UK · VIP
Good vip experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
VIP early access to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, with skip-the-line entry, the Yeoman Warders ceremony, and timed bridge tickets.
“Very informative guide who was very engaging. Had a good balance of being guided and time to go through parts of the area at our own pace. The addition of the Tower Bridge was great!”
Eat a 6-course gourmet dinner on a luxury coach as London landmarks roll past, with optional wine pairing, onboard WiFi, and top-deck views.
“Everything was great besides the tour has been delayed for 20 minutes. But anyway I would recommend this tour to anyone! The food, the waiters and the atmosphere were excellent!”
Luxury coach 4-course lunch with wine pairing, glass-roof top deck views of London landmarks in 1.5 hours, plus English audio guide.
“One of the best experience I ever had in London, it was worth the money. Customer service was great and the food was just delicious.”
Skip lines, catch the Tower’s opening ceremony, see the Crown Jewels early, then use a flexible river cruise pass after your tour.
“Our tour guide Paul, was outstanding and so very professional. He always looking out for the group members. Would happily tour with him again and definitely recommend him to friends and family!”
Twilight Soho VIP tour with 8 tastings, 2 drinks, cocktails, Michelin dessert, plus dumplings and a skip-the-queue bao bun in Chinatown.
“Absolutely amazing experience. Every single restaurant had the best food and drinks. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly! Even made friends with the others and hung out after. Highly recommended!”
VIP Kensington Palace Gardens tour with royal high tea in the Orangery, optional palace entry, Diana statue, and expert guide.
“The experience was great. Our tour guide Mike was good. We toured the palace on our own, so there wasn’t much guiding. The best part was having tea at the orangery. We paid almost $800 to basically to ourselves and have tea. Although it was a great experience, I don’t think the value of $800 is worth it. I could’ve booked both experiences separately and still not have paid that much.”
Shop Bicester Village from London on a luxury coach with an e-VIP code, up to 60% off designer brands, plus extra 10% at select stores.
“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!”
LE GRAND luxury bus tour around Westminster, Buckingham Palace, museums and shopping streets. Multilingual audio, waiter service.
Private black taxi tour to Oxfordshire Downton filming villages and Highclere Castle from central London, with hotel pickup and guide.
“The tour was fantastic. Could not have asked for a better guide and transportation.”
Private black taxi day trip: Windsor, Magna Carta, Eton stroll, then VIP Hampton Court Palace with expert guides and pickup.
“Had a lovely day with Andrew (who drove and walked through Windsor Palace with us) and Jackie, our guide at Hampton Court. They were both very knowledgeable and personable. Would recommend them both.”
VIP 3-hour Westminster and Buckingham tour with skip-the-line Abbey entry, Cloisters and Jubilee Galleries, Magna Carta, and palace-area views.
“Paid for Buckingham and didn’t receive that part of the tour. Also tour guide was very soft spoken.”
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