London in a day: tours, stories, and sweeping city views

Sit back, relax, and take in the views of London with a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour. Tick off Central London’s top attractions and get to know the city a little better.

The iconic Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse in which Shakespeare worked, and for which he wrote many of his most famous plays!Their expert guide-storytellers provide a fascinating 50-minute tour of the Globe Theatre auditorium, vividly recreating colourful stories of the 1599 Playhouse, the London Shakespeare would have known and the Globe reconstruction process in the 1990s. Their guides will also bring the theatre to life for visitors, exploring how the ‘wooden ‘O’ works today as an imaginative and experimental space for performance.You’ll hear stories of the 1599 Globe, learn all about its reconstruction process in the 1990s, and find out how the building works today as an experimental theatre space. Take a seat, listen, absorb and ask questions as the secrets of the Globe unfold.Tours are available in English only, with written information available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, or Simplified Chinese.

Discover Westminster, London Bridge and the Southbank’s top sights, as your expert guide immerses you in the storied history of the city along the way.Stroll by Buckingham Palace, say hello to Big Ben and gaze in awe at The Shard as you journey through the city. You’ll see over 30 famous London sights and hear fascinating stories about the city’s history and culture.This tour is a great way to get your bearings in London, plus with this tour’s small group size, you’ll get to know your fellow sightseers in a fun and educational setting.