Tours and Trips in England

Explore the British Museum on a tour designed specifically for families with children. You'll discover the museum's wide variety of exhibits in a kid-friendly way with a guide who helps you navigate one of the busiest attractions in London and one of the best museums in the world.

Families - and train lovers - won't want to miss out on the London Transport Museum, a Covent Garden institution jampacked with historic vehicles and fascinating artifacts. But, especially during school holidays, it can get busy. Book ahead to ensure access to horse-drawn buses, underground steam trains, vintage posters, and all things transport.

Get a local's insight into life in the British capital on this private royal-themed walking tour. In the company of just your party and a royal-expert guide, visit such sites as St. Mary's Hospital, birthplace of many royals; Kensington Palace, residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Westminster Abbey, setting for the funeral of Princess Diana. With a wealth of new knowledge about the royal family, conclude your tour at the famed Buckingham Palace.

Travel through more than 150 years of history on a 2-hour London Underground tube tour, designed to delight history buffs. Starting at Baker Street, one of London's oldest tube stations, you'll learn about the history of the tube and glimpse an abandoned tube station that few commuters know exists. Plus, you'll receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

See a number of London's top landmarks, learn more about its history, and also discover the locals-frequented areas that tourists often overlook: this private walking tour offers an accessible way to explore. Choose from a number of convenient departure times, and meet your guide at St. Paul's Cathedral. This family-friendly tour is also catered to younger visitors; kids will play an interactive game throughout the tour, can participate in a London quiz, go on a treasure hunt, and enjoy a chocolate treat.

Exploring London with the kids needn't mean sticking to the obvious attractions. Join this private tour with a family twist to experience a very different side of London. Get up close and personal with Banksy street art, check out alternative galleries, and discover the vintage stores and multicultural food of buzzing Brick Lane. Kids can enjoy a playground visit, a treasure hunt, a quiz, and a hot chocolate.

Experience the thrill and spectacle of the wild kingdom right in the middle of London. Head to ZSL London Zoo - a favorite attraction of Charles Darwin -- with this entry ticket, and opt to upgrade to a skip-the-line from February to October. Spend hours exploring the vibrant habitat displays like Penguin Beach, Gorilla Kingdom, and Tiger Territory. Visit more than 20 themed animal enclosures and catch a live talk or feeding.

Beat the crowds at Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard on this 2.5-hour walking tour in London. Get fast-track admission to Westminster Abbey, where Britain's monarchs have been crowned since 1066, and see highlights such as Elizabeth I's ornate tomb, the Coronation Chair and Poets' Corner, where some of England's most famous writers, playwrights and poets are laid to rest. After, continue along the Mall to Buckingham Palace with your guide to see the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Getting kids excited about history can be a challenge, but this private tour is tailor-made for families with young children. Follow in the footsteps of London's royal family as you visit Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace; enjoy interactive activities including treasure hunts and quizzes; and stop for refreshments in one of the royal parks.

Walk through the vibrant streets of London after nightfall with a Spanish-speaking guide. Under the warm glow of the city lights, explore popular locations like Westminster Palace, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Big Ben. Pass iconic architectural gems like the Royal Opera House and the National Gallery, learning about the English capital city's history and culture in Spanish as you walk. End your tour with a pint in a local pub; a time-honored British tradition.

Get a comprehensive overview of the city of London on this full package tour. Meet your driver at the airport or your hotel and head off on a private 4-hour tour. Listen to commentary from your guide about the city and then enjoy tickets to Madame Tussauds, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge. This package is great for first-time visitors and for those who don't have a lot of time.

Go inside London's iconic Tower Bridge to gaze beneath its glass floor, browse its exhibitions, and visit the Victorian engine rooms. With your entrance ticket, you'll ride up in the elevator to the walkways. Learn about the history of the bridge that was considered an engineering marvel from the exhibits, and discover the inner workings of the bridge as you explore the engine rooms that once powered the bridge's gates.

Follow the path of the British monarchy on a tour of St. James's Park, known as London's 'Royal Village' thanks to the ring of palaces surrounding this leafy retreat. Hear what goes on inside Buckingham Palace and other regal residences, and window shop at exclusive boutiques favored by the royal family. A top-rated guide reveals that there's much more than meets the eye in this ritzy enclave.

Learn all about the Boy Who Lived - and discover a number of Harry Potter filming locations across London - on this private walking tour. Perfect for Harry Potter fans and obsessives, this tour will help you relive the magic from the books and movies. Pick from several possible departure times and meet your guide at Piccadilly Circus. Then, explore former film sets, see a gallery of movie props, stop to enjoy a proper cup of tea, and more.

Have only a short London stay planned, and want your sightseeing to be as seamless as possible? This half-day black cab tour - available for just you and your party - offers the perfect way to explore. Meet your driver at your central London hotel at a time that works best for you, and buckle in. See Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, venture to St. Paul's Cathedral and Trafalgar Square, see the Tower of London, and more. As you go, learn the stories behind the sights from your driver.

Journey to London's secret underworld on a walking tour that focuses on the capital's macabre past. Perfect for visitors seeking an alternative sightseeing experience, this tour reveals London's gruesome history and gives you an intimate glimpse into the city as you explore areas such as Seven Dials. Drury Lane, ad Covent Garden on foot.

Sightsee in London by vintage double-decker bus and modern catamaran on this half-day tour. As you travel around the city, watch out for top London landmarks like Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Then, hop out for photos at the Tower of London before taking a cruise along the Thames River. Sparkling wine, cream tea with scones at Harrods, and scones complete the experience.

Get to know London from a local's perspective on this private tour of the Southbank and Borough Market. When booking, you'll be sent a series of questions, after which you'll be matched with a Londoner who shares your interests. In the company of your guide, you'll explore the Southbank (one of London's most vibrant areas), browse the lively Borough Market, and enjoy other activities that are tailored to your preferences.

Enjoy a wild night of partying in one of the world's most vibrant cities on this 5-hour West End pub crawl in London. Follow your guide to five different venues throughout central London and enjoy five free shots along the way. Drink and dance with old friends and new,  with entertainment including dace-offs, limbo competitions and glow-paint makeovers. Party in cool and quirky bars then hit the West End's most buzzing venues. Meet like-minded party-lovers and experience the best that London's pubs and clubs have to offer.

Kickstart your stay in London on this private tour that's tailor-made for families just like yours - and short enough for little people with miniature concentration spans. Your private host will inspire the kids with fun-filled games, quizzes, treasure, and treats, as you check off highlights like Big Ben, buses, and galleries. Along the way, plan the rest of your vacation with a local who knows London like a pro.