Just around the corner from British Museum, this open space and a garden is best suited for a walk with kids or dogs. Or you can just grab a coffee and relax.
Russell Square
Nature, Parks, & Gardens •
London,
England
Epic travel experiences
Explore new destinations throughout with ease and expert guidance with tour packages and experiences from Viator. With knowledgeable guides to enrich your journey with local insights and cultural experiences, you can fully immerse yourself in the destination without the stress of planning logistics. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural exploration, a tour ensures a seamless and enriching travel experience.
$123
Sherlock Holmes BBC Series and Traditional Locations - A Very Small Group Tour
For all Sherlock Holmes fans! The perfect tour to take you deep into the world of the great Detective and the loyal friend Dr Watson. Ideal for those that love a mix of the Traditional Sherlock Holmes stories and the newer BBC series 'Sherlock' starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Your guide is a dedicated Sherlockian who has an in-depth knowledge of all things Holmes and Watson. The tour will take you on a journey weaving the traditional Conan Doyle stories and old London to the modern world and locations for the smash hit TV series. Your guide has a 100% Five Star Trip Advisor review rating. • All the key BBC Filming Locations • Locations from the original stories • Expert guide Who is a huge Sherlock Holmes Fan • Arthur Conan Doyle related sites • Fun and informative with relaxed pace. • Very Small Group. Max 6. Hear and interact with your Guide easily • Other iconic London locations included on the tour.
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$142
Private Guided Walking Tour of Bloomsbury, London
Bloomsbury sits in the heart of London, and has always attracted the great thinkers, writers, artists, and scientists of the world. Now you can walk in their footsteps, as your private expert guide shows you around this historic and elegant neighbourhood! Discover secrets about royals seeking aid from the great physicians of the time, hear moving stories of charitable work to protect the children of the growing metropolis, and imagine the iconic characters of the area working and playing in these idyllic streets. From Virginia Woolf and Charles Dickens to Vladimir Lenin and Bob Marley, you won't believe the stories that Bloomsbury has to share.
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$132
Sherlock Holmes Private Guided Tour - BBC Series & Traditional Locations
For all Sherlock Holmes fans! The perfect tour to take you deep into the world of the great Detective. If you love the traditional Conan Doyle stories, or simply prefer the new BBC series starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman this tour is for you, as it is flexible and will be tailored to your personal interests. • All the key BBC Filming Locations • Locations from the original stories • Expert guide Who is a huge Sherlock Holmes Fan • Arthur Conan Doyle related sites • A private and bespoke tour at your pace • Your guide will meet you personally at your accommodation • Other iconic London locations included on the tour.
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$256
Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London
The original, oldest and best 'Sherlock' tour/ Immerse yourself in the world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on this private 4-hour walking tour in London. Explore central London sites made famous in the filming of the BBC adaptation ‘Sherlock’, as well as places relating to the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and some of the movies. Along the way, hear behind-the-scenes stories from the set and why locations where chosen as well as visiting some fascinating places along the way including New Scotland Yard. We end at the real-life 221B Baker Street where you're free to visit the Sherlock Holmes House Museum or go on a Sherlock spending frenzy at the Sherlock Shop! **We are proud to have recently been chosen by BBC Comic Relief to provide a very special Sherlock tour with special prize winners and Sherlock actors**
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$263
London Literary Private Walking Tour Of Bloomsbury
In this original walking tour we will explore the beautiful world-famous squares of Bloomsbury. With its unmatched heritage of writers and big names in the London literary world from Charles Dickens to Virginia Woolf, Beatrix Potter to George Orwell, W.B. Yeats to Gandhi, Lenin and plenty more. It has a quiet cultural atmosphere that still resonates to this day and you might be inspired to write a best-seller yourself. Even if you don't know the writers, this is the part of town that everyone imagines London to be with tree lined streets, beautiful garden squares and black iron railings and so offers something for everyone. Another of our pioneering and original tours, lamely immitated by others!
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$25
London: British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry
Start by meeting your guide in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone and the Easter Island statue. Uncover the Elgin Marbles that once decorated an ancient Greek temple, the Parthenon. Hear stories from your guide about the Brazilian Crystal Skull and the Enlightenment Room. Afterwards, continue exploring the world-class exhibits at your own pace with an audio guide app. See artworks from Rembrandt, Holbein and Leonardo da Vinci. And don’t forget to visit the ancient Egyptian rooms, where you’ll step into the world of the pharaohs…
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$54
Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Have an unforgettable tour of London on our hop-on hop-off bus through the heart of the city. Taking you to the doorstep of the capital’s most iconic locations, you’ll get to discover the very best that one of the most famous cities in the world has to offer! Whether you decide to stay on the open top bus and soak in panoramic views of London’s most iconic landmarks or hop-off at any of the stops dotted across the city, there is much to see and discover. Be driven through the famous Parliament Square, home to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, go past the iconic London Eye as you enjoy the hustle and bustle of London’s Southbank area, see the city’s biggest skyscraper, The Shard, visit the golden gates of Buckingham Palace, the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral and much more. With audio commentary throughout giving you the chance to learn more about the capital, it’s the perfect way to get to know London, regardless of the time or your budget!
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$70
London Discovery by Day and by Night Hop-On Hop-off Tours
Discover the British capital by day and by night and enjoy unbeatable views of London’s top attractions and landmarks with the London Discovery + London by Night bus tour. Start your day by hopping on at any of our bus stops. With over 50 stops dotted around 5 routes, you are sure to find a convenient stop close to where you are staying. Once on board, our sightseeing tours will take you around Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, Kensington Palace… to name just a few! Get your cameras at the ready, the views from the top deck are breathtaking. Once the evening comes, meet us at our Coventry Street bus stop and hop on the London by Night tour. During this 90-minute bus tour, you will fall more in love with London as the most iconic landmarks put on their glittering outfits. This is the perfect start to your night in London!
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$35
London 24 Hour Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass
See the best of London in one day with the freedom of a 24 hour Hop On Hop Off pass. Ride aboard open top double decker buses and explore two unique routes the Landmarks Tour and the Park and Palace Tour giving you unlimited access to the city’s most iconic sights. Cruise past Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, or switch routes to take in Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill, and Marble Arch. With multilingual audio guides, complimentary headphones and panoramic views, you’ll enjoy an informative and flexible experience at your own pace. Hop off to visit royal palaces, stroll through historic parks, or shop in famous districts then hop back on when you’re ready. It’s the easiest, most enjoyable way to uncover London’s history, culture, and unforgettable landmarks in just 24 hours.
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$10
Bohemian Bloomsbury: Literary London Walking Audio Tour
Encounter literary greats like WB Yeats, T S Eliot and George Bernhard Shaw, on a walk that starts with the architecturally spectacular Fitzrovia, named after a descendant of Charles II and his mistress, Barbara Villiers. It's just a stone's throw from Tottenham Court Road, where you'll visit the cosy English pub where Dylan Thomas met his wife, and explore Bloomsbury, where members of the ground-breaking Bloomsbury Group like Virginia Woolf lived and worked. Passing Georgian squares, we'll make our way to two of London's greatest intellectual and cultural institutions, London University and the British Museum, before ending our walk in a charming Dickensian alleyway. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
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