• Madame Tussauds has been making wax figures for over 150 years
• The oldest figure on display is ‘Sleeping Beauty’ sculpted in 1763
• See Madame Tussauds’ legendary Chamber of Horrors
• New figures include Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Robert Pattinson and Dame Helen Mirren
  
• NEW Super Hero starring in Marvel Super Heroes 4D as Captain America joins the line up
• Measure up to amazing new wax figure re-creating Chris Evans’ portrayal in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: The First Avenger

Daily

Off-Peak: 9.30am to 5.30pm (Last admission):
12th-16th December: 9.30am to 5.30pm
19th-23rd December: 9.30am to 5.30pm

Peak: 9am to 6pm (Last admission):
17th-18th December: 9am to 6pm
27th December to 31st December: 9am to 6pm
21st to 25th February: 9am to 6pm
11th April to 8th May: 9am to 6pm
30th May to 5th June: 9am to 6pm
24th October to 31st October: 9am to 6pm
19th December to 23rd December: 9am to 6pm

Exceptions:
24th December: 9am to 2pm
25th December: closed
26th December: 10am to 6pm

Summer Peak: 9am to 7pm (Last admission):
16th June to 2nd September: 9am to 7pm

Exceptions:
23rd & 30th April: 9am to 5.30pm

Click here to view a detailed schedule

Kate Winslet is Madame Tussauds' Latest Leading Lady
After topping a visitor survey to name Britain’s best leading lady, the stunning figure of the Titanic star has taken centre stage in the attraction’s A-List Party area alongside the poll’s 2nd and 3rd placed ladies; Dame Helen Mirren and Dame Judi Dench. Liz Edwards, PR Manager at Madame Tussauds London, commented “Guests from around the world voted for Kate Winslet as their favourite British leading lady and we’re delighted to welcome her to the attraction today. We always take our visitor’s opinions into consideration when creating figures and with her undeniable global appeal and wealth of achievements Kate has undoubtedly earned her place here. She is a modern screen icon, a true English Rose, and a striking addition to the A-list of superstars we have at the attraction”

The multi-award winning actress is portrayed in a stunning red evening dress with an elegantly tied back hairstyle, recreating her show-stopping 2011 Emmy Awards look.

Madame Tussauds gets ‘LOUD’ as R&B Sensation Rihanna Joins The Music A-List Line Up
Madame Tussauds London has revealed a stunning new wax figure of R&B Queen Rihanna. The Barbadian beauty took centre stage in the attraction’s interactive Music Zone alongside an iconic cast of female performers including Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and the late Amy Winehouse. The singer, famed for her sexy stage outfits, is captured in the sleek style she sported for her sensational X Factor duet with 2010 winner Matt Cardle, complete with a fitted floor length black dress slit to the hip and bright cherry red hair-do.

Did You Know?

• Madame Tussauds has been making wax figures for over 150 years. Each masterpiece takes four months, and a team of 20 dedicated sculptors, to create.  Over 500 precise body measurements are referenced and real head hairs are inserted one by one - all to achieve the kind of astonishing realism that has kept Madame Tussauds world renowned for over two centuries.
• Some of Madame Tussauds’ original work and earliest relics are still on display in London, including the death masks she was forced to make during the French Revolution and the Guillotine that beheaded Marie Antoinette. The oldest figure on display is ‘Sleeping Beauty’, a breathing likeness of Louis XV’s sleeping mistress Madame du Barry sculpted in 1763.

So, who do you want to meet?

• Due to raised security and heightened vigilance across the UK, world renowned attraction Madame Tussauds London will no longer admit guests with suitcases among their possessions
• Please note, from 1st April 2011 Madame Tussauds Classic ticket will include Marvel 4D
• Children up to 15 years of age will not be permitted to enter the attraction unless accompanied by an adult.
  
• The busiest period at Madame Tussauds is between 12 noon and 3pm, so it is advisable to visit at a different time.

Venue Information:
Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LR
Nearest Train Station: Marylebone
Nearest Underground: Baker Street
Bus Routes: 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139, 189, 205, 274, 453

Golden Tours act as an official agent for these activities, as such you are subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier. 

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• English live guides and a wide choice of language commentaries
• Hop-on and hop-off service with over 90 stops
• Tickets valid for 24 hours on all tour routes
• Free Thames River cruise
• Free walking tours
• Unique Kids' Club including a free kid's activity pack
• Superb modern bus fleet, many with low floor disabled access

Tour buses operate from main start points Daily from around 8:30am - 6:20pm.

Main Start Points:

• Trafalgar Square
• Piccadilly Circus
• Victoria & Grosvenor Gardens

The Original London Sightseeing Tour provides more than just a great way to travel around London. Founded in 1951 at the time of The Festival of Britain and now the largest single sightseeing operator in the world, it has become established as an essential introduction to London. It offers you total choice and flexibility. The Hop-on Hop-off service allows you to board any of the tour routes at over 90 different stops with a commentary in English or six other languages (see below). The Kids' Club provides an educational but fun alternative for 5-12 year olds. Hop on Hop off services are frequent and reliable with tours running daily, every 15-20 minutes. The Original Tour allows you to experience all the magical sights and sounds of London in a comfortable and secure environment.

Walking Tours:
Changing of the Guard Walk and Cool Britannia both departing from The Original London Visitor Centre on Cockspur St and also the Original London Jack the Ripper Walk departing from The Original Tour stop at Tower of London on Tower Hill. Our walking tours last 90 minutes and are guided in English by one of our experienced and entertaining guides.

New routes:
Original Tour are now running a Station Connector service from St Pancras International, linking Eurostar day trip arrivals into our two main tour routes at Marble Arch. We will also be running an all day Capital Connector service in the Bayswater area, again linking into the main tours at Marble Arch.

Kids' Club:
History made fun - for kids, by kids ... plus the voice of the ghost of London! Every child also gets a 'passport' to London and a fantastic free fun pack with activity/quiz book. Look out for the great Kids Club competition in the back of the book where you could win a souvenir of London. The Kids Club Channel is available on the red route.

Tour Languages:
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
 

For a larger map of The Original Tour (PDF) above click here

Main Start Points:

• Trafalfar Square
• Piccadilly Circus
• Victoria & Grosvenor Gardens
  
   

• Crown Jewels
• Beefeater tours
• The White Tower
• Prisoners of the Tower

1st March to 31st October
Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 5.30pm
Sunday & Monday: 10am to 5.30pm
(Last admission 5pm)

1st November to 28th February
Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4.30pm
Sunday & Monday: 10am to 4.30pm
(Last admission 4pm)

Exceptions:
24th - 26th December & 1st January (Closed)

HM Tower of London has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the most famous castle keeps in the world, it was built to awe, subdue and terrify Londoners and to deter foreign invaders. It’s now an iconic symbol of London and Britain and one of the world’s premier tourist attractions.

Royal Beasts
The Royal Beasts return to the Tower, London's original zoo! From Easter onwards, see sculptures of the lions, tigers, elephants and even a polar bear, discover how they came to be at the Tower and what became of them in this new fascinating permanent exhibit.  Hear the amazing tales of how the animals were fed, watered and housed as well as various unfortunate incidents when the public got a little too close! The experience will include permanent displays along the newly opened and restored north walk and Brick Tower. 

Fit for a King
A journey through 500 years of royal arms and armour created for both the battle field and the sporting field. From Henry VIII's horse armour, Japanese samurai armour presented to King James I to Prince Charles' polo helmet and knee pads, worn as protection during the princes' polo playing days, the display is a unique timeline from the Royal Armouries collections.

Centenary anniversary - Delhi Durbar
On 12 December 1911 King George V and Queen Mary received homage of Indian princes as Emperor and Empress of India in a lengthy ceremony wearing full state robes in the blazing heat. As the English coronation regalia, kept at the Tower of London could not be taken out of Britain, a new crown was created with over 6000 diamonds as well as Indian sapphires and emeralds of exceptional quality. Following the ceremony the crown was brought back to England and placed in the Jewel House at the Tower of London where it can be seen today. 

Crown Jewels
Our nation's regalia is held in the most visible vault in the world. Thousands of glittering gem stones and yards of silver gilt create a priceless display of royal ornament. Each can tell tales of intrigue, power and majesty across the ages. The Maundy Dish and Imperial State Crown are still part of the annual traditions of monarchy, come on the right day and you'll see our own tradition - placing the ‘in use' sign on a velvet cushion in the relevant case.

Beefeater tours
Share the secrets of one thousand years of royal gossip with a body of Beefeaters (proper name ‘Yeoman Warder' but who remembers that?) that has guarded this fortress for centuries. Take one of their tours and you'll be amazed and appalled by tales that have been passed down for generations. Pain and passion, treachery and torture, all delivered with a smile and swagger.

The White Tower
The White Tower was the original Tower of London. Begun by William the Conqueror around 1080, it would have made a safe and impressive home for the newly crowned Norman invader. It is still home to original armours worn by Henry VIII and Charles I and a scary collection of historical weapons and torture instruments. For those seeking a less gory side of its life, there is the beautifully preserved 11th century Chapel of St John the Evangelist to explore.

Prisoners of the Tower
Despite its reputation there are no dungeons at the Tower of London and its doubtful there ever really were. The Tower was rather more exclusive than that, with prisoners from the higher levels of society entitled to be held here. Come and see what life was like imprisoned in the Bloody or Beauchamp Towers. Experience the sights, sounds and inscriptions left from incarceration five hundred years ago.

The last Yeoman Warder tour starts at 2.30pm (winter), 3.30pm (summer).

Venue Information:
City of London, Greater London EC3N 4AB
Nearest Underground: Tower Hill
Nearest Train Station: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge
Bus Routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1

Golden Tours act as an official agent for these activities, as such you are subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier. 

• Get 40-kilometre panoramic views on a clear day
• The gradual ride in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes
• Night or day, the London Eye offers spectacular views of London
• You will see many of famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul ’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.
• 4-D experience
• Interactive touch screen guide

Daily

January - March: 10.00am - 8.30pm
April - June: 10.00am - 9.00pm
July and August: 10.00am - 9.30pm
September to December: 10.00am - 8.30pm

Exceptions:
11th February: 10.00am - 6.30pm
14th February: 10.00am - 10.00pm
Easter (31st March - 15th April incl.): 10.00am - 9.30pm 
May/June - Fridays and Saturdays: 10.00am - 9.30pm 
June Half Term (2nd - 10th June incl.): 10.00am - 9.30pm 
Summer Olympics 2012 (27th July - 12th August inclusive): 10.00am - 12.00am24th December: 10.00am - 5.30pm
25th December: (Closed)

The EDF Energy London Eye offers breathtaking views of London from high above the River Thames. See Big Ben towering above the Houses of Parliament, follow St. James Park as it sweeps down to Buckingham Palace. Is the Queen at home? You’ll spot the flag flying if she is. A Standard Ticket Experience on the London Eye lasts for approximately 30 minutes, the time it takes for the London Eye to revolve completely. Relax in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules and enjoy the London skyline at your leisure.

EDF Energy London Eye 4D
The London Eye 4D is a groundbreaking 3D film with in theatre effects, such as wind, bubbles and mist, to make the 4D. The film itself is a touching story of a little girl in London with her father. Her view of famous London landmarks is obscured by people and traffic, but a seagull draws her attention to the London Eye and her visit finally gives her an amazing view of the city. Colourful parties inside the capsule, time lapse of the London Eye day and night and a spectacular firework display all add up to an emotional and entertaining experience; the perfect prelude to the London Eye itself.

Please note: all standard ticket guests wishing to see the 4D Experience would need to join the 4D entrance queue with their tickets 45 minutes prior to their booked time.

Technological Innovation for an Enhanced Experience
Touch screen guides have been designed to enhance your flight as you take in spectacular views from the London Eye. These guides offer a more interactive flight experience as you marvel at the capital’s very finest sights. They are available as part of the standard ticket price. Features include key information on 55 eminent landmarks that can be viewed from the London Eye as well as a 3D view of each attraction, making it come alive before your eyes.

• Please note that on the 14th February, standard tickets will only be accepted until 4pm
• You must redeem your voucher within three months of the booking date.
• Please note that the busiest period at the London Eye is between 12 noon and 3pm, so it is advisable to visit at a different time.

Venue Information:
EDF Energy London Eye, Riverside Building,
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
Nearest Train/Underground Station: Waterloo
Bus Routes: 211, 77, 381

Golden Tours act as an official agent for these activities, as such you are subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier.