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London for history geeks

Immerse yourself in London’s heritage with our selection of historical experiences and guided tours. Perfect for all you history enthusiasts.
Ancient Mayan artifacts in a museum exhibit, ideal for history buffs.

Top experiences in London

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Tourists walking around Stonehenge on a day trip from London.
From London: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle & Bath Full-Day Trip
Day Trips
from £89
£80.10
10% off
From London: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle & Bath Full-Day Trip. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4971 ratings.From £80.10
Free cancellation
Visitor photographing Stonehenge with audio guide, Wiltshire, England.
From London: Stonehenge and Windsor Day Trip
Day Trips
from £89
£80.10
10% off
From London: Stonehenge and Windsor Day Trip. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings.From £80.10
Westminster Abbey in London surrounded by trees on a sunny day.
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour
Guided Tours
from
£56.37
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace Guided Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 599 ratings.From £56.37
Poster for A Mirrored Monet West End show featuring an artist painting Monet's face on a water lily background.
A Mirrored Monet
Musicals
from
£12.50
A Mirrored Monet. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings.From £12.50
Meeting room with world map in Churchill War Rooms, London.
Churchill War Rooms Entry Ticket & Political London Audio Tour
Museums
£46
Churchill War Rooms Entry Ticket & Political London Audio Tour. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings.From £46
Free cancellation
Dover Castle overlooking the English Channel, view from London tour.
Dover Castle Entry Tickets
Landmarks
from
£25
Dover Castle Entry Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 812 ratings.From £25
Cutty Sark ship's bow and figurehead against a blue sky in Greenwich.
Cutty Sark Entrance Tickets
Landmarks
£22
Cutty Sark Entrance Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 846 ratings.From £22
Free cancellation
Arlington Row cottages in Bibury Village, Cotswolds, with visitors walking nearby.
From London: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle Day Trip
Day Trips
from
£79
From London: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle Day Trip. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4313 ratings.From £79
Free cancellation
National Gallery London exterior with dome and columns under blue sky.
The Official National Gallery Guided Tour
Guided Tours
from
£20
The Official National Gallery Guided Tour. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From £20
Free cancellation
Tourists using audio guides at the Roman Baths in Bath, part of a day trip from London.
From London: Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip
Day Trips
from £89
£80.10
10% off
From London: Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1778 ratings.From £80.10
Free cancellation
Group of people on a Jack the Ripper tour outside a mural-covered building in London.
The 5 Women & Jack the Ripper Tour London
Walking Tours
£18
The 5 Women & Jack the Ripper Tour London. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1967 ratings.From £18
Selling out fast
Trainspotting the musical poster for Westend show featuring a close-up of a character.
Trainspotting
Musicals
from
£15.63
Trainspotting. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £15.63
Free cancellation
Kew Gardens glasshouse and Kensington Palace exterior in London.
Combo (Save 5%): Kew Gardens + Kensington Palace Admission Tickets
Combo
£49.70
£47.21
5% off
Combo (Save 5%): Kew Gardens + Kensington Palace Admission Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3501 ratings.From £47.21
Free cancellation
Tour group at Wembley Stadium, London, with guide explaining features.
Wembley Stadium Guided Tour
Guided Tours
£28
Wembley Stadium Guided Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1552 ratings.From £28
Free cancellation
Carpenters Legacy show poster with two performers
Carpenters Legacy
Theatrical Concerts
from
£33.31
Carpenters Legacy. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £33.31
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Prisoner mannequin behind bars at The Clink Prison Museum, London.
The Clink Prison Museum Tickets
Museums
£10
The Clink Prison Museum Tickets. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 1901 ratings.From £10
Free cancellation
Beefeater in traditional uniform at the Tower of London near the Crown Jewels sign.
Tower of London Tickets with Access to the Crown Jewels and Beefeater Meet & Greet
Landmarks
from £59.84
£56.85
5% off
Tower of London Tickets with Access to the Crown Jewels and Beefeater Meet & Greet. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 696 ratings.From £56.85
Free cancellation
Tourists walking towards Buckingham Palace on Westminster tour, London.
Westminster 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour & Entry to Churchill's War Rooms
Guided Tours
£75
Westminster 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour & Entry to Churchill's War Rooms. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From £75
Selling out fast
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind West End show poster with a boy reaching up.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Musicals
from
£25
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £25
Free cancellation
Osborne House garden with fountain and statues, Isle of Wight.
Osborne House Entry Tickets
Landmarks
from
£20.06
Osborne House Entry Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 783 ratings.From £20.06
Free cancellation
Tour group by Kensington Palace lake, listening to a guide during the Royal Afternoon Tea experience.
Royal Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace with Walking Tour of the Gardens
Dining
£125
Royal Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace with Walking Tour of the Gardens. Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From £125
Selling out fast
Visitors on a guided tour at the British Museum, viewing ancient sculptures.
British Museum Small-Group Guided Tour
Guided Tours
£17.33
British Museum Small-Group Guided Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 166 ratings.From £17.33
Jack the Ripper Museum interior with period furniture and historical artifacts.
Jack the Ripper Museum Tickets
Museums
£14
Jack the Ripper Museum Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1816 ratings.From £14
Free cancellation
Westminster Abbey facade with twin towers in London.
Guided Bus Tour of Royal London & Westminster Abbey Visit with Afternoon Tea
Guided Tours
£135
Guided Bus Tour of Royal London & Westminster Abbey Visit with Afternoon Tea. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From £135

What our guests say

Allea S

United Kingdom
Family
2 weeks ago

+5 more

Great, stress free hop on hop off river cruise experience. Got to see the beautiful sites of London. Staff were efficient and great comentary throughout.

Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier

Tortul N

France
Family
2 weeks ago
Location information via the app and email—great for finding your way around and planning your day; easy and hassle-free on-site admission

Tower of London Tickets with Access to the Crown Jewels

Mihailescu A

Family
2 weeks ago

+4 more

We were glad that the tickets were available even if we got half an hour late. The abbey has a lot of history stories inside the audio guide is enough to enjoy in your own pace the road inside. The combo with Tower of London worked nice for we did the tours in different days.

Westminster Abbey Tickets

Zishaan H

United Kingdom
Couple
2 weeks ago
Visiting Dover Castle was an unforgettable experience. The medieval architecture, secret wartime tunnels, and sweeping views over the English Channel make it truly special. The exhibitions are engaging and informative, bringing history to life. It’s well maintained, family friendly, and worth spending several hours exploring every corner on any trip

Dover Castle Entry Tickets

Thore M

Couple
2 weeks ago

+3 more

One of the coolest experiences in London. Climbing the tower and taking in the view from the top is simply amazing and very informative. It’s a landmark that’s definitely worth a visit. And for tech enthusiasts, the engine room with its old steam engines is an absolute must-see.

Combo: Tower Bridge + Westminster Abbey Tickets

Isrien S

Australia
Solo
2 weeks ago

+3 more

Easy to book the combo tickets for the Kensington Palace and Frameless London. As someone who's an avid lover of history and art, this was a nice deal to take. It was a lovely day learning about the history of Kensington Palace with audio guide provided for you. Frameless London was a nice way to unwind and enjoy some of the well known arts...in digital and, with some, interactive ways. Lots of fun if you go with friends and/or family.

Kensington Palace Tickets

Anne A

Canada
Couple
2 weeks ago
Excellent. The actors, dancers, and singers were incredible. It was a performance we’ll remember for a long time. We appreciated the depth of the script, set against a historical backdrop.

Hamilton

Gabriele Z

Austria
Family
3 weeks ago

+2 more

Very impressive. We were particularly taken with the high altar, the American Memorial, and the incredibly vast crypt. Headphones in various languages are provided free of charge with the admission ticket. The guides are very friendly and helpful.

St Paul’s Cathedral Admission Tickets

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