Things to do in London, England: The Best Movie & TV Tours

October 22, 2021 Agatha Simes

The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. James Bond Private Tour

21 St George Wharf, Vauxhall, London SW8 2FH, UK Ye Olde England Tours
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Follow in the footsteps of 007 James Bond on a private walking tour through London. Visit some of the actual locations where James Bond, the world’s most famous spy, was filmed over the years whilst taking in some of the biggest sights of London at the same time.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour

Exclusions: London Underground Tube ticket for travel between some of the locations

Reviewed By mandywC2882US

Stephen is so knowledgable! This private walking tour was a super experience full of history that the average person would never see or notice. Thank you Stephen!

2. Harry Potter Styled Photoshoot in London

Westminster, London SW1A 2JR, UK Sky Blue Photography
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You will be revealed to the most picturistic Harry Potter film locations with your professional photographer and guide who will takes quality photos of your party at the cinematic landmarks! Starting this Magical Photo tour from Westminster, you will visit the stunning photographic movie locations including Diagon Alley, Leaky Cauldron, the famous platform 9 and 3/4 to name a few, and stand in the spot where Death Eaters destroyed the Millennium Bridge.  Your photographer edits and uploads 30-40 high-resolution digital photos within 48 hours after your photo shoot. This is a great tour for families & and Harry Potter fans!

Inclusions: Pose in front of Cinematic Harry Potter Landmarks, Get great photos with your own private photo shoot, Edited photo collection is provided online within 48 hours

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Reviewed By anthony851

I learned more during this 3hr photography tour than I learned doing 6 month photography course in a college. Great London experience and fantastic pictures. Highly recommended! Thank you Sky Blue Photography!

3. Wartime London with Spy & Espionage small group tour

The Original Tour - London Bus Tours, Trafalgar House, 17-19 Cockspur St, St. James's, London SW1Y 5BL, UK Evan Evans Tours
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Combine two of our most popular small group experiences for a full day showing two different perspectives of the capital. Our incredible Wartime London tour tells the emotive story of how the Blitz shaped modern London using an exclusive photo brochure, while our Spy & Espionage tour explores the dark and secret world of international surveillance. Both experiences are for a maximum of 16 people and our small vehicles allow us to get to vital locations that are off the beaten track. • See where Sir Winston Churchill delivered his VE Day speech • See Downing Street and important wartime headquarters • Gain an insight into Cold War espionage in London • Discover real-life sites used as the headquarters for MI6 • Hear fascinating tales of treachery, tragedy and subterfuge • Small group experience - guaranteed maximum of 16 guests

Inclusions: Downing Street, where Neville Chamberlain broadcast the British declaration of war on Germany, See where Sir Winston Churchill delivered his VE Day speech to a jubilant British crowd, Compare wartime photos of key landmarks with their modern-day appearance, Listen to original news broadcasts from the day as though you are witnessing history, Feel the atmosphere of the 1940's with a vintage musical soundtrack, Compare images of key locations in the Blitz with their modern-day alternative, Gain an insight into Cold War espionage in London, Discover the real-life sites used as the headquarters for MI6, Learn about double agents who passed secrets to the Soviet Union, English Speaking professional guide and comfortable coach

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By soumim88

Francesco did a tremendous job for us. He obviously knew his subject very well and delivered it using humour and candour. The only thing that was missing in our opinion was speakers because at times we were at the back and could not hear him...otherwise excellent...and we wish him the best with his Architectural studies Regards Soumi and Lydia Mitra

4. Harry Potter Magical London Virtual Tour

Saint Pancras Station, St Pancras Station, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1C 4QL, UK London Top Sights Tours
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Greetings, Potter Heads! Welcome to our Virtual Harry Potter Tour of London. (join us from the comfort of your own home!) Step inside our wizarding shoes, as we hop on our broomsticks and let us apparate to the magical world of spells and sorcery in London. On this tour we get to see some of the real filming locations from the eight movies and take a deeper look at some of the inspiration J.K Rowling used to create the spellbinding universe we all know and love Using professionally filmed footage we will take you on a virtual walking tour of London where we will find the locations that brought the Boy Wizard to life on screen, and tell you behind-the-scenes stories and movie magic techniques from both the film series and the books In this completely interactive experience you will have a chance to ask all those burning questions such as; Where is the real Diagon Alley? Is Butter Beer alcoholic? These will all be answered by our magical experts who will guide you around London :)

Inclusions: Zoom meeting invite, Virtual interactive tour of the main Potter sights in London, Potter Quiz, Sorting Hat, Broomsticks

Exclusions: This isnt a physical walking tour : but a virtual tour.

Reviewed By 960theat

A healing place for anyone. Great plant species, quite, creative zones with music, friendly birds and lovely sounds. We will come back for events. Definitely a place when you can reflect even by your own or enjoy with friends, family.

5. West End Musicals Silent Disco Tour

The Marquis of Granby, 2 Rathbone St, London W1T 1NR, UK Silent Disco Walking Tours
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Do you like West End musicals? Can you sing your heart out to all the great show tunes? The tour will last approximately 2hrs - 2hrs 30 mins and will take in all the best theatres of the West End! Musical fans, wannabe theatre stars and all lovers of the greatest city on the planet are welcome along to set the West End on fire on what promises to be a thrilling and musical walk around London's fantastic theatreland! Places are strictly limited. @silenttours #silenttours

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, All activities

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By mamaduke80

Such good fun, had a great time. Will definitely do it again. Good exercise for the feet and lungs. The staff were great fun and made sure everyone stayed safe.

6. The Best London Harry Potter Tour

London King's Cross, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK London Top Sights Tours
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This is a great tour for families & die hard fans of Harry Potter This walking tour of London unfurls the movie set locations of the world's most famous Wizard (you know who he is!) Great day out for the family  You will see the famous movie set locations and several locations that inspired JK Rowling. We will visit actual filming locations in London!  The tour starts at King Cross Train station : Platform 9 3/4!! We then head to Leicester square area to see some of the film locations & visit 2 famous shops. The first : inspired & made all of the paper props for the films and the second a very nice treat for the kids (We keep this one a secret!)   After visiting this incredible area we head to London Bridge where we see more film locations. These include the Millennium (aka Wobbly) Bridge and the Leaky Cauldron. In addition to the film locations we will see sights and buildings that inspired JK Rowling when she was writing each of the books. 

Inclusions: 3 hour walking tour of the best Wizard filming locations in London, Fun Local Guide, Visit 2 Amazing Potter Shops, Small group sizes

Exclusions: Please bring a topped up Oyster Card or Travel Card with at least £5, Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour), Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point

Reviewed By 960theat

A healing place for anyone. Great plant species, quite, creative zones with music, friendly birds and lovely sounds. We will come back for events. Definitely a place when you can reflect even by your own or enjoy with friends, family.

7. Tour for Muggles

19 Duke St Hill, London SE1 2SW, UK Tour for Muggles
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4.9 based on 2,889 reviews

For 2.5 hours, your tour guide will whisk you away on a magical adventure to explore the Harry Potter movie locations in London. Uncover places that inspired J. K. Rowling and hear about the weird and wonderful behind-the-scenes stories. You will be led in small groups of a maximum 20 people as you cover some London landmarks passed on the tour as a little bonus. Some of the tour highlights are film locations of the entrances to the 'Leaky Cauldron' and the 'Ministry of Magic', the streets that inspired both 'Diagon Alley' and 'Knockturn Alley' and lots more. 

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Tube fare from London Bridge station to Westminster Station, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Reviewed By TommoOnTop

Nik Longbottom was fantastic, kept us all on our toes with his knowledge and kept our very energetic 6 year old engaged and interested throughout. I have worked in the city for years but Nik showed us things that I didn’t know existed..magical experience, thank you Nik.

8. Downton Abbey London Walking Tour

Temple Station, Temple Pl, Temple, London WC2R 2PH, UK Brit Movie Tours
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Uncover the world of Downton Abbey on a 2.5-hour insider walking tour with a savvy guide. Explore memorable scenes and film locations including Grantham House - the London residence of the Crawley family, The Criterion, Rules restaurant, The Grand Hotel and much more.

Inclusions: Professional guide

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Reviewed By Tour629357

Excellent tour for anyone who loves the Nottinghill film Fiona was a great guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Kept to covid restrictions

9. Highclere Castle Express from London

Hard Rock Cafe, Great Cumberland Pl, Marble Arch, Marylebone, London W1H 7DL, UK International Friends
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Travel from London by executive coach to the home of the Grantham Family in Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle. Day trip includes round trip transfers from London in an executive vehicle, and entry to Highclere Castle and gardens.

Inclusions: Round trip transport by executive vehicle, Entry to Highclere Castle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Please note no food and drinks are included in the price of this tour., This service includes transfers & entry ticket to Highclere Castle. This service is not guided.

Reviewed By Felizviajeros

We were scheduled for a Baltic /St.Petersburg cruise and Pre London package and due to pandemic it was cancelled for two years in a row. Tom took excellent care of us and arranged our full refund with no problem! Outstanding customer service! We will most definitely use this company when we are able to travel again!

10. Small-Group 'Downton Abbey' and Highclere Castle Tour from London

Hard Rock Cafe, Great Cumberland Pl, Marble Arch, Marylebone, London W1H 7DL, UK International Friends
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Visit Highclere Castle, the Cotswolds village of Bampton and other sites on a full-day 'Downton Abbey' tour from London! After traveling to Oxfordshire with an expert guide, knowledgeable about the hit British TV series, visit a farm near the village of Cogges, and then continue to Bampton — the setting of Downton village. See the church and the popular Grantham Arms pub, and then spend the afternoon at Highclere Castle aka the Grantham family home. Tour the state rooms and gardens and learn all about the real-life Carnarvon family who own the estate. Numbers are limited to 18 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Entry to Cogges Manor Farm, Guided tour of Bampton , Entry to Highclere Castle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Felizviajeros

We were scheduled for a Baltic /St.Petersburg cruise and Pre London package and due to pandemic it was cancelled for two years in a row. Tom took excellent care of us and arranged our full refund with no problem! Outstanding customer service! We will most definitely use this company when we are able to travel again!

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