Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in London (Updated 2026)

London, United Kingdom
Tower of London Guided Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise

The Tower of London has guarded the Thames for almost 1,000 years, and its stones still hold the darkest stories in British history. With timed-entry …More

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The Tower of London has guarded the Thames for almost 1,000 years, and its stones still hold the darkest stories in British history. With timed-entry...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Tower of London & Crown Jewels Tour with Beefeater Meet & Greet

For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been the site of intrigues, imprisonments, and executions. On this exclusive tour, your small group will …More

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For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been the site of intrigues, imprisonments, and executions. On this exclusive tour, your small group will...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus

Step aboard a 1960s Routemaster bus and experience London’s original Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, created by Brigit’s Bakery! Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience combines …More

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Step aboard a 1960s Routemaster bus and experience London’s original Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, created by Brigit’s Bakery! Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience combines...

1 hour 25 minutes
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$94
London: London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden

Experience the best food in London and the top places to eat in Covent Garden and Soho on this tasty London food tour. Filled with …More

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Experience the best food in London and the top places to eat in Covent Garden and Soho on this tasty London food tour. Filled with...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (163)
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$19
Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour. Full day Entry & Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a highly personal tour with your story-teller guide who is deeply immersed in the 500 year history of the Palace. You will be greeted …More

Enjoy a highly personal tour with your story-teller guide who is deeply immersed in the 500 year history of the Palace. You will be greeted...

4 hours 5 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (340)
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$209
London Christmas Lights Guided Tour With Christmas Music

Embrace the Festive Spirit in London's Illuminated Streets Escape the holiday hustle and immerse yourself in the enchanting Christmas lights of London. This tour showcases …More

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Embrace the Festive Spirit in London's Illuminated Streets Escape the holiday hustle and immerse yourself in the enchanting Christmas lights of London. This tour showcases...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (116)
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$52
London Christmas Lights Private Walking Tour

Many of us have childhood memories of being taken to London and shown the Christmas lights. For many seeing the Christmas lights in London was …More

Many of us have childhood memories of being taken to London and shown the Christmas lights. For many seeing the Christmas lights in London was...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$206
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 …More

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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...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$13
Slave Trade Money Trail Tour in the City of London

The organisation's drive is in changing the narrative of the common story of British history. Through studying Sociology, History and Black Studies, our organisation have …More

The organisation's drive is in changing the narrative of the common story of British history. Through studying Sociology, History and Black Studies, our organisation have...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$47
Thorpe Park Admission Ticket

THORPE PARK is an island like no other, offering coasters that would attract white knuckle enthusiasts. …More

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THORPE PARK is an island like no other, offering coasters that would attract white knuckle enthusiasts....

1 day Free Cancellation
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$89
Churchill War Rooms and Wartime London Semi-Private Tour 6ppl Max

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Churchill’s London and the Churchill War Rooms on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Learn about the life and achievements of …More

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Churchill’s London and the Churchill War Rooms on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Learn about the life and achievements of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (294)
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$185
Sipsmith Distillery Tour and Complimentary Tasting

We're proud of every drop of gin we produce here at the Sipsmith Distillery in London, the first of its kind to open since 1820, …More

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We're proud of every drop of gin we produce here at the Sipsmith Distillery in London, the first of its kind to open since 1820,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
Step Inside the Game Show-The Crystal Maze Experience London

Unleash your inner adventurer and dive into the ultimate 90-minute immersive experience at The Crystal Maze Experience – based on the hit British TV show! …More

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Unleash your inner adventurer and dive into the ultimate 90-minute immersive experience at The Crystal Maze Experience – based on the hit British TV show!...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
The Magicians Table London - Immersive Magic & Cocktail Show

Step into the private performance space of Dieter Roterburg, renowned carnival owner and magician, for an unforgettable evening of close-up magic in London. Over two …More

Step into the private performance space of Dieter Roterburg, renowned carnival owner and magician, for an unforgettable evening of close-up magic in London. Over two...

2 hours 50 minutes
4.9 (937)
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$88
The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station

Lift 109 offers a unique ascent inside Battersea Power Station's iconic chimney, elevating you 109 meters for spectacular 360-degree views of London. Begin your journey …More

Lift 109 offers a unique ascent inside Battersea Power Station's iconic chimney, elevating you 109 meters for spectacular 360-degree views of London. Begin your journey...

1 hour
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$23
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London

Delve into the magical world of Harry Potter™ at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, with round-trip luxury coach transport included. Follow in the footsteps …More

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Delve into the magical world of Harry Potter™ at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, with round-trip luxury coach transport included. Follow in the footsteps...

7 hours
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$121
Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Superior Transport from London

Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the wizarding world. This magical tour of the Warner Bros. Studio will leave …More

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Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the wizarding world. This magical tour of the Warner Bros. Studio will leave...

7 to 9 hours
4.3 (1,347)
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$133
Small-Group Day Trip to Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor from London

Immerse yourself in the mystery and magic of prehistoric Stonehenge, and marvel at the ancient Stone Circle, a monument steeped in legend and lore. Delve …More

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Immerse yourself in the mystery and magic of prehistoric Stonehenge, and marvel at the ancient Stone Circle, a monument steeped in legend and lore. Delve...

11 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (493)
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$249
Harry Potter London Small Group Walking Tour

On this 2 hour walking tour of Harry Potter film locations you’ll visit 10 sites used in London, learn about how the movies were made, …More

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On this 2 hour walking tour of Harry Potter film locations you’ll visit 10 sites used in London, learn about how the movies were made,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (447)
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$23
Harry Potter Film Locations Guided Walking Tour

Visit the real-life locations that provided the inspiration for some of the most iconic locations in the wizarding world of the Harry Potter film series. …More

Visit the real-life locations that provided the inspiration for some of the most iconic locations in the wizarding world of the Harry Potter film series....

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (305)
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$40
Eating London: The Heart of 'The City' Private Food Tour

Welcome to the only food tour in the City of London (really!). Down river from the palaces of Westminster, you’ll find the much older City …More

Welcome to the only food tour in the City of London (really!). Down river from the palaces of Westminster, you’ll find the much older City...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (296)
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$176
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