Historical & Heritage Tours in London

Leave London with a private guide to visit IWM Duxford, a historic airfield and museum in Cambridgeshire that's dedicated to aviation history. Departing from your hotel, the convenient day trip includes private transport to the airfield and a personal tour from your own guide. Learn about the Battle of Britain, see the Spitfires, and visit the Operations Room where the pilots were directed from the ground.

Anyone can browse the dinosaur exhibits and gemstones of the Natural History Museum, but not many will understand their history and geology. With a guide, you'll go straight to the highlights of the 80 million-piece collection of exhibits while learning about the origins and history of planet Earth. In a small group of just eight people, you'll enjoy more interaction with your guide as you discover skeletons, dinosaurs, and more.

Discover the regal residences and rich royal history of London on a 3.5-hour sightseeing tour and Thames River cruise. With an accomplished guide, travel by luxury coach through the capital's most opulent areas to see majestic landmarks like Big Ben and Kensington Palace. Gaze at a traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and then climb aboard a boat for a tranquil cruise on the River Thames. Glide past iconic sights like the London Eye and the Tower of London and enjoy illuminating commentary as you sail.

This walking tour of London unfurls the movie set locations of the world's most famous Wizard (you know who he is!) Great day out for the family You will see over 10 movie set locations and several locations that inspired JK Rowling. We will visit actual filming locations in London! The tour starts at King Cross Train station : for a special photo stop at platform 9 3/4. We then head to Leicester square area to see some of the film locations & visit a shop that made all of the paper props for the films After visiting this incredible area we head to London Bridge where we see more film locations. These include the Millennium (aka Wobbly) Bridge and the Leaky Cauldron. In addition to the film locations we will see sights and buildings that inspired JK Roling when she was writing each of the books. This is a great tour for families & die hard fans of Harry Potter

Famed for its beautiful architecture - and particularly for its wide-ranging dinosaur collection - the Natural History Museum is an ideal London destination for families. On this private, dinosaur-themed tour, you'll get to discover everything from a Triceratops skull and a roaring T. Rex to a range of prehistoric fossils. With your guide for company, you'll also learn more about how dinosaurs evolved, the time periods when they walked the Earth, and other engaging stories and trivia.

Enhance your experience of London's renowned pub culture on a 3-hour tour of the capital's best historical public houses. With a private guide, explore the vibrant district of the City of London and visit ambient pubs famed for their locally brewed ales and lively ambience. Gain fascinating insight into England's intriguing beer heritage and educate your palate to recognize the subtle flavors in each sample. Pass iconic monuments along the way and receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

Unravel the truths and myths of London's most notorious serial killer on this 2.5-hour Jack the Ripper walking tour with a twist. Follow your guide and small-group around the notorious streets of the East End, Jack the Ripper's one-time stomping ground, stopping along the way to sample Happy Hour specialties. Sip old-fashioned London Gin in Whitechapel, enjoy wine tasting at Spitalfields' market, then head to Brick Lane for bagels and local craft beer.

Make history fun and teach your children more about the rise and fall of the dinosaur on a private, family-friendly tour of London's Natural History Museum. See one of the world's largest dinosaur collections and more.

Escape the city in favor of England's tranquil countryside on a full-day tour of Canterbury, Leeds Castle, and Dover from London. Tailored to the interests of history buffs, this excursion covers the history-rich city of Canterbury, home to the 6th-century Canterbury Cathedral, and the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. See, too, the charming Leeds Castle, surrounded by lakes and verdant gardens.

If you love the pomp and theater of Britain's royal family, check off two regal residences with not even a thought of left-side driving on this convenient guided coach tour. Start by exploring Buckingham Palace's magnificent 19th-century staterooms, including the throne room. Then travel to Windsor, enjoy a 2-course lunch at the Harte and Garter Hotel, and tour Windsor Castle, including the chapel where Harry married Meghan.

London's Natural History Museum houses some eight million exhibits across four zones, making it difficult for visitors to home in on the highlights independently without pre-planning. Save time with a privately guided, small-group tour that lets you avoid random roaming by focusing on the museum's must-see specimens. Plus, the small-group setting means you'll clearly hear the full stories behind the exhibits, learning secrets and details you might have missed otherwise.