Royal Opera House Tours and Tickets

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 fast-track London Eye option to get an aerial view of the city aboard the London Eye giant observation wheel. Hop off at Westminster Pier or Tower of London stop to enjoy a Thames River cruise.

Discover the mesmerizing district of Covent Garden in London, renowned for its bustling market and luxury shopping as well as award-winning restaurants and theatres!  On this immersive tour narrated by a London historian, you will walk through the colourful street of Neal’s Yard, explore St. Paul's Church, stroll along the Strand and ultimately finish in front of the magnificent Royal Opera House.  Venture off the tourist trail, and discover a mix of crazy stories, famous residents, hidden neighbourhoods, and great food, as you get a more intimate and local feel for the area.  Experience the beautiful architecture, secret gems and unforgettable iconic sights as you transport yourselves in an ​​engaging, quirky and captivating adventure. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

See London from the streets, water, and sky with this great-value package that lets you explore London at your own pace. Easily reach top sights without spending a fortune on cab fare with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 1, 2, or 3 days. You’ll also get an aerial view of the city aboard the London Eye giant observation wheel and glide past Parliament and Big Ben on a Thames River cruise (Fri-Sun only).

Have only a short stay in London? See the best of the city—and enjoy a variety of sightseeing experiences—with this convenient package. Begin with a hop-on hop-off bus tour: pick from 24-, 48-, or 72-hour passes, and cruise around town at your own pace. Then, head to the London Eye, where you’ll enjoy fast-track entry and sky-high views. This package also includes a river cruise which currently operates Friday to Sunday.

Get your fix of Freddie Mercury and Queen nostalgia on this London walking tour. Skip finding the locations for yourself and let a guide lead you to the places important to one of the UK’s greatest bands, and share stories and secrets you’d miss if alone. Visit the pub where Freddie first met Brian and Roger; pass recording studios, see the house where Freddy died in 1991, and much more.

Learn all about London’s theatrical history, its historic venues, and the various characters that have frequented its stages on this walking tour. Meet your guide in central London, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll explore neighborhoods like Covent Garden and the South Bank; will visit landmarks like the National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Noel Coward Theatre; and will learn all about the city’s theatrical lore.

A street photography self-guided audio tutorial tour of the unexplored back streets of Covent Garden by a professional photography guide. Listen to time-honored photography tips and commentary while being guided about the old, grand and not-so-grand architecture, famous highlights, tiny details and fascinating crowds of people that is Bloomsbury. Explore London at your own pace while absorbing the stories of the streets and learning how to take better photos. Please note that you must bring your own equipment. Recommended equipment: Wide angle lens Lens within the ranges of 18 - 105mm A tripod is NOT required, but advised for long exposures if doing the route towards the early evening

Entry to Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition. Journey through memories captured during years of magical filmmaking in a display of iconic behind-the-scenes images, never before seen in one place. Housing iconic production photographs, the Photographic Exhibition takes fans behind-the-scenes of key moments in the film series, from Harry’s first day at Hogwarts through to the Battle of Hogwarts. A must-visit for any Harry Potter fan. Located in Covent Garden, the Photographic Exhibition is home to London’s only bottled Butterbeer bar. See the sights of London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus as you admire 360-degree views of top attractions and listen to captivating commentary. Use your 24 hour ticket on two different routes with audio narration, and hop on or off at any of the stops around town. A River Thames cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier (in either direction) is included with all tickets.

A behind the scenes look at a famous London theatre can be an eye-opening experience. Most theatres in London are impressive from the outside but when you visit theatres such as Drury Lane, the National or the Royal Opera House, the scale inside is hugely impressive, with a hidden world of costume departments, scene-building and technical magic. This tour explores the backstage life of the Royal Opera House, where you will see preparation for the shows (they do 20 a year), including set-building and props-making. Each tour is different from the last and runs from Monday to Saturday exploring areas of the theatre not normally seen and immerses you in the glitz and glamour of a West End production. There can be a pre-theatre dinner in Covent Garden District to prepare for an unforgettable night of a magnificent West End musical where you will have a truly memorable experience watching global smash hit musicals such as Mamma Mia, Matilda, School of Rock and The Phantom of the Opera.

Take the lead in a tour of London's historical cultural influences through time with the helping hand of me, blogger Shaun Nolan! "Light the Lights" takes you on a self-guided audio tour from the Embankment, up Charing Cross Road, into Covent Garden, along the Strand and back to Leicester Square. As you walk, I'll tell you everything you need to know about the history of the beautiful buildings you see and the amazing people who have walked the same pavements as you. London has forever been shaped by the culture that has influenced it. Famous creatives like Charles Dickens and Henry Irving have spent a lot of their lives in the city, being influenced by the environment and atmosphere. And it's not just a writer's playground - modern designers, intelligent innovators and important names have also helped to shape the city.

Discover the top-secret theatre spots in the West End, London, as you walk through a theatrical experience with this private immersive guide!  Guided by a local historian, we’ll visit the most famous theatre district situated in the heart of London, and explore its fascinating backstory, historic buildings, bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural!  Walk through the trendy and lively neighbourhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie.  Finish the tour by learning about the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture, as you discover the must-eat signature street food dishes from this neighbourhood. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Covent Garden is much more than posh shopping boutiques and fancy restaurants. In fact, it’s home to some of the craziest and most colourful character’s in London’s history. Wander through the centuries with us to discover how this area evolved from Westminster Abbey’s vegetable garden and became a hustling and bustling market, a theatre district, a centre of vice and depravation and even a slum that would inspire none other than Charles Dickens. Join us to discover central London’s most fascinating district! **DISCLAIMER: Children are welcome on this tour, but please be aware that we cover topics including alcohol and the sex trade, so parental discretion is advised.

This walking tour takes us through the very heart of West End of London as we journey  to some of the most famous theatres in the world. In this private walking tour we start near the oldest theatre in London and weave through the Strand and the famous Covent Garden, the home of modern live-entertainment and through the maze like streets of Theatre-land and towards the bright lights of Leicester Square and Piccadilly as we finish outside the beautiful Haymarket. We will visit theatres where actors have been murdered and ghosts loom large. See the homes of the longest running plays and musicals and the locations where stars were born and theatrical history was made. And find out about the King who used his trips to the theatre to visit his mistress and see the memorials of some of the greatest names in entertainment.

London is the capital of fine arts, music, theatre, films and all performances and therefore this course is perfect for anyone interested in the arts and media studies and is the greatest venue for all movie sets of all times. The city that Beatles gave their jubilee concert in the city for the longest-running plays like Broadway, the city having disused tube stations for filming Hollywood movies. It’s the city of James Bond as well as Harry Potter. The inspiring city of films of all times. Our theatre, film and TV week will tell you all this and more while improving your English. Here in this program, you can see and explore the inspiration for the Music, theatre and movie facts in the British entertainment industry. As you go with the program you will explore the music, theatre and film locations. It is a perfect combination of music, theatre and movie related activities in London.

Our Guide will pick you up from your hotel. On this tour you will see all the best Queen-related places.  Highlights: • See where Freddie lived with Mary in the 70s • See Royal Albert Hall, where Bryan May performed  • Stop by the iconic pub, where Freddie met Brian, Roger and Mary • Walk through the house where Freddie died and which is occupied by Mary Austin and her family.  • You will discover where Freddie met Montserrat Caballe  • See the place of Freddie’s very last performance

Discover the Covent Garden that you have never seen before. This can be a customized tour of Covent Garden with elements that you wish to add or focus on, a pick up and drop off location that you wish.

The people of Covent Garden love theatre so much that they've rioted over it. The area is packed with dramatic stories about prima ballerinas, arsonists, Victorian barrow boys, and even a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! I'll show you a secret alleyway that hasn't changed since the 1800s, and we'll even visit a plague burial ground. Hold your nose! This tour is wheelchair-accessible.

This is a chance to explore the charming and bohemian district of Covent Garden with a knowledgeable guide who will lead you around the small back streets and hidden areas of the district and entertain you with stories of the buildings, personalities and productions which have made this area of London so fascinating.

Discover the trendy, cultural and photographic neighbourhoods of Southbank, Shoreditch, Brixton and the West End in London, in an immersive adventure! On these immersive tours narrated by local historians, you will walk through the colourful Southbank Centre, the beautiful National Theatre, explore The Tate and Blackfriars, go on a pub crawl at Doggett's Pub, along visiting many many more beautiful sites! Together, we’ll explore the culture, cuisine and community that defines these neighbourhoods, and visit the trendiest spots in London where locals go for must-eat street food or take Instagram photos. Walk through the trendy and lively neighbourhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the sights that inspired the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Explore the top-secret food spots in London, as you walk and eat through the neighbourhoods of Borough Market, Shoreditch and Covent Garden! On these immersive private tours narrated by local historians, you’ll be discovering London's oldest and best-known food markets, a variety of cuisines, pub crawls, authentic street food, and local hidden gems, whilst also giving you a peek into the history of these neighbourhoods. Visit the colourful street of Neal’s Yard, explore St. Paul's Church, stroll along the Strand and ultimately finish in front of the magnificent Royal Opera House, as you explore the best Instagram photo spots of these trendy areas. Embark on this cultural and historical adventure, and learn more about Old Street, Banksy, Arnold Circus, Brick Lane which is famous for its street food, Beigel Bake, Spitalfields Market, along with many many more beautiful sites! Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets