The 11 Best VIP Experiences in London

1.VIP Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tower Hill for early entry to the Tower of London, the 700-year-old opening ceremony, and a fast visit to the Crown Jewels. Guides such as Ben, John, and Don are known for lively storytelling. Then walk to Tower Bridge for timed entry, Victorian engines, and Thames views on a self-guided visit.

“Ben, our tour guide was amazing. So much information about the tour. He answered all questions and made it fun.”

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

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

Start early at Starbucks near Tower Place, then enter the Tower of London with a guide such as Ben, Warren, John, or Peadar. See the Crown Jewels, White Tower, ravens, battlements, and Tower Green, with a private Beefeater audience for questions and photos. The group can include up to 30 people.

“Our tour guide was lovely and knowledgeable. We enjoyed talking with the Beefeater and seeing the Crown Jewels.”

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

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

Meet your guide near Tower Hill for an early entry to the Tower of London, a private welcome with a Chief Beefeater, and the historic opening ceremony. See the Crown Jewels before the main crowds, explore the White Tower and Chapel of St. John, then visit Tower Bridge. Guides may include Ben, John, Don, Warren, or Brian.

“What a great experience! Our guide Ben met us early and shared some great info about the Tower of London. Throughout the tour, Ben was helpful, funny, informative and welcoming to all. It was a fabulous experience to see the Tower before the regular visitors entered and hear the history of the ceremony of the keys. It was also incredible to have first access to view the Crown Jewels and see the tower before it was crowded.”

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

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

Spend about three and a half hours walking through Soho with a local English-speaking guide such as Tom, Jordana, Dave, or Lizzie. Taste food from India, Myanmar, Sicily, and Chinatown, enjoy drinks and sweets, and hear stories about music, Mozart, nightlife, and Soho’s changing culture. Groups are capped at 12 and the tour is for ages 18 and above.

“Lizzy was amazing!!!! Fun and very knowledgeable able the Soho culture and history. This tour is an absolute must when you're visiting London.”

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5.VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

Start near the Tower of London for a guided morning visit with an opening ceremony, early Crown Jewels access, the Tower Walls, Edward I’s bedroom, the ravens, and the White Tower. Guides such as Kim, Elizabeth, Amber, and Fia have earned praise for vivid storytelling. A flexible one-way Thames cruise ticket is included.

“I feel this is misnamed. We did not get in early to the tower. Our guide was great, but we entered with the masses. She did get us thru the Crown Jewels immediately as she predicted the crowd flow, but there wasn’t any advantage provided that a motivated individual couldn’t achieve on their own”

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6.VIP Tower Opening Ceremony, Crown Jewels & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Start early at the Tower of London for its formal opening ritual and first access to the Crown Jewels. An English-speaking guide then leads you past Tower Green, the Bloody Tower, torture chambers, walls, ravens, and the White Tower. Your ticket also includes a flexible one-way sightseeing boat pass.

“Our tour guide Linda was very knowledgeable and enjoyable!!! The getting in the Crown Jewels early was great!!! The opening cry was perfect and the Yeoman was funny and great!!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $148

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Soho’s best bites and drinks with an English-speaking guide. Visit five locations for eight samples, including tacos, a pub pie, Chinatown bao or dumplings, a cocktail in an underground bar, and Michelin-star dessert. Groups are limited to 10 and the tour is for adults only.

“Our guide was excellent and fun and so knowledgeable. I loved the food and drink picks and the locations were incredibly interesting! Highly recommend!”

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8.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $155

Meet your English-speaking guide at Hilton Hyde Park, then walk through Kensington Gardens, view Diana’s statue and the Sunken Garden, and enjoy tea, sandwiches, and cakes at the Orangery. Choose the 11 AM gardens and tea option, or upgrade to timed palace entry with State Apartments access and an audio guide.

“Our guide Mike was lovely, very informative. Had a great time..😊 THANKS”

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9.Bicester Village Shopping Trip from London with VIP Discount

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 44 reviews · 8 hours · from $60Best value

Travel by luxury coach from one of several London pick-up points to Bicester Village in Oxfordshire. You get about five hours to browse more than 150 designer boutiques, plus a free e-VIP code for an extra 10% off at selected stores. A host handles the basics, but this is a self-guided shopping day.

“The transport and organization were great, and the guide / driver were very nice. Very convenient solution for a one-day shopping trip to Bicester Village. But don’t be fool by the VIP discount which worked only once (at Calvin Klein, on a £20-pair of socks…)! Didn’t refrain us from doing our shopping though! Just don’t waste your time showing the QR code!”

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10.Downton Abbey Countryside Black Taxi VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 9 hours

Ride from your Central London hotel in a private black taxi with an English-speaking guide. Visit Downton Abbey filming villages, Matthew Crawley’s house, the church, village pubs, and Highclere Castle. You’ll have photo stops, a pub lunch break, and room to ask questions throughout the nine-hour day.

“The tour was fantastic. Could not have asked for a better guide and transportation.”

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11.VIP Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · from $66

Meet your English-speaking guide at Green Park Station for a two-hour Mayfair walk with five or more chocolate tastings. Your guide, including Paul on some departures, explains cocoa, production, and health claims while showing you local points of interest. The group is limited to six, and purchases receive 10% off.

“Guide was exceptional! Extremely knowledgeable and took us to the best chocolatiers.”

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