Top London Attractions & Museums

Get up close and personal with one of London’s most beautiful and historically significant landmarks when you book tickets to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century, the landmark is renowned for it soaring dome, and has hosted royal weddings and Diamond Jubilee celebrations. You’ll explore the interior, can ascend to the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery, and Golden Gallery (the latter of which offers panoramic views over London), and even visit the crypt.

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.

Indulge your love of football during an audio guide tour of Emirates Stadium and Arsenal Museum. As you follow in the footsteps of famous football (soccer) players like Thierry Henry, visit the players’ tunnel and the changing rooms—areas usually off limits to spectators—while listening to insightful commentary from former Arsenal goalkeeper, Bob Wilson. Conclude your tour at Arsenal Museum, home to glittering trophies and shirts of famous former teammates, to learn more about the history of the prestigious team.

Experience one of London’s must-see attractions with this skip-the-line Lastminute.com London Eye ticket. Bypass the long queue and enjoy priority access and boarding for a standard flight in a shared capsule. Then admire panoramic views over the Thames River, Big Ben and other landmarks on your "flight." Your ticket includes interactive Samsung Galaxy Tab-powered guides and admission to the London Eye 4D Experience, an immersive journey that brings London alive through 3D film and multi-sensory effects.

One of London’s most recognizable and in-demand attractions, the Lastminute.com London Eye welcomes millions of visitors every year. Save yourself any sightseeing hassle, and secure your admission before you travel, when you book your tickets in advance. Upon arrival, step into a large, air-conditioned capsule and take to the skies. The Lastminute.com London Eye stands at 443 feet (135 meters) high, and offers impeccable views of Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and other key landmarks. Tickets also include entry to the companion 4D Cinema Experience.

Bypass the long lines at the Tower of London and make the most of your tour through this dark and infamous complex. View the remarkable Crown Jewels and visit the White Tower, Traitors’ Gate and Tower Green, where Anne Boleyn met her grisly end. Choose to explore on your own or follow a ‘Beefeater’ guard on a guided walk. An audio tour is also available for an additional fee.

Get an up-close look at Henry VIII’s royal lifestyle with this entrance ticket to Hampton Court Palace. View the King's and Queen's State Apartments, Tutor-style kitchens, Hampton Court’s famous garden maze, and more. Upgrade to the Royal Palaces Pass and gain entry to the Tower of London, Hampton Court, and Kensington Palace, valid for two years.

Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich, and stand astride the Prime Meridian: The line that divides the world’s eastern and western hemispheres and defines Greenwich Mean Time. With the help of an audio guide, you’ll then learn about the work of British honorary astronomers and hear fun facts about space, time, and the stars. Try to time your visit to see the fall of the red Time Ball by Flamsteed House; it’s among the world’s first public displays of time.

Journey through London’s darkest days with an entrance ticket to the London Dungeon. This chilling sensory experience includes elaborate staging, interactive attractions, and engaging performances. Witness gruesome scenes including the horrors of London’s notorious killers, the putrescence of the Great Plague, and the Great Fire of 1666. The stout of heart may choose to step into the shoes of a victim on the gallows on 'Drop Dead: Drop Ride!'

Immerse yourself in the sights and scents of London’s breathtaking Kew Gardens. A UNESCO-listed venue, the Royal Botanic Gardens offers a plethora of rare plants and flowers across 326 acres (121 hectares). Discover the lawns and gardens on foot, stroll along the Treetop Walkway to view some of the gardens’ 14,000 trees, and visit magnificent structures like the Royal Kew Palace and the Palm House – one of the largest surviving Victorian glasshouses.

Go behind the scenes of Stamford Bridge stadium, home to the Chelsea Football Club — aka Chelsea FC. A London football (soccer) enthusiast serves as your informative guide during this tour, which includes sections typically accessible only to players and game officials. In addition to the changing room, Press Room and pitch, you’ll gain admission to the Chelsea Museum to learn about these Premier League champions, considered one of the best teams in the world.

London's Madame Tussauds is a hugely popular attraction that draws large numbers of visitors daily. Skip the lines to get in with a Premium Ticket, which also includes entry to the Sherlock Holmes Experience and complimentary popcorn to enjoy during the Marvel 4D Experience.

Experience the magic and spectacle of the Far Far Away right in the middle of London! Head to Shrek’s Adventure! London –a Shrektacular attraction–– and breeze past the queue with your pre-purchased entrance ticket. Spend 75-minutes (or more) enjoying live interactive shows, taking a 4D bus ride over London and meeting amazing DreamWorks characters like Shrek, Puss in Boots, Fiona and Donkey. Fun for the whole family!

Step aboard the 'Cutty Sark' in Greenwich, and discover what life was like on board a 19th-century tea clipper boat. The world’s sole surviving clipper, the 'Cutty Sark' today is an award-winning boat-museum, which allows you to learn about the China tea trade voyages and life at sea. Your entrance ticket lets you stay as long as you want aboard the boat, but most visits last around an hour or two.

Visit both the London Bridge Experience and London Tombs in one day with this prebooked admission ticket to the city’s spookiest attractions. A treat for fearless history fiends, the combo ticket includes a fully immersive show at the London Bridge Experience so you can discover the landmark’s history through sight, sound, and even smell. Then, you'll descend into the London Tombs, set within the bridge vaults.

Waste no time on a trip to HMS Belfast, and visit the mighty warship with a ticket booked in advance. Just show your voucher at the desk, then head inside to discover the stories of the men who worked on board the ship during the Second World War and beyond. All the must-sees including the Gun Turret Experience, Operations Room, and Life at Sea exhibition are included with your ticket.

Save precious time in London by prebooking your admission to the Clink Prison Museum, built on the original site of Britain’s oldest prison. Then, on the day, travel independently to the museum and explore the displays as you wish. Roam the corridors, view original artifacts, see and handle torture instruments, and learn tales of those incarcerated here during the prison’s 600-year history from way back to 1144.

Swap a seat in the stands for the opportunity to get closer than ever before to the home of Chelsea F.C. This behind-the-scenes stadium tour of Stamford Bridge lets you in on insider knowledge and takes you to the most exclusive areas of the stadium including both the home and away dressing rooms, the press room, players' tunnel, and pitch side. Interactive devices featuring exclusive videos and 360° footage will immerse you in the action.

Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of marine life right in the middle of London. Head to Sea Life London Aquarium. Explore the 50 colorful displays, home to over 400 species of sea creatures including sharks, eels, clownfish, octopus, and penguins. Catch an exciting live feeding, and see the new Rainforest Adventure exhibit which showcases one of the Amazon's most impressive carnivorous fish, the piranha.

Immerse yourself in London’s royal legacy, and venture into one of the city’s most esteemed art museums, when you book advance tickets to the Queen’s Gallery. Located just adjacent to Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s Gallery showcases a rotating selection of masterpieces pulled from the Royal Collection: one of the world’s largest art collections. As the gallery attracts millions of visitors, book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Once inside, explore the temporary exhibitions at your leisure.

With its colossal collection of more than 2,300 masterpieces, visiting London’s National Gallery can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Ensure you see the best of the gallery’s magnificent works on this 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour, led by an art enthusiast. Admire iconic pieces by legends such as Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Rembrandt, and appreciate minor details invisible to the untrained eye. This small-group tour is limited to eight people to maintain an intimate atmosphere.

The Chessington World of Adventures is considered among the UK’s top theme parks, with over 40 rides and attractions. With this admission ticket, gain entry to the park for a full day and enjoy family-friendly adventure across the 10 themed zones. Catch one of the daily live shows, spot lions, monkeys, tigers, and more in the zoo, and enjoy wet and wild thrills on the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure.

Capture the atmosphere of one of the world’s most iconic rugby stadiums on a 90-minute tour of Twickenham Stadium and the World Rugby Museum. Alongside a guide, you’ll gain entry to VIP areas and enjoy panoramic vistas of the stadium from the royal box. Scour the England dressing room for the shirt of your favorite player and hear tales of eccentric pre-match rituals. Conclude your tour by browsing the World Rugby Museum and delve deeper into the rich history of English rugby. Please note: the World Rugby Museum will be closed from March to December 2017

Guarantee your entry to The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the world’s longest, tallest, and fastest tunnel slide, by booking in advance with Viator. After taking high-speed elevators to two viewing galleries, you’ll recognize iconic London landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, and Canary Wharf. Then, feel your adrenaline levels surge as you plummet down a 583-foot (178-meter) descent that winds around Sir Anish Kapoor’s Olympic sculpture 12 times. The Slide guarantees exhilarating fun for children and adults alike.