layover Tours











Our Heathrow layover tours are the perfect way to make the most of your airport transit time. Our most popular tour is a 5-6 hour highlights tour of London. Travel in an iconic London Black Taxi or executive vehicle which seats up to 6 passengers accompanied by a driver/guide. You can book this directly on our booking page. We can also arrange layover tours for larger groups or visits to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.
All our layover tours are designed to give you the best experience possible during your short time in London. We offer pick times throughout the morning and can pick up from all Heathrow airport terminals, as well as Heathrow hotels.
Heathrow layover tourS 5-6 Hours

Highlights of London
Our 5-6 hour tours from Heathrow are perfect if you have a layover and would like to use this time to see London.
5-6 Hour London Highlights Tour:
- Pick-up from your terminal at Heathrow Airport
- Travel to London in a London Black Taxi or executive vehicle which seats up to 6 people
- Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of London.
- See many of the main sights in London including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the River Thames and more!
- Your friendly driver/guide will provide knowledgeable insight into the city
You can book this layover tour of London directly on our booking page.
5-6 Hour Layover Tours – Alternative Destinations
- Another way to make the most of your Heathrow Airport layover is by visiting Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace or Stonehenge
- Windsor Castle is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in the world! It is one of the official residences of the British Royal Family. Windsor Castle is located just a 20-minute drive from Heathrow Airport.
- Stonehenge is around a 90-minute to 2-hour drive from Heathrow Airport. See the UNESCO World Heritage site with the most famous stone circles in the world! Stonehenge was built around 5,000 years ago, although nobody is sure why it was constructed and what purpose it serves.
- Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace located approximately 30 minutes from Heathrow Airport. Highlights include seeing its beautiful gardens, Henry VIII’s apartments, Cumberland Art Gallery and more.
If you would like to book one of our alternative 5-6 hour layover tours from Heathrow, please get in touch..
More info:
- Our Heathrow layover tours pick up from all terminals at Heathrow Airport as well as nearby hotels
- At the end of the tour we will drop you back at your Heathrow Airport terminal or nearby hotel
- Our Heathrow Layover tours are also suitable if you are continuing your journey from a different airport or seaport. We can drop off at all major London airports including Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport or London City Airport. We can also drop off at Southampton Cruise Terminal, Dover Port or Harwich Port.
- Our layover tours are also a great option for travellers who are arriving at Heathrow early in the morning and are looking for a tour before checking into their London hotel.
- All layover tours can be arranged with an early morning pickup or a late evening dropoff
- Tours are planned according to the amount of time you have available between your flights.
- We use an iconic London Black Taxi or executive vehicle for groups of up to 6 people. We can also offer for larger groups a range of different vehicles according to your size and luggage requirements. This includes sedan vehicles, MPVs, 16-seater minibuses and coaches.
Timings:
- It takes approximately 1 hour to get through Heathrow Airport after landing
- We aim to return you to the airport 2 hours before your flight departure
Tour Booking
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Heathrow Layover Tours – Full-day Tours
Our full day-day tours are perfect for longer layovers at Heathrow Airport. With 9-10 hours you can spend a full day exploring London or visit some beautiful spots located near Heathrow Airport in the English countryside. All full-day Heathrow layover tour includes comfortable transportation and can be arranged with or without a guide.
Full-day Heathrow Layover Tours
- Spend a full-day day sightseeing in London. We’ll meet you at your Heathrow terminal and drive into the capital. There are many ways to enjoy a private guided tour of London, and highlights could include watching the Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, visiting the Tower of London and seeing Big Ben.
- Another popular Heathrow layover tour includes visiting Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and the city of Bath. We can also arrange private versions of most of our group Stonehenge tours.
- Alternatively, head to Oxford on a full-day layover tour from Heathrow. The city is home to one of the most famous universities in the world. Highlights include going inside some of the ancient university colleges, seeing Bodleian Library and enjoying the extraordinary architecture. From here, we can also drive into the English countryside to a region known as the Cotswolds. Stop in charming English villages and admire the green rolling landscapes.
- Finally, we can arrange a themed-tour from Heathrow Airport. Visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter on a day out from Heathrow. Alternatively, discover the magic of Downton Abbey with a visit to Highclere Castle and the nearby locations used in the filming of the TV series.
Please get in touch if you would like to book one of these full day tours
terms and conditions
Booking is subject to terms and conditions of the tour operator. All passengers are advised to arrange travel insurance.
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