Top Experiences in The Gherkin

Have an unforgettable tour of London on our hop-on hop-off bus through the heart of the city. Taking you to the doorstep of the capital’s most iconic locations, you’ll get to discover the very best that one of the most famous cities in the world has to offer!

Whether you decide to stay on the open top bus and soak in panoramic views of London’s most iconic landmarks or hop-off at any of the stops dotted across the city, there is much to see and discover.

Be driven through the famous Parliament Square, home to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, go past the iconic London Eye as you enjoy the hustle and bustle of London’s Southbank area, see the city’s biggest skyscraper, The Shard, visit the golden gates of Buckingham Palace, the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral and much more.

With audio commentary throughout giving you the chance to learn more about the capital, it’s the perfect way to get to know London, regardless of the time or your budget!

Combine London sightseeing with a white-knuckle speedboat ride on a 50-minute Thames River cruise. Board your modern speedboat 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.

This private tour takes you through the nooks and crannies and grand streets of perhaps the greatest city in the world.

Greater London might be 671 Square Miles but comparatively few people visit the City of London which is just 1 square mile. This is the original London. The London of the Romans and those who lived before them. The Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans. Money, finance, big business and science mixed with Great Fires, Plagues. poverty, crime, executions and the Blitz.

In this walk we will see almost all of it. The modern skyscrapers, the Roman ruins and everything in between. Leave the Big Bus tours behind; many of the places we go, don't even have roads. This is the real, authentic London with medieval lanes not the busy tourist sites in Westminster.

We guarantee you won't have seen this side of London because that's what even Londoners have told us.

Most people know of this are because of its infamous connection with Jack The Ripper but there is 2,000 years of history here with an incredibly rich history and vibrant culture so join us for this very special tour that will reveal the fantastic heritage of Spitalfields without ever mentioning you-know-who.

We will visit Plague Pits and scenes of terrible crimes and events but also of sites of pioneering hospitals, alms houses, soup kitchens and asylums.

These days Spitalfields is also incredibly trendy with a unique mix found nowhere else on Earth and we don't even mean the great food and markets.

Everywhere in Spitalfields, culture and vibrancy goes hand in hand with history, poverty and misery and we will see the old subterranean Charnel House within a few seconds walk of the wonderful Spitalfields Market.

There is no where like Spitalfields and we’re convinced that if you are looking for something totally different then this is the tour for you.

Nights are made for chilling and chatting, and Thames Rockets renowned guides love nothing more than showing you the river when all the other boats have disappeared, and with just the winding Thames and London’s romantic sights between you and the sunset, you’ll feel like the most important people in town. With only the very best hand-picked guides at your service, you’ll soon be giggling past the Gherkin and tittering by the Tower.

As Tower Bridge cruises into view hold on tight as your expert skipper opens the throttles and rockets you down the river! Find out why they're famous for their speedboat experiences as you twist and turn through Canary Wharf and listen to a medley of all the latest hits!

This high speed ride is sure to take your breath away, so once back to Tower Bridge you'll receive a seasonal drink to calm your nerves and bobble back to the London Eye feeling fired up.

You don't have to go to Rome to see Roman ruins, or even St Albans,  Bath or York.  Though people were all ready living here, it was the Romans who founded the modern city of Londinium that through the millennia has metamorphosed into today what is possibly the greatest city in the world.  

This private walking tour will take you to little visited spots in the heart of the City of London where the remains of Roman buildings can still be found, hidden amongst all the skyscrapers of the 21st century.

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy a spin on the London Eye with your skip-the-line ticket. With your 24 or 48 hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and many more. Enjoy unobstructed views and on-board commentary as you view the city’s highlights and hop off to admire the best panoramic views of London's skyline on top of the world's highest observation wheel, the London Eye. Make the most of the rest of your day with a free walking tour and a River Thames cruise.

Highlights
See more of London in less time with this two-in-one package
Pick between 24- or 48- hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus
Skip-the-line and experience the best panoramic view of the city on the London Eye
River Thames cruise included with each ticket option

See the sights of London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus as you admire 360-degree views of top attractions and listen to captivating commentary. Use your 24 hour or 48 hour tickets on three different routes with audio narration, and hop on or off at any of the stops around town. A one-way River Thames cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier (in either direction) is included with all tickets.

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy a trip on the London Eye as part of your ticket. With your 24 hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and many more. Enjoy unobstructed views and on-board commentary as you view the city’s highlights and hop off to enjoy the best panoramic views of London's skyline on the London Eye. Make the most of your day with a free River Thames cruise.

Highlights
See more of London in less time with this two-in-one package
24 or 48 hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus travel
Experience the best panoramic view of the city on-board the London Eye
One-way River Thames cruise from the Tower of London to Westminster included with each ticket option

Explore the City of London's blend of historic and modern architecture on a guided tour with ExperienceFirst. Begin at the iconic Gherkin and delve into the commercial heart of the city, exploring Leadenhall and Lombard Streets, home to architectural gems like the Leadenhall Building and Lloyds of London. Visit the transformed 16th-century Royal Exchange and experience the financial pulse at the new London Stock Exchange in Paternoster Square.

Take a guided boat ride along the Thames for panoramic views of London, concluding your tour in Canary Wharf. Appreciate the tranquility of Jubilee Park, an urban oasis, and observe One Canada Square, the UK's third-tallest skyscraper. Led by a local guide, this tour not only unveils the beauty of London's cityscape but also provides insights into its rich history.

The City of London is a pocket of the city on the north bank of the Thames, between Tower Bridge and the Barbican. You’ll join one of our hosts on an adventure through its centuries-old streets, discovering historic landmarks like the Monument to the Great Fire of London and Leadenhall Market, an ornate, covered Victorian Market (which actually inspired Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley). And you’ll spot The Gherkin, a high-tech, quirky looking skyscraper and Postmodern architectural wonders like No 1 Poultry.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Trace London's development through its landmarks from the 17th Century to today. Explore at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour.

• Learn about the contemporary architects whose unconventional work makes London's skyline so distinctive
• Hear from producer, Dr. Alan Montgomery, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

 

Explore the area which once was a place of murder, fear and total darkness. Darkness filled hearts and souls of East End Victorians. But the notorious history of the East End is dominated by only one name : Jack the Ripper.

Who was Jack the Ripper? Why was he never caught?

Highlights
• Hear stories about Victorian Sex trade
• See where prostitutes were murdered by Jack the Ripper
• Explore the dark side of East End
• Create your own murder theory

See the best of the City of London, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. The creator of this amazing experience is Daniel, who will be your audio voice and "virtual" companion during the whole experience.

Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like St Paul's Cathedral, The Tower of London, The Royal Exchange, "The Monument", Leadenhall Market and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert.

Please note: when booking, you will get a separate email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).

This is an amazing and completely unique tour where you'll be encouraged to notice the small details hidden along the alleyways and courtyards of the ancient city of London.

Your expert guide will take you to some of the more atmospheric locations in London, where you'll discover old pubs and even older churches, market places and medieval and even roman remains.

We don't want to reveal all the secrets to be found on this walk, but just as a taster, you'll find the location of the first coffee house in London, the remains of the medieval London Bridge, a piece of Victorian street art and the shell of a church destroyed during the Blitz.

This tour will take you through the most prominent sights of London, giving you a brief overview of each attraction. Visitors from all over the world come to admire the beauty of London. Just drive or walk through the streets, and as soon as you reach a point of interest, the audio guide will start giving you an overview.

With the self-guided audio tour in our app, you can start the tour at any time, start from a place that suits you, and choose your own pace.

Your virtual travel companion is a character called Travel Kid. He is very interested in discovering new places and also has many exciting questions. Download our audio guide and also participate in a fun travel game.

NB! After purchasing your ticket, read the instructions in the "Before You Go" section! The ticket is valid for 1 week after its activation.