I have been waiting years to visit the Royal Air Force Museum and it was every bit as exciting as…read morethe anticipation leading up to our visit to London. I planned to stay there for most of the day and I ended up taking upwards of 500 photos of every aircraft, gun, missile & bomb in the 6 buildings covering the history of the RAF from WWI to modern day. As you enter the grounds, you are greeted by the gate guardian, a Supermarine Spitfire of WWII fame. Starting off at Building H1 are many Cold War and modern weapons, aircraft, history and technology, all the way up to the mock-up of the Lockheed F-35 Lightning II strike/fighter currently serving with the RAF and RN on HMS Queen Elizabeth II and HMS Prince of Wales. You will notice that many of the aircraft are accompanied by life-sized cutout pictures of the pilots that flew them and their stories, giving the machines a personal effect. Buildings H4, H5, H6 house many of the larger historical planes from WWII multi-engined propeller driven bombers to 21st century supersonic interceptors. Both British and American aircraft are seen here from the close allied relations between the USA and UK over the last century. You will also see rare aircraft taken as war trophies from Germany and Japan. Most have been meticulously returned close to their original condition with some still undergoing restoration. One artifact of note is a Handley Page Halifax, a 4-engine heavy bomber from WWII that was shot down after a raid on the German battleship Tirpitz in 1942 and recovered with most of its parts from a Norwegian lake in 1971. The Hendon Kitchen between buildings H2 & H6 is a great place to take a break, rest your feet and grab a bite to eat. I was surprised by the quality of the food and is way better than the hamburger, hot dogs & chicken fingers at museums in the United States. For lunch, I got the Spitfire Wings with Roasted Vegetables and it was excellent. It was served on a porcelain plate with real silverware and I was suitably impressed. Don't forget to visit the gift shop on the way out and make a supporting donation to the museum to keep it free for all to enjoy.

Amazing. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed it. They have a wide selection of planes…read more 10/10 recommended to go But. The VR flight sim cost a lot of money and only for a short time you can play

This is a small aviation museum dedicated to the history of the De Havilland factory. It is notable…read moreby having three examples of the Mosquito, including parts of a prototype. Unlike many larger museums you can enter many of the exhibits and view the cockpits. About two hours is ample to walk around the whole museum. Group bookings are possible. They also have a book and gift shop. Parking is free and they are just half a mile from junction 22 of the M25

Alex was great. The Harry Potter facts along with historical facts and nuance were greatread more

Our wonderful guide Joe, deeply channels the best of Hagrid for potter fans. From wobbly bobbly…read morebridges despised by British tax payers, to Nocturnal alleyways that help sculpt the story arch of famed movie shots through borough market and beyond, this walking tour is how I like to wear my skirts " long enough to cover everything, but short enough to remain interesting." Joe was the absolute best and added a lot of local insight, humor, and history along the way-please buy him a cup of coffee at the start of the tour, and 1-3 for his three-headed dog fluffy too!

I'm not one to post feedback unless something was really fabulous - I highly recommend booking a…read moretour with Nicky. Four of us had a stopover in London and wanted to check out the main attractions (Abbey, Parliament, Tower of London, etc...). We booked a private tour which turned out to be a highlight of our visit. Nicky is not only well versed in the history of London, but has a fabulous sense of humor and the ability to bridge the past and present by weaving in modern day tidbits tied to historical relics. It amused the 4 of us in our 50's and I'm sure would make history fun for today's youth.

From the owner: Tailor made and private London tours for groups, families or individuals. We can include a private…read moreWestminster Abbey tour, the Tower of London or the British Museum. If you visit the Abbey with me we'll skip the long entrance lines. Your tour of London can be tailored to your interests and time available. Only registered guides like myself are allowed to guide in Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. I can meet you at your hotel and we can spend the morning, afternoon or a whole day together We can use public transport, walk or a combination of both. I know the short-cuts, quick routes and hot tips for get you around London to experience this fabulous city. I can also help you with your planning for the rest of your stay.

Great reviews on Yelp guided us to The English Bus for our tour of Stonehenge. I liked the idea of…read morea small group tour. We had a great experience! We easily booked on line a couple months in advance of our trip to Stonehenge, Bath and a Secret Place. I had a few questions, which were answered quickly through email. Instructions and itinerary were provided after we bought we tickets. Additional and helpful information was sent a few day prior to our trip. Noelh, our tour guide, was knowledgable, interesting and fun from the moment he picked us up in London. He provided information beyond the tour stops. He was engaging and had a good understanding of the geology of Stonehenge as well as the historical background. He made well time stops for breaks. We spent about two hours at Stonehenge, two hours at Bath and an hour at the Secret Place. The Secret Place was worth the extra and I highly recommend. Noelh offered a brief and interesting walking tour at each site and left us time to explore on our own. We were allowed to bring snacks on the bus but we didn't need them because we stopped plenty at places for food and drink. Noelh provided water. Bring water and rain gear. There were UBC ports for phone charging on the bus. The bus was very comfortable. Noelh was sensitive to a woman that was having mobility issues and arranged for her to skip part of the walking tour. I enjoyed Stonehenge and the Secret Place immensely, I was glad I saw Bath, but it was too crowded during our visit. Others on the tour really loved Bath. I highly recommend The English Bus tours.

We took the tour with Alex to Stonehenge, Bath, sand a secret place! Can't recommend highly…read moreenough!! The small bus is great in that you don't have to spend all the time getting on and off a huge tour bus. Alex was an amazing guide, giving us local knowledge and clear directions where to go and where to meet back up. He was funny, kind and a great driver. Would definitely book again!!

Tash gave us a good tour at Borough Market London! Highly recommend! She was an absolute blast and…read morethe food was incredible! It is the perfect way to experience Borough Market!

Totally Tailored put together a day long trip in London for us to see all the spots that a tourist…read morewants to see in London. We got to see the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace, the Crown Jewels, Westminster Abbey, just to name a few. The trip details were communicated very clearly from the beginning. Communication before the trip was very clear, where to meet and the exact itinerary. Our tour guide was on time, extremely knowledgeable, and our driver did an exceptional job navigating the heavy traffic, getting us to where we needed to be. The vehicle was top notch as well. There was plenty of room for all 4 of us, and water was provided. We had a great time, and would highly recommend Totally Tailored!

What makes or breaks a guided tour of a popular attraction like London is the tour guide. On our…read moredouble-decker tour of London, Joe the tour guide was wonderful - funny, engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining. That made the entire experience! I would also like to give a shout-out to Radu (the driver) - yes, he was an excellent driver, but he was also the perfect foil for Joe's boisterous and entertaining persona, and he really cared about the customers - he was polite, professional and very thoughtful, for example lingering a bit longer at a particular attraction to let a member of the tour get their pictures just right. I was very pleased with Goldent Tours as well - ease of booking, prices and plethora of choices. All in all - I would use them again and highly recommend them.

We booked despite the bad reviews because it was the only way to get Harry Potter tickets during…read moreour quickly planned trip. We read the reviews and understood we were going to need some patience. The problem with many reviews were the meeting instructions (via TripAdvisor) so we went to the Baker Street location a day early to scout it out. We could not find signage for Golden Tours. We did see a Harry Potter bus dropping off a group and assumed (wrongly) that the spot was also the meeting spot. Actually they do have a location (store front) near the Baker street stop. It is not on Baler Street. If you come out of the tube and turn away from the wax museum, you will find their store from down the next block. That is the meeting spot point for tours! Very important thing to know and find -- because you have to meet there to get your tickets beforehand. We missed our bus time despite arriving 45 minutes early. The staff was less than kind about this part of the trip and made no apologies for the lack of directions. They gave us headphones but there was no movie on our bus. We had set our expectations low for our son, due to the reviews so we didn't mind -- but there were some disappointed families near us. The bus was clean enough but no WiFi and the phone charges didn't work on most seats. The driver for this portion of our trip was great and very helpful given that he had to help us find someone on site to get our Entry tickets. Despite the set backs, we finally had tickets in hand and enjoyed the studio tour from here on out on our own. The trip back was easy enough but this bus driver was less friendly and at one point was screaming at another driver along a busy street in London. We actually found it comical and thought it added to the busy city feel, but I could see how many guests would find this very unsettling. All in all, it is OK if this is the way you can get entry tickets to something on your must see list, but if you have options - I'd try another company.

Finchley Art is as we say in Brooklyn "Hooked Up". I used to be American. I am transnational now…read more Don't diss it. This shop is hooked up with organic apples which have nothing at all to with the decent antique selection here, notably ceramic wall hanging owls, oil paintings and a smattering of old tables, none too large. The organic apples sit day after day in a box in front of the shop and cost 25p. They used to cost 50p per apple. I think this shop has been credit crunched. It hits everyone.

Bought a lovely gift for family in NZ which they really love. Sam is a neat guy, very interesting…read moreand I didn't feel like he was out to rob me.