Top Experiences in London

Tradition meets haute cuisine during this behind-the-scenes beef Wellington experience at The Rubens at the Palace. This historic London hotel is located just steps from Buckingham Palace, and you'll get a royal welcome as you're guided into the kitchen to meet the head chef. Take a seat at the...

This spirited ride through South London takes you on a gin-flavored exploration of the cool, creative neighborhoods of Southwark and Bermondsey. Paired with a vintage-style Pashley bicycle and an irreverent guide, you'll pedal past renovated warehouses, cobbled alleys, and the Thames' South...

Step into Winston Churchill's London as a private guide introduces you to the storied landmarks and hidden headquarters that shaped his life and leadership during World War II. You'll start with a walk past iconic locales like Whitehall, 10 Downing Street, and the Houses of Parliament, then dive...

Enjoy the time-honored British ritual of afternoon tea at Claridge's, a legendary London hotel set in the heart of Mayfair. This two-hour seating takes place in the elegant Art Deco foyer, where you'll choose from over 20 loose-leaf teas and enjoy a succession of sweet and savory treats served on...

This relaxed pedal around Central London pairs you with a comfortable e-bike and a private guide to loop along the Thames Embankment, through the backstreets of Westminster, and onto the cobblestones of the West End. Breeze past landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square as...

This 3.5-hour jaunt around Central London introduces you to the city's monuments, palaces, and parks at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace. Pair each family member with a perfectly-sized Pashley bicycle, then set off with your private guide for a gentle cycle along a safe, flat route, following...

Escape the city for a day of hiking among the famous chalk downs of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. With the help of a private guide, you'll hop a quick train from Waterloo Station to Guildford, where you'll set off on a scenic 11-mile loop. Cross meadows, heath, and old-growth woodland,...

Get a taste of the English countryside without leaving Greater London with this gentle 7-mile walk around the riverside borough of Richmond. Accompanied by a private guide, you'll catch a quick train from Waterloo Station before setting off on foot for a scenic ascent up Richmond Hill. Continue...

Perfect for avid hikers (and intrepid history buffs), this full-day adventure takes you south of London and into the ancient landscapes of the Kentish Weald. After a quick 25-minute train ride from the capital, your private guide will lead you on a 10.5-mile route through the 1,000-acre grounds...

Venture east of the capital for a day of hiking among the tidal salt marshes and windswept nature reserves of coastal Essex. After meeting your accredited private guide at London's Fenchurch Street Station, you'll catch a 50-minute train to the historic town of Leigh-on-Sea and set off on a...

Take a trip back to the Tudor era with this entertaining two-hour walk through the atmospheric streets of Smithfield and Clerkenwell. Led by a witty private guide, you'll uncover the hidden sites and dramatic history of this ancient area of London—standing atop grassy squares that were once...

Go beyond the gruesome legends of Jack the Ripper with this enlightening walk that focuses equally on the day-to-day lives of his victims and the social conditions that led to their tragic fates. Led by a private storyteller guide, you'll dive into the modern, multicultural neighborhoods of...

Tackle one of Britain's most spectacular coastal hikes with this active day trip from the capital. With the help of a private hiking guide, you'll catch a 1.5-hour train to Seaford, where you'll link up with a 14-mile portion of the South Downs Way. This intermediate-to-challenging route skirts...

Lift the curtain on London's hidden world of spycraft and espionage with this private, 3.5-hour walk designed by a former British Intelligence officer. Highlights might include strolling through the streets of Lambeth, St James, and Mayfair, visiting the headquarters of MI5 and MI6, and passing...

Weave your way through the lively streets of Soho as an in-the-know guide leads you on a twilight stroll to some of the area's best independent restaurants and cocktail bars. In between generous tastings of everything from Indian chaat and Burmese fritters to fluffy Chinese bao buns (each paired...

Trace the footsteps of Golden Age detectives and East End gangsters on this private walk led by an entertaining historian guide. Setting off from the birthplace of modern policing at Great Scotland Yard, you'll dive into the capital's murky underworld as you track down sites linked to infamous...

Leave London behind with this epic 12-hour sightseeing trip into the "Garden of England." Join your guide and driver on a comfortable bus, then settle in and enjoy the views as you wind through the hop fields, orchards, and villages of the Kent Downs National Landscape to reach the White Cliffs...

The world of Charles Dickens comes to life on this 90-minute private walk through Holborn, where you'll explore the historic London neighborhood with an entertaining storyteller guide. Learn how the author drew on the "sooty spectre" of Victorian London as an endless source of inspiration for his...