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

London, United Kingdom
Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - Secrets of Henry VIII

You can book palace entry tickets in advance on the Hampton Court website. Tours are non-costume and can be adapted for children, giving the whole …More

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You can book palace entry tickets in advance on the Hampton Court website. Tours are non-costume and can be adapted for children, giving the whole...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$246
Official Camden Market Food Tour with 7 Street Food Tastings

Kick off the tour with Camden's most talked about street food - fresh and juicy birria tacos. Visit a micro-distillery to taste Camden's fascinating gin …More

Kick off the tour with Camden's most talked about street food - fresh and juicy birria tacos. Visit a micro-distillery to taste Camden's fascinating gin...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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2-Hour Jack the Ripper Very Small Group Walking Tour in London

Explore the spine-chilling history of Jack the Ripper’s murder spree. This very small group tour will take you on a journey back to the Autumn …More

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Explore the spine-chilling history of Jack the Ripper’s murder spree. This very small group tour will take you on a journey back to the Autumn...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Natural History Museum London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

From the largest dinosaurs to the tiniest gemstones, the Natural History Museum’s display of over 80 million specimens needs no introduction. On this 2 hour …More

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From the largest dinosaurs to the tiniest gemstones, the Natural History Museum’s display of over 80 million specimens needs no introduction. On this 2 hour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$82
Paris Day Trip from London: Guided & Eiffel Tower Lunch Option

See Paris in style on the original and best-selling luxury Pars day trip from London. Travel by high-speed train from St. Pancras International escorted by …More

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See Paris in style on the original and best-selling luxury Pars day trip from London. Travel by high-speed train from St. Pancras International escorted by...

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$338
London: City of London Walking Tour

Explore the City of London and discover over 2000 years of British history and culture on this Historic London City Tour. On the tour you’ll …More

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Explore the City of London and discover over 2000 years of British history and culture on this Historic London City Tour. On the tour you’ll...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour

Have a unique afternoon tea with a twist on our delightful bus! As its name indicates, this traditional double decker offers beautiful views of London …More

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Have a unique afternoon tea with a twist on our delightful bus! As its name indicates, this traditional double decker offers beautiful views of London...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$67
Buckingham, St James Palace & Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace

See Three Palaces & experience the magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a walk around its most stunning monuments followed by an authentic afternoon tea …More

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See Three Palaces & experience the magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a walk around its most stunning monuments followed by an authentic afternoon tea...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$181
Tower of London Guided Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise

The Tower of London has guarded the Thames for almost 1,000 years, and its stones still hold the darkest stories in British history. With timed-entry …More

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The Tower of London has guarded the Thames for almost 1,000 years, and its stones still hold the darkest stories in British history. With timed-entry...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Tower of London & Crown Jewels Tour with Beefeater Meet & Greet

For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been the site of intrigues, imprisonments, and executions. On this exclusive tour, your small group will …More

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For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been the site of intrigues, imprisonments, and executions. On this exclusive tour, your small group will...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$67
London #1 Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - 1960s Routemaster Bus

Step aboard a 1960s Routemaster bus and experience London’s original Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, created by Brigit’s Bakery! Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience combines …More

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Step aboard a 1960s Routemaster bus and experience London’s original Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, created by Brigit’s Bakery! Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience combines...

1 hour 25 minutes
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$95
London: London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden

Experience the best food in London and the top places to eat in Covent Garden and Soho on this tasty London food tour. Filled with …More

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Experience the best food in London and the top places to eat in Covent Garden and Soho on this tasty London food tour. Filled with...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
London E-Bike tour & Borough market

We are real people! and you won't be just a number! We love London​ and we wanna share what we know in a totally different …More

We are real people! and you won't be just a number! We love London​ and we wanna share what we know in a totally different...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour. Full day Entry & Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a highly personal tour with your story-teller guide who is deeply immersed in the 500 year history of the Palace. You will be greeted …More

Enjoy a highly personal tour with your story-teller guide who is deeply immersed in the 500 year history of the Palace. You will be greeted...

4 hours 5 minutes Free Cancellation
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$211
London Christmas Lights Private Walking Tour

Many of us have childhood memories of being taken to London and shown the Christmas lights. For many seeing the Christmas lights in London was …More

Many of us have childhood memories of being taken to London and shown the Christmas lights. For many seeing the Christmas lights in London was...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$210
Slave Trade Money Trail Tour in the City of London

The organisation's drive is in changing the narrative of the common story of British history. Through studying Sociology, History and Black Studies, our organisation have …More

The organisation's drive is in changing the narrative of the common story of British history. Through studying Sociology, History and Black Studies, our organisation have...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$48
Thorpe Park Admission Ticket

THORPE PARK is an island like no other, offering coasters that would attract white knuckle enthusiasts. …More

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THORPE PARK is an island like no other, offering coasters that would attract white knuckle enthusiasts....

1 day Free Cancellation
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$90
Churchill War Rooms and Wartime London Semi-Private Tour 6ppl Max

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Churchill’s London and the Churchill War Rooms on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Learn about the life and achievements of …More

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Churchill’s London and the Churchill War Rooms on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Learn about the life and achievements of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$189
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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$40
The Magicians Table London - Immersive Magic & Cocktail Show

Step into the private performance space of Dieter Roterburg, renowned carnival owner and magician, for an unforgettable evening of close-up magic in London. Over two …More

Step into the private performance space of Dieter Roterburg, renowned carnival owner and magician, for an unforgettable evening of close-up magic in London. Over two...

2 hours 50 minutes
4.9 (937)
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$88
The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station

Lift 109 offers a unique ascent inside Battersea Power Station's iconic chimney, elevating you 109 meters for spectacular 360-degree views of London. Begin your journey …More

Lift 109 offers a unique ascent inside Battersea Power Station's iconic chimney, elevating you 109 meters for spectacular 360-degree views of London. Begin your journey...

1 hour
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$23
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