Top London Attractions & Museums

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.

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.

Get your ticket to 'The View from The Shard' and enjoy sweeping vistas of the London cityscape. As the tallest building in Western Europe, the Shard offers panoramic views of up to 40 miles (64 km) across the capital. Take a high-speed elevator to one of the viewing decks and marvel at the sights, including great angles of main attractions like the London Eye and Tower Bridge. Complement your experience with a glass of Champagne (upgrade required).

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 (additional charge), Spirit of London taxi ride, and then meet classic Star Wars heroes like Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia.

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!

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!'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get unobstructed panoramic views over London from the top of the O2. Intrepid climbers are rewarded with an eyeful during this adventure atop the famous entertainment venue. Equipped with a climb suit, boots, harness, and latch, follow your adventure guide to the apex of the building to look down upon Canary Wharf, the Olympic Park, and historic Greenwich. No climbing experience is necessary.

Absorb the architectural majesty of the Royal Albert Hall on this guided tour in London. Alongside your guide, you’ll explore the iconic venue as it prepares for an impending performance. Hear anecdotes of legendary past performances, marvel at the opulent architecture and gain fascinating insight into the Royal Albert Hall’s history. Enjoy stunning stage views from the gallery and, with luck, you’ll catch a glimpse artists rehearsing for their evening performance. Enjoy a 10% discount in the Hall’s bar and Italian restaurant after your tour concludes.  

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.

Among the U.K.’s largest sports and entertainment venues, Wembley Stadium—thanks to its distinct silhouette—can be admired from all over London. On this behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll get up close and personal with the landmark, and can follow in the footsteps of legendary athletes and performers. Explore normally off-limits corners like the players’ tunnel, royal box, and dressing rooms, and take in the stadium’s new exhibitions. Book your tickets in advance to guarantee your place.

Make the most of your time in London with tours of two of its flagship museums: the National Gallery and British Museum. Explore the National Gallery, home to one of the world’s greatest paintings collections, seeing masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers.’ Plus, let your guide introduce you to some of the must-see ancient and medieval treasures at the British Museum. Both museums are free to enter.

Learn all about Winston Churchill’s life on this private, history-themed tour. Pick from several convenient tour times, and set off with just your guide for company. You’ll see where Churchill lived as a child and as a young man, will discover where he purchased his suits, and will even visit his preferred cigar shop. Next, see the church where he married, admire 10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament, and explore the Churchill War Rooms; skip-the-line tickets are included to help you beat the crowds and save time.

Rewind to the worlds of baroque composer George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix with this admission ticket to London’s Handel and Hendrix Museum. Head inside the museum on Brook Street, where both musical greats lived, separated by 200 years, and explore their restored homes at your own pace. Wander through the rooms where Handel lived, composed, and died, and see the neighboring flat where Hendrix lived during London’s swinging 1960s.

The British Museum in London houses around eight million artifacts, making it difficult to sift out the must-sees on a first-time or short visit. This small-group tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, Lewis Chessmen, and more, as you uncover their significance and history. Entrance to the British Museum is free.

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.