London · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Good self-guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Go behind the scenes at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, walk the players’ tunnel, visit the museum, and hear club stories in six languages.
“One of the best days of my life! The ability to be pitchside, or in the directors box, were both unforgettable moments.”
Review of Westminster Abbey admission with audio guide, covering royal tombs, coronations, crowds, queues, price, and practical booking tips.
“The whole booking and ticketing process is 5 star but the experience wasn’t very good hence why I’ve scored it 3 stars. That’s nothing to do with Viator but the Abbey itself. They need to control the people going in better and slow them down around the various sections on the tour , it was so congested throughout I found myself out of sync with the audio and skipping queues and missing parts of it.”
Review of the British Museum audio tour with reserved entry, 50 highlights, app access, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was very huge place more than I thought. I was really surprised. There were so many famous buildings and things. I was really happy to come there. Thank you so much.”
Explore Churchill’s underground war rooms, then follow a self-guided audio tour past 15 key political sites in London.
“It was a great little attraction. We spent about an hour and a half touring the war rooms - recommended to everyone.”
Windsor Castle from London with return coach transport, entry, and audio guide. See the State Apartments, chapel, and Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House.
“We never took the trick because I turned ill at the last minute. In fact I had to see a doctor here in the United Kingdom. Because of your very rigid policy regarding refunds I couldn't even get a change of date on the trip. I realized you have a policy, but to Future customers beware if you book it and you have to change it at last minute you'll lose all your money like I did. Personally Jim and I was ill and can now prove it with receipts from the doctor and the pharmacy I think Viator should do something to help me out but I'm sure they're…”
See London’s biggest sights in two hours from a partially open bus, with multilingual audio, a live guide on some departures, and rain cover.
“Good way to get the lay of the land & help decide where to prioritize your time. Tourguide was knowledgeable, informative, & personable.”
Walk through St James’s Park and The Mall, then skip the ticket line for Buckingham Palace with an audio guide and royal treasures.
“Siôn was knowledgeable and entertaining. We appreciated his stories and enjoyed getting in quicker due to being with a tour. Good walking distance and great meeting spot, quiet square where we could sit and enjoy the wait for the tour to start.”
Explore Notting Hill by app, from Portobello Road and film locations to pretty mews streets, with flexible audio in six languages.
“I really enjoyed this self-guided Notting Hill walking tour. The app was easy to use and took me to all the key spots, including famous locations from the Notting Hill and Love Actually movie scenes, plus so much more. A great way to explore the area at your own pace and really soak in the charm of the neighbourhood. Highly recommended!”
Explore Emirates Stadium at your own pace, walk through Arsenal’s tunnel and dressing rooms, and visit a museum packed with club treasures.
“I like the fact that it's a Football only ground. Brings the history of Highbury to the Emirates too. I thought the celebration of the Invincibles team of the early 00's was good to see. I did wish it wasn't an automated tour. If it had a guide, I think it would've been even better. The Arsenal Shop needs more staff on the till, because I had a long wait to be served.”
Review of Buckingham Palace with a royal walking tour, palace entry, audio guide, practical tips, guide quality, walking demands, and value.
“Short, informative tour. Sion was excellent and informative. We didn't wait in line to get into Buckingham Castle at all. The self guided audio tour is awesome. Hard to believe you are really inside the actual rooms where kings and queens go. Recommended!”
Review of the British Museum audio guide with timed entry, host assistance, 50-plus highlights, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We enjoyed this experience immensely. The tour was easy to follow and allowed us to see most of the highlights with great explanations.”
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