Culture & History things to do in London

We rank 3,391 culture and history things to do in London, United Kingdom. The highest scoring is Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $6 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
3,391
In the 90+ Club
30
Available today
60
From
$6

Culture & History in London compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in London by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour96$322.5h5/5 (2,294)
London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs96$353.5h5/5 (11,522)
The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour95$322h5/5 (1,935)
Winner 2026 London East End Food Tour: 10 Year Anniversary95$713.5h5/5 (1,830)
Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London94$15411.5h5/5 (1,096)
British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max94$102.5h5/5 (1,104)
London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide94$355h4.9/5 (2,555)
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London94$162h4.9/5 (4,217)
The Dare Skywalk Climb94$321.5h5/5 (1,618)
Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London94$172h4.9/5 (4,849)

Every culture & history experience we rank in London

Culture & History in London: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in London?
Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 2,294 traveler reviews. London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Winner 2026 London East End Food Tour: 10 Year Anniversary follow close behind. We rank 3,391 culture & history experiences in London in total.
How much do culture & history activities in London cost?
Expect around $58 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London from $6, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in London for today?
Yes. 60 of the 62 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in London currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in London?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in London, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit London?
May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets.