Top London Art & Culture

Tangle with the macabre on a ghost bus tour through London. With your ghoulish guide, visit notorious local haunts (so to speak) of restless spirits, and pass chilling sites of murder, execution, and torture such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the infamous Fleet Street. Hear fascinating facts about London’s gruesome past and make key stops at the city’s eeriest landmarks. 

Discover the haunted side of London on a virtual ghost tour that reveals haunted houses, cemeteries, and harrowing historic tales. A great way to learn more about London without leaving the security of your own home, this tour includes an array of interesting details from your guide. Plus, interactive quizzes keep you engaged and ensure you don’t get bored. All tour times are in the British Summer Time timezone.

Dare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other! Using state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, innovative hand-held projectors help to recreate the atmosphere of Victorian London using spooky images, film clips and moving images. Follow your guide on a walking tour to explore the dimly lit backstreets of Whitechapel and hear the harrowing tales and conspiracy theories of London’s most notorious serial killer.

Learn about London’s darkest tales on a haunted London bus and walking tour. Experience the grisly histories of execution, rebellion, madness, and murder that shadow this ancient city. Discover the stories and sites of Jack the Ripper, Sweeney Todd, and the Cock Lane Ghost. Visit the medieval Smithfield Market and the monument of Sir Willam Wallace, then finish in Trafalgar Square where you can purchase a tasty pub dinner and drink.

Follow Jack the Ripper’s footsteps through London without ever leaving home during this virtual murder mystery tour. After you’ve virtually joined your guide online, you’ll get assigned a suspect card, and you’ll journey back in time to 1888, when the serial killer was at large. Your guide takes you to spots that were significant to that period of history, while you explore the dark past of Jack the Ripper and London.

Enter the magical world of Harry Potter, everyone’s favorite boy wizard, on this day trip to Oxford and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London—The Making of Harry Potter. First, travel to Oxford and visit the Bodleian Library, Christ Church College, and other famous University of Oxford buildings. Then, wander around original sets, see costumes and props worn by Dumbledore, Hagrid, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and others, and uncover the on-screen wizardry used to bring J.K. Rowling’s best-selling books to the silver screen. Round-trip coach transportation from London is included.

Follow in the footsteps of London’s most notorious serial killer on this spine-chilling Jack the Ripper walking tour – if you dare! Follow your guide on a 2-hour stroll around the dimly lit alleyways and eerie backstreets of East London, where the gruesome murders took place. Along the way uncover the truths and myths about Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror and hear the many theories about the as-yet-unidentified murderer.

Feel your spine tingle as you follow in the footsteps of violent murderers like Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd on a ghoulish ghost coach-and-walking tour of London. See the sinister side of the city as you creep down gas-lit alleys and secluded streets to discover London’s gory history; travel by motor coach between destinations and listen to terrifying tales told by an entertaining guide.

This is the Original Aldgate East Jack the Ripper tour that has been operating nightly since 1982. Our start point means that, within seconds of setting out, you are exploring the cobbled alleys and atmospheric old streets that have changed little since Jack the Ripper prowled their shadows. Our guides, Richard Jones, John Bennett, Philip Hutchinson, Angie Norman, Lindsay Siviter and Mark Ubsdell are experts on the case and have between them written more than ten acclaimed books on the Jack The Ripper mystery. They are able to present you with a detailed account of the crimes that shook the world in 1888. However, they present those facts in a dramatic and entertaining fashion that is both entertaining and inspiring, and which helps bring the history of the crimes to vivid life. From the start, it is as though you are a part of the Victorian police investigation, as you sift the evidence, examine the facts, and debate the crimes and arrive at your own conclusions.

Not for the faint of heart, this 2-hour, moonlit walking tour takes visitors through some of London’s spookiest history. Visit the “bucket of blood” pub, see haunted West End theaters, headless noblemen, and learn about the city’s infamous murders, mysteries, and criminals. Explore Victorian London architecture after dark and hear stories of some of the city’s most shadowy figures.

Enter the world of Harry Potter™ when you’re in London at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. With convenient transportation from the city to the studio, this Harry Potter tour introduces you to all the details that went into the making of the magical movies, including film sets, props, costumes, and special effects. Stand in the Great Hall, walk along Diagon Alley, see Dumbledore’s office and more. Select a departure time when booking.

Learn about spooky sightings and sinister apparitions on a ghost walking tour of central London at night. Follow an informative guide down dark streets and atmospheric alleyways while you listen to haunting tales of London’s hidden history. Hear bone-chilling stories of crime, murder and mayhem while you stroll past major landmarks on this 2-hour tour, which ends at St Paul's Cathedral.

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry Potter™ on this trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Travel to the fabled Harry Potter studios by air-conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts’ student wizards at leisure. Behold original sets such as Platform 9 ¾ and Diagon Alley; see the Hogwarts Express steam train; ride a broomstick like the cast; and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of the movies’ on-screen wizardry. This Harry Potter studio London tour includes round-trip coach transport and entrance tickets.

Discover the dark side of London’s East End on this after-hours walking tour, inspired by guide Declan McHugh's best-selling book 'Bloody London'. Follow in the footsteps of the notorious Jack the Ripper and other serial killers; hear stories of executions, grave-robbing, witchcraft, and murders; and prepare to be shocked, scared, and thoroughly entertained.

Love musicals? This interactive walking tour won’t just whisk you away to some of the West End’s top theaters—it will also come with a soundtrack. Meet your guide in Central London, and grab a headset. During your 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) walk, you’ll discover the West End’s key landmarks, will learn insider stories and facts from your guide, and will listen to different show tunes along the way—singing and dancing are warmly encouraged.

Go on a Magic of Film themed walking tour of London. Follow a guide along through Soho to see the Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square, and hear movie trivia as you go. You’ll also take a fun quiz to test your own movie knowledge.

See the world’s leading tribute to the BBC’s Fawlty Towers TV series at Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, two hours of brilliant fun in the heart of London’s theater land. Head to the Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Hotel and enjoy a unique theatrical script, lightning-quick improvisation, and a 3-course lunch or dinner – not to mention shocking service and hilarious theatrical scenes.

See an alternative side of London while honing your photography skills on this 2-hour evening photography tour. Master basic techniques or improve existing camera skills alongside an expert guide and capture flawless shots of London’s illuminated landmarks. Choose between a creative workshop in Westminster, home to the iconic Big Ben, London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament, or opt to photograph London’s famous skyline from Southbank on the Thames River.

Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter and other characters from the Harry Potter movies on this private London cab tour! Settle into a private black taxi with your own Harry Potter-expert driver as your guide, and visit a host of locations used in different Harry Potter films, including Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. See Diagon Alley, the Knight Bus bridge, Platform 9¾, and many other spellbinding sites as your driver recounts fascinating Potter trivia. Each taxi seats up to five passengers for the same fixed price.

Immerse yourself in glamour and spectacle at Madame Tussauds in London. Head to the world-famous venue and join the dedicated queue for pre-purchased entrance tickets and experience shorter queues than walk-up guests. Spend some quality time with remarkable wax replicas of Her Majesty the Queen, Eddie Redmayne, or take a selfie with a pouty-faced Kim Kardashian. Enjoy access to the Marvel Super Heroes 4D Exhibition, Spirit of London taxi ride, and then meet classic Star Wars heroes like Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia.

Delve deeper into the dark history of east London during a walking tour that focuses on the grisly murders of Jack the Ripper, one of England’s most infamous serial killers. Exploring on foot means that you’ll get a more intimate glimpse into the area, while wandering at night allows you to avoid crowds and soak up a spooky ambience.

See the iconic London landmarks linked to Jimi Hendrix, Queen, the Rolling Stones, and other rock legends on a private black cab music tour. Choose the tour start time and duration and wait for your music industry expert cabbie at your hotel. Then head to the Abbey Road crossing featured on The Beatles’ album cover and beyond. A custom itinerary can also be created based on your personal music tastes.

Follow in the footsteps of London’s most famous sleuth on a 2-hour Sherlock Holmes tour. With your film-savvy guide, explore myriad feature locations from Holmes’ literary and cinematic journeys. Visit the Royal Academy building, complete with fascinating reference to the thriller Murder by Decree. Literary buffs will enjoying see the sites of the fictional Diogenes Club and Pentonville Prison, as well as the charmed location of Holmes and Dr. Watson’s first meeting.

Step back into the Tudor era on this private tour of Hampton Court Palace. Built by Henry VIII in the 16th century and later expanded, it’s one of southern England’s highlight palaces. Meet your guide—a celebrated historian who’s appeared on Tudor-themed television specials—and get ready to explore (entry own expense). Whether it’s fashion, royal intrigue, artworks, or more, the tour can be specially tailored to fit your interests. You can also sign up for the general tour option for a broad overview of the landmark.