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

London, United Kingdom
Rock n Roll Soho Walk - with London’s Funniest Music Nerd

Explore Soho’s riff-filled rock ‘n’ roll history with London’s funniest music nerd! You’ll dive into the musical worlds of Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling …More

Explore Soho’s riff-filled rock ‘n’ roll history with London’s funniest music nerd! You’ll dive into the musical worlds of Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
London Blitz Walking Tour: Explore City of London Wartime History

Step back in time on this small group walking tour through London’s wartime history. Discover powerful stories of resilience as you visit iconic sites that …More

Step back in time on this small group walking tour through London’s wartime history. Discover powerful stories of resilience as you visit iconic sites that...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$38
American Heritage in London 4 Hour Private Tour in a Black Cab

On this Private Tour of London in a panoramic Black Cab you will discover the city through a unique lens, delving into the rich American …More

On this Private Tour of London in a panoramic Black Cab you will discover the city through a unique lens, delving into the rich American...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (105)
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$537
Stonehenge: Coach Transfers with Admission Ticket & Fish & Chips

If you'd like to visit Stonehenge without a guide, pre-book now for a fast, hassle-free independent day trip. It's the best way to arrange a …More

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If you'd like to visit Stonehenge without a guide, pre-book now for a fast, hassle-free independent day trip. It's the best way to arrange a...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (874)
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$79
VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

Begin your VIP tour with early, skip-the-line access, and see the tower’s storied opening ceremony. With just a small group for company, you’ll explore the …More

Begin your VIP tour with early, skip-the-line access, and see the tower’s storied opening ceremony. With just a small group for company, you’ll explore the...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (453)
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$136
London Best of the City Fully Customized Guided Private Tour

If you want to look at 53 sites in one day, take a tourist bus or an all-day cab ride. They do a nice job …More

If you want to look at 53 sites in one day, take a tourist bus or an all-day cab ride. They do a nice job...

3 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (171)
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$74
Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour from London with Highclere

Enjoy a day trip into the world of Downton Abbey on a 9-hour coach tour from London. The tour features behind the scenes information, scenes …More

Enjoy a day trip into the world of Downton Abbey on a 9-hour coach tour from London. The tour features behind the scenes information, scenes...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$216
British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Maximize your stay with a visit to London’s two most prominent museums, the National Gallery and the British Museum. On this intimate 5.5 hour semi-private (8 …More

Maximize your stay with a visit to London’s two most prominent museums, the National Gallery and the British Museum. On this intimate 5.5 hour semi-private (8...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$147
Speedboat Sightseeing: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -45 Minutes

This fantastic interactive guided tour takes in London's top sights and gives fascinating insight into their history. With a modern sound system on board you'll …More

This fantastic interactive guided tour takes in London's top sights and gives fascinating insight into their history. With a modern sound system on board you'll...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (314)
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$77
Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour

A fabulous medley of 'Disco Diva' tunes are on the cards as we tour around London’s iconic Soho & Fitzrovia districts. Have you ever wanted …More

A fabulous medley of 'Disco Diva' tunes are on the cards as we tour around London’s iconic Soho & Fitzrovia districts. Have you ever wanted...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (435)
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$52
Jack the Ripper Tour with 'Ripper-Vision' in London- Afternoon

RIPPER-VISION™ is a new approach to Jack the Ripper tours. Top of the range hand held projectors which emblazon five-foot images upon the dark streets …More

RIPPER-VISION™ is a new approach to Jack the Ripper tours. Top of the range hand held projectors which emblazon five-foot images upon the dark streets...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (255)
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$27
Private Royal London Taxi Tour with The Changing of the Guards

Explore so much of the city in an iconic London black cab. The air conditioned vehicle is a comfortable way to travel between each destination. …More

Explore so much of the city in an iconic London black cab. The air conditioned vehicle is a comfortable way to travel between each destination....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$619
London Rock N Roll Beatles Private Black Cab Tour

Calling all rock fans this is the ultimate tour of London rock history clap your hands stamp your feet turn up your amp to 11 …More

Calling all rock fans this is the ultimate tour of London rock history clap your hands stamp your feet turn up your amp to 11...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (138)
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$429
London Food Walking Tour: Taste Your Way Through Soho & Chinatown

Experience London through your taste buds on our Food Tour, tasting your way through Soho and Chinatown. We've curated a guided experience with priority service …More

Experience London through your taste buds on our Food Tour, tasting your way through Soho and Chinatown. We've curated a guided experience with priority service...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
Guided Tour of Harry Potter Film Locations of Lacock & Cotswolds

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Harry Potter at Lacock Village and Lacock Abbey, real-life film locations from the movie series. Explore historic streets …More

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Harry Potter at Lacock Village and Lacock Abbey, real-life film locations from the movie series. Explore historic streets...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (133)
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$174
The Kensington Palace Experience

First, we stroll around Kensington Gardens & learn of its long history with a local guide who is passionate about our Island's traditions & heritage. …More

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First, we stroll around Kensington Gardens & learn of its long history with a local guide who is passionate about our Island's traditions & heritage....

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (82)
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$120
Jack the Ripper Tour in Spanish

Featuring archival photographs, replicas from the case and immersive narration, our Jack the Ripper tour offers a fascinating insight into one of history's most enduring …More

Featuring archival photographs, replicas from the case and immersive narration, our Jack the Ripper tour offers a fascinating insight into one of history's most enduring...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$17
Burnings, Butchery & Black Death: A Walking Tour of London's Bloody Past

Travel through a thousand years of history, meeting medieval knights, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace - aka Braveheart (and …More

Travel through a thousand years of history, meeting medieval knights, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace - aka Braveheart (and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
Early Access Tower of London, Crown Jewels & Thames River Cruise

Skip the line and start your morning inside the Tower of London, a former royal residence, and experience history brought to life. You’ll admire the …More

Skip the line and start your morning inside the Tower of London, a former royal residence, and experience history brought to life. You’ll admire the...

180 to 285 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (317)
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$136
Westminster Abbey Reserved Entry, Big Ben & Buckingham Tour

Walk through the heart of London’s Westminster with a knowledgeable local guide, seeing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, and 10 Downing Street, then enjoy reserved …More

Walk through the heart of London’s Westminster with a knowledgeable local guide, seeing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, and 10 Downing Street, then enjoy reserved...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$92
Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket Including Audio Guide

Westminster Abbey has been the traditional coronation site for English monarchs since William the Conqueror, as well as the burial place of kings, queens, statesman, …More

Westminster Abbey has been the traditional coronation site for English monarchs since William the Conqueror, as well as the burial place of kings, queens, statesman,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (677)
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$43
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