If you’re looking for the go-to London Tourist Guide, you’ve come to the wrong place. While a trip to Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, and Big Ben are worthy bucket list contenders, we’ve curated a list of experiences that are a little more unique yet still famously British.
1. The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour
Walk a mile in the shoes of the iconic English rock band, The Beatles. Hailed as the most famous and influential boy band of the sixties, this walking tour recaptures the magic and madness of the band’s former days in the city.
Helmed by a guide, the tour takes you to different locations around the city where the band lived, worked, shopped, and played while giving you a glimpse of London through their eyes. You will also be able to tour locations from the Beatles’ films.
Book this tour with Get Your Guide.
2. Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition
Remember the time on social media when everyone had Reels pretending to be in a Wes Anderson film? The American filmmaker has inspired the masses to curate one of London’s most unique photography exhibitions.
The Accidentally Wes Anderson (AWA) exhibition features a collection of photos from all over the world, captured in Wes Anderson’s signature style—featuring symmetry, warm and vibrant hues, and quirky subjects. Tour the world through the eyes of Wes Anderson enthusiasts right at London’s doorstep.
Get your tickets at AWA The Exhibition’s website.
3. Arsenal FC Emirates Stadium Tour
If there is one thing Malaysians and the British have in common, it is our passion for football. Take a trip to the home of the Arsenal FC, the Emirates Stadium. The tour is a joy for kids and adults—experience walking down the players’ tunnel and get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes.
An audio guide is available in 10 languages, providing insightful and fascinating commentary about the history and culture of the club. Gaze at the trophies won by the team at the Arsenal Museum and relive iconic football moments with your family and friends.
Book a tour with Klook.
4. Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt
Take a glimpse of the past in this virtual reality (VR) tour of ancient Egypt. The Horizon of Khufu takes visitors back a thousand years to the heart of ancient Egypt. This immersive experience allows people to discover one of the world’s seven wonders without ever leaving the city.
Wonder what the Great Pyramid of Giza looked like 4500 years ago? Take a walk through its corridors, decipher hieroglyphics, enter the Queen’s Chamber, and unveil how people lived under Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty in this one-of-a-kind experience in London.
Book a tour with Fever.
5. 007: Shadow of Spectre – A James Bond Treasure Hunt Experience
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a spy, here’s your chance. Take part in interactive gameplay with real-world exploration as an M16 agent. In collaboration with the James Bond film, 007: Shadow of Spectre, HiddenCity has created a treasure hunt where participants are given a mission, characters, and clues left by Bond himself to solve the mystery. The hunt will take you across London, giving you a chance to explore the city in a fun and interactive way as well as help you discover a few hidden gems in the area.
Get your tickets at HiddenCity.
6. The Sherlock Holmes Museum
Take a trip to 221B Baker Street, home of London’s most famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. In an abode dedicated to the character and his many charms, the museum has created and maintained Holmes’ residence for visitors and fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s books from all around the world to enjoy. Step into the four-storey Georgian townhouse where the consulting detective solved some of the greatest literary mysteries and thrilled readers and lovers of the TV series and films.
Book your tickets on the Sherlock Holmes Museum website.
7. The Formula 1® Exhibition
There is always an endless list of things to see and do in London – which means you’ll never be bored. Here’s one more to add to that list: a summer tour of the Formula 1® Exhibition that will be taking place at ExCeL London. It’s a great way to spend the day with your kids and fellow race car enthusiasts.
With an extensive contribution made by F1’s teams and drivers, the exhibit showcases pieces of history to modern-day race cars as well as unseen films, interviews, and artefacts. You’ll also get the chance to step behind the wheel of an F1 race car via an interactive racing simulator. Now, that sounds like the summer activity of the season!
Book a ticket with fever.
