Royal Academy of Arts Attractions & Things to do

City Sightseeing London on our Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour will be the best way to explore the capital of England with the rich history and culture. Take in the views and visit iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London at your leisure.

We have selected key tour stops to allow you to see all the sites London has to offer in touching distance. From The Shard, to Big Ben to Oxford Street, we cover all the best places in London. With our 24 or 48-hour ticket, we even offer a free river cruise to explore London by water (excluded in the 1-Day Today Ticket).
Duration: 60 to 150 minutes.

Discover all of London's top attractions and landmarks on the Must See London tour. With the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the stops, you can explore each destination in more depth. The open-top deck offers the best views of the city, allowing you to plan your itinerary with ease. You'll see iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and St Paul's Cathedral, among others.

Complete your London experience with a Thames river cruise that takes you from Westminster to Tower Pier. Whether you choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass, you'll have the time to explore the famous sights, take a relaxing walk in one of London's parks, and visit charming neighborhoods like Notting Hill, Shoreditch, and Brick Lane. Your pass is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the first validation, allowing you to hop on and off the bus as many times as you want during that period.
Duration: 90 to 180 minutes.

This gossipy historical walking tour walks you through some of London's most elegant and expensive areas. You will hear about the many scandals that have occurred amongst the British upper classes whilst sometimes going off the beaten track and discovering local's London. The tour is designed to be conversational and interactive. The guide Terry Silvers teaches History in a college when not tour guiding He is also a qualified City of Westminster tour guide but above all sees the tour as a love letter to his home town London.
Duration: 2 hours.

Today, London is regarded as one of the most important global art centres and the galleries of Mayfair are considered to be the best in the entire city. With a variety of art exhibitions showcasing paintings, sculpture, photography, installations as well as rare collectors’ items, Mayfair is frequented by jet-setting art crowds.

In three hours together we will visit some of the carefully selected privately-owned art galleries and auction houses, and also talk about Mayfair's stories, past and present. These small galleries are rarely crowded and, unlike in big museums, the exhibitions change often so you will never see the same artworks twice, even when you book this tour again.

You do not have to be a collector though or indeed know anything about art in order to enjoy the rich offerings of this historic and culturally significant district, internationally renowned as a vibrant hub of creativity and craftsmanship, where the worlds of art, fashion and luxury meet.
Duration: 3 hours.

On this self-guided walking tour, you will relive the highs and lows of the much-loved playwright's time in the city. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this tour, published by Blue Badge guide Brian Cookson.

Oscar Wilde moved to London in the late 1800s, where he would become the city’s most popular playwright. On this walking tour, I'll show you the places the Irish-born writer and poet frequented and share details about his life here and the work he created. You’ll also hear about some of the people he knew and two other earlier trendsetters, Lord Byron and Beau Brummel.

I’ll point out the theatres, shops and hotels Oscar Wilde frequented, many of which remain in the aristocratic areas of Mayfair and St James. I’ll also show you the former site of St James’s Theatre, where two of Wilde’s plays had their premieres. Outside the Theatre Royal Haymarket, you’ll hear how a palm reader rightfully predicted Wilde’s ruin at age 40.
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.

London is known for more than just fish and chips and the iconic Big Ben — it’s also home to famous ghosts that haunt the city streets. Venture through the spooky side of London on this guided nighttime walking tour, and learn the city’s eerie history as you visit some of its most haunted sites, like the house number 50 Berkeley Square, Green Park and St James's Palace. Hear intriguing ghost stories and legends about famous figures like Michael Faraday, Coco Channel, Henry VIII and more. It’s the perfect night for those who enjoy a good scare!

IMPORTANT
- Please provide an active contact telephone number to ensure your guide can reach you if necessary.
- Punctuality is crucial. To respect your tour guide and fellow customers time, it is essential that the tour concludes on time. If a group is especially enjoying a location or moving slowly, the guide will adjust the itinerary to fit the schedule. We strive to ensure you have a fantastic experience without missing any content.
Duration: 2 hours.

Spend the morning hot on the heels of Sherlock Holmes in London, learning about the popular Victorian detective while seeing countless filming locations and literary haunts. The 2-hour tour is led by a film-expert guide, who’ll introduce you to sites like Somerset House, the fictional Diogenes Club and more, used in adaptations like Guy Ritchie’s 2009 film ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ as well as the 1979 thriller ‘Murder by Decree.’ So, book now! As the man himself would say: ‘It’s elementary, my dear Watson.’
Duration: 2 hours.

Whether you are new to London or a seasoned traveller, this guided, small-group, 3.5-hour walking food tour takes you on a journey through the unique history, culture and heritage that Royal London has to offer including the famous landmarks such as St James Palace, The Royal Parks, Christie's, The Ritz, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Clarendon House, The Mall, Admiralty Arch and many more. At the end of your tour, sit down for afternoon tea – the perfect opportunity to chat to the rest of the group or get the latest London tips from your guide. The maximum participants for this tour is 12.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

This is the London tour program that you desire. Your choices with no hassle and no time wasted and simply for the person who is tired of comparing agency tours only to find you always have to give up one thing for something else. Just pick the highlights you wish to see & visit from the list below and we will create your very private and bespoke dream itinerary in London with our APTG qualified blue badge tourist guides. Now you can have it all with "Tour it your way" Tell us what you want to see and we will carefully plan and customize your full-day London dream-tour with everything you can imagine Select from places like the Big Ben, London Eye, the British Museum, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and many more. Transportation in the city is no problem at all. We will use our massive public transportation for you. No waiting in long lines - No traffic - More time for fun and frolic. Just ask us.
Duration: 8 hours.

This is the London tour program that you desire. Your choices with no hassle and no time wasted and simply for the person who is tired of comparing agency tours only to find you always have to give up one thing for something else. Just pick the highlights you wish to see & visit from the list below and we will create your very private and bespoke dream itinerary in London with our APTG qualified blue badge tourist guides. Now you can have it all with "Tour it your way" Tell us what you want to see and we will carefully plan and customize your full-day London dream-tour with everything you can imagine Select from places like the Big Ben, London Eye, the British Museum, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and many more. Transportation in the city is no problem at all. We will use our massive public transportation for you. No waiting in long lines - No traffic - More time for fun and frolic. Just ask us.
Duration: 8 hours.

Just 300 years ago, the Mayfair and Berkeley Square area was no more than a muddy field. This walk charts its progress from a playground for the aristocracy in the 1700s to today's comfortable mix of luxurious mansions, exclusive shops, enchanting parks and squares.  There are hidden gems everywhere, and as we pass houses once occupied by Royalty and the aristocracy, you can marvel at the architecture and be amazed at the beautiful glass and china on display in Mayfair's shop windows! We visit London's most sophisticated department store to hear how they invented the hamper, why Michelle Obama was responsible for clearing its shelves and the inside story of Royal Warrants. Discover how Mayfair used to be one of London's most notorious red light districts and find out its sordid secrets.  This tour tells tales of Mayfair's highs and lows, of the characters who called it home and of the odd celebrity with a connection to this fascinating area. 100% of my TripAdvisor are graded Excellent
Duration: 150 to 180 minutes.

This fascinating tour of two of the most loved areas of London, St James' and Mayfair, lasts for 3.5-4 hours. St James' developed around the Royals whereas Mayfair was built for the aristocrats so you follow in the footsteps of both! The centrepiece of St James' is the majestic palace built by Henry VIII and as you wander the streets in the shadow of its great gatehouse, you will pass the gentlemen's clubs, elegant outfitters which have been a mecca to royals and gentlemen alike for centuries and beautiful parks. With Buckingham Palace a stone's throw away around the corner, it is truly Royal London!
Walk a little further north and the tour takes you past the luxurious houses, beautiful gardens and exclusive shops of aristocratic Mayfair. We pass retailers with exquisite displays ranging of china, glass and silverware and arrive in Shepherd Market, home to Mayfair's thriving sex industry for centuries.
Duration: 210 to 240 minutes.

Sir Winston Churchill is the most important Britain ever to have lived. Famed, respected, and loved by his friends, feared, railed against, and loathed by his enemies, this tour explores the deep love that Brits have for Sir Winston Churchill by visiting locations that the great man regularly visited during his lifetime.

Locations linked to Sir Winston Churchill, including his childhood home, some of the finest and oldest shopping establishments in London, Green Park, and several sites linked to royalty and nobility.

Finishing at the Imperial War Museum's Churchill War Rooms (entry not included), the tour is for everyone from people curious about Britain's greatest Prime Minister to people who are well-versed in Churchillian history.

Led by a passionate and knowledgeable guide, this tour offers an overview of Churchill's life, the London institutions he loved, and the places closely linked with the greatest Prime Minister Britain has ever known.
Duration: 3 hours.