Leicester Square Tours

Nestled between Soho, St. James’s, and the West End, Leicester Square is the intersection that never sleeps. Home to world-famous movie theaters, nightclubs, and a recently renovated park, the square attracts more than 2 million visitors each week. It has been popular as an entertainment hub since the 19th century.
The Basics
History buffs and other sightseers can learn about London’s past and present on a highlights tour, and Leicester Square is included on most comprehensive itineraries. Zip through the city by bike or taxi, or board a hop-on hop-off bus to tick off several landmarks in limited time. A walking tour offers an intimate perspective, while nightlife tours reveal the square’s after-dark attractions.
Things to Know Before You Go
- From nightlife revelers to film lovers and history buffs, Leicester Square offers something for everyone.
- Don’t forget your raincoat or umbrella during the rainier months.
- The public space itself won’t take long to explore, so combine your visit with other London landmarks to optimize your time.
- The pedestrian square has wide, flat walkways that are wheelchair-accessible.
- Most of the square’s attractions are wheelchair-friendly as well, though it’s worth calling ahead to check access arrangements.
How to Get There
Leicester Square has its own tube station. Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross stations are five minutes away. Several buses stop on Charing Cross Road, including hop-on hop-off services. As in all capital cities, driving yourself is best avoided; instead, take advantage of tours that include transfer for a hassle-free experience.
When to Get There
From a summer afternoon eating ice cream in the square’s central park to an evening stroll around the annual Christmas market, there is always something to do in Leicester Square.
An Alternative View
Typical sightseeing tours aren’t the only way to discover Leicester Square. Photographic tours can help you capture hidden monuments you might otherwise miss, like Shakespeare’s statue in the fountain. Karl Marx tours show visitors the socialist revolutionary’s old digs, just off the square, and explain the influences of the UK capital on his works.
Address: Leicester Square, London, England
50 Tours and Activities to Experience Leicester Square
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Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise with Optional London Eye
Discover the grandeur of London aboard the open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. With your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket, design a personal itinerary with stops including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city’s highlights and upgrade to The Big London Day Out option to get an aerial view of the city aboard the London Eye giant observation wheel. Hop off to enjoy a Thames River cruise, currently operating Friday to Sunday only.
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The Original Tour London: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
See the best of London without the stress of rigid tour times and massive crowds on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. With your flexible pass, hop aboard the double-decker, open-top bus for a comfortable sightseeing excursion. Great for kids and adults, your pass offers multiple route options with stops at main attractions like Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and more. Bonus features include a free city walking tour, a Thames River cruise, and local discounts.
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Harry Potter Studios and London Film Locations Tour
See London through the eyes of The Boy Who Lived on this full-day tour that includes entry to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter. Begin with a guided walking tour of London’s most famous attractions and Harry Potter filming locations, including Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station. Then board a coach, and travel to the Warner Bros. Studios, where you’ll see the sets, props, and costumes used in the big-screen adaptions of J.K. Rowling’s much-loved books.
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Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise
Make the most of your limited time in London—and discover many of the city’s world-famous attractions—with this hop-on hop-off bus tour and Tower of London package. Pick between 1-, 2-, or 3-day unlimited bus access, depending on your schedule; as you wend your way around London, you can look forward to seeing landmarks ranging from St. Paul’s Cathedral to Buckingham Palace. Your package also includes tickets to the Tower of London—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home of the Crown Jewels.
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London City Tour Hop On - Hop Off with Free Walking Tour and River Cruise
Maximize your time in London with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose a 1-day, 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket and make the most of unlimited travel across several routes for the ticket validity period. Get views of top London sights such as the Tower of London and Big Ben from the open-top bus, listen to audio commentary and enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the well-placed stops. All tickets also include a complimentary river cruise and a walking tour.
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The Best London Harry Potter Tour
This family-friendly tour reveals London locations used to film scenes from the world-renowned Harry Potter movies. Exploring the city with a guide means that you’ll be party to insider info and movie trivia that you won’t find in the guide books, and you don't have to worry about getting lost among the central London crowds.
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3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London
Marvel over royal monuments, architectural masterpieces and iconic landmarks on this 3-hour walking tour of London. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you stroll around Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus; snap photos of Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben; and stand in awe before the magnificent Buckingham Palace. For the full experience, upgrade to include a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
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West End Musicals Silent Disco Tour
Love musicals? This interactive walking tour won’t just whisk you away to some of the West End’s top theaters—it will also come with a soundtrack. Meet your guide in Central London, and grab a headset. During your 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) walk, you’ll discover the West End’s key landmarks, will learn insider stories and facts from your guide, and will listen to different show tunes along the way—singing and dancing are warmly encouraged.
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The Original Tour - London by Night with River Cruise
Experience the city as the sun begins to set and London lights up around you.
A non-stop tour combining a live guided bus tour and a river cruise. A great tour to rediscover the city under a new light, the best of London by bus and boat.
The city bursts into life at night and London looks spectacular with twinkling lights cutting through the darkness. Watch the city come alive as the sun sets and as famous monuments such as the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye light up. From the comfort of the top deck, to a tranquil seat on the river, don’t miss out on the perfect night experience.
Some of the landmarks on our night tour include:
Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London and many more.
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Private Custom Tour: Day Tour of London
Don’t visit London landmarks and listen to commentary that doesn’t interest you. Set your own itinerary and explore London your way on a private half- or full-day tour of England’s capital. Tick off all of the attractions on your personal checklist and take advantage of your private guide’s local insight by visiting hidden gems and unknown corners of the city. Choose the start time and meeting point of your tour and receive the undivided attention of your guide throughout.
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Private Guided and Chauffered Tour of London
Make like a VIP in London with a private guide, personal chauffeur, and an itinerary tailor-made for you. Choose between a 3- or 6-hour tour and admire landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the Tower of London; hit the shops at Harrods or Oxford Street; or explore the local neighborhoods. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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$442.05
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

The Magic of Harry Potter Private Guided Tour for Kids and Families in London
Discover the magical world of Harry Potter with your family on a private 2.5-hour tour. Fun for adults and kids alike, the London excursion takes you to numerous filming locations used in the movies. Highlights include Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market), the Ministry of Magic (Scotland Place), and of course, Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station. Along the way, enjoy Harry Potter themed games and trivia.
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$221.09
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$221.09
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Private 3-hour Harry Potter Walking Tour of London
Lose yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter on this private 3-hour walking tour of London. Visit the real-life inspirations and filming locations of the Harry Potter movies, including the Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic, and the Ollivanders Wand Shop, and follow in the footsteps of characters such as Harry, Hermione, and Hagrid. Hotel pickup is included.
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London : Harry Potter (Private Tour)
This private London tour is designed with fans of the world’s most famous wizard in mind. Ideal for families as kids go free of charge, this tour reveals more than 10 London locations used to film scenes from the Harry Potter movies. As well as exploring the City of London without worrying about getting lost, you’ll stop for photos at Platform 9¾.
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Gourmet Food Experience In London’s Soho With A Local: Private & Personalized
London's Soho neighborhood is so full of wonderful food experiences that it can be hard to choose where to go. Take the guesswork out of your trip with this private tour. With an itinerary specially tailored to your tastes, discover trendy coffee bars, authentic Italian delicatessens, and a French patisserie, and pop into a food hall to sample everything from delicately decorated tins of caviar to Himalayan salt aged filets and handcrafted artisan chocolates.
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Harry Potter Witchcraft and Wizardry Guided Tour for Kids and Families in London
Infuse your London explorations with a dose of magic when you book this family-friendly Harry Potter tour. Pick between several convenient start times, and meet your private guide directly at Piccadilly Circus. Then, set off on foot. You’ll discover some of London’s top attractions, from Trafalgar Square to Millennium Bridge. You’ll also see Harry Potter filming locations, will learn about the real-life destinations that inspired J.K. Rowling, and will take part in games and challenges as you go.
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$221.09
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Private Walking Tour: Highlights of London with a Blue Badge Guide
Explore London’s iconic sights by foot on a 4-hour private tour, with an official UK Blue Badge guide. As you stroll from landmark to landmark, hear intriguing facts about the city’s heritage and culture, and enjoy photo stops at Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Learn about London’s medieval history and check out other star turns such as Covent Garden, Horse Guards Parade and the crowning glory, regal Buckingham Palace. If there’s something you want to see more of, talk to your guide about adjusting your itinerary to suit.
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Private Tour: Photography Walking Tour from Trafalgar Square to Covent Garden
Capture the exotic food stalls and vibrant shop fronts of London’s Chinatown, the traditional architecture of Trafalgar Square, and the artists and street entertainers of buzzing Covent Garden, on this unique 4-hour photography walking tour. Enjoy the personalised attention of your private guide, who’ll give you the tips and tricks necessary to improve your photos and get the most out of your camera.
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$244.13
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$244.13
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

London Photography Tour - Private Tour
Experience London through a lens on this private photography tour and enjoy the undivided attention of your professional photographer guide. Learn how to get the best out of your camera, then put your newfound skills to the test as you walk through Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. Capture classic London images like red telephone boxes, tube signs and suited horseguards, or focus on landmarks like Big Ben, Parliament Square or Westminster.
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$244.13
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$244.13
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & River Cruise
This is a great tour for families & die-hard fans of Harry Potter
This walking tour of London unfurls the movie set locations of the world's most famous Wizard (you know who he is) Great day out for the family
You will see the famous movie set locations and several locations that inspired JK Rowling. We will visit the actual filming locations in London!
The tour starts at King Cross Train station: Platform 9 3/4!!
We then head to Leicester square area to see some of the film locations & visit 2 famous shops. The first: inspired & made all of the paper props for the films and the second a very nice treat for the kids (We keep this one a secret!)
We then go to the London Bridge where we see more film locations. These include the Millennium (aka Wobbly) Bridge & the Leaky Cauldron. We will also see sights & buildings that inspired JK Rowling when she wrote each of the books
And finish off on a Thames Cruise: where you can some of the Potter filming locations from the River Thames!
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$55.62
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$55.62
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Harry Potter Azkaban Tour (Film Locations & Prison)
This is a great tour for families & die-hard fans of Harry Potter
This walking tour of London unfurls the movie set locations of the world's most famous Wizard. You will see the famous movie set locations and several locations that inspired JK Rowling. We will visit the actual filming locations in London!
The tour starts at King Cross Train station: Platform 9 3/4!!
We then head to Leicester square area to see some of the film locations & visit 2 famous shops. The first: inspired & made all of the paper props for the films and the second a very nice treat for the kids (We keep this one a secret!)
After visiting this incredible area we head to London Bridge where we see more film locations. These include the Millennium (aka Wobbly) Bridge and the Leaky Cauldron. In addition to the film locations, we will see sights and buildings that inspired JK Rowling when she was writing each of the books.
Then go inside the Clink Prison Museum and explore the UK oldest prison.
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$55.62
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$55.62
Taking safety measures

Running + Dancing = Rancing London
Rancing is a really fun way to explore a new place. You run (or walk) to get from A to B, but at a very gentle pace and you make different dance stops. The dance is freestyle, but your guide can show some moves if you like.
We love to dress up and recommend guests to do the same as it contributes to the good vibes :) Everyone is welcome!
***IMPORTANT***
-Please check availability before you book.
-Min. 4 people
-Private tours possible.
-Bookings shall be made min. 48 hours in advance.
-For last minute bookings, please get in touch.
-Tours are never the same. The landmarks pointed out are examples only and we will finish at a different location than the starting point.
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Heavenly Walking Tour With A Twist
Welcome to Iheartlondontours’ heavenly walking tour to be enjoyed by all!
The tour will start at Charing Cross Station and you’ll be visiting all of London’s most famous landmarks. Starting at Trafalgar Square with the National Gallery, where you’ll see just how much of Britain’s most famous paintings are religiously influenced. Then you’ll be continuing to see more main landmarks including; Leicester Square, Chinatown and St James’ Palace. Later on at Buckingham Palace and St James’ Park we’ll explore the religious history behind the monarch and The Church of England.
The main event will be the visit to Westminster’s most famous churches including; Westminster Abbey and the sacred St Martin’s Church where hopefully you’ll see the chiming of the bells. The tour will end at the London Eye where you can either choose to continue experiencing London privately or enjoy a small lunch with your guide to discuss anything else you would like to know about London and it’s Locals.
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North tour of London by the traditional Electric Black Taxi (Electocab Ltd)
IN THIS TAILORED TOUR YOU WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH THE ALLURE OF THEATRELAND. YOU GET TO EXPLORE THE WELL KNOWN CAMDEN TOWN BEFORE REACHING HAMPSTEAD VILLAGE AND HAMPSTEAD HEATH WITH ITS TREMENDOUS HISTORY LAIED ON THE NORTHERN PART OF CAMDEN DISTRICT. ST. JOHN’S WOOD AND THE FAMOUS BEATLES CROSSING WOULD BE ON OUR WAY BEFORE VISITING LORDS CRICKET GROUND AND THROUGH THE BEAUTY OF REGENTS PARK AND THE HISTORICALLY BOHEMIAN AREA OF FITZROVIA WE HEAD BACK TO TRAFALGAR SQ. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN.
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