London in the summer: top stops on our group tours
Must-see Royal London: Grab the opportunity to visit Buckingham Palace, the King's official London residence, only open for a limited time during the summer. See the grand Throne Room, drawing rooms and explore the Palace gardens. Don’t miss Henry VIII’s magnificent waterside home at Hampton Court Palace. See the Great Hall, Tudor kitchens and splendid gardens with the world’s oldest puzzle maze. Explore Greenwich with its picturesque riverside setting and park, the Meridian Line and Royal Observatory, Planetarium, Cutty Sark and National Maritime Museum.
See the sights by bus or boat: Cruise along the Thames and spot well-known attractions. Choose from an exhilarating speedboat ride, a boat trip with audio guide or a dinner or afternoon tea cruise. Why not travel by river boat to the Tower of London, London’s iconic castle and infamous prison, home to the Crown Jewels, ravens and Yeoman Warders.See all the major London landmarks on an open-top bus tour. See the sights and panoramic views and hop on and off at convenient locations across the city.
Explore the green parts: Follow the trails around Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and enjoy the feast of flowers highlighted on the Great Broad Walk Borders, the vast Arboretum which changes seasonally and the famous Palm House, home to a remarkable indoor rainforest and tropical plants. Relax in one of the beautiful Royal Parks and admire the views from Primrose Hill or Hampstead Heath. Hire a bike or pedalo or join a segway tour.
Reach for the skies: Enjoy spectacular views from the London Eye or Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station. Fly ninety metres across the Thames in the IFS Cloud Cable Car, the UK’s only urban cable car.
Rooftop bars, wine-tasting and al fresco dining: Sip cocktails in the Sky Garden or one of the other stylish rooftop bars and restaurants in the city and enjoy amazing views at the same time. Order a luxury picnic hamper and head to one of the royal parks or enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with champagne in a 5-star hotel garden. Book a wine-tasting session and sample some of the UK’s award-winning still and sparkling wines.
Go cultural: See a play, a musical, a ballet or an opera at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Book seats at Shakespeare’s Globe and watch a performance under the stars, just like the Elizabethans.
Key summer events – sports and flower shows: Get tickets to some of the most popular events in the London summer social calendar. Visit RHS Chelsea Flower Show or Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival for stunning garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and wonderful shopping opportunities. Enjoy strawberries and champagne in the sunshine at Wimbledon. Dress to impress and try your luck at Royal Ascot.
Whether you are wandering through royal parks, visiting the palaces, sipping champagne in a sky-high bar or spotting landmarks from an open-air bus, London promises a myriad of fabulous tourist opportunities.
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May 13, 2025