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15 Things to Do in London

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The 15 most popular things to do in London. The landmarks, the river, the museums and the day trips that fill a first trip to the capital.

15 Things to Do in London

From London: Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour

From London: Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour - The Warner Bros Studio Tour Set-Up: How the 4 Hours Actually Plays

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise - Why this Westminster-to-Greenwich cruise works so well

2.London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

★ 4.5

Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise with live English commentary, panoramic deck views, and a smartphone audioguide. Skip the ticket line.

“Overall, it was a great experience. The meeting point was easy to find and the instructions were clear and well organized. Our guide was entertaining, friendly, and had a great sense of humor, which made the cruise enjoyable and engaging. The views along the Thames were beautiful, especially if you arrive early to secure good…”

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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Borough Market energy and the Thames options that change the pace

3.Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.7

A 2.5-hour Harry Potter guided walk through real London spots, with House-sorting trivia, Diagon Alley scenes, and an optional Thames boat ride.

“Eva gave us a great tour not only for Harry Potter Fans but also combined insights to London highlights and a little history, perfect combination thank you very much.”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour & Branded Bus

London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour & Branded Bus - Arriving at Warner Bros.: timing that keeps you from sprinting

5.London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour & Branded Bus

★ 4.7

Warner Bros. Harry Potter studio tour with branded bus from Victoria, 4 hours inside the sets, plus seasonal magic on select dates.

“It was absolutely amazing! Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or not, this experience will leave you in awe. We were blown away by everything—the behind-the-scenes secrets and how they built a whole magical world literally from scratch! The magic of making movies is something you truly appreciate after this tour. Honestly, this is one…”

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London: St Paul’s Cathedral Entry Ticket

London: St Paul's Cathedral Entry Ticket - Getting in smoothly: location and the best starting points

7.London: St Paul’s Cathedral Entry Ticket

★ 4.7

Climb St Paul’s Cathedral for dome views, guided insights, and included touchscreen multimedia. Marvel inside, then test the acoustics.

“The church is beautiful, and the views from the dome are breathtaking. Arrive early and go straight to the tower to avoid crowds. You can look around the church and crypt after you come back down. I know reviews mentioned that there are a LOT of steps, but I think it's worth mentioning that some…”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers

London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers - Transfer Day: The Coach Ride, Timing, and Comfort Reality

London: The View from The Shard

London: The View from The Shard - The Shard building: sculpted glass and what to notice as you climb

9.London: The View from The Shard

★ 4.6

The Shard’s 72nd-floor viewpoint: 360° London views, multimedia history exhibits, flexible time, and drinks at the champagne bar.

“not happy there was construction so we didnt get to see the top floor and part of the other floor but still got to show most of the society view to my guest”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Meeting at Altab Ali Park and Starting Without Stress

Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket - Getting to Gate A at Buckingham Palace (and avoiding the wrong side)

12.Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms Entrance Ticket

★ 4.6

Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms with an included multimedia guide, see Royal Collection masterpieces and Sèvres porcelain, then relax at the Garden Café.

“I really enjoyed the tour and the opportunity to see inside this iconic building. The self guide was excellent and easy to use. i particularly liked the picture gallery with its astonishing collection of masterpieces.”

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City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras - The app and how to use it without stress

London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise)

London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise) - Getting on at Stop 1: Yellow Route by Coventry Street (near Eurostar)

Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

Windsor Castle Admission Ticket - Getting Oriented Fast: Your Self-Guided Flow Inside the Castle

15.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

★ 4.7

Explore Windsor Castle with a self-guided multimedia guide, the Royal Collection State Apartments, and St George’s Chapel access.

“Great walk through History of the Royal Family and Royals. the castle and cathedral were fantastic and well kept. Audio tour was perfect amount of good information.”

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