Fleet Street Tours & Attractions

See the sights of London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus as you admire 360-degree views of top attractions and listen to captivating commentary. Use your 24 hour or 48 hour tickets on three different routes with audio narration, and hop on or off at any of the stops around town. A one-way River Thames cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier (in either direction) is included with all tickets.
Duration: 70 to 210 minutes.

Discover ancient ale houses and literary drinking dens on a 3.5-hour afternoon pub tour of London. Centered on the area in and around the City of London, the tour visits at least four of London’s finest historical pubs, your guide will recommend different ales in each (not included). Hear the history of the pubs, learn the differences between Elizabethan coaching inns and Victorian gin palaces, and visit the watering holes frequented by legendary British novelist Charles Dickens. Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group pub tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy a trip on the London Eye as part of your ticket. With your 24 hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and many more. Enjoy unobstructed views and on-board commentary as you view the city’s highlights and hop off to enjoy the best panoramic views of London's skyline on the London Eye. Make the most of your day with a free River Thames cruise.

Highlights
See more of London in less time with this two-in-one package
24 or 48 hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus travel
Experience the best panoramic view of the city on-board the London Eye
One-way River Thames cruise from the Tower of London to Westminster included with each ticket option
Duration: 150 to 210 minutes.

Experience the perfect way to see many London landmarks in a short amount of time with a knowledgeable driver guide and get a great overview of the city.

See the most popular locations that are London's essence including 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites + 2 Tudor Palaces, secret locations and hidden gems all packed into one fast-paced day.

You will have time for photo opportunities and short walks in iconic sights to see most of London in 6 hours such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Horse Guards, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Marble Arch, Kensington Palace, London Eye, River Thames, Shakespeare Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, Great Fire Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, British Museum, Abbey Road.

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Important: No tickets are required for this tour and you won't be entering any attractions, only passing by and stopping for photo opportunities.
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Duration: 6 hours.

Unearth London’s gruesome past on this 1-hour ghost bus tour, led by a ghoulishly entertaining guide. See the capital’s sites of murder, execution and torture, and learn about the restless spirits that haunt some of London’s most famous landmarks. From the comfort of a Routemaster — a classic double-decker bus — pass by must-see attractions including St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, and visit lesser-known spots such as the chilling Cross Bones Graveyard.
Duration: 60 to 75 minutes.

If you like the idea of taking a private pub tour with a fun friend who can also recommend the best drinks to have then this is the one. Your host Jane is one of the UK’s leading alcoholic drinks experts and writes books on alcohol, and London history. Jane was Britain’s first beer sommelier of the year, she is also the country’s first accredited cider sommelier, and has won many awards for her professional work.

On this tour you visit four incredible pubs for a drink and chat and as you walk between the pubs you also learn about interesting sites along the way – it’s two tours for the price of one!

Jane does not speak from a script, instead she responds to what her clients want to know which means each tour is personalised to your group.

Viator awarded this tour Top Global Experience & Best British Experience (twice). Jane loves introducing visitors to London’s pubs & has as much fun as her clients do! She looks forward to welcoming you and giving you a memorable tour.


Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

An extraordinary walking tour through the nooks and crannies of old London. Journey into the past to discover the overlooked, forgotten, and hidden spots that provide clues to a fascinating and surprising past.

Along the way you'll discover part of a medieval crypt, the location of a forgotten river, the church of the Knights Templar, a long lost underground station and a church which shows the scars of WW2.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Join The Great London Pub Experience to visit the finest, most historic and unusual pubs in London.

You will get to experience London like a true local visiting some of London's best traditional pubs and hidden gems with an entertaining local guide. We will explore secret alleyways and hear astonishing tales from some of London’s greatest pubs, where people have been imbibing for over 500 years.

We will learn about the origin of London's famed Gin Palaces of the 19th Century and historic Gin Palace culture as we wander through streets that would have been home to beggars, thieves and vagabonds.

We'll discover up to five iconic watering holes visited by some of London's most infamous characters, each with its own history to tell. These include some of the best-preserved traditional pubs in England.

Each pub we visit will have a very different atmosphere and history but all share a fine offering of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in an ornate building.


Duration: 3 hours.

Experience the spook-laden sights and streets of London’s past on this 2.5-hour bus and walking tour. Ride a luxury air-conditioned coach, stop for two walking tours along the way, and listen to stories at every eerie stop from an expert local guide. Explore the atmospheric hunting grounds of the Ripper, see the former execution site of Smithfield Market and learn about bloodthirsty Sweeney Todd and the Cock Lane ghost. Finish at a cozy London pub to soothe your jangled nerves.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Welcome to the “Square Mile!” This tour will take you through the oldest streets in London – from the Roman settlement 2,000 years ago - to the newest (and tallest!) buildings in all of Europe. This tour manages to squeeze two millennia worth of time into one easy-to-handle 2 and a half hour jam-packed excursion!

Our guides have been taking guests down the hidden alleyways of the City of London for over a decade and are ready to share it with you! With the perfect mix of facts, stories and humour, these tours are fun not just for adults but for children as well.
Duration: 3 hours.

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy a spin on the London Eye with your skip-the-line ticket. With your 24 or 48 hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and many more. Enjoy unobstructed views and on-board commentary as you view the city’s highlights and hop off to admire the best panoramic views of London's skyline on top of the world's highest observation wheel, the London Eye. Make the most of the rest of your day with a free walking tour and a River Thames cruise.

Highlights
See more of London in less time with this two-in-one package
Pick between 24- or 48- hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus
Skip-the-line and experience the best panoramic view of the city on the London Eye
River Thames cruise included with each ticket option
Duration: 2 hours.

Join your fully qualified guide who can show you much more than the regular sightseeing buses can in a day. We'll be able to show you certain parts of London which are completely off the path taken by regular tours. If you are limited for time in London then this is the perfect tour to see the two main parts of London and all the main sights. We take no more than 10 people on this tour.
Duration: 5 to 7 hours.

Experience the charm of London's iconic pub culture like never before on our walking pub tour. Dive into the rich history of the classic British pub, an essential part of London life, as you explore the city's historical streets with an authentic London guide. Discover the favourite haunts of famous figures, cosy up by the fireplace with a locally brewed pint, and immerse yourself in a blend of old and new tales. Plus, don't miss the chance to pick up some Cockney Rhyming Slang from your charismatic tour guide – a true Cheeky Chappy. Join us and make memories in the heart of London's pub scene!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Experience the perfect way to see many London landmarks with a knowledgeable driver guide, ideal for first time visitor to get a great overview of the city.

See the most popular locations that are London's essence including 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites + 2 Tudor Palaces, secret locations and hidden gems all packed into one fast-paced day.

You will have time for photo opportunities and short walks in iconic sights to see most of London in our extended 8-hour tour such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Horse Guards, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Marble Arch, Kensington Palace, London Eye, River Thames, Shakespeare Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, Great Fire Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, British Museum, Abbey Road.

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Important: No tickets are required for this tour and you won't be entering any attractions, only passing by and stopping for photo opportunities.
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Duration: 8 hours.

During its 2,000 year history London has been shaped by all manner of religious and military groups associated with the Holy Land and we will visit both some of the most famous.

The first place we will visit is the old gatehouse of the Knights of St John and learn about their role in the Crusades.

A short walk away takes us to Charterhouse, an island of antiquity that started off as a Priory, became a school and then a hospital. We may also visit the remains of victim of the Black Death from their plague pit.

At Smithfields we will see William Wallace of Braveheart died & learn the story behind St. Barts.

Then to Temple Church, set in a beautiful, quiet courtyard just off Fleet Street made famous by the DaVinci Code films with Tom Hanks.

Passing through beautiful Middle Temple, often used for filming to Lincolns Inn Fields (the largest square in London) to finish at the Freemasons Hall. Here we will get to learn a little about this often little-known but historic group.
Duration: 3 hours.

This walking tour will take us to places that both inspired Charles Dickens the writer but also those real locations that shaped Dickens the man.  All writers take inspiration from the people they meet and places they visit, and Charles Dickens was no different.  His novels are so successful because he so enjoyed wandering the streets of London and picking up the rich details of everyday life.
Duration: 3 hours.

Cut to AD 43, witness the Romans marching into London through your time machine, the black heritage cab. You're advised to charge your imagination batteries overnight, to view the special effects with clarity.
History lovers be prepared with your questions, the tour guide is a keen Londoner and historian. Dare to peek into the ‘Dead Man’s Hole’. Enjoy (or endure) the Execution site on Tower Hill and smirk at the origin of that well-used phrase ‘Can I hang with you?’ Old Roman Wall to Roman Amphitheatre, we ensure drama never ceases at the World Heritage Site of The Tower of London.
Get ‘hung, drawn and quartered’ in the tiny little medieval streets from London’s less glamorous past. Drift into the stories of the ‘Great Fire of London’, ‘Braveheart’, Body Snatchers, Gallows of Old Newgate Prison and the World famous Criminal Courts of Justice – The Old Bailey…we’ll keep ‘em coming. Till you’re ready to join the history club like the rest of us.
Duration: 4 hours.

This Tour around the old streets of London will not only give an insight in to Great British Beer but lots of great stories and facts along the way, from the Great fire of London to the Plague you will see the scares left after the Blitz and travel from one city to another without even realizing.
Along the route you will sample 8 drinks

THIS IS A STRICKTLY OVER 18 TOUR
WE USE THE CHALLENGE 25 POLICY (If you look under 25 you will be asked for ID for proof of age)
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Embark on an unforgettable journey with us and discover the magic of London Sightseeing Taxi Tours. Dive into immersive experiences, guided by seasoned experts, as we unveil hidden gems and iconic landmarks alike. Our meticulously crafted tours promise adventure, culture, and unparalleled excitement at every turn. From historic landmarks to culinary delights, we curate each itinerary with care to ensure an enriching and unforgettable experience. Let us be your guides as you create cherished memories and forge lifelong connections. Book your next adventure with London Sightseeing Taxi Tours and let the journey of a lifetime begin.
Duration: 3 hours.

A Private Tour dedicated to Jane Austen's places in London.
London can be defined as an "imagined" city.
Many times and in different eras it has been the scene of stories and novels by great authors.
Our Jane is no exception, living London in all its splendor and setting various scenes from her novels there.
You will discover a part of Jane unknown to the most,
Duration: 4 hours.

Follow the incredible London life of United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin lived in London for nearly 20 years, and this fun, history based tour takes you on a journey through the streets he knew well.

His first extended stay as a young batchelor helped shape and form the man he would become. He later returned for 16 years as a Diplomat representing Colonial interests. During this period he made the change from viewing himself an Englishman and supporter of the King, to an ardent supporter of the American Revolution, and signatory to the Declaration of Independence.

This private and personalised tour allows you to follow in his footsteps across the oldest parts of the City of London, discovering many famous landmarks as well as some hidden Gems, including the only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin in the world.


Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

With this fun walking tour, you'll spend 2 hours exploring some of the locations featured in the Mary Poppins sequel as well as sites referred to in the 1964 original. Some of the highlights include St Pauls Cathedral, the Bank of England, the City of London and more.
Duration: 2 hours.

A personal and bespoke tour of central London, and the historic Square Mile. The main essential sites and fascinating history, plus hidden gems many people miss. This tour is ideal for those who have a limited time in London, or who want to orientate themselves and get a great overview of the two cities of London. Yes, that's right London is actually two cities. The City of London and The City of Westminster.

After the world famous landmarks the tour moves on to London's hidden sights away from the usual tourist trail.

Finishing up in a traditional Pub with a history stretching back over 400 years. 

Why be herded around in a large tour group on a strict schedule? See London at your pace with your own personal local guide. 
• Met direct by your Guide at your Hotel
• Personal, Private at Your Pace
• All the Essential Sites
• Hidden & Secret Sites
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

On this fun and informative private 3-hour walking excursion through London, explore the warren of streets that make up the City of London with a professional guide. Visit sites like St Paul’s Cathedral and London Bridge and Tower Bridge, as well as famous locations such as the Tower of London – where many tyrants and politicians met their deaths. Explore this cutting-edge metropolis that remains a landmark of tradition.
Duration: 3 hours.

This one is a blast from the past. 1888 to be precise. Recreate the spine-chilling story of Jack the Ripper. Set in the Victorian era of the East End of London. Know the legend, break the myth of the sensational Whitechapel murders.
Dare to encounter the squalid and sordid underbelly of London’s notorious East End. Trawl the crime sites of Whitechapel and Wapping districts. Be an eyewitness to the notorious pubs where the ‘working girls’ plied their trade back then. Walk through the once gas-lit alleyways of the 1800’s. Hear about the misdeeds of another despicable 19th-century terminator. Peep into the haunts of the legendary Kray Twins of more recent folklore. Wrap your head around the facts…victims, suspects, gangland leaders, their motives for two centuries of vicious attacks.
Quite a mouthful. Gulp it all down with a drink at an 18th-century tavern. Some sound advice. Come without your squeamish side.

Duration: 4 hours.

Join The Great London Pub Experience to visit the finest, most historic and unusual pubs in London.

You will get to experience London like a true local visiting some of London's best traditional pubs and hidden gems with an entertaining local guide. We will explore secret alleyways and hear astonishing tales from some of London’s greatest pubs, where people have been imbibing for over 500 years.

We will learn about the origin of London's famed Gin Palaces of the 19th Century and historic Gin Palace culture as we wander through streets that would have been home to beggars, thieves and vagabonds.

We'll discover up to five iconic watering holes visited by some of London's most infamous characters, each with its own history to tell. These include some of the best-preserved traditional pubs in England.

Each pub we visit will have a very different atmosphere and history but all share a fine offering of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in an ornate building.


Duration: 3 hours.

Lovers of pubs hello!

The pub is a British institution par excellence. Formerly called taverns, 'inns' or 'alehouses', some of the capital's pubs date back to Shakespeare's century, others from the Victorian era.
But you still have to know how to find them.

This guided tour invites you to discover some of London's must-see historical pubs. Each stop will be a jump in the past during which we will evoke a very particular historical episode like the appearance of the first signs, the Inns of Court, the publication
early London newspapers and many others. You'll know the story behind the names of the pubs and that ancestral beverage that is beer.

According to your desires we will be able to visit several historical pubs and why not enjoy around a glass of their superb decoration and atmosphere.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

I'm Freddie, a wine aficionado, history graduate and professional storyteller! After working in the wine trade and hospitality for several years, running walking tours in London on the side for other companies I decided to combine my two passions together.

Join me on a stroll through the West End to discover just how Britain changed the world of wine. From the Knights' Templar to the Napoleonic Wars with lashings of Claret and Port along the way (so long as you pass it correctly!)

Stopping off en route at several iconic landmarks for a social history of how the other half drink...Refreshing ourselves at the more affordable drinking dens as we discover just how and why a beer-loving nation, incapable of growing their own vines, became so obsessed with wine...
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

An online guided tour, hosted over Zoom/Skype. We specialize in London's off-the-beaten-track areas, but can also show you the main sights. Experience London's people, from politicians to gangsters, celebrities to eccentrics, and much much more. The subjects are customisable - if something interests you, please let us know. We interact with you, offering many opportunities for you to ask questions and chose what you want to experience. We can show you many photos, and have on hand a soundtrack of music by some of London's notable musicians.
Duration: 1 hour.

The tour is a meandering journey through the ancient City of London where we walk from west to east and see the most important sites along the way including St. Paul's Cathedral, the Guildhall and the Bank of England.

You are led by an experienced history teacher who is ready to answer your questions along the way.

The route has been chosen to include interesting features, hidden alleyways and more obscure historical details such as the burial place of John Adams who married Pocahontas and several old pubs.

You are collected outside Blackfriars station which is on the District Line of London Underground and dropped off at Monument station which is also on the District Line of London Underground, so it is easy to arrive to the tour and leave.
Duration: 160 to 200 minutes.

Our London classic tour takes in all the essential sites of London plus some extras, all in the comfort of a traditional London black taxi cab, complete with a panoramic roof for better touring experience. With access to most bus lanes, taxi ranks and our ability to stop, turn and park in places forbidden for other road users, means that we have unprecedented access to the streets of London. We run tours in English and 6 other languages, curated and produced by us, combining over 30 years experience in the touring business. Other languages are available on request. Every London cabbie has passed the fiendishly difficult "knowledge" of London. This involves knowing every street within a 10 kilometre radius of central London, plus over 20,000 points of interest. You can be assured therefore that you are in safe and capable hands for great tour of London.
Duration: 4 hours.

A deep dive into London's history, culture, and architecture with an experienced and professional guide. Enjoy unique insights, personalised experiences, and a traditional pub lunch, all in one comprehensive walking tour. Please note that the pricing and timing of this tour assumes up to 4 able bodied adults. Variations and adaptations are possible, but this could affect the route, timing and pricing. Please inquire before booking.
Duration: 8 hours.

The Da Vinci Code Tour of London will take you on a 2 ½ hour walk around central London to unravel the mystery of Dan Brown’s bestseller.

Learn fascinating facts about the novel and its subsequent release as a movie. Using stills from the film and excerpts from the book, you’ll visit both the actual film locations as well as the locations featured in the London leg of Dan Brown’s novel.

As you get to the bottom of the Da Vinci Code, you’ll also see many famous landmarks along the way including Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, The Strand and many other places of interest.

Explore the ancient Knights Templar church featured in both the book and the movie that contains the effigies of the Knights. Walk down the street where Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu escape from Rémy and visit the National Gallery and see one of Da Vinci’s famous works of art

The Da Vinci Code Tour of London will finish at Westminster Abbey where you can choose to go inside the abbey at your own leisure.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

From the omnipotent Roman Empire to our modern world society, London has been and still is a magnet for the mighty and the maker.
Your guide will take you back 2000 years and explore with you, why the Roman Empire chose ‘Londinium’ as their stronghold of their Western border.
Take a stroll through the ‘Priory in the Wild West’ and find out how, where and why the power of the commoners, lords and clergy played ball for the last 800 years.
Learn why the City of London is a power in its own right and how it happened that the East India Company once held more power than the Empress of India.
Discover the Temple, the centre of law and order and learn about the role that the kings and queens of England played in this game of power.
This tour is not suitable for children under 16.

Duration: 4 hours.

London’s oldest streets are magical if you know where to look. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll see the city like never before. You’ll take in the real-life locations that inspired JK Rowling’s beloved series and some of the iconic sites featured in the blockbuster films.

You’ll discover how Leadenhall Market was transformed into the mystical alley home to the Leaky Cauldron. Then, you’ll venture into the heart of London, where spellbinding Victorian architecture transports you to the bustling streets of the wizarding world.

You’ll walk across the Millennium Bridge, which was famously destroyed by the Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, while enjoying panoramic views of the River Thames and the city’s skyline as you make your way to London’s Blackfriars district.

Whether you’re a die-hard Potterhead or simply enjoy a good walk, this spellbinding London tour will introduce you to many of the capital’s most iconic and impressive sights.
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.

In this walking tour we will walk from the City of London to the City of Westminster. We will see 2000 years of history and visit some of London's most amazing pubs. Our first pub will be the Black Friar. An art nouveau masterpiece. We will hear stories of the Great Fire of London and the Blitz. We will visit St Brides church and discover the hidden treasures in the crypt. We will hear stories of the once mighty print newspaper industry. We will visit a number of pubs including Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, that has not changed in hundreds of years. We will also hear about the most famous parrot in the world! We will visit two of the Inns of Court based in the Temple. We will hear of the connection between a chambers here and Jack the Ripper. We will then visit more unique pubs and the site of the Demon Barber of Fleet street. Our tour will move to Westminster. Our last pub will be the Cole Hole. Once the coal cellar for the Savoy Hotel
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Discover spine-chilling facts and stories about London's more sinister side on-board our limited-edition Halloween bus tour. Hop on for a 1 hour 15 minute panoramic open-top bus tour and let our expert live guides tell you all about London's spooky history. Experience unrestricted views of London's most famous landmarks and and discover the dark histories hiding behind them. Hear the terrifying tales of Jack the Ripper, the Plague, the Great Fire of London, the ghosts haunting the Tower of London, public executions and the misfortune of being hung, drawn and quartered. Learn about the real life events which inspired the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Sweeney Todd.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.