What to do and see in London, England: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of the capital in the most unique way...from a private micro plane! You’ll see stunning views of the London skyline in distance, the O2, Wembley Stadium, and many more sights for you to discover with a local pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the airfield provided, as there are several private airfields around. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!

Inclusions: Access a private and exclusive airclub around London, Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special, 1 Hour Private Sightseeing Flight, Pilot's headset

Exclusions: Transportation to/from the activity, Food & Drinks

Here at IHeartLondonTours we believe that so many come to this great city without truly experiencing it and since made it our mission to not only educate you on the history of London, but do it in a fun and enjoyable way. Our different Walking tours get you seeing wonderful sights, see new things and take paths never taken before, at the most affordable prices. These tours take you to London’s most important views, Including the great London eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and many, many more. Join our walking tours today and see what makes London the greatest city in the world. Chose I Heart London Tours today for an unforgettable experience and memories to last a life time. Children and families are all welcome!

Inclusions: Free Wi-Fi

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Explore the history of the Tower of London before you go into the Tower! Some of the city's most fascinating and bloody histories occurred outside and around the Tower. Learn about the origins of Londons first bridge across the Thames and how you are not quite walking in its footsteps. Find out where the guns of HMS Belfast are actually pointed and as you walk across Londons iconic Tower Bridge you will find out the death-defying history of transport minding the gap. The tour is created and voiced by J P Holdstock an English author of murder mystery historical fiction books. His passion for the medieval history of London and its people is evident in his tour. Get ready to journey back in time as he tells the sometimes gruesome stories from the 12th and 13th centuries.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap app for Andoird and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

The London Experience What better way to experience our great cit than touring around in a Black Cab. Our tour guides are both fully trained Black Cab drivers and qualified Tour Guides. We know London best! We will take you around all the highlights of London and entertain you with great stories about all locations; from the well known those amazing secret gems that bring the story to life! Professionalism and Thoroughness We offer both flexibility and a guarantee that you will see exactly what you hoped for and more! We understand some guests have different tastes than most... luckily there is something for everyone in this great city. With London History Taxi Tours, you will have a fantastic trip. Comfort All of our vehicles are air-conditioned, comfortable and fully accessible to people of all ages and capabilities. Entertainment We cover a variety of subjects relative to London. Included in our historic journey includes movie set locations (including Harry Potter) and more!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

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Love podcasts? You'll love our immersive walking tour of Shoreditch! Join our local historian Ed and local guide Claudia as they take you for a walk through the diverse and dynamic neighbourhood of Shoreditch. On this street art walking tour, we will explore the culture, cuisine and community that defines the neighbourhood of Shoreditch and leads you through the contemporary art and gems that have made this place a mecca for street art admirers! We create immersive audio experiences that are like podcasts. Download the app and your Shoreditch tour to explore London independently and safely!

Inclusions: Digital mobile audio guide

Exclusions: Earphones

This is the very best way to see the London Christmas Lights. The Lights are mainly in London’s vibrant West End, along the iconic shopping routes such as Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street. We also see superb lights in Mayfair, Trafalgar Square, the Thames Embankment and Westminster. The car is an electric powered 6 seater, with a glass, panoramic roof and is solely for the use of your group. We can stop wherever you like for photos and I have a fabulous route planned out, which we can alter as we go along to let you see whatever you like. I am an experienced London Cabbie and qualified Tour Guide, so I’ll tell you loads of interesting facts and stories about London too.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Search the streets of London's Whitechapel to uncover the true story of history's most famous serial killer. See the sights and learn the shocking fate of the Ripper's unfortunate victims, all the while let our experienced guide help you separate fact from fiction and guide you through one of London's most sinister stories.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

While Borough Market is firmly on the tourist trail, I will show you the hidden history that not even the locals know. Starting from the famous market we will wander and discover the heroes and villains that makes Borough such an amazing place. Behind the waterfront, with Tate Modern and the Globe, there is a maze of streets, with 2,000 years of history to uncover. We will hear about Shakespeare and his rivals, who inspired Dickens and Bankside's dark side! An excellent way to find out more about this amazing part of London, with a fully qualified London tour guide. Friendly, fun and informative tours from an expert in the area's history. Guarantee only small groups, meeting Covid-19 safety measures and away from the crowds in the quiet backstreets. This is a family friendly tour. An excellent safe way to reintroduce you and your friends back to amazing London!

Inclusions: Disposable masks - Covid safety, Details of Borough attractions

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For 2.5 hours, your tour guide will whisk you away on a magical adventure to explore the Harry Potter movie locations in London. Uncover places that inspired J. K. Rowling and hear about the weird and wonderful behind-the-scenes stories. You will be led in small groups of a maximum 20 people as you cover some London landmarks passed on the tour as a little bonus. Some of the tour highlights are film locations of the entrances to the 'Leaky Cauldron' and the 'Ministry of Magic', the streets that inspired both 'Diagon Alley' and 'Knockturn Alley' and lots more. 

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Tube fare from London Bridge station to Westminster Station, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Learn about the godfathers of British crime on a 2-hour walking tour of London’s East End, led by ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ actor Vas Blackwood! Vas is instantly recognizable as on-screen gangster Rory Breaker, having a wealth of knowledge about the villains (both on-screen and real) involved in London’s murky underworld. Hear tales of the notorious Kray twins while visiting sites around Whitechapel and the East End that are linked to them, and see iconic film locations from ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.’

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks