9 London VIP Tours That Earn the Upgrade

1.Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,702 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $429Our pick

Travel from London to Paris by Eurostar, tour the city by coach, cruise the Seine, and choose a three-course lunch at the Eiffel Tower. Guides such as Anna and David keep the day moving, with free time near the Louvre and Eiffel Tower before returning to St Pancras.

“I’m not sure what happened and I do believe the website is a bit confusing and tricky but someone I missed getting the lunch at the Eiffel Tower which we wanted. So that part sucked but when we got on the train I let Anna know and she was able to get that fixed up for me. The tour itself was great, Anna our tour guide was absolutely amazing. She was nice, funny, knowledgeable and honestly by the time the tour was over I felt like I made a new friend. It was technically a long day but it was a great way to do a little bit of everything…”

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2.London: VIP Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 862 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $201

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tower Hill and enter the Tower of London early for the Beefeaters’ opening ceremony and Crown Jewels. Guides such as Ben, John, and Don add lively stories before you walk to Tower Bridge for timed entry, river views, and the Victorian Engine Rooms.

“Excellent! Lots of explanations and a good history lesson!”

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3.VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 849 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Explore the Tower of London with a licensed guide such as Ben, Warren, or Peadar, then meet a Beefeater for questions and photos. The 3-hour route covers the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Royal Armouries, Raven House, battlements, and Tower Green. Expect stairs, cobbles, and a group of up to 30.

“Ben is a great guide as he is knowledgeable and speaks so all can hear him. He also interacts well with Beefeater guide.”

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4.Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 744 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Ride from Earl’s Court to Windsor in a comfortable coach with live commentary, then explore Windsor Castle independently with admission arranged in advance. Guides such as James, Sam, Nick, and Andy handle the journey and entry process, but do not accompany you inside.

“We paid for a tour and basically got just transportation to Windsor Castle. Paid 245 for two people when entry was 30 per person into the Castle. Once we got through security checkpoint we were in our own. The map given to us was for a Windsor Town with no legend for the numbered points of interest. The tour guide was nice and the driver did a great job. But better off taking the train and buying your own entrance.”

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5.The most complete and exclusive Harry Potter tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 730 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $29Best value

Join Ruben, a Spanish and English speaking Harry Potter guide, for a 3 to 3.5 hour walk from King’s Cross to Westminster. You’ll visit 18 film locations, compare scenes on his tablet, ride the Tube twice, and stop at the official Platform 9 3/4 shop. Groups are limited to 12.

“Ruben was an amazing guide and this tour was definitely 3 hours well spent. You get to see a lot of London and iconic spots from Harry Potter. Very cool way to see the city with a friendly and enthusiastic guide.”

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6.VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $206Top rated

Start at Tower Hill with guides such as Ben, John, Don, or Warren, then watch the Tower of London opening ceremony, meet a Chief Beefeater, see the Crown Jewels first, explore the White Tower, and finish at Tower Bridge. Expect stairs, cobblestones, and plenty of walking.

“This tour was exceptionally worthwhile. Our guide John was in equal parts highly knowledgeable about all aspects of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and engaging/entertaining with comments and stories about the venue and its colorful line of inhabitants over the centuries. We thoroughly enjoyed close proximity to and conversation with high-ranking Beefeater guards and front row status for the changing of the Tower Guard. John was very mindful of the group’s varying physical capabilities and herded us cats quite well. Just FYI for “mature” travelers like my husband and myself—be prepared for inclines, uneven stone pavers, and plenty of stairs, some of which are spiral, steep, and quite…”

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7.Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Soho with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Jordana, Dave, or Lizzie. Taste Indian, Burmese, Sicilian, and Cantonese dishes, enjoy selected drinks, hear music and literary stories, and finish with dessert and cocktails at Basement Sate.

“It was a brilliant way to get to know SoHo and its history and diverse cuisines. Great tour, food and a fun group of people. Highly recommend.”

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8.The British Museum London – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 555 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Explore the British Museum with a private English-speaking guide in a focused 2.5-hour visit. Expect major highlights such as the Rosetta Stone, Katebet’s mummy, Lewis Chessmen, Samurai armor, and Assyrian reliefs, plus thoughtful context on empire, culture, and repatriation.

“Jeremy did a great job bringing the history of the items and museum to life. He did a great job! You will enjoy his tours as well!”

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9.Historical City of London Private Sightseeing Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours touring London in a private vehicle for up to eight people. Your guide-driver handles pickup and drop-off while you see Tower Bridge, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, Big Ben, Parliament Square, Harrods, and other major sights. Entrance fees are not included.

“David is extremely talented, knowable, great driver, and knew when to get us to the right places, before the crowds. Well worthy of praise. Bespoke England Tours.1”

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