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The 15 VIP Experiences in England That Earn Their Price

33 tours  ·  from $62

Good vip experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower - Seeing Paris from an air-conditioned coach
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Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

1.Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,702 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $429Our pick

Travel from London to Paris by Eurostar with a guide such as Anna, tour the city by coach, cruise the Seine, and choose a three-course lunch on the Eiffel Tower’s first level. You’ll return to St Pancras around 8:30pm, with limited free time for independent exploring.

“The experience was so professional from the beginning. Meeting the agent in London with itinerary, meeting our guide "Princess" Anna, to the bus driver, made my birthday in Paris extraordinary.”

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VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet - Starting near Tower Place
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VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet

2.VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 849 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Meet your guide near Tower Place for an early visit to the Tower of London. You’ll see the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Royal Armouries, Tower Green, Raven House, and battlements, plus have time for questions and photos with a Beefeater. Guides may include Ben, Warren, John, Miranda, or Peadar.

“A fantastic tour full of interesting stories and history. Our guide, Warren Forsyth, was excellent, and kept our kids’ attention the whole time. Highly recommend Warren and this tour for visitors to London.”

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Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach - Getting from Earl’s Court to Windsor
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Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach

3.Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 744 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Travel from Earl’s Court to Windsor by air-conditioned coach, with live commentary from guides such as James, Sam, Nick, and Andy. Your castle ticket is arranged in advance, then you explore the State Apartments, grounds, and chapel at your own pace before returning to London.

“Good deal of walking - audio guide was good and tour guide was great. Eager to answer any questions about Windsor or London. Mike went beyond the expected to help all the travelers”

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VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry - First through the Crown Jewels
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VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry

4.VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $206Top rated

Start near Tower Hill with an early entry to the Tower of London, watch its historic opening ceremony, and meet a Chief Beefeater. Your guide then leads you to the Crown Jewels, White Tower, and Chapel of St. John’s before ending at Tower Bridge. Guides may include Ben, John, Don, Warren, or Brian.

“Informative, loved our guide who had a great sense of humor and was very insightful, and the early access was well worth it!”

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Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour - Meeting near Moor Street
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Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

5.Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Spend 3.5 hours eating and drinking through Soho with guides such as Tom, Jordana, Dave, and Lizzie. Expect five food stops, signature cocktails, Chinatown buns, regional Indian and Burmese dishes, Sicilian flavors, dessert, and stories about Mozart, Queen, The Beatles, jazz, and rock.

“Go hungry! Food was excellent and guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve done food tours in other cities and this was one of my favorites. Highly recommend!!”

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VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise - The opening ceremony, and the tour name problem
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VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

6.VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

Meet your English-speaking guide near the Tower of London for an early visit to the Jewel House, Tower Walls, Edward I’s bedroom, the ravens, and White Tower. Guides such as Kim, Elizabeth, Amber, and Fia have earned praise for lively storytelling. A flexible one-way Thames cruise is included.

“Our guide, James, was fabulous! He was engaging, knowledgeable, and nice to be with! By going in the morning to see the changing of the guard you get to be some of the first people to see the jewels. It is such an advantage to be able to view them when it isn’t crowded. This is a must do attraction in London!”

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Luxury Sailing Experience Day with Champagne and Lunch or Dinner - Take the wheel or let the skipper work
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Luxury Sailing Experience Day with Champagne and Lunch or Dinner

7.Luxury Sailing Experience Day with Champagne and Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $220

Spend about five and a half hours aboard a modern Jeanneau yacht from Lymington Yacht Haven. Your skipper and crew handle the sailing, or teach you at the helm, while you enjoy champagne, a freshly prepared two-course meal, and views toward the Isle of Wight.

“If you’re in Southampton before or after a cruise, this experience is a great alternative to touring castles, churches or old towns. Incredible value for a 5+ hour adventure activity which includes fabulous lunch or dinner.”

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London Luxury Dinner Experience with Panoramic City Views - Big Ben, Parliament, and the evening city lights
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London Luxury Dinner Experience with Panoramic City Views

8.London Luxury Dinner Experience with Panoramic City Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Board the Bustronome at Victoria Embankment at 7:15 pm for a 2-hour-45-minute dinner circuit through London. Expect six courses, optional wine pairings, recorded landmark commentary, and views of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and The Shard from a glass-roof bus.

“This was definitely an over promise, under deliver type of experience for me. Here are the top 5 reasons you should not do it 1) the “tour” part is an audio recording that does not audibly tell you when you are close to something. You have to watch your phone for the blue dot (if you can even get it to work on your phone). Awful - missed almost everything 2) the food was not good. Tuna tartare was room temp and mushy. Steak was hard to cut and chew. 3) the bus steamed up inside so you couldn’t see out the windows or take good pics 4) even if…”

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VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience - Kensington Gardens and the walk to the Sunken Garden
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VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience

9.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

Meet a local guide near Hilton London Hyde Park for a walking tour of Kensington Gardens and royal history, including Princess Diana and Queen Victoria. Choose timed palace entry for the State Apartments, then finish with sandwiches, pastries, scones, and a choice of up to 10 British teas at the Orangery.

“This tour of Kinnsington was absolutely amazing! Actors portrayed period relevant people and they were a delight. The entire house is fascinating! Our guide, voytek planned every beautiful. We have plenty of time to enjoy the house and gardens and then experience a lovely tea.”

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Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire from & to London via Stonehenge & Windsor Castle - Leaving London at 7 a.m. for Stonehenge
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Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire from & to London via Stonehenge & Windsor Castle

10.Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire from & to London via Stonehenge & Windsor Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from your London accommodation in a private Mercedes minivan with chauffeur David or Dave, visiting Stonehenge and Windsor Castle in one long day. You set the pace at each site, with Wi-Fi, bottled water, phone chargers, and hotel drop-off included. Entry tickets cost extra.

“David was an excellent guide for the day, and everything was excellent. All went according to plan and we all had a fantastic time.”

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Private Luxury Van from Heathrow Airport LHR to Central London - The ride from Heathrow into central London
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Private Luxury Van from Heathrow Airport LHR to Central London

11.Private Luxury Van from Heathrow Airport LHR to Central London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $122

Meet your chauffeur in Heathrow’s arrivals hall, then ride directly to a central London hotel in a private Mercedes V Class or similar van. Groups of up to six share the vehicle, with bottled water, 60 minutes of waiting time, luggage assistance, and flight-delay communication included.

“Our driver was in constant communication with us, so we were able to meet up after baggage was collected without a problem. It's a nice feeling in an unfamiliar place.”

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Nottinghamshire to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Luxury Transfers - What the vehicle is like on a long airport run
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Nottinghamshire to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Luxury Transfers

12.Nottinghamshire to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Luxury Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Travel privately from Nottinghamshire to Heathrow in an air-conditioned executive vehicle with WiFi and bottled water. Aura Journeys provides driver details, email and SMS updates, route planning, and flight monitoring for airport collections. Mercedes saloons and V-Class vehicles may be available.

“Thank you once again Aura Journeys for a superb pickup and airport collection. The vehicle was immaculate the drivers were first class and we could not recommend you more. This is our second time using you and highly recommend for anyone wanting seamless, stress free and very comfortable travel.”

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Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire from & to London via Stonehenge Lacock and Bath - Stonehenge: two hours with the stones
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Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire from & to London via Stonehenge Lacock and Bath

13.Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire from & to London via Stonehenge Lacock and Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Ride from London in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes with a chauffeur such as David or Peter. Spend about two hours at Stonehenge, stop in Lacock for lunch, and explore Bath for three hours. Admission fees are extra, and the long day runs roughly 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

“Communication was great. Our chauffeur Peter is very professional. Although booking a private chauffeur is more expensive than joining a tour, but you won’t regret it! It gave us better flexibility and efficiency. Hassle free! We are enjoyed our day out to Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath so much. Definitely a highlight of our 6 days stay in London.”

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Private One Day Luxury Tour of The Cotswolds - Bourton-on-the-Water and the River Windrush
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Private One Day Luxury Tour of The Cotswolds

14.Private One Day Luxury Tour of The Cotswolds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from London in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as David or Christopher. Visit Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, Yanworth, Bibury, and Minster Lovell, with scenic drives, photo stops, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and room for up to seven people.

“This was such a great tour. If you have only one day to visit the Cotswolds then this is the tour to take. Everything was top notch and David was so knowledgeable and excited to show us the area you could not have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend!”

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Spy for a day London VIP - All Inclusive and Private Tour - Learning the London spy story from Peter
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Spy for a day London VIP – All Inclusive and Private Tour

15.Spy for a day London VIP – All Inclusive and Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,668

Join guide Peter for a private six-hour James Bond day in London. Start with breakfast at Whitehall, handle a 300-round shooting session, visit Fleming sites and Floris on Jermyn Street, then finish with a Vesper at St Ermin’s Hotel. Chauffeured transfers link the walking sections.

“Our group of six had a fantastic day with Peter! He was very knowledgeable about both James Bond and Ian Fleming. Peter brought history to life for us. From the start with breakfast, through the various stops, and the closing vesper martini, we all had a super time. What a fabulous way to spend a Saturday in London!!”

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★ 5.0Stonehenge Independent Visit with Private Driver by Luxury SedanFrom $27011 reviews
★ 4.0Departure from Central London to Heathrow Airport by Luxury VanFrom $1219 reviews
★ 5.0Arrival by Luxury Car from Heathrow Airport LHR to Central LondonFrom $1394 reviews
★ 5.0Private Chauffeured Luxury Range Rover at Your Disposal in London Full Day5 reviews
★ 5.0Luxury Private Day Hire London-London Stopover at Windsor & Hampton Court Palace8 reviews
★ 5.0Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire:London to London Stopover Windsor and its Castle3 reviews
★ 5.0Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire: From-London Blenheim Palace & Cotswold Villages12 reviews
★ 5.0Arrival Transfer: Heathrow Airport LHR to London by Luxury VanFrom $1575 reviews
★ 5.0A Private VIP Jack the Ripper Black Cab Tour5 reviews
★ 4.0Bicester Village Shopping Trip from London with VIP DiscountFrom $619 reviews
★ 5.0Private Door to Door Luxury day out to North Wales for up to 6 guests5 reviews
★ 5.0VIP Chauffeur Transfer: Dover Cruise Port to/from Gatwick Airport3 reviews

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