Top Activities on the Ground in England

Discover the history and diversity of London by bike on a sightseeing tour. Led by a guide, you'll pedal past the city's top sites, including Covent Garden, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Trafalgar Square. Along the way, learn about the city’s colorful history — the glorious, the infamous, and everything in between.  

Discover the beauty and history of Royal London by bike on a morning or afternoon city tour. Enjoy a guided ride through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, and St. James's Park. Cruise by the stately monuments such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and view royal sites like Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, and the Princess Diana Memorial. Along the way, learn about London’s rich history and contemporary culture.  

Get unobstructed panoramic views over London from the top of the O2. Intrepid climbers are rewarded with an eyeful during this adventure atop the famous entertainment venue. Equipped with a climb suit, boots, harness, and latch, follow your adventure guide to the apex of the building to look down upon Canary Wharf, the Olympic Park, and historic Greenwich. No climbing experience is necessary.

The sights and scenery of North Wales are tricky to explore from Liverpool without a rental car. Rather than string together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour for the benefit of comfortable minivan transport and a guide for background on the sights. Walk Llandudno’s pier, follow hidden roads through Snowdonia, visit Conwy Castle, and more; and discover this beautiful corner of Britain without a care in the world.

The Warner Bros studio might be the top ticket for Harry Potter lovers visiting London, but the city has so many magical movie locations for fans to explore. Join a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour and see the real-life locations that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.

Dare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other! Using state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, innovative hand-held projectors help to recreate the atmosphere of Victorian London using spooky images, film clips and moving images. Follow your guide on a walking tour to explore the dimly lit backstreets of Whitechapel and hear the harrowing tales and conspiracy theories of London’s most notorious serial killer.

Step into a wonderland of wizardry on this Harry Potter walking tour. Trek through muggle-run London to visit beloved literary and cinematic landmarks such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and Platform 9¾. Along the way, enjoy Harry Potter trivia, and visit famous locations that inspired J.K. Rowling's epic book series. This is a magical tour for Harry Potter fans of all ages and a great activity for family vacations in London.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of World War II on an enriching and emotionally stirring tour of London. Descend to the subterranean Churchill War Rooms, and enrich your knowledge of British history with commentary that covers little-known facts. As you explore, see iconic London sights like the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and delve into the life and work of former British prime minister Winston Churchill.

Perfect for readers, families, and fans of the Harry Potter books, this immersive walking tour whisks you straight to London's most magical destinations. From filming locations to the landmarks that inspired settings in the book, you'll see it all as you follow a guide through Soho, Covent Garden, and beyond. As you go, learn insider trivia, take a fun quiz to test your own knowledge, and be sorted into your Hogwarts house.

Discover many of London's top landmarks—all in just half a day—on this immersive, multi-part tour. Start with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Tower of London, where you'll have early access, can visit the Crown Jewels, and can upgrade to see the opening ceremony. Next, cruise the Thames River, and depending on the day, either attend the Changing of the Guards or a fully guided walking tour through the vibrant city of Westminster.

Venture off the tourist trail and discover the stories, secrets and superstitions that make London so unique on this small-group walking tour. Unforgettable sights include the world's smallest police station, an ancient water gate and the Duke of Wellington's nose, revealing a side to London that you never knew existed.

Experience London’s traditional drinking scene on this small-group, half-day pub crawl. Accompany your guide on a fun and educational tour in and around the City of London, where you’ll visit at least four historic pubs and taste different brews (own expense). Pop into centuries-old ale houses, see literary haunts favored by writers like Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture through the ages.

Discover two gems of southern England on this full-day coach trip to Stonehenge and Bath from London. Travel to Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone monument that rises imperiously from Salisbury Plain. Gaze at the gigantic stones, learn how the monument was used, and then continue to the UNESCO-listed city of Bath to discover this gorgeous 18th-century city independently. Choose to stroll the elegant Georgian streets and see top Bath attractions such as the Royal Crescent as you wish; or upgrade to visit the stunning Roman Baths or Jane Austen Visitor Centre.

Get acquainted with two iconic London monuments on a half-day tour of Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. Learn about the royal history of Great Britain, as well as its political system and major historic events, as you absorb the Gothic grandeur of Westminster Abbey and the iconic Houses of Parliament. Depending on the option you choose, head inside one landmark while admiring the other from the outside—or upgrade to venture into both.

Avoid the hassle of renting a car to see rural England’s highlights with help from this full-day tour which includes round-trip transport from London. Travel by air-conditioned coach bus. You'll visit the highlights of Bath, will tour Windsor on foot, and can upgrade to include a visit to Stonehenge, with a break for a traditional English pub lunch.

No visit to London would be complete without experiencing quintessential traditions such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. With your guide and group for company, observe the King's iconic foot guards, clad in red uniforms and bearskin hats, and watch the household cavalry put on an impressive display. Follow history-rich guide commentary with ease using a headset.

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry Potter™ on this trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Travel to the fabled Harry Potter studios by air-conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts’ student wizards at leisure when you visit original sets and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets. This Harry Potter studio London tour includes round-trip coach transport and entrance tickets.

Walk the halls of one of the world’s oldest and most famous universities on this walking tour of Oxford University. Get a glimpse of student life as you peek inside the famous Bodleian Library and see landmarks like the University Church of St. Mary, Radcliffe Camera, and Trinity College. Learn about the prestigious university’s famous alumni, hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about its history, and see on-campus locations used in the Harry Potter films.

Limited time in London doesn’t have to mean a limited view of the capital. Soak up the key sights in just one action-packed day on this guided small-group walking tour. Explore highlights like Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace (where you'll view the Changing of the Guard on days it's scheduled). Then, cruise the Thames River on a comfortable riverboat to the Tower of London where you can delve into British history.

Learn about London’s darkest tales on a haunted London bus and walking tour. Experience the grisly histories of execution, rebellion, madness, and murder that shadow this ancient city. Discover the stories and sites of Jack the Ripper, Sweeney Todd, and the Cock Lane Ghost. Visit the medieval Smithfield Market and the monument of Sir Willam Wallace, then finish in Trafalgar Square where you can purchase a tasty pub dinner and drink.

See the British capital’s top landmarks on this most comprehensive of London magical tours. Take a tour of beautiful St Paul’s Cathedral, then make a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and visit the Tower of London, where you'll have free time for lunch (own expense). Enjoy an extended river sightseeing cruise, and upgrade to cap everything with a London Eye flight or cream tea at Harrods.

Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of Harry Potter™ with a full-day, behind-the-scenes experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Enjoy round-trip transportation by superior coach from London Victoria or Russell Square, and spend half a day exploring the spellbinding film sets independently. See the Gothic grandeur of the Ministry of Magic, walk Diagon Alley, snap photos at iconic locations such as Platform 9 ¾, and more.

See a spookier side to York without the worry of getting lost during this guided ghost walk around the streets and snickelways (alleys) of the medieval city. Listen to your guide tell tales of York’s tragic past that you wouldn’t otherwise hear, ask questions along the way to learn more, and enjoy an atypical introduction to the city.