Big Ben tours, things to do and tickets

Combine London sightseeing with a white-knuckle speedboat ride on a 50-minute Thames River cruise. Board your modern RIB (rigid-inflatable boat) and soak up the unparalleled views of top city attractions including Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. Learn about the city’s history from your entertaining guide, and then feel your adrenaline rush as your skipper pulls back the throttle and you rocket along the Thames River at speeds of up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Small-group experience with numbers limited to 12 people.

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.

Fast Track for a perfect London Eye experience! With fast track entry for your flight in a shared capsule, you get to skip the majority of the queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation! The London Eye offers spectacular views of the capital of England from high above the River Thames. The famous landmarks to be seen include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Visit includes entry to the London Eye 4D Experience, an inspiring journey of discovery that brings London to life through multi-sensory special effects.

Cruise from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben all the way to Greenwich and discover London's historical sights along the way on this 1-hour Thames river sightseeing trip. With departures from Westminster Pier, live audio commentary, this is a perfect introduction to the city: upgrade for a round trip ticket.

See London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city, led by a guide. Hear the history of top London attractions like Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and a guided tour of St Paul’s Cathedral. After the sightseeing tour, watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London. As a bonus, this experience also includes a one-way River Thames sightseeing cruise, which can be used on the day or another time. Upgrade to include a Standard London Eye ticket, after the tour.

- See all of London's most iconic sights in one day
- Visit two of London's most iconic landmarks
- Watch a traditional British military ceremony
- Marvel at the scale and splendour of St Paul's Cathedral
- See the priceless Crown Jewels collection at The Tower of London
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Thames
- Finish with spectacular views on the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel

Experience two views of London's landmarks with this amazing combo ticket Cruise down the River Thames in the London Eye River Cruise and take flight on The London Eye capsule.

The highlights of the 40-minute circular cruise include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare's Globe, Tate Modern and the Millennium Bridge.

Live commentary from specialist guides and audio guides in 9 languages

After your London Eye River Cruise take a 30 minutes flight on the London Eye capsule . Experience two views of London's landmarks.

Note that at the time of booking you will need to choose a timeslot, this is for your River Cruise Experience and this is the first experience you will take part. This cannot be changed.

You can then visit The London Eye up to 90 days after the first visit.

Discover London after dark on a 1.5-hour night tour of the city. Traveling by double decker, see top London attractions lit up, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. Learn fascinating facts about these legendary landmarks from your expert guide and hear insider tips on exciting places to visit in the capital at night.

- 90 minute open-top bus tour of locations especially chosen for their night-time appearance
- All departures are guaranteed live guided
- The most comprehensive night time tour of London available
- Enjoy 'traffic free' London on this relaxing easy paced tour
- The only night time tour to cover the area of Kensington - including the Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum & Harrods

Combine London’s waterfront sights with a 2-course lunch during a 1.5-hour Thames River sightseeing cruise! While cruising between Tower Pier and Westminster, savor a 2-course lunch with tea or coffee and admire views of London landmarks from the water. Look out for the Shard, the London Eye, Big Ben and more, and purchase drinks from the onboard bar, if you wish.

Boarding begins at 11:30AM for prompt departure at 11:45AM.

Discover Westminster’s Second World War sights with a knowledgeable guide and visit the fascinating Churchill War Rooms, an underground network of bunkers that served as the government wartime offices. The 2-hour walking tour includes little-known war tales and tidbits of London history as well as facts about the much-loved maverick leader Sir Winston Churchill. Learn of his life and legacy on an audio tour of the Churchill War Rooms' museum and cabinet rooms. The tour also takes in top London sights such as Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

Take the London Royal Parks Bike Tour and visit London's royal palaces, beautiful park's and the city's most spectacular landmarks by bicycle! This half-day bike tour is a fun, educational and active way to tour London and the beautiful Royal Parks of Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James's Park.

Enjoy cycling around London's Hyde Park and see the famous sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben,Trafalgar Square, and Westminster Abbey as well as the royal landmarks of Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and the Princess Diana Memorial.

Tours are taken on state of the art California 'beach cruiser' bicycles that are named after famous British personalities. Will you choose Winston Churchill, William Wallace or even David Beckham?!

Take afternoon tea on the Thames during a 1.5-hour river sightseeing cruise in London. While enjoying the oh-so-British tradition of tea with cakes and sandwiches, cruise through the heart of central London on a round-trip route from Tower Pier to Westminster to see several of the city’s best-known sights. Gaze out at the London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and more!

Wind up your day in the best possible way on a sunset River Thames boat cruise! Lasting two hours, this London sightseeing cruise passes all the top London attractions that frame the Thames between Westminster and Greenwich. As the sun sets on this bustling city, relax with sparkling wine and canapés, and catch must-see sights like the Shard, Big Ben and the London Eye.

Discover London’s top attractions by vintage double-decker bus and Thames River cruise, and enjoy the Harrods cream tea with scones served with a glass of Sparkling wine, too. Admire famous city sights such as Big Ben and the London Eye. After a photo stop at the Tower of London, you’ll cruise along the Thames River to London Eye and transfer to Harrods for a cream tea!

If you want to look at 53 sites in one day, take a tourist bus or an all-day cab ride. They do a nice job of hauling you around.

Now if you want to visit London for real, join this 5-star private tour. Half-day or full-day.

Get the “Best of London”: authentic, knowledgeable, in-depth, and fully customized to your interests.

Our guides are passionate and communicative. Our team cares that you fall in love with London.

Mix & Match as you wish with this bespoke tour.

Tourist highlights – Changing of the Guard, Big Ben, London Bridge etc.

Kids’ London – Platform 9 ¾, Harry Potter, Paddington etc.

The Royals -- Buckingham palace, Harry vs. William, and Camilla and Kate.

The city beat -- Soho, the bowler hat, an atmospheric pub.

We build a route around your interests. We meet at your hotel. Each stop is as quick, or as deep, as you wish.

You will say: “I've seen the highlights. But I've also experienced London”.

All for the same price as a day-long drive through London’s traffic.

Take this small-group bike tour along the River Thames and explore London's central riverside by bicycle! On this 5-hour guided bike tour, you'll see London's main attractions, including Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul's Cathedral. Cycle across the Tower Bridge and discover the culinary variety of Borough Market during a short lunch break (please note the morning departures will be roughly five hours long with a stop for lunch and the evening departures will be roughly four hours long with no stop for meal).

On top of seeing some of the best sites across London, if you choose the evening tour, you'll also get an authentic beer tasting at a London Pub. NOTE: Beer tasting is not included on the morning departures.

Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your expert guide.

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!

Discover London’s highlights by bus, boat and foot on this comprehensive half-day tour. Sitting comfortably aboard an iconic Routemaster bus, travel along the capital’s streets and see sights such as Big Ben and Trafalgar Square. Then, hop aboard a Thames River cruise boat to admire London’s famous skyline from the water. Cap your tour with a visit to Buckingham Palace. The palace was The Queen Elizabeth II’s residence in London as well as her administrative headquarters. With a prebooked ticket, enjoy an audio tour of the state rooms, an experience only available to the public for two months out of the entire year. Visitors to the State Rooms can see many of the magnificent rooms which form the heart of the palace and are used regularly by the Royal Family for official entertainment, ceremonies and State functions.

Special Coronation display at Buckingham Palace this summer:
The outfits worn by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Coronation will go on display.

Watch day turn to night on a sunset bike tour of London, led by a friendly local guide in a small-group! Going at a steady pace, your tour passes all of the city’s legendary landmarks on both sides of the River Thames. See the London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and then cross Tower Bridge to see the Tower of London and more.

This fantastic half-day tour provides the perfect introduction to London's major landmarks. See the best bits of London in only half a day and learn all about London's history with your Expert Tour Guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony. Enjoy a River Cruise after your guided tour and see the sights of London from a different angle.

You'll follow your host on a journey through London's royal past as you explore the age-old route from Westminster to Covent Garden. This iconic district, which has deeply entrenched political and royal roots, is steeped in history dating back centuries. Get to know some of the political histories of Westminster and soak up the beautiful surroundings of its pristine royal parks, treasured statues, memorials and galleries.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.