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

London, United Kingdom
Women Of Westminster Walking Tour

The City of Westminster has attracted tourists and locals for decades, with familiar sights such as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace in high demand. Amongst …More

The City of Westminster has attracted tourists and locals for decades, with familiar sights such as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace in high demand. Amongst...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Speedboat Sightseeing: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -45 Minutes

This fantastic interactive guided tour takes in London's top sights and gives fascinating insight into their history. With a modern sound system on board you'll …More

This fantastic interactive guided tour takes in London's top sights and gives fascinating insight into their history. With a modern sound system on board you'll...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$78
Roman Ruins to Blitz Bombings: A Walking Tour of London's Fiery History

Travel through two thousand years of history, meeting the Romans, William the Conqueror, Christopher Wren, Anne Boleyn's ghost, and Queen Boudica (and hear how she's …More

Travel through two thousand years of history, meeting the Romans, William the Conqueror, Christopher Wren, Anne Boleyn's ghost, and Queen Boudica (and hear how she's...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in London

Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America's infamous prison stories, Alcotraz is London's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the …More

Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America's infamous prison stories, Alcotraz is London's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
The Five Women & Jack : Guided Tour

Take a trip back in time to Victorian London and learn about the lives of those involved in the infamous case of Jack the Ripper …More

Take a trip back in time to Victorian London and learn about the lives of those involved in the infamous case of Jack the Ripper...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Beatlemania in London! Private 4-hour Tour in an Iconic Black Cab

Celebrate one of the world's most successful rock and roll bands – on your private British invasion tour, which brings to you several of the …More

Celebrate one of the world's most successful rock and roll bands – on your private British invasion tour, which brings to you several of the...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$544
Stonehenge Private Car Tour with Driver Guide

Enjoy an 6-hour tour to Stonehenge, one of the world’s most iconic and mysterious World Heritage Sites. Travel in comfort from London in a luxurious …More

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Enjoy an 6-hour tour to Stonehenge, one of the world’s most iconic and mysterious World Heritage Sites. Travel in comfort from London in a luxurious...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,122
Westminster Heart of the Nation Walking Audio Tour

This walk covers the great palaces of the monarchs and the Archbishop of Canterbury. We walk from the Golden Jubilee Bridge through Whitehall Gardens to …More

This walk covers the great palaces of the monarchs and the Archbishop of Canterbury. We walk from the Golden Jubilee Bridge through Whitehall Gardens to...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$10
Burnings, Butchery & Black Death: A Walking Tour of London's Bloody Past

Travel through a thousand years of history, meeting medieval knights, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace - aka Braveheart (and …More

Travel through a thousand years of history, meeting medieval knights, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace - aka Braveheart (and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
Private London Black Cab Sightseeing Tour – Personalized & Fun

We offer a bespoke, private and unique service. Our tours are all about you, our customer. We will visit and explore the classic sights of …More

We offer a bespoke, private and unique service. Our tours are all about you, our customer. We will visit and explore the classic sights of...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$695
Natural History Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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

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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$81
Originale Harry-Potter-Tour auf Deutsch: Geführte Tour

Mach die originale Harry-Potter-Drehorte-Walking-Tour durch London! Lass dich in Häuser einsortieren und teste dein Potter-Wissen. Wir schlängeln uns durch Soho, Covent Garden, den Trafalgar Square …More

Mach die originale Harry-Potter-Drehorte-Walking-Tour durch London! Lass dich in Häuser einsortieren und teste dein Potter-Wissen. Wir schlängeln uns durch Soho, Covent Garden, den Trafalgar Square...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
The London Landmarks, 3.5 hour Afternoon tour

Come along for the ultimate London experience! Together we'll visit some of the worlds most famous buildings and iconic places. A great day out for …More

Come along for the ultimate London experience! Together we'll visit some of the worlds most famous buildings and iconic places. A great day out for...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$53
London Transport Museum One Day Ticket

Our Museum is located in the heart of Covent Garden and is an award-winning day out for the whole family. Packed full of iconic red …More

Our Museum is located in the heart of Covent Garden and is an award-winning day out for the whole family. Packed full of iconic red...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
Changing of the Guard Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

During this 2 hour, semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour you'll learn about and witness the event live with an expert guide, who will …More

During this 2 hour, semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour you'll learn about and witness the event live with an expert guide, who will...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise

Travel London’s River Thames with a Single Journey Ticket on Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. This ticket allows you to travel to or from any …More

Travel London’s River Thames with a Single Journey Ticket on Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. This ticket allows you to travel to or from any...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$13
Private Day Tours in London

On this tour you’ll get to see everything that makes London what it is in just one day! Starting in London’s Westminster, we’ll see Trafalgar …More

On this tour you’ll get to see everything that makes London what it is in just one day! Starting in London’s Westminster, we’ll see Trafalgar...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$123
Crash course in archaeology at the British Museum

Follow in the footsteps of great archaeologists, relic hunters and explorers who acquired the treasures of the British Museum, and learn about their adventures and …More

Follow in the footsteps of great archaeologists, relic hunters and explorers who acquired the treasures of the British Museum, and learn about their adventures and...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$82
Walking Tour around Spitalfields in the East End of London

Join us on a walking tour of sightseeing and storytelling, devised by London's leading blogger. Ramble through two thousand years of culture in the heart …More

Join us on a walking tour of sightseeing and storytelling, devised by London's leading blogger. Ramble through two thousand years of culture in the heart...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Taxi Private Tour of the Big Sights of London

You can choose exactly where to go, what to see and when to hop in or hop out of my Electric powered London Black Taxi. …More

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You can choose exactly where to go, what to see and when to hop in or hop out of my Electric powered London Black Taxi....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$536
Devour London Historical Pub Tour:Traditional British Food & Ales

Take a captivating tour of London's world-famous pubs and dive into the riveting history behind them. Explore the city's food and drink culture and discover …More

Take a captivating tour of London's world-famous pubs and dive into the riveting history behind them. Explore the city's food and drink culture and discover...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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