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format_quote We spent 3 days sightseeing with London City Tour. In addition to the sightseeing bus, we also did the boat trip that is free with the extended tickets. The complete package!

format_quote Very complete routes, perfect for a better view of everything London has to offer and that we would not have known otherwise. They have over 30 stops that you can easily find with the App.

format_quote The best option to visit such a big city with family and small children. Enjoy the panoramic views, entertain yourself with the audio guide and travel long distances without crowds. Lucas García

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We want you to experience London as you have never done it before! Enjoy all the benefits of a hop-on hop-off bus and explore at your own pace without the concerns of arranging transportation to move from one landmark to another.

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When in the city, the popular double-decker open top red buses will welcome you to a reliable and convenient service to tour London’s most iconic sights, from the Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London.

All of our routes are designed to offer a sophisticated tour for everyone to enjoy the city, whether you are a seasoned traveler or a first time visitor.

The whole fleet of buses is adapted to wheelchair users with one reserved space in the ground floor for a chair. At the same time, each bus is equipped with every service required for you to have a great time in London.

Once on board, you will have access to the free Wi-Fi . We recommend you to download the official Crown Sightseeing App and check the real-time location of the buses, a true game changer!

Crown Sightseeing© is the official sightseeing bus tour of London, operated by the union of three of the most prestigious companies in the travel and tourism industry: Julià Travel , Stagecoach and City Sightseeing . We have combined our more than 80 years of experience in tourism and transportation to offer you the best options for your trip. Offering great service, quality and safety are the three pillars of our company.

We invite you to discover our routes! If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us .

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The BEST London Tours

Even in London, you'll still find traces of Rome from when the city was called Londinium. However, the first structures at Westminster and Tower of London began in the 10th and 11th centuries, though much of what you see today was added later. You can visit either site on their own individually or with a tour. With a 1000 years+ of history there is a good case to hear those stories from a knowledgeable guide. Join the tours individually, or our London in a Day tour which is our most popular option for the city. Small groups of less than 20 make it a great option to navigate the city in an intimate group and connect with your guide. Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath are all great monuments to visit outside London. You'll find different options from trusted partners with tons of reviews from fellow travelers. Windsor Castle is an incredible structure with lots to see including St. George's Chapel. Stonehenge is also a monument that you can't appreciate until you experience it for yourself. The stones were dragged 150 miles from Wales--and for what reason? You'll definitely ponder existence once you learn the entire story. Beyond cultural attractions and museums, London is host to many other fun things to do. You can ride a speedboat on the Thames, take a food tour of any of London's culinary attractions, see a show, or ride the London Eye!

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Legends and Lore Tour of the Tower of London

Travel the River Thames by boat then dive into British history at London's famous fortress

London Walking Tour with Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard

Explore royal history at London's famous church before seeing Buckingham Palace's iconic ceremony

London in a Day Tour with Westminster Abbey and Tower of London

Explore Buckingham Palace, see the Crown Jewels, take a river cruise on the Thames, and more!

Small Group Day Tour of Bath, Windsor Castle, and Stonehenge from London

Explore the rich history of England with an ultimate historic experience covering three iconic sites

Early Entry Tower of London Tour with the Beefeaters

Witness a centuries-old tradition before seeing the crown jewels with fewer crowds

Private Tower of London Tour

Follow your private guide to London's most infamous fortress by way of River Thames cruise

Exclusive Meet & Greet Tour with the Tower of London Beefeaters

Hear legends from a Guard in the Bloody Tower before your full tour of the fortress

Skip the Line Churchill's War Rooms and Westminster Small Group Tour

Explore the preserved Secret Bunkers in London, where D-Day and the fall of Hitler were planned

The Buckingham Palace Royalty Tour

Fancy yourself as Royalty as you tour the State Rooms, Throne Room and Royal Collection.

The Ultimate London Speedboat Adventure

Experience Big Ben, Tower Bridge & More in Thrilling Fashion with a Small Group

Private London in a Day Tour

Discover London's deep history at Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, and the Changing of the Guard

Morning Food Tour Through Borough Market and London

Taste local delicacies, explore the neighborhood near the iconic Bridge, and end with a cold pint

Soho Eats: A Delicious Evening Walking Tour

Uncover the history of rock-n-roll in London while sampling delicious local food

Harry Potter Studio & Oxford from London: Magic Behind the Scenes

Roam the streets of Oxford, visit Hogwarts Castle, and hop aboard the Hogwarts Express!

From London: Warner Bros Studios & Walking Tour of Oxford in a Small Group

Step into the magical world of Harry Potter and immerse yourself in a historic university city

What are the top sites in London?

There’s a lot to do in London. In fact, we have a list of 27 things to do while you’re visiting. The most popular attractions include the London Eye, Buckingham Palace , Hyde Park, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle and The Tower of London.

Are tours in London worth it?

Absolutely! Tours take a lot of guesswork out of acquiring tickets and even just entering monuments. From there, friendly local guides will make your experience more memorable by adding context to what you're looking at. Here are the 11 best tours of London and why you should take them.

What is the best time of year to visit London?

Rainy season lasts from September through November, but that’s when busy season ends. Late spring is also a nice time to visit because you’ll just miss the summer crowds.

Which London tours are the best?

Here are the most popular tours of London:

London in a Day

Should I take a day trip to Stonehedge from London?

Yes! Stonehenge sits 90 miles outside of the city and is not the easiest to get to. A small group tour will take care of transportation, tickets and include a knowledgeable guide. Here areour tips for planning your trip to Stonehedge.

Do tours ever have to wait in line?

Sometimes, yes. Tours to major monuments must go through security which tends to get backed up.

Where should we stay in London?

London is huge so it can be difficult to find the perfect neighborhood to fit your style. That’s why we put together a detailed guide to help you choose where to stay in London.

Where is the best Afternoon Tea in London?

Tea is now synonymous with the British experience, and many hotels, restaurants, and cafes have their unique version. Here is a look at what Afternoon Tea entails plus the best places to get an authentic experience. Fancy a royal tea experience? We have a few tours you might want to check out:

Royal Hampton Court Palace Tour with Afternoon Tea

Kensington Gardens tour with Royal High Tea

What are the best restaurants in London?

Whether you’re looking for the most popular restaurants in the city or you want to avoid the tourist traps, we have the guide for you. We break down the best places to eat near top monuments and in each neighborhood.

What food should I eat in London?

London isn’t known for having the most incredible cuisine, but you may be pleasantly surprised at the delicious food options. A local expert put together a guide of the must-try foods in London.

How much time should I spend in London?

Four to five days in London will be enough time to see all of the sites. Be sure to add one more day to your itinerary for a day trip to Stonehenge . If you’re short on time, we have a complete itinerary for seeing the city in just 24 hours.

Things to do in London

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Privileged entrance vatican tour with sistine chapel.

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms, Creation of Man, and St. Peter's Basilica

Ultimate Palace of Versailles Tour from Paris

Breeze past the lines for the palace and gardens with a friendly English speaking guide

Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Explore the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Enjoy a premium and exclusive tour of the Raphael Rooms, St.Peter's Basilica, and more!

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Explore St. Mark's Square's most iconic attractions with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide

Privileged Entrance Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Skip the line at the Colosseum, plus Arch of Titus, Temple of Julius Caesar, and more!

Venice in a Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Visit St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and the hidden areas of Venice

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Suit yourself up for an authentic look into the pomp and ceremony of the British capital. From insider looks into the lives of the Royals to its legends and art, you are sure to experience the London you've been dreaming of.

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Best of London: Tower of London, Thames River Ride & Changing of the Guards

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From London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London- The Making of Harry Potter Entry Ticket and Escorted Train Transfer

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WWII Secrets of Westminster, Churchill’s War Rooms & Museum Walking Tour

Changing of the Guards & Westminster Abbey Walking Tour– Two Iconic Experiences, One Morning

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London is the home of British pomp and splendour - and much more besides. To paraphrase Samuel Johnson, 18th century English writer and poet, when you’re tired of London, you’re tired of life. Of course, there’s no danger of that happening with the treasure chest of tradition and history that awaits you! You’ll experience it all when you tour with us.

Live like a royal when you join one of our tours that take in some of the traditions that make the House of Windsor world famous. Or visit the Tower of London with us for an experience you won’t soon forget.

From private tours to tours that focus on specific London attractions, you’ll experience London your way when you explore with us.

Our tours are renowned for the “something extra” we try to add to every experience. Take a look at our tour details for information on our unique skip-the-line access or private entrance to cut out the crowds.

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Admire the Big Ben and the imposing Houses of Parliament

As you touch down in London, you’ll surely be searching the skyline for Big Ben, the iconic Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster, or the Houses of Parliament. You'll have the chance to admire these impressive buildings in the company of your London travel guide and listen for the famous chimes that have been ringing out across London since 1859.

Learn about the history of the Buckingham Palace

You’re in for a royal time at Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British royal family since 1837. It’s one of the most iconic places to visit in London, and we’ll take you to marvel at this magnificent palace, learn about it’s centuries-old history, and perhaps even wave to the King if he’s home.

Ramble through London's picturesque Royal Parks

If you love a lush park or garden, you’re in for a real treat in London, with over 5,000 acres of gorgeous green space across the eight Royal Parks. Spend your days strolling, cycling, or simply relaxing in these beautiful parks, from the famous Hyde Park to the ornate Kensington Gardens.

Go on a shopping spree around Carnaby Street and Soho

We’ll dive into London’s West End with a tour around the buzzing borough of Soho, where you’ll get a taste of London’s diverse culture, history and cuisine. Wander down the iconic Oxford and Regent Streets and of course, Carnaby Street, the city’s shopping mecca, and the epicentre of the Swinging Sixties in London.

See the stately Changing of the Guard

You’ll watch history come alive when we take you to Buckingham Palace to witness the spectacular Changing of the Guard ceremony. It’s a full-on display of royal pomp and military tradition, with the soldiers of The Queen’s Guard in bearskin hats and bright-red uniforms marching down the Mall, and you can’t miss it on your London trip.

Our top 5 things to do in London

With an overwhelming number of iconic London attractions to explore, where to begin? When you travel London with Trafalgar, we’ll show you all the very best of the city.

Tate Modern

As one of the world’s largest museums of modern and contemporary art, the Tate Modern is an unmissable London attraction. You’ll find everything here from vibrant artworks to films and performance art, and you can’t miss the giant Turbine Hall, a five-storey tall room used to display extraordinarily large art installations.

Museum of London

If you’ve ever wanted to learn the history of this great city, the Museum of London is the place to go. It’s the world’s largest urban history collection and you’ll learn all about England’s capital from prehistoric to modern times. The museum even overlooks the remains of the Roman city wall on the edge of the oldest area of London.

Science Museum

You could spend hours exploring the treasures of the Science Museum including the world’s greatest innovations, ranging from Puffing Billy, the oldest surviving steam locomotive, to the first jet engine, to the Apollo 10 command module. You’ll travel from the Industrial Revolution all the way into the future in this amazing playground of the mind.

Best museums in London

London’s museums are among the world’s best, with millions of visitors each year to marvel at the incredible history, art and design. What treasures will you find when we take you to these great institutions?

Cottage Pie

It doesn’t get more comforting than a traditional cottage pie, and you’ve got to order this English staple at least once in a classic London pub. It’s been a beloved dish for generations, originating as a clever way to make a hearty meal from leftovers like beef, peas and carrots, topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Cornish Pasty

Make a beeline for the nearest bakery in London and discover these little pockets of deliciousness. They’re made from shortcrust pastry stuffed with beef, potatoes, swede, onion and egg, then baked until golden, forming a rich gravy inside its own tasty casing. You’re sure to go back for more than just one Cornish pasty!

Named after the prestigious boys’ boarding school of the same name, this simple yet delicious treat is made from a refreshing blend of cream, strawberries and crushed meringue. It’s a classic British dessert and you can even try it at The National Café at the National Gallery, one of the best art museums in London.

Best food in London

Our London tours are big on foodie experiences, and you can go from a traditional English afternoon tea, to a delicious culinary adventure through Chinatown in the West End.

What to pack for London

Waterproof coat

London is known for its drizzles and rain showers, so pack a waterproof coat or travel-sized umbrella to keep your dry and warm on your London trip.

Comfortable shoes

This city was made for walking, and with so many incredible monuments, museums, parks and markets to explore, you’ll need a sturdy pair of shoes to get you around London.

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From Big Ben to the London Eye, your camera is sure to get a good workout. Pack some extra SD cards so you never run out of space to capture all of London’s pinch-me moments.

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Keep your hands free on your London tours with a waterproof day pack, perfect for holding all your shopping and souvenirs and keeping them dry in wet weather.

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London is known for experiencing four seasons in one day, so it’s best to wear layers that will keep you warm in the cold weather and cool when the sun comes out.

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21 best london tours of 2024.

From exploring Harry Potter movie sets to cruising on the River Thames, these are the best tours of London.

The Best London Tours

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If you're looking for the best things to do in London, but are unsure where to begin, consider a guided tour of the city. Many sightseeing excursions cover the highlights (think Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge ), while other London tours focus on Harry Potter, Jack the Ripper and day trips to Stonehenge. Read on to discover a variety of well-rated tours in London.

Editor’s Pick: Premium Tours – Full Day London Tour

Price: Adults from 143 pounds (about $183); kids from 133 pounds (about $170) Duration: 9 hours

U.S. News independently paid to send  Laura French , an award-winning British travel writer currently based in London, on this tour to provide readers with an unbiased, first-hand perspective of what to expect. Premium Tours – Full Day London Tour was selected by our team as an Editor’s Pick thanks to its popularity and favorable user reviews.

This full-day bus tour packs in an impressive number of London’s must-see sights, with free time to explore at each stop. We boarded at Victoria Coach Station before ambling through Westminster, getting up-close views of honey-hued Parliament Square – framed by the Houses of Parliament , Big Ben and Westminster Abbey – from the bus. From there it was on to St. Paul’s Cathedral , where we were given a guided tour of this chandelier-bedecked marvel as our English guide shared intriguing facts about its history. Next up was Buckingham Palace, where our guide timed it so we’d catch the changing of the guard. Our next stop was the Tower of London , where we had a brief lunch break and guided orientation before having a couple of hours to roam freely. Most of the tour group made an immediate beeline for the crown jewels, eyes goggling at the impressive collection of diamond encrusted crowns and gold chalices. We rounded off the day with a cruise along the Thames. The tour ended at the London Eye , where several in the group had opted for an add-on whirl on the wheel, and a few left for cream tea at Harrod’s (two activities included in the upgraded ticket option).

Tours run daily from 7:45 a.m. to around 4:30 p.m. It’s worth noting the changing of the guard only takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, so if you’re hoping to catch it, book the tour for one of those days (and while guides will do their best to accommodate seeing the changing of the guard, there’s never a guarantee).

You’ll be on your feet a fair amount, so it's best to wear comfy shoes . You'll also want to pack light – in the morning, you can leave things on the bus, but when you get off at the Tower of London, you’ll need to take everything with you, as the rest of the tour is on foot and by boat. Also, you'll have to queue a bit for the crown jewels, but it’s worth the wait!

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Why we love it:

• Beyond the official stops, our guide pointed out plenty of other intriguing spots along the way – from Downing Street, official home of the prime minister, to Fleet Street, the former epicenter of British journalism, and the West End , the biggest theater district in the world. Despite having grown up in and around the city, I gleaned plenty of new historical facts myself, and spotted things I’d never noticed before (including the building that served as Gringotts Wizarding Bank in the "Harry Potter" movies).
• The tour ticket covers the cost of entry for St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and the river cruise.
• The guide also gave us plenty of other tips – such as when to come to see the dress rehearsals for the Trooping the Color (the king’s official birthday) – and pointed out a good fish and chip shop by the Tower of London for a classic British lunch.

– Laura French

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Secret Food Tours – London Bridge

Price: Adults from 79 pounds (about $100); kids from 69 pounds (about $88) Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours

British food often gets a bad reputation, but this tour will change your mind. You'll visit seven different eateries, sampling everything from sausage rolls to sticky toffee pudding.

The tour begins at bustling Borough Market, where you'll snack on a bacon and egg bap (the U.K. version of a breakfast sandwich) as your guide tells you about the history of the market, as well as an overview of the city's history and culture. Other stops include a historic pub for a cheese tasting paired with English cider. And – as is standard on a Secret Food Tour – there will be a secret dish offered somewhere along the way. As you eat your way through London, you'll also enjoy great views of the city skyline, London Bridge and Tower Bridge. Past participants appreciate the quantity and quality of food provided, as well as the entertaining guides.

Tours depart several times a day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Secret Food Tours also offers tours of the Shoreditch district, among other areas.

BrakeAway Bike Tours – The Secret London Bike Tour

Price: Adults from 32 pounds (about $41); kids from 26 pounds (about $33) Duration: 3.5 hours

This London bike tour leads riders past famous sights, such as the Tower of London and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, but also explores lesser-known features of the city, including its street art and secret passageways. It also includes a 20-minute stop at Brick Lane. Reviewers extol the fun guides and say the tour is ideal if you want a break from the tourist crowds. Plus, they say it's a great value for the money.

Tours are offered daily from late March through October at 3 p.m. Tour prices include bikes, helmets and rain ponchos. Children 9 and younger are not permitted on the tour, and groups are capped at 12 participants. For a more traditional tour of London, consider the company's Grand London Bike Tour.

Liquid History Tours – Drink London Tour

Price: From 25 pounds (about $32) Duration: 3 to 4 hours

If the idea of walking – and drinking – in the footsteps of literary luminaries like Shakespeare and Dickens appeals, this is the tour for you. On the Drink London Tour, you'll walk along the "Street of Shame" (Fleet Street) for approximately 2 miles and stop in at least four historic pubs, some centuries old. You'll stroll by St. Paul's Cathedral, peek into secluded courtyards and listen to tales about Sweeney Todd. Travelers love the stories the guides share just as much as they enjoy drinking the local brews.

Note that the cost of drinks is not included, and reservations are required for this tour. Participants must be at least 18 years old. If you're traveling with a group, consider one of Liquid History Tours' private excursions.

The Ghost Bus Tours

Price: Adults from 25 pounds (about $32); kids from 17 pounds (about $22) Duration: 75 minutes

Ride a vintage double-decker bus for a spooky peek into London's lesser-known history with Ghost Bus Tours. Mixing horror with a fair bit of comedy – an aspect reviewers love – the actors-turned-guides describe the haunted history of top attractions, such as the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, among other famous landmarks. Both visitors and locals value the obscure stories guides share.

Tours last approximately 75 minutes and run several times each evening, though departure times vary by day.

London Bicycle Tour Company – The Classic Tour

Price: Adults from 33.95 pounds (about $43); kids from 24.95 pounds (about $32) Duration: 3 hours

Travelers consistently give the London Bicycle Tour Company high marks for its fun guides who are vigilant about ensuring riders' safety. On the Classic Tour – which travels about 8 miles – you'll breeze past Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Banksy Tunnel (where you'll likely witness artists at work) and other local landmarks. Your tour guide will offer commentary and give you plenty of time to stop and take photos. Children need to be at least 10 years old and stable riders to participate.

Tours are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. To admire the city lights at night, consider the company's daily sunset ride.

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Alternative London – Street Art Walking Tour

Price: Adults from 20 pounds ($25); kids from 14 pounds (about $18) Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours

Promising to show you things London guidebooks don't cover, Alternative London's walking tour takes you to East London, where guides showcase the area's street art and discuss its culture and history. The company employs street artists and other creative types as guides so you get an insider's look into the community, something travelers say makes the tour unique. No two tours are alike because every guide has their favorite route and spots to highlight. Past tourgoers say the tour is fun and full of interesting insights.

Tours run at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays, as well as 2 p.m. on Fridays. Outings are limited to 20 people. Looking to explore more of London's hidden spots? Alternative London offers a bike tour that emphasizes street art.

The English Bus – Stonehenge, Bath & A Secret Place Tour

Price: From 134 pounds (about $170) Duration: 12 hours

After you've had your fill of London's hustle, take a day trip to the countryside for a tour of Stonehenge . On this small tour of 16 people or fewer, you'll depart London in a Mercedes minibus and head to both Stonehenge and Bath. At Stonehenge, you'll have time to walk around the ancient stones and marvel at their enormity. In Bath, you'll have time to stop for lunch and either explore on your own or take a guided tour. The twist to this tour is that you'll also visit a secret spot on the way back to London, which is only revealed when you arrive.

The English Bus's vehicle, with panoramic windows and a glass roof, is small enough to go down back roads and through the countryside – a feature travelers love. Reviewers are also complimentary of the guides, who they describe as friendly, educational and well-versed in British history.

Tours depart daily at 8:45 a.m. and return to central London around 8:30 p.m. Tickets do not include food, drinks or admission to Stonehenge. The English Bus also operates daylong trips to the Cotswolds, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, among other destinations.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

Price: Adults from 53.50 pounds ($68); kids from 43 pounds ($55) Duration: 3.5 to 7 hours

If you're a fan of Harry Potter, you already know that this London tour is a must – and previous tourgoers confirm it lives up to the hype. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter offers a behind-the-scenes look at sets, props and costumes used in the film franchise. Walk through the Great Hall – which is set for dinner – and explore Diagon Alley and Platform 9 3/4. Other exhibits include Creature Effects, where you can see how characters like Buckbeak the Hippogriff and Aragog were brought to life. You can even enjoy a butterbeer in the Backlot Café. Special exhibits are also displayed throughout the year and around the holidays.

Plan to spend at least half a day to fully experience the collection and discover its intricate details. Themed packages and add-on experiences are also available. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

City Experiences – Evening Cruise on the River Thames

Price: From 30 pounds (about $38) Duration: 2 hours

City Experiences offers evening cruises on the River Thames, a lovely way to end your day in London. Upon boarding, a server greets you with a complimentary glass of prosecco, and hors d'oeuvres are served throughout the two-hour cruise. You'll enjoy live background music as you take in the sights from your seat on the open-air upstairs deck or inside the saloon with picture windows. Previous travelers say they enjoyed the cruise, noting it is relaxing and affords spectacular views for photos.

In the warm weather months, cruises run daily at 6:30 p.m.; beginning in October, cruises are available Thursday through Sunday only. Patrons must be age 13 or older to join the tour. Other London river cruises offered by City Experiences include a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing cruise.

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The Jack the Ripper Tour With Ripper-Vision

Price: Adults from 18 pounds (about $23); kids from 10 pounds (about $13) Duration: 2 hours

This offbeat Jack the Ripper tour has a unique spin: the company uses what it calls "Ripper-Vision" to tell the story of the notorious murderer. A hand-held projector, "Ripper-Vision" displays pictures on walls and sides of buildings throughout the tour, allowing the guides to show (and tell) all about the infamous serial killer. You'll visit the actual murder sites where Jack the Ripper commited his crimes, and will get a glimpse of what London was like in the late 1800s. Tourgoers say guides are informative, entertaining and skilled at retelling the stories of Jack the Ripper's escapades.

Tours are offered nightly at 7:30 p.m., with an additional 5 p.m. tour on select days. The company also offers Jack the Ripper pub tours.

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Eating Europe – East End Food Tour

Price: Adults from 85 pounds (about $108); kids from 70 pounds (about $89) Duration: 3.5 hours

Eating Europe's East End food tour is a 3.5-hour exploration of one of London's most diverse and interesting neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy food at six restaurants, pubs, markets, bakeries and shops. Along with classic (and award-winning) fish and chips, you'll also sample some of the city's best curry, bagels and pastries. Reviewers rave about the delicious and varied offerings on this tour and encourage future participants to pace themselves so they can enjoy every bite.

Tours run throughout the day, every day, beginning at 11 a.m. There is a maximum of 12 people per tour. Eating Europe also offers tours of Soho and Borough Market.

Fat Tire Tours – Royal London Bike Tour

Price: Adults from 35 pounds (about $44); kids from 29 pounds (about $37) Duration: 4 hours

Fascinated with the monarchy? On this approximately four-hour cycling excursion from Fat Tire Tours, expert guides lead you to spots like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Kensington Palace, all while sharing intrigue and stories about British royalty. Midway through the tour, there is a half-hour lunch break near Trafalgar Square (at your own expense). Bikers say the tour provides a great way to see iconic sights and describe guides as informative and friendly.

Rides are offered daily at 10:30 a.m.; an additional 3:30 p.m. tour may also be available depending on the day and month. Schedules vary during the winter. Travelers should note reservations are required for this tour, and helmets are provided. Fat Tire Tours also offers cycling tours along the Thames, bike rentals and private tours.

Evan Evans Tours – Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath

Price: Adults from 95 pounds (about $121); kids from 85 pounds (about $108) Duration: 11 hours

The first stop on this day trip from London is Windsor Castle – the largest occupied castle in the world. Here, you'll have time to stroll the immaculate grounds and pay a visit to St George's Chapel, the location of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 nuptials. From there, you'll head to the city of Bath, England – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's home to the world-famous Roman Baths. The last stop of the day is Stonehenge. In all, the tour lasts about 11 hours. Reviewers rave about the entertaining, passionate guides, but some do bemoan the pace of the tour, saying certain parts felt rushed. However, all agree this is a great way to cross some must-see landmarks off your bucket list.

Tours depart Victoria Coach Station daily at 8 a.m. Evan Evans Tours also operates a similar tour that stops in Oxford instead of Bath.

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Brigit's Bakery London – Classic Afternoon Tea Bus London Tour

Price: Adults from 45 pounds (about $57); kids from 35 pounds (about $44) Duration: 1.5 hours

Offering a unique twist on a bus tour and afternoon tea, Brigit's Bakery London's Classic Afternoon Tea Bus London Tour combines the two for a tasty outing. During the tour, you'll ride on a vintage double-decker Routemaster bus through central London, passing by Big Ben, Hyde Park, Downing Street and more. As you sightsee, servers pour tea and offer sandwiches, cakes and pastries. In addition to the tour's novelty, visitors find the prerecorded commentary entertaining and informative, and most say they enjoyed the food.

Tours, which last about 90 minutes, run several times daily and depart from either Northumberland Avenue or Victoria Coach Station. The tour accommodates several dietary restrictions, though these options may have an additional fee. Children ages 4 and younger are not permitted. Prefer gin to tea? The company also offers a Gin Lovers Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, among other options.

Tally Ho! – Landmarks and Gems Royal London Bike Tour

Price: From 55 pounds (about $70) Duration: 3.5 hours

On the London Landmarks & Gems cycling tour, Tally Ho! leads visitors to the city's major sights, while expert guides offer their insights and informative commentary – a point of praise for many reviewers. Other highlights include seeing the royal guards (and possibly the changing of the guard ceremony), spray painting in the Leake Street tunnel and grabbing a pint at a pub. The tour covers about 5 miles and travels at a leisurely pace, with time for photo stops.

Tours ride twice daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., though times may vary seasonally. There may only be an afternoon ride during the fall and winter months, and an additional tour at 9:30 a.m. runs during the summer months. There is a maximum of 12 people per tour. A helmet or tweed flat cap and spray paint are provided to bikers. Tally Ho! offers a variety of cycling and walking tours, including a gin "safari."

Thames Rockets – Ultimate London Adventure

Price: From 49.95 pounds ($63) Duration: 50 minutes

The 50-minute Ultimate London Adventure tour is a sightseeing cruise like no other. As your actor-turned-guide narrates your trip, you'll take in iconic sights along the Thames, such as the Tate Modern, the Gherkin and the Houses of Parliament. Once you get under the Tower Bridge, the speedboat captain ramps up to speeds of 30 knots (35 mph) and takes you on a thrilling ride as the music blasts and passengers shriek. Tourgoers describe it as an exhilarating, fantastic experience.

Tours depart several times daily. Keep in mind: From November through January tours are only offered Thursday through Sunday. Thames Rockets also offers adults-only evening rides, as well as longer 80-minute cruises, among other options.

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Tour for Muggles

Price: Adults from 17 pounds (about $22); kids from 15 pounds (about $19) Duration: 2 hours

One of the best Harry Potter tours in London , this option garners rave reviews from witches, wizards, Muggles and Squibs who appreciate both the knowledgeable tour guides and seeing their favorite "Harry Potter" locations in real life. Tour for Muggles takes visitors through London for approximately two hours to see locations where the movies were shot, as well as places that inspired author J.K. Rowling.

Tours are limited to 20 people and run several times a day Tuesday through Sunday.

Gin Journey London

Price: From 75 pounds (about $95) Duration: 4.5 hours

If you enjoy imbibing in gin, you'll love taking a tour with Gin Journey, where your expert "gin guardian" takes you to five different venues in London in a chauffeur-driven minibus. During the 4.5-hour tour, you'll sample five different gins, enjoy five gin cocktails, visit a distillery and learn all about this spirit and why it's having a modern renaissance. Reviewers praise the guides, the drinks and the tour's great organization.

Gin Journeys can be booked in different neighborhoods, including Hackney and Soho. Tours, which are capped at 20 people, are offered every Saturday at 1 or 2 p.m., depending on which neighborhood you choose to book. Ticket discounts may be available for early bookings.

Strawberry Tours – Free Soho Tour London

Price: Free Duration: 2 hours

Since the mid-19th century, Soho has been a haven for musicians, writers and bohemians. Learn about the neighborhood's famous residents and much more on this free two-hour London walking tour. Your guide will talk about famous bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and their connection to the area. You'll also learn about the history of Soho's sex industry, a topic not always discussed on tours. Guides will take you by the Old Red Light District, Carnaby Street, the West End Theatre District and more. Tourgoers rave about the expert guides and are awestruck by the history of the area.

As its name suggests, the tour is free, but at the end of tour, you can pay your guide what you wish. This tour runs Wednesday through Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Strawberry Tours offers other free excursions around London, such as street art-themed tours and several London landmarks tours.

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Free Tours by Foot – World War Two Tour of London

On this two-hour walking tour of London, you'll learn about London during the Blitz, hear tales of how the city was rebuilt after the war and walk past landmarks that survived the bombings, such as St. Paul's Cathedral. Tour-takers value the engaging guides and the amount of history shared on the tour. They also say guides tailor the tour to participants' interests.

Visitors can name their own price, paying what they think the tour was worth at the excursion's conclusion. Tours operate Thursday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required to guarantee a spot. Free Tours by Foot offers a variety of walking and food tours, including tours of Westminster and London street art, among many others.

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Taylor Swift shouts out boyfriend Travis Kelce on "Eras Tour debut." Here are the other stars who attended her Wembley Stadium shows.

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Updated on: June 24, 2024 / 3:27 PM EDT / CBS News

Taylor Swift's London stop of her Eras Tour is making headlines across the internet for who was both on and off the stage. 

During her shows at Wembley Stadium, Swift invited her boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage with her.

Swift and Kelce are used to making headlines since they started  making their relationship more public in September 2023. But when Kelce, a NFL player on the Kansas City Chiefs, made a surprise appearance in a tux and top hat during Swift's song "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart," fans went wild at the venue and online.

"Wembley Stadium round one was so surreal," Swift wrote on social media on Monday, following three shows at Wembley. "Looking out into crowds of 90,000 fans each night and hearing that VOLUME… Those were some of the loudest crowds I've ever heard. Acoustic sections went OFF."

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Kelce wasn't the only famous guest.

She reflected on singing with Haley Williams and Gracie Abrams, and gave a shoutout to her boyfriend, sharing a photo of them together on social media for the first time. "And I'm still cracking up/swooning over [Travis'] Eras Tour debut," she wrote, posting photos from the concert. "Never going to forget these shows. Can't wait to do it 5 more times in August. Up next: Dublin!!"

Travis may have stolen the show when he swept Swift off her feet — literally picking her up while on stage — but several other famous people in the audience caught attention too.

Kelce's brother, former NFL player Jason Kelce, was seen with an arm full of friendship bracelets, the customary gift Swifites exchange at her concerts. It seemed like a family affair: Jason's wife, Kylie, was also spotted, as were Swift's parents, according to Entertainment Tonight.

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Tom Cruise, model Cara Delevingne, director Greta Gerwig and actor Theo James were all spotted at the venue as well. "Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness posted photos with several celebrities, including "Bridgerton" actress Nicola Coughlan. 

Paul McCartney, Cate Blanchet, Ellie Goulding, Jamie Dornan, Liam Hesmworth, Sophie Turner, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Andrew Scott, Nick and Vanessa Lachey and Piers Morgan were all in attendance. 

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher took their kids to the show, but another family stole the cake. 

Prince William took Prince George and Princess Charlotte to the show, and the family got to snap a selfie with Swift and Kelce that quickly went viral.

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Taylor Swift brought out boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage during the third night of her Eras Tour stop at Wembley Stadium in London.

Taylor Swift brought out Travis Kelce on night 3 of her  London Eras Tour  stop, proving that, once again, she is a mastermind . 

After two nights of surprising fans at Wembley Stadium, Swift, 34, pulled off the ultimate hoodwink in the form of bringing her Kansas City Chiefs player boyfriend , 34, on stage during the set list for her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department . On Sunday night, over 80,000 fans in attendance watched as Travis -- wearing a black tuxedo and top hat to match Swift's other dancers -- carried his girlfriend out on stage in his arms. 

There, No. 87 -- who Swift has lovingly referred to as "the guy on the Chiefs" -- stood by as Swift's dancers (per her choreography) stripped her of her dress and revealed a white two-piece set underneath, all as Travis watched from afar, fanning himself and smiling from ear to ear. 

Before exiting the stage and letting Swift belt out "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart," one of the most-streamed songs of The Tortured Poets Department thus far, Travis adorably pretended to apply makeup to his lover 's face, grinning as Swift -- acting like a rag doll of sorts -- pretended to be over the whole situation. 

Fans -- who have adorably bequeathed the couple with the portmanteau "Tayvis" -- quickly took to social media to express their excitement over the impromptu appearance from the NFL tight end, who was spotted earlier in the night in the VIP tent after previously attending the first two shows at Wembley with brother Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce  -- who  attended their first Eras show on Friday.  

"there is something extremely poetic about travis kelce carrying taylor swift away after her heart was shattered....," one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter). 

"Travis Kelce after being in the VIP tent for a third night in a row," another X user wrote , hilariously attaching a clip of Ryan Gosling as Ken in 2023's Barbie .

After the show, one person shared a sweet video of the couple leaving Wembley Stadium, Swift grabbing Travis' hand while wearing a pink shift dress and heading out, potentially for a night on the town. It's unclear exactly where they were headed but fans were behind them as they took off for the evening. It's another sweet update for the couple of less than a year whose love story is nothing short of heart-stopping. 

"Travis had a friendship bracelet and a dream less than a year ago, now he's on the Eras Tour stage #LondonTSTheErasTour ," one fan wrote , referencing the origins of Swift and Travis' love story. 

Who could forget that Travis saw Swift perform her Eras Tour show last summer at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City -- the home stadium for the Chiefs -- and opted to "shoot his shot" by propositioning her to come and see him dominate Arrowhead . Swift later attended her first Chiefs game in September, and quickly became a staple in the cheering section for the Missouri NFL team, attending 13 (her lucky number) games and watching the Chiefs win the Super Bowl in February. 

Fast forward to today, and they're taking on the world together -- we're unsure if there's a drawer of Swift's things at Travis' place. Nevertheless, the couple has been standing side by side and celebrating each other on their individual career wins, including Travis' foray into the world of acting and Swift's continued music success. 

In May, a source told ET that while they are increasingly busy in life, they are very much in love and unafraid to show it. Furthermore, those closest to them would not be surprised should Travis pop the question and Swift accept his proposal. 

A source told ET at the time, "Taylor and Travis are doing amazing, and their loved ones see an engagement coming sooner than later. They make a great match and there's no question about that."

More recently, another person close to the couple shared that they are making their love work amid the distance between them as Travis gets ready for the 2024 NFL season in the U.S. and Swift continues with her European Eras Tour shows. 

"Taylor and Travis make sure that the current long-distance aspect of their relationship doesn't last very long. They both move their schedules around if it's feasible and try to carve out as much time as they can to see each other, as well as each other’s families and friends," a source shared . 

The source added, "They prioritize each other and do anything and everything to make each other happy. Their relationship is genuine and they both want to make it work, so it does."

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What to See on London Stages This Summer

British theater recommendations for visitors and residents of all ages — and inclinations.

By Matt Wolf

The critic Matt Wolf has been covering theater in London for The Times for over 20 years.

London’s theaters offer something for everyone. Whether in big West End venues or on stages tucked away above a pub, the city’s shows include the classics, new plays and some productions that defy classification. Open air playhouses attract audiences willing to brave the unpredictable summer weather, and venues spread throughout the city make for an accessible theater landscape that extends far beyond the heavily trafficked tourist hot spots.

Whether you’re looking for frothy musicals or fiercely charged political writing, chances are your wishes can be answered somewhere around town. Below, in seven categories, are some of the shows vying for the attention of visitors and residents seeking out London theater this summer.

Give Me Serious Drama

Few London playhouses generate as much buzz as the Almeida, and expectations are high for its run of this new play from the Australian playwright Kendall Feaver, whose theatrical debut, “The Almighty Sometimes,” impressed British critics when it played in Manchester, England, in 2018 . Feaver’s latest is set on a university campus rocked by sexual assault allegations, and Polly Findlay directs a cast led by Phoebe Campbell and Justine Mitchell . Through July 20 at the Almeida Theater.

The Boys from the Blackstuff

The regional accents may prove a challenge — especially if English isn’t your first language — but there’s no denying the passion and power that course through James Graham’s stage adaptation of this era-defining 1982 British TV show. Through a community of Liverpool road builders’ struggles, Kate Wasserberg’s empathic production reminds us that employment is crucial to self-esteem. Through Aug. 3 at the Garrick Theater.

My Father’s Fable

The Bush Theater in West London might seem off the beaten path, but it’s where the stage version of “Baby Reindeer” had its London run , before Netflix’s runaway hit adaptation brought it to TV screens all over the world earlier this year. The Bush’s current offering is the debut play from the British Nigerian actress Faith Omole, who was a 2023 nominee for London’s equivalent to the Tonys, the Olivier Awards. “My Father’s Fable” follows a character named Peace, who discovers a brother she didn’t know she had; Rakie Ayola stars and Rebekah Murrell directs. Through July 27 at the Bush Theater.

People Places and Things

Duncan Macmillan’s take-no-prisoners account of addiction and recovery — with snippets of Chekhov’s “The Seagull” thrown in — won awards aplenty in London nearly a decade ago for its leading lady Denise Gough, who then brought the show to New York in 2017 . Here it is again, with Gough in fearless form once more as the angsty, anguished Emma, and a supporting cast led by Gough’s fellow Irishwoman Sinead Cusack. Through Aug. 10 at the Trafalgar Theater.

Buying tickets

The box office is often the best port of call, if you want to avoid online fees or get “rush” seats that are sometimes available shortly before curtain up. Various websites, including whatsonstage.com, sell tickets alongside reviews and features.

Reusable Sippy Cups may be the norm on Broadway, but they are rare outside the United States. “Interval drinks,” as intermission beverages are known in Britain, are often served in actual glasses that can sometimes be taken into the auditorium and which can be ordered before the performance to avoid a crush at the bar in the break.

The pleasures of a free Playbill don’t exist in London, where programs — not Playbills, which is an American brand — must be purchased. Some theaters have gone paperless and make program information available only by scanning a QR code or looking online.

Refunds and exchanges

These policies vary venue to venue, and sometimes show to show. Some theaters will issue a credit that can be used for other productions under the same roof, but London is stricter than New York about offering money back if a star is absent.

Show Me the Classics

Richard iii.

This production at Shakespeare’s Globe — a reconstruction of the 16th-century theater where many of the Bard’s plays were first performed — has been a talking-point in London’s theater world after disability activists objected to the theater’s artistic director, Michelle Terry, taking the title role, because she is not disabled (and Terry performs the role without its typical hunch). That brought some renewed attention to a venue that has always been popular with visitors, where you can stand in an arena under an open sky, as Jacobean theatergoers did, or opt for seats around the side. Through Aug. 3 at Shakespeare’s Globe.

Suite in Three Keys

Noël Coward is a London favorite and his “Private Lives” received two major revivals here in 2023 alone. Now, the director Tom Littler is turning the attention of the Orange Tree Theater toward three lesser-known Coward plays from 1965, all set in the same Swiss hotel suite and all dealing with relationships on the rocks. Tara Fitzgerald, Stephen Boxer and Emma Fielding lead the cast, and the Orange Tree Theater presents the plays as a double-bill and a stand-alone show, which can be seen in either order. Through July 6 at the Orange Tree Theater.

A View from the Bridge

Each decade seems to offer up a defining London production of Arthur Miller’s 1950s tragedy. This go-round finds the small-screen star Dominic West (“The Wire,” “The Affair”) returning to his theatrical roots to play Eddie Carbone, the Brooklyn longshoreman with a guilty secret. The protean Kate Fleetwood plays his wife, Beatrice, who learns far more about her husband than she ever expected. Through Aug. 3 at Theater Royal, Haymarket.

The Grapes of Wrath

Frank Galati’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s enduring novel played the National Theater in 1989 on the way to a Tony-winning Broadway run. Now, it’s back in a new production that underscores the timeless importance of the Joad family’s Depression-era travails on the largest of the National’s three stages. Expect large-scale emotion in a big theater, not least with the mighty Cherry Jones, a two-time Tony winner, heading the cast. Runs July 17 to Sept. 14 at the National Theater.

I Want to See Stars

The constituent.

It’s been a dozen years since James Corden took the play “ One Man, Two Guvnors ” to Broadway; he went on to win a Tony and launch a successful career in the United States as a late-night talk show host. This summer, he’s back on the London stage for the first time since then, leading the cast for a new play by Joe Penhall set in the world of British politics, a timely production given Britain votes this summer in a general election. Matthew Warchus, who runs the Old Vic, directs. Through Aug. 10 at the Old Vic.

Hello, Dolly!

Leading lady Imelda Staunton has shown a career-long interest in the American repertory, from Edward Albee to Stephen Sondheim. This summer, she lends her powerful singing voice to to a revival of the Jerry Herman Broadway favorite, here directed by Dominic Cooke, who also worked with Staunton on an acclaimed revival of Sondheim’s “Follies.” Her character, the matchmaking Dolly Gallagher Levi is a funnier, frothier one than Staunton often plays, so look for smiles both onstage and in the audience; Andy Nyman and Jenna Russell co-star. Runs July 6 to Sept. 14 at the London Palladium.

Romeo and Juliet

The last time Tom Holland was on a West End stage, he was a prepubescent member of the company in “Billy Elliot the Musical.” The 28-year-old “Spiderman” star has now graduated to the big league with his Shakespeare debut in “Romeo and Juliet”: a heavily cut, stripped-back version that bears the stark signature of its director, Jamie Lloyd . With Holland’s name attached, the show sold out in just hours, even before Juliet had been cast (she’s played by Francesca Amewudah-Rivers), but last-minute box office visitors have been known to snap up returned tickets. Through Aug. 3 at the Duke of York’s Theater.

Kit Harington may have come to worldwide attention as Jon Snow on “Game of Thrones,” but the actor returns regularly to his theatrical roots. And despite his star power, he’ll be getting alphabetical billing in the West End premiere of the Jeremy O. Harris drama “Slave Play,” which made headlines in New York for its bold depiction of race, sex and power in the American South. The London cast includes alumni from the New York cast, such as James Cusati-Moyer and Chalia La Tour; Robert O’Hara directs again. Runs June 29 to Sept. 21 at the No ë l Coward Theater.

I’m Looking for a Laugh

Fawlty towers: the play.

The BBC only made 12 episodes of this TV show in the 1970s, but that was enough to secure Basil Fawlty and his wife Sybil spots in the canon of British comedy, along with the employees and guests of their seaside hotel. A dashing Adam Jackson-Smith is the spitting image of John Cleese as the easily flustered Basil, and Anna-Jane Casey, sporting surely the heaviest wig on the West End, steps ably into Prunella Scales’s shoes as his sly and snarky wife. Through Jan. 4, 2025, at the Apollo Theater.

The Play That Goes Wrong

It’s nearly 10 years since the West End opening of this Mischief Theater company production about an amateur theatrical troupe attempting — not very successfully — to stage a 1920s murder mystery. After many cast changes and a heap of international acclaim, Mark Bell’s staging continues to offer up both mayhem and mirth, not to mention a Tony Award-winning set from Nigel Hook that collapses on cue in each performance. At the Duchess Theater.

The 39 Steps

This frothy stage version of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 spy thriller ran for nine years on the West End, won a 2007 Olivier Award for best comedy and toured to 39 countries. Its late-summer London return will surely beguile audiences anew. Tom Byrne, who played Prince Andrew in “The Crown,” is the star this time around, supported by three multitasking colleagues who take on a dizzying array of roles. Runs Aug. 16 to Sept. 28 at the Trafalgar Theater.

I Love Musicals

The baker’s wife.

A busy summer for American musicals in London includes a rare outing for of “The Baker’s Wife,” a portrait of French provincial life in the 1930s from the book writer Joseph Stein (“Fiddler On the Roof”), and the composer Stephen Schwartz, whose subsequent monster hit, “Wicked ,” is soon to be a two-part film. This latest production of “The Baker’s Wife” is in the hands of the American director Gordon Greenberg, whose Huey Lewis musical “The Heart of Rock and Roll” just closed on Broadway ; Clive Rowe (“Carousel”) and Lucie Jones (“Waitress”) play the middle-aged baker and his beautiful young wife. Runs July 6 to Sept. 14 at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Guys and Dolls

Frank Loesser’s gorgeous 1950 musical chronicling two love affairs is especially adored in London, where it seems to get revived every few years. But Nicholas Hytner’s acclaimed production for the Bridge Theater is the first time this show has been presented as an immersive experience. You can watch the performance on foot, following the cast from one shifting location to another, or you can sit and watch the action from the above. Whatever you choose, you’ll thrill anew at Arlene Phillips’s high-kicking choreography and a cast whose affection for the immortal score is palpable from the first note. Through Jan. 4, 2025, at the Bridge Theater.

Kiss Me, Kate

The Barbican Theater, once home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, gives itself over every summer to a production of an American musical. This year it’s Cole Porter’s feisty 1948 backstage musical “Kiss Me, Kate,” about two warring lovers putting on “The Taming of the Shrew. ” The American director Bartlett Sher is at the helm of an international cast headed by the expert Stephanie J. Block, on loan from Broadway, in the dual roles of Lilli Vanessi and Shakespeare’s Katharine; the Irish actor Adrian Dunbar (“Line of Duty”) makes his mainstream musical theater debut playing Fred Graham and Petruchio. Through Sept. 14 at the Barbican Theater.

High school can be an unforgiving place, as we are reminded by this stage musical version of the popular 2004 film. Six years after its Broadway run led to 12 Tony nominations, “Mean Girls” has reached the West End, directed, as in New York, by Casey Nicholaw. Charlie Burn plays the wayward class newbie, Cady, who finds herself confronting Georgina Castle’s Regina, the meanest of the girls in her midst. At the Savoy Theater.

My Kids Want to Come, Too

The gruffalo.

This adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s 1999 children’s book reached the stage in 2001, courtesy of the Tall Stories theater company. Here’s a chance to revisit the tale of the hungry mouse whose quest for hazelnuts brings him into contact with the titular forbidding buffalo-like creature. The show is being performed during the day in the same West End theater where the more adult musical “ Hadestown ” runs in the evening. Runs July 17 to Sept. 8 at the Lyric Theater.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

J.K. Rowling’s Hogwarts saga was a benchmark achievement in children’s literature long before the stage version pushed the narrative forward to encompass Harry and his school friends’ adult lives. On Broadway, the director John Tiffany’s ceaselessly imaginative two-part production has been compressed into one play; New York visitors wanting to see the more capacious original can still do so on the West End, where the eye-popping production celebrates its eighth birthday on July 30. At the Palace Theater.

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett’s tale of 10-year-old Mary Lennox, dispatched from India to northern England to live with an uncle she doesn’t know, has been refashioned many times and reaches the stage anew this summer, alfresco in Regent’s Park. (Check the weather forecast before heading out.) Puppets have been added to the mix in this version, directed by Anna Himali Howard. Through July 20 at the Open Air Theater, Regent’s Park.

There’s something rather sweet about watching girls dressed as Anna or Elsa heading into the West End production of “Frozen ,” which is now the Disney musical’s flagship production since the Broadway version shut down in 2020 . Families have just a few more months to check out the director Michael Grandage’s lavish reappraisal of the hit film — that icescape! — with Laura Dawkes and Samantha Barks as the two sisters who let their voices go. Through Sept. 8 at Theater Royal, Drury Lane.

Tweedy’s Massive Circus

Circuses don’t usually think small, but that’s the case with this ironically named show from Tweedy the Clown, in which the big top has shrunken in size. Tweedy, a baggy-trousered Scot, has long been a mainstay of the touring Giffords Circus in England; this time, he’s in the company of three colleagues, one of whom (Sam Goodburn) joins Tweedy in a tightrope walk without a wire. Runs July 18 to 27 at the Underbelly Festival, Cavendish Square.

I Like the Weird

The Argentine company Fuerza Bruta’s high-octane mixture of physical theater, music and movement has been seen around the world, and now the company is returning to London with “AVEN,” a show that promises more of their trademark, take-no-prisoners energy. The production, which premiered in Buenos Aires, promises to have the vibrancy of a rave . Runs July 9 to Sept. 1 at the Roundhouse.

Interview with the Vamp

Richard Thomas was a backstage figure for the scabrous musical “Jerry Springer: the Opera,” which he created over 20 years ago with Stewart Lee. This time, Thomas will be onstage, alongside cabaret mainstay Dr. Adam Perchard, in a short but scintillating-sounding run of a shows billed as an “epic queer song cycle”— and why not? Runs July 10 to 13 at the Soho Theater.

Viola’s Room

There are no masks required in this 45-minute offering from Punchdrunk, the British company behind such vaunted immersive experiences as “The Burnt City” and “Sleep No More.” And rather than splitting the audience up into small groups, as is the Punchdrunk norm, spectators will come together and walk barefoot through a labyrinth while listening on headsets as the whispery voice of Helena Bonham Carter tells a spooky tale drawn from a gothic 1901 short story, “The Moon-Slave.” Through Aug. 18 at One Cartridge Place .

Arts and Culture Across Europe

A production of “Richard III” at the Shakespeare’s Globe theater faced criticism because a nondisabled actor plays the scheming king. But disputes like these miss the point , our critic writes.

The violent history of the Dutch colony that is now New York is not well known in the Netherlands. The curators of a new exhibition at the Amsterdam Museum  want to change that.

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is a treasure trove of art and design. Here’s one besotted visitor’s plan for taking it all in .

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s co-artistic directors have put together a challenging debut season . But many visitors come to Stratford-upon-Avon seeking something more traditional.

The Venice Biennale, the art world’s most prestigious exhibition, opened recently  to some fanfare, some criticism  and a number of protests . Here’s a look at some of the standouts  from the 2024 edition.

Travis Kelce watches Eras Tour in London with Tom Cruise, Hugh Grant, other A-Listers

The kansas city tight end was seen in the vip tent with his brother and several high level actors..

The guy on the Chiefs is back for night two of Taylor Swift 's Eras Tour in London and sharing a VIP tent with a handful of A-List celebrities.

The Eras Tour singer hard launched her relationship with Travis Kelce , after dating him for almost a year, by posting the very first Instagram photo of the two with Prince William and his two children . Prince William enjoyed his 42nd birthday from a balcony suite overlooking the right side of the stage, at one point shimmying during "Shake It Off."

On night two, Travis sported a backwards USA Olympics cap. The same hat he wore on night one, pairing it with an off-white, short-sleeved button up.

Jason Kelce collected friendship bracelets and posed for photos with his wife Kylie outside of Wembley Stadium. Dressed in a white and marigold vintage bowling shirt, the former NFL center told one fan his favorite era was 1989.

The VIP tent on the floor housed some top talent including actors Tom Cruise, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Liam Hemsworth, Hugh Grant and director Greta Gerwig.

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Travis Kelce supports Swift by attending multiple shows

On Friday, Travis attended the three plus hour show with Jason and Kylie. Their VIP tent included "Bridgerton" actress Nicola Coughlan, Queer Eye personality Jonathan van Ness and actress Cara Delevingne.

The tight end has attended the tour seven times visiting stops in Argentina , Australia,  Singapore , France and England. Every time number 87 is in the audience, the singer changes her lyrics in “Karma” to "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me." For the 2023-2024 season, Swift attended 13 NFL games to support the tight end , culminating in Super Bowl 58.

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The Taylor Swift Economy Has Overtaken London. I Went to Its Epicenter.

I’ve never seen anything quite like what the superstar is doing to my city..

Taylor Swift is in London. Even the least culturally clued-in person could not have failed to notice. The city is full of people in “Eras” merch, and social media is awash in concert footage from the tour dates at Wembley Stadium: Travis Kelce donning a top hat and tails to make his own onstage debut, Prince William celebrating his 42 nd birthday by shaking it off in his private box. We’ve got an election going on here at the moment, so candidates are busy doing things in public to appear maximally normal. Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition, posted a photo of himself on what he described as a “Swift campaign pitstop” at the “Eras” tour on Friday. Mayor Sadiq Khan posted a version of London’s underground map with all the stops replaced by Taylor Swift song titles and captioned it “London (Taylor’s Version).” For better or worse, this has indeed felt like her town, for a weekend.

But one specific place in London is an interesting Petri dish in which to examine the Taylor Swift effect. Before April of this year, the Black Dog pub, in south London’s Vauxhall neighborhood, was an unremarkable sort of place. I live nearby and had been once or twice before. It’s a local joint that does decent food and serves beer—just a pub, in other words. However, after Swift released The Tortured Poets Department , the establishment found itself catapulted to international recognition. The extended, Anthology edition of the album features a song called “The Black Dog,” in which Swift as narrator describes realizing that a lover—presumably one of the two Londoner boyfriends that most of the album is about—had forgotten to turn off location sharing, and she then works out that he is cheating on her by tracking him to a bar by that name.

I went down this past weekend to see whether there would be any Swifties at the pub before or after their “Eras” experience and, if so, to ask them to explain themselves. As I walked over there, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, I sort of expected to be disappointed. Why would people in London for a weekend, some of them from as far afield as the States, spend any of their precious time at a bog-standard pub in a part of town well off the tourist trail? Surely they had better places to be? This was just a bonus track, after all.

I need not have worried. The Black Dog was swarming with groups of friends with “Eras” tote bags; mums and their tweenage daughters in “Eras” T-shirts; beleaguered boyfriends taking photographs of their girlfriends, all their arms bedecked in lettered bands spelling out their favorite albums and songs and lyrics. On the grass outside the pub, there were even a handful of girls stringing together more of these friendship bracelets. Inside, it was even busier, and anyone hoping for a table without a reservation was kidding themselves.

The pub sells merchandise now: pink Black Dog baseball caps, pint glasses embossed with the establishment’s logo, and, of course, friendship bracelets. Taylor Swift plays over the speakers. According to one staff member wearing a Black Dog friendship bracelet, it has been busy not just all weekend but all month. Swift fans seeing the tour elsewhere on the Continent have been incorporating the concert into a wider holiday, stopping in London on their own European tour. There was a somewhat harassed-looking security guard in an orange cap outside yelling at the Swifties to stay out of the way of cars as they got their pictures taken with a sign with the lyric “And so I watch as you walk into some bar called the Black Dog.” The guard was himself wearing a full sleeve of letter beads that fans had given to him, including one wristlet that read “Go Chiefs,” a phrase that holds no meaning for most Londoners. As I stood there, three South African women in “Eras” merch were debating which of theirs to bestow upon him. “Give him ‘King of My Heart,’ ” one said. “It will match his hat.”

I spoke to Michelle and Tammi, sisters based in Tennessee and Florida, who were there with their daughters. They were in London to see Swift the following night, and would be around till Tuesday. Maya, one of the daughters, said that “The Black Dog” was her favourite song of all, so this was the one thing she wanted to do in the city other than see the concert. They were going to the stadium that night too, to listen from outside.

This kind of tourism feels like a relatively new thing, in Europe anyway. It happened with Beyoncé’s tour as well: droves of concertgoers traveling to European cities they were otherwise not very interested in, such as the people who flew out specifically for the Stockholm show that kicked off the “Renaissance” tour. But this feels like another level in terms of numbers. This summer, 700,000 are expected to attend the “Eras” tour over the eight dates it will be in London, this month and again in August. A huge portion of that audience will be coming from abroad. Tickets to the European leg of the “Eras” tour are significantly cheaper than they are in the U.S., to the extent that many did the maths and worked out that it would be a better value to get “Eras” tickets in Europe and fly over for the concert. The Greater London Authority estimates that the tour will generate 300 million pounds for the economy, and last week the European Central Bank’s chief economist was heard musing about the megastar’s potential effect on inflation. Swift-themed functions this past weekend included a Taylor Swift drag brunch; a Taylor Swift mini-golf and cocktail event; a Taylor Swift traveling bar bus tour of London; and an adult ball pit experience with Taylor Swift music playing, as well as both warmup parties and after-parties for each concert. I cannot recall another occasion when one person’s presence in a city has kicked off such an enormous response of ancillary events and cash-in attempts. It is no exaggeration when everyone from CNBC to the New York Times writes about her as not just a pop star but an entire economy.

Three women from Ottawa told me that they had thought about coming to the Black Dog during their weekend in London but had bumped it up the agenda to that day because Swift had sung “The Black Dog” the previous night, as one of the two surprise songs she performs at each tour date. I sat down on a bench outside the pub with a group of fans, some from the U.S. and some from London, who had met one another there that day. They had all seen the show the night before. “ Tortured Poets is my favorite album,” a woman in her early 20s named Lily told me, “and we were like, ‘We have to visit the Black Dog.’ Just seeing that this is where she wrote about—it’s crazy. I almost imagine, like, this is the vibe of Tortured Poets , you know what I mean? It’s like the album in real life.”

Two other Swifties, Rachel and Ashley, found out they had gotten off the waitlist for London tickets on Thursday at 11 a.m. in New York. “We bought the tickets and flew here that night. We were in the airport by 4,” Rachel said. They got married last month. “Now we’re like, I don’t know—we thought we had the best night of our life? And then last night happened.” They wanted to come and see the Black Dog because they found the song relatable. “She was stalking her boyfriend, and, like, that’s the most human thing. I’m always looking at my Find My Friends like, Where’s everybody at, what are they doing? ”

Another group, friends from London, sat on the lawn with their pints. “I suggested the Black Dog to these two,” said Zoe, pointing to the other women with her, “and they were like, ‘We don’t know what you’re talking about.’ I was like, ‘It’s where Taylor got cheated on. It’s very important to us!’ ” She wasn’t at all surprised it was busy. “I thought it would be busier, to be honest.”

I guess for all these fans, coming to the Black Dog is a way to (let’s be real) get some Instagram pictures—but also to feel just a tiny bit closer to Swift. And her stardom is so astronomical that such feelings can be elicited just by a beer drunk from a plastic cup on some grass outside an unremarkable boozer.

When the “Eras” tour comes to a city, it creates this strange sense of us—the regular locals—and them, the world’s Swifties. As I stood outside the Black Dog, a group walked past.

“It’s crazy that there are so many people, and they’ve got so many bags,” one of the girls said to the others. One of her friends replied: “Imagine being the owner of this pub. They probably hate it.”

They don’t, apparently. Back when the song was released and the pub first started getting Swiftie visitors, the pub’s events manager, Lily Bottomley, told the BBC that the attention had been “pretty overwhelming” but that the bar “ can’t be happier ,” by which she presumably at least in part meant: “We are making a lot of money.”

People eating on the terrace outside an adjacent café were craning their necks to see what the fuss was about. One customer got up and walked over to an American woman wearing friendship bracelets.

“What’s all this?” the customer said in a south London accent.

“Oh, it’s because of the Taylor Swift song,” the American woman replied.

“All right,” the Londoner said before returning to the café, looking over her shoulder periodically with a bemused expression on her face.

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SNYDE | Travis Kelce masterminded Eras Tour cameo alongside girlfriend Taylor Swift

The 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared on Wednesday’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast how the cameo came to be — though Travis’ version would have been for a different era than “The Tortured Poets Department.”

“I initially mentioned it to Tay,” said the Super Bowl champ. “I was like, ‘How funny would it be if I just rolled out on one of the bikes during the ‘1989’ era?'”

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The Grammy winner , 34, laughed and asked if he’d “seriously be up for doing something like that,” to which Kelce said: “What? I would love to do that, are you kidding me? I’ve seen the show enough — might as well put me to work here.”

In the end, Kelce says his girlfriend found the “perfect part of the show for me to come in,” noting that the bike portion of the idea was scrapped “in case I ran into somebody else or hit one of the dancers or anything.”

The “safest option” involved a tuxedo-clad Kelce carrying Swift and putting fake blush on her cheeks before doing a little dance — which he drew from Jim Carrey in “Dumb and Dumber.”

The experience, which occurred just before the song “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” ended up being “an absolute blast,” said Kelce.

“It was like … the perfect time for me to go up there, just be a ham and have some fun,” he said. “When everyone found out that it was me — because it took a second for everyone to figure it out — that moment was pretty jarring. … But no, it was awesome. And I didn’t disappoint Taylor, so that’s all that really matters.”

In fact, Swift gave Kelce a special shoutout in her Instagram post commemorating the London shows, sharing a carousel that began with a snap from their joint performance.

“I’m still cracking up/swooning over @killatrav’s Eras Tour debut,” said Swift. “Never going to forget these shows.”

Kelce’s appearance was at her third and final consecutive Wembley Stadium show last month — before she goes back later this summer. The couple, who began dating last July, went Instagram official after the first show, as Swift shared a backstage selfie of the stars with Prince William and his eldest kids, Prince George and Princess Charlotte .

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