The Ultimate Guide to Sightseeing Tours in London

Experience the magic of Harry Potter as the film sets come to life at Warner Bros. Studio with hassle-free round-trip transfers from London.

• Day out to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, where the Harry Potter film magic was made, with seamless round-trip transfers from Central London by luxury coach, train, or private hotel pick-up.
• You'll get timed-entry tickets, hassle-free transportation, and four hours to explore the original soundstages, costumes, and props from the Harry Potter™ films.
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour London**:** Step into the Great Hall, wander through Diagon Alley™, board the Hogwarts Express™ at Platform 9¾, and see the breathtaking Hogwarts castle model.
• Upgrades: Choose a departure point that suits you and upgrade to a guided tour for an intimate small-group studio experience.

Inclusions

• Entry ticket to The Making of Harry Potter at Warner Bros. Studio Tour
• Access to the Magical Mischief event (Jan 24 to Apr 27, 2026)
• Round-trip transfers to the studios either via coach, train, or hotel pick up (as per option selected)
  
  
• Guided tour of Warner Bros. Studio (as per option selected)
• English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
• Small group of 8 or fewer people (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Personal expenses
• Lunch

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets are on hand for a smooth experience.

What's not allowed

• Avoid bringing large bags or suitcases on the tour.

Accessibility

• Most parts of this experience are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

• You will have approximately 6 hours to explore the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.
• Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Facilities such as a cloakroom, restaurants, and washrooms are available at the venue.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Additional information

• Available facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.
• The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40 mins, except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which is 10 mins.
• Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.
• With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you're in complete control. Start your boating adventure anytime and enjoy unlimited rides until the boats stop operating for the evening. The next day, you can continue using your ticket until its validity expires.

Inclusions

Best for: Packed sightseeing itineraries; no need to commit to an exact departure time

• Flexible one-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
• Board and disembark from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Greenwich Pier, or Tower Pier
• Arrive at any time on the selected date, no pre-booking required (see timetable)
• Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages
• Open-air deck and heated indoors
• Complimentary kids' activity book & colouring sheets

Additional paid upgrades:

• 24-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing ticket (view route and timetable [here])

Exclusions

• Access to the onboard bar (available at an additional cost)

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Get the Warner Bros. Studio tour with convenient pick-up and drop-off from 4 pick-up points in Central London.

• Day out to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with direct coach transfers from four central London hubs and guaranteed entry to the legendary studios.
• You'll get timed-entry tickets for a self-guided tour and seamless round-trip transport from Victoria, Baker Street, King’s Cross, British Museum, Paddington, or Marble Arch.
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour London**:** Explore the Great Hall, wander Diagon Alley, and see the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9¾ while discovering the real costumes and props used in the films.
• Options: Choose round-trip transportation from Baker’s Street, King’s Cross, Victoria Station, British Museum, Paddington, or Marble Arch, selecting the one closest to your accommodation.

Inclusions

• Half-day tour of The Making of Harry Potter™ at Warner Bros. Studio
• Entry to The Making of Harry Potter™ at Warner Bros. Studio
• Round-trip coach transfers from Victoria, Baker’s Street, King’s Cross, British Museum, Paddington, or Marble Arch (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Personal purchases at the shop
• Guided tour
• Food and drink

What to bring

• Ensure you have your ticket with you to show at entry.
• Consider bringing a payment method for personal purchases or souvenirs at the Studio.

What's not allowed

• Knives, bladed weapons, alcohol, illegal drugs, CS/pepper spray or any items considered a security risk are not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Special effects, including sudden loud noises and strobe lighting, may be used in certain areas of the tour.
• Butterbeer™ and other products may contain allergens such as nuts; please check ingredients if you have allergies.

Additional information

• When booking, select your starting time according to when you wish to board the bus; Studio entry will be approximately 2 hours after departure.
• The journey from Victoria Coach Station to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London takes approximately 1 to 1½ hours, depending on traffic.
• You will spend up to 4 hours inside the Studio Tour.
• The return journey to London takes roughly 1 to 1½ hours.
• Factor in at least 7 hours for the entire experience, including round-trip transfers.
• Select the correct ticket type at booking, as changes cannot be made on the day, and incorrect ticket types may result in refused travel.
• Please arrive at your departure point at least 15 mins before your scheduled departure.
• The banquet in the Great Hall is a display only and not for consumption.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

A planet & family-friendly ride with Tootbus' eco-friendly buses, family tickets & kids' audio guides.

• Discover London effortlessly with hop-on hop-off freedom for 24, 48, or 72 hours, letting you visit your favourite attractions, while travelling sustainably.
• Explore London via three comprehensive routes hitting 40+ top stops in the city, with wait times as short as 10 minutes.
• Add a Thames cruise to glide past Big Ben, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge from the water, and an evening tour for illuminated views of the city.
• Enjoy multilingual audio guides in 10 languages, complimentary earphones, a kids' audio commentary, and panoramic views from open-top double-deckers.
• Hop off at Buckingham Palace to see royal guard ceremonies and the London Eye's giant observation wheel for panoramic city views from above.

Inclusions

• 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to Blue, Green & Yellow routes
• Thames River cruise (based on option selected)
• 90-min evening bus tour (based on the option selected)
• 4 self-guided walking tours
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian, Chinese, Russian & Arabic
• Kid's audio guide in English & French (only on the Yellow route & evening bus tour)
• Free earphones onboard
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
• Discounted family tickets

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Hop-on Hop-off Route - Yellow Route
Feel the pulse of London’s iconic heart, zooming past Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Covent Garden in a lively, snapshot-packed loop.
Popular stops: London Eye, Buckingham Palace

Hop-on Hop-off Route - Royal Blue Route
Glide through regal grandeur of Kensington’s museums, Harrods and Buckingham Palace, winding past Hyde Park’s leafy paths to stylish Notting Hill’s pastel streets.
Popular stops: Parliament Street, Harrods

Hop-on Hop-off Route - Green Route
Offbeat cultural shuttle connecting literary Bloomsbury, British Museum and King’s Cross energy, looping through Covent Garden, Leicester Square and historic Aldwych arteries.
Popular stops: British Museum, Bedford Place

Thames River cruise
From Tower Pier

• First boat: 10am from Tower Pier
• Last boat: 6:55pm from Tower Pier
• Frequency: 40 mins
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Popular stops: Westminster Pier

From Westminster Pier

• First boat: 10am from Westminster Pier
• Last boat: 7:20pm from Westminster Pier
• Frequency: 40 mins
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Popular stops: London Eye & Tower Pier

Evening tour

• Departure: 7:30pm (Apr & Sep), 5:30pm (Jan, Feb & Nov), 6pm (Mar), 8pm (May), 9pm (Jun), 8:30pm (Jul & Aug) & 7pm (Oct) from 1-5 Coventry Street
• Frequency: Fri, Sat & Sun from March, Sat in April, & daily during school holidays
• Duration: 90 mins

Please click here for a detailed evening tour route map.
Note: The evening tour is a non-stop bus tour and will not provide hop-on hop-off service.

What's not allowed

• Keep in mind that food & beverages and smoking are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

• The buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses. Pets and small dogs must be seated at your knees.

Additional information

• Children aged 4 and under can travel for free if they are not occupying a separate seat.
• The Green Route has no bus service between 11:16am and 3:20pm from Sept 22 to Oct 26, 2025.
• Want to see Buckingham Palace? Hop off at stop #19 on the Blue route and turn left onto Spur Road.
• You can use your tickets on any day before the tour date. However, just keep in mind that they cannot be redeemed if the first day of travel has already passed.
• The evening tour is a non-stop bus tour and will not provide hop-on hop-off service.
• Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, evening tours, and cruises, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Stonehenge efficiently with a half-day trip designed for tight schedules.

• Day out to: Stonehenge’s ancient stone circle on Salisbury Plain, where towering stones stand in formation across open countryside, offering clear views and insight into prehistoric engineering.
• You’ll get: Reliable transportation in an air conditioned coach with Wi Fi and USB charging, helping you stay comfortable and connected during the journey to Stonehenge.
• Stonehenge: Take in the arrangement of large stones positioned across open countryside, forming a structure that continues to draw interest for its design and purpose.
• Stonehenge Visitor Centre Exhibition: Walk through indoor galleries featuring excavated objects, interactive displays, and models that explain how the monument was built and used over time.
• Upgrades: Add a one course meal, benefit from early departure timing, receive support from a guest service assistant, and access discounted guidebooks at Stonehenge.

Inclusions

• Entry to Stonehenge
• Access to Stonehenge visitor center exhibitions
• Comfortable round-trip transportation
• Boarding from Central London
• AC coach with free Wi-Fi and USB chargers

Additional paid upgrades

• 25% discount on guidebooks at Stonehenge
• Guest service assistant on board
• One-course meal
• Early departure at 8:15am

Exclusions

• Guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

Accessibility

• ​​This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

• These tours run daily from April to October and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November to March.
• English Heritage and National Trust England members can enjoy free admission to Stonehenge.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Bring together Stonehenge entry, Windsor & Oxford tour in one day, with an expert on your side.

• Day out to: Stonehenge’s prehistoric monument on wide open land, then Windsor’s royal setting, before ending in Oxford, known for its historic colleges and lively streets.
• You’ll get: Reliable round trip transport with Wi Fi and charging, plus a headset that ensures you can hear explanations clearly throughout the experience.
• Stonehenge: Take your time walking around the site, viewing the stones from different points while understanding their scale within the open surroundings.
• Windsor & Oxford: Wander through Windsor’s streets shaped by royal life, then explore Oxford’s historic centre known for its colleges and academic traditions.
• Upgrades: Enhance your trip with Windsor Castle entry, select preferred guide language including English, Spanish or Japanese, and use the Stonehenge interactive audio map.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour of Stonehenge, Windsor, and Oxford
• Walking tour of Oxford
• Entry to Stonehenge
• Expert guide
• Comfortable coach transportation with free Wi-Fi & USB charging
• Personal audio headset

Additional paid upgrades:

• Entry to Windsor Castle
• Guides available in Spanish, Japanese and English
• Interactive audio map available at Stonehenge

Exclusions

• Lunch
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

• Photography is not permitted inside Windsor Castle.
• Large backpacks and pushchairs are not permitted inside the Windsor Castle State Apartments.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This tour is not accessible to wheelchairs and prams/stroller users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

• Tours operate daily except December 24–26.
• Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On these days, tickets including entry are unavailable; instead, guests enjoy a walking tour of Windsor.
• St. George’s Chapel at Windsor is closed on Sundays, and the State Apartments may occasionally be closed on other days.
• Members of English Heritage and National Trust England receive free entry to Stonehenge.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.