Category Tour Reviews

London: Madame Tussauds London

London: Madame Tussauds London - Door 2 on Marylebone Road: timing and getting inside smoothly

Wax stars, up close. Madame Tussauds London is that rare mix of celebrity glamour and theme-park style set pieces, all in about 2.5 hours. I like how you can get close to lifelike figures without the old-school roping, so photos…

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise - Live English commentary vs phone audioguide: how to get the most listening time

London looks different from the water. On this Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise, you get a fast, scenic loop past the biggest names—Parliament, bridges, skyline views, and the approach to Greenwich—without spending half a day stuck in lines. I especially…