Top London Outdoor Activities

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.

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.  

While in London, combine an iconic British tradition with a unique sightseeing excursion on an afternoon tea cruise. Spend a luxurious time enjoying a unique dining experience with family and friends on the Thames River. As you cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster, indulge in tea, freshly prepared cakes, and sandwiches, and view London’s great landmarks including the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the London Eye.

Pedal around the sights in style on this small-group, 3.5-hour bike tour of central London. Hop on board your classic English Pashley bicycle and follow your guide down quiet backstreets, past famous landmarks and along the banks of the Thames River. Take in iconic sights like Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Southbank and Covent Garden, then get off-the-beaten-track as you discover the street art of Banksy and even have a go at your own graffiti tag.

Explore all of London's major sights, both by river and land. First, choose a 1-, 2- or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus itinerary, and explore three different circuits at your own pace. You can look forward to spotting iconic sights from Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Then, finish your tour of London with a hop-on hop-off Thames River cruise, for another perspective on the city and its highlights.

Discover the grandeur of London aboard the open-top, double-decker bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Choose between 24- or 48-hour ticket options, and design a personal itinerary with stops including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city’s highlights. Then, if you've selected the option, hop off at Westminster Pier or Tower of London stop to enjoy a Thames River cruise.

Enjoy the Tower of London and make the most of your entry ticket through this dark and infamous complex. View the remarkable Crown Jewels and visit the White Tower, Traitors’ Gate and Tower Green, where Anne Boleyn met her grisly end. Follow a Beefeater guard on a guided walk to learn insider stories about this remarkable, UNESCO-listed landmark.

Discover some of southern England’s most visited spots on this day trip from London. Delve into the history of the British Royal Family on an audio-guided tour of Windsor Castle. Unearth Neolithic secrets at Stonehenge, the UNESCO-listed stone circle that dates back thousands of years. Then explore Christchurch College, the Bodleian Library, and other renowned university buildings during a guided Oxford city tour.

Take a day out of your London city break to visit Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle, traveling to three of England’s most-popular locations. Begin with a tour of Warwick Castle (if option selected) before heading to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's birthplace. Then explore Oxford and its university buildings, and drive through the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Start your tour with a fascinating walk led by our experienced Guide through the Westminster area to see where Churchill lived as a child before leaving for boarding school (green plaque); where he married Clementine; the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben plus many more sights and statues of this great leader. The finale of this historical journey will be stepping back to the 1940’s with a Private Behind the Glass Tour of Churchill’s War Rooms – let your Expert Guide take you on a journey of discovery in this underground bunker that allowed Britain’s Prime Minister and his government ministers to lead us to victory during the Second World War. Private access of Churchill War Rooms during opening hours Private Access Tickets included. Services of a Churchill War Room Expert Guide

See the best of London on this full-day tour. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, see top attractions like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, and enjoy a guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and visit the Tower of London. You'll also receive a ticket for a Thames River sightseeing cruise to use after your tour, and can upgrade to include an evening ticket for the London Eye.

The University City of Oxford and the idyllic countryside of The Cotswolds are two of the most popular day trips from London, but visiting on a large group tour can mean less time to explore. This full-day small-group tour ensures a personalized experience, with free time to admire Oxford landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs, Christchurch Cathedral, and the Ashmolean Museum, and visit the villages of Burford and Bibury.

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.

Experience the enchantment of London after hours on a night sightseeing tour. Aboard a double-decker bus, take a trip through the city to see illuminated attractions like Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. Hear fascinating facts about passing sights and insider tips on where to visit in the bustling capital city from your expert guide.  

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.

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.

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.

Grab your passport and cross the channel to Paris for an unforgettable day in the City of Lights. Your guided day trip includes round-trip transportation by Eurostar from London and entrance to two of Paris’ most popular attractions: the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. That’s not all: You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of Paris, including sights like the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Trocadero, and can cruise along the Seine river.

See London’s signature sights by vintage Routemaster bus and Thames River cruise on this two-in-one tour. Board a double-decker London Routemaster and enjoy stellar views of top attractions including the Tower of London, and even witness the Changing of the Guard. After a short Thames sightseeing cruise, you can upgrade to add a visit to the London Eye or UNESCO-listed Stonehenge to your day out.

Forget the stress of booking a taxi or shuttle to your London-area airport. Reserve this private transfer—available 24 hours daily—for a quick and comfortable ride from your London Docklands or London City accommodation to London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or City Airport. Arrive relaxed and with time to spare, and leave all the navigation to someone else.

Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this day trip from London. Start the day with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous university buildings, and then continue to the Cotswolds’ village of Bampton, which is also known as Downton Village in the award-winning British TV series. Visit the magnificent Highclere Castle, known in the show as 'Downton Abbey,' in Hampshire.

Experience a wealth of England’s rural and historical treasures, and the fictional ‘Downton Abbey’ village, on this full-day trip from London with an expert guide. Marvel at splendid Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO-protected country house where Sir Winston Churchill was born, and discover the enchanting scenery of the Cotswolds, with visits to an idyllic village: either Bibury or Bourton-on-the-Water. Lastly, explore the pretty village of Bampton to see some of the locations where the much-loved TV series, ‘Downton Abbey’, was filmed, and enjoy time for lunch here before returning to London.

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.