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London Guided Tours for the most popular attractions

Posted by (VA) on

Hi,
We love, love, love guided tours! For us, they elevate the experience, and we always get more out of wherever we are visiting. For example, last summer did the guided group tour (recommended by RS) of Pompeii and absolutely loved it!

Also to note, that we also enjoy RS' audio tours and will be doing those on this trip as well.

With that said, we are visiting London for the first time, so seeing all the main attractions and would like to book some guided tours. I know that there is a Beefeaters tour for the Tower of London, as well as a Vergers tour at Westminster Abbey--both requiring sign-up on site the day of your tour.

Are there any other recommended guided tours of other popular London sites? I know some have in-house guides, but others have outside providers who guide. We are huge history buffs and will be hitting the museums hard and heavy (V & A, British Museum, Churchill War Rooms, British Library, etc.).

Thanks in advance!

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London Walks has many excellent tours. I’ve taken most of them over the last 30 years. While most of the tours are outside, they have a few that focus on a particular museum.
https://www.walks.com/

Posted by
1591 posts

The British Museum offers several tours. I took the Around the World in 90 Minutes tour last March. It was a great way to see and learn about the highlights of this crowded and loud museum. It was well worth the price. They offer several other tours including some before regular opening hours. Your free to explore on your own afterwards.

The V & A offers several free tours throughout the day. I took the Highlights of the V & A. What you will see is left up to the volunteer guide.

My Verger Tour at Westminster last spring was excellent.

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Beefeater tours of the Tower of London are included in your ticket - no advance tickets or tickets at all since it is included. Just join a group at the meeting point.

It is a wonderful introduction to the Tower. enjoy.

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