Unique and unusual tours in London

Explore the Tower of London with a Beefeater guide and learn about the bloody history that dates back over many centuries. See the Crown Jewels, those famous black ravens, the Mint at the Tower and the iconic White Tower. Prepare yourself for tales of royalty, treachery and torture. 

Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour for an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at filmmaking. The tour features sets, costumes and props from the Harry Potter film series and showcases the British artistry, technology and talent that produced world-famous movies at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. You can also visit during one of the tour's takeovers that happen throughout the year, including Magical Mischief, The Dark Arts and Hogwarts in the Snow.

Join the Jack the Ripper walking tour only if you dare! This guided walk around the spooky streets of east London delves into the famous unsolved murders that took place in 1888. This gruesome trail is not for the faint at heart.

Uncover a multitude of important settings from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books on the Sherlock Holmes tour around London. See where Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr played the famous detective for film and TV. It would criminal to miss it.

Wander the vibrant alleys of Soho and capture a photo on the iconic Abbey Road crossing on a Beatles Walking Tour of London. Follow in the footsteps of one of the world’s much-loved bands, uncovering locations across the city where the band recorded, performed, socialised, and more!

Take on a puzzle-filled urban adventure to discover a new side of London with a CityDays experience, working together as a team or competing head-to-head. Choose from a variety of unique immersive experiences including a Charles Dickens-inspired trail through Victorian London (A Rift in Time), or exploring the cobblestone mews and hidden gardens of Kensington (Mysterious Mews). 

London Walks is the most extensive manager of walking tours in London. With more than 100 walks built up over half a century, including Jack the Ripper walks, Olympics walks, Harry Potter walks, ghost walks and many more, you’ll find all your walking needs satisfied with a tour courtesy of London Walks.

Beginning in 15th-century London, the Sandemans Grim Reaper Tour takes walkers through dark East End streets, retracing steps taken by the notorious Jack the Ripper. Stop off at the world's first psychiatric hospital and examine Traitors' Gate on this spooky tour, which departs from the exit of Tower Hill Underground Station.

What better way to spend an afternoon in London than by sampling the city's best cuisine at the famous Borough Market? Savour a classic English breakfast, try award-winning fish and chips, the best sausage roll in town, and much more! 

If beer happens to be one of your favourite tipples then a trip to Camden Town Brewery is a must. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewhouse (trying beer straight from the taps!), before sampling a flight of five tasters from its exclusive range, while your guide teaches you how to see, smell and taste like an expert.

Ever wanted to try a beer straight from the tank? Embark on a 3 Locks Brewing Co tasting and brewery tour and savour a flight of six tasters in the vibrant Camden brewhouse. Hear insider tips used to produce delicious beer and explore a range of modern styles with a selection of beers throughout.

Pair city sights with delightful bites, all aboard a vintage routemaster bus with Brigit's Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in London. Tuck into French-inspired cakes, sandwiches and pastries on the top deck, while spotting the likes of the London Eye and Buckingham Palace on this tea-tastic 90-minute tour.

See the city in a whole new light, with a London by Night Bus Tour during the darker, more romantic hours. See Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly all lit up on this guided tour, available in various languages.

Step on board the Ghost Bus Tour and prepare your nerves for a theatrical experience that will take you through the scariest parts of London. Actors will guide you through the City of London, the West End's Theatreland, and across Tower Bridge to the more frightful parts of south London.

Hop on your group tour bike for an entertaining trip around London while you enjoy your favourite tipple. Discover the city with Wee Toast Tours, pedalling your way around famous landmarks while sipping on glasses of beer or prosecco. See the bustling streets of Soho, be dazzled by the lights of Piccadilly Circus and stop by a world-famous pub.

Kids (and adults) will love whizzing up the Thames in a speedboat, it's the most thrilling way to see London! Step on board a small but speedy RIB, and an expert guide will point out attractions such as Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the London Eye.

Travel back to the decade that rocked the world on a tour of London in the 1960s. Choose from a selection of private scheduled tours that pay tribute to London’s music and fashion scene during this epic decade. Cruise the King’s Road on a swinging 60s experience, visit the spiritual Richmond home of The Rolling Stones or follow The Beatles’ footsteps in West London.

Combine top London sights with quirky stories about the capital on a Grand London Bike Tour. Cycle around the city exploring hidden spots with your local guide who will show you a Londoner's London. Roam along the river and through idyllic parks, ticking off landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square 

Book your London Legal Tour with British Tours and be guided around the city's historical legal institutions in a private car or minibus. Witness the Supreme Court, the Old Bailey and the Royal Courts of Justice in action and sit in on a real courtroom hearing.