Big Ben tours, things to do and tickets

Hop on board the Must See London bus tour, sit back, relax, and discover the city from a whole new perspective. See the best bits of London on this tour designed to see the most famous sights and experience incredible views of the city with an included cruise on the River Thames.

Enjoy a tour past London's top attractions and landmarks including; Tower Bridge, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, and Downing Street.

Make your way to Tower Pier or Westminster Pier when you've finished your bus tour to jump on the cruise. Drift along the River Thames seeing iconic London landmarks like the Globe and Tower Bridge from the water.

Download the Tootbus app to easily find your way around, follow the buses in real-time, and enjoy self-guided walking tours to help you explore more of London.

Upon first validation, your ticket is valid 24, 48 or 72 hours.

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.

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.

Oh London, with your red double-decker buses, Big Ben, welcoming pubs, and English tea. There’s so much to see in this buzzing city. On this private kickstart tour your local host will give you the best introduction to the city. Don’t forget to “mind the gap” when you take the tube to meet and greet your host at Pimlico Station. This quiet residential area shows how well-off Londoners like to live. It’s also close to all the major attractions and your local host will show you how to get there without touristy crowds getting in the way. Whether you fancy a visit to the Tate Modern, Westminster, Trafalgar Square or Covent Garden, it’s only a few minute stroll. Make your way past famous landmarks and beautiful art galleries. Discover spots only locals know. All while you get tips and insights on how to enjoy London like a true local! Let’s go off the beaten track with a visit to a haunted bar and one of the best bakeries in town. See where locals love to relax with a cup of tea. Along the way you’ll get all answers to your burning travel questions! Looking for a great place to have dinner? Wondering what an Oyster card is? Just ask your local guide! After all, it’s the locals who know best! The awesome locals can't wait to take you on this private tour, each host have their own passions and stories to share. They can’t wait to show you their city. Fancy adding something extra to the tour? No problem - the tour can be fully personalized to your wishes! Check out all host profiles, pick your favorite guide and get ready to kickstart your trip in London!

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.

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.

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 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

Escape without leaving city and enjoy a London less ordinary with Bateaux London's restaurants on the water.

Discover London at your leisure with a Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 hours pass. Enjoy included Wi-Fi and audio commentary in your choice of 11 languages as you see sights from St. Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben to the Tower of London, the London Eye, and Buckingham Palace, taking the time to explore whatever interests you.

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?!

I would love to welcome you to a highlights tour of London's South Bank where I'll show you a dozen famous sites by London's South Bank. Visit those must-see highlights you have always wanted to see and explore the city with me! Of course, you will go to the Big Ben! This is where you'll hear all about the history of the South Bank - the original landing spot of the Romans who settled 2,000 years ago. Walk tracing River Thames downstream through centuries of culture, architectural innovation, history, and intrigue. Go to the popular Borough Market - this site has been a food market for over 1,000 years and on a personalized experience you can have the option of tasting samples of local delicacies. If the tide is low you will have a chance try your hand at mudlarking" - walking down to beach level to look for ancient artifacts washed up on shore. I'll let you know if it's possible or not and I'll take care of everything once there. Leave with a spectacular view of the Tower of London at Tower Bridge. I'll also provide you with local recommendations for other things to do and see while in London. Maybe now some hidden gems? This tour can be fully customized to your wishes. Just get in touch! And hopefully I will see you soon! Cheers!"

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 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!

From Thursday 2-5th June, Celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee and indulge in a delectable menu of savoury and sweet treats, inspired by British royals past and present, as you cruise at a leisurely pace along the River Thames.

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!

Put together your perfect day in London, and see the sights that you want to see on this half- or full-day tour with a private local guide.

Your itinerary is customized entirely to your preferences and totally flexible. This service also includes what you need in order to see London with ease: pre-planned logistics, booking of the attractions of your choice, and a knowledgeable guide.

See the landmarks that give London its renowned reputation such as the Tower of London and Big Ben. And discover the secret streets and parks that only the locals know.

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!