ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular tickets tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
Book ahead for London Eye entry with a 30-minute rotation and 360° views of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and more.
“We had a great experience here, we found it very easy to walk up to the ticket desk and jump straight onto the Eye. We even managed to get in a little bit earlier than our scheduled time slot, which is always good! And then there was a technical issue when we got to the…”
Fast-track London Eye entry cuts queue time for a 30-minute 443-ft panoramic ride over Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
“We bought the FastPass ticket and it was very quick. However, the sun obstructed our view of the Elizabeth Tower, the old Big Ben, Parliament, and other landmarks. Also, the dirt on the windows made it difficult to take good photos.”
See Beatles sights and Liverpool landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on bus with top or bottom deck and a free bubbly at Philharmonic.
“I have given 3 stars as waited 40 mins for a Bus at Liverpool cathedral , when it eventually arrived the bus was very full”
London Dungeon ticket takes you through Ten Bells, Sweeney Todd, plague and Traitors Gate, ending with a thrill ride in about 1h50.
“This was a fun way to end our last night in London. Entertaining, informational about the dark history of London and got a few good scares and the thrilling ride at the end. A very good cast”
Prebook Buckingham Palace plus Changing of the Guard viewpoints, led by a friendly guide with an audio tour inside the State Rooms.
“The changing of the guard the guide took us was not what most want to see, he took us to where the mounted guards start from. Then he just went another way instead of the front of the palace to see the change. It was a very expensive useless tour. You should just stand there…”
Thames River cruise with live narration plus a London Eye ticket. Great value for first-timers, tight timelines, and standout skyline views.
“Great experience. Access to both the River Cruise and the London Eye was super fast. The staff was very attentive and helpful.”
Explore The Beatles Story in Liverpool with a Julia Lennon narrated audio guide, interactive Discovery Zone, and rare memorabilia across two UNESCO waterfront sites.
“Excellent - very well done - I so enjoyed the Cavern replication and the individual displays of each member at the end.”
Alton Towers 2-day admission in Alton, England with a mobile ticket, Wicker Man wood-and-fire coaster, and time to ride more than rush.
“The first day was fantastic as we were only queued for 15 minutes to get on each ride. The Friday was just chaotic waiting in an hour in each queue so we only managed to get on 6 rides. Really disappointed that the river wasn’t open.”
Moco Museum London packs modern and contemporary masters, plus immersive digital art, into 1.5 hours with audio guide and lockers.
“Very casual and lighthearted museum. We went with family and enjoyed the atmosphere and artists on display.”
London Zoo entry ticket for 3–5 hours. Mobile ticket, advance booking, and must-see exhibits like Land of the Lions, Tigers, penguins, and more.
“The Zoo was entertaining and good, but the kindness of Viator's staff was even better. We ask them to reschedule our ticket in the very last minute, and they did immediately : Thanks! m”
Skip-the-line London Eye Champagne Experience with fast-track boarding, Moët & Chandon in your pod, and guided Thames views.
“We loved not having to stand in line and our guide, Megan, was simply fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and her personality really shined through with helping people with their photo requests. We knocked it down a star for the temperature in the cube. We went on 8/11 at 4:30 and my face was just…”
Entry to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford with mobile ticket access, 100+ animals, 45 animatronic dinosaurs, and animal feeding talks.
“ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! 10/10 experience”
Time-entry Kensington Palace ticket for a self-guided visit: state apartments, the Victoria childhood exhibit, Dress Codes, plus gardens.
“The palace was not as elegant as I expected, but it was still very nice. I love looking up at the ceilings. Unfortunately, I was not able to download the tickets that I purchased through Viator and the Palace was not able to look them up. I had to purchase the tickets through the Palace.”
Cadbury World entry ticket in Birmingham for a 3-hour family-friendly chocolate day with rides, cocoa storytelling, and 4D fun.
“Very disappointed. Used to be a great day out but something has definitely gone wrong especially the shop. The layout and choice was very poor. The amount of stock was also very poor”
Pre-book entry to Hampton Court Palace: Henry VIII rooms, Tudor kitchens, family trails, and gardens with the maze and Great Vine.
“We really enjoyed Hampton Court Palace. It was lower season, so a great experience because it wasn't crowded. We appreciated having all travel information on our voucher as to how to get out there We opted to take the train which was easy and only 30 min. Again thanks to the specific info.”
