From the classic Madame Tussauds London and Madame Tussauds, London Eye & SEA LIFE Combo Ticket, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.5 · 85,970 reviews
Step inside Madame Tussauds London on Marylebone Road for a playful brush with fame. Pose for photos beside lifelike wax figures of musicians, actors, athletes, and royals across nearly two hours of interactive rooms.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h50
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
2★ 4.7 · 3,371 reviews
Discover three of London's biggest attractions in a single day with this combo ticket. Pose with wax figures at Madame Tussauds, take in the skyline on a London Eye rotation, and wander through SEA LIFE's aquarium tanks.
Typical visit
4h
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
3★ 4.5 · 1,004 reviews
Discover KOL, a Michelin-starred Marylebone restaurant reimagining British produce through Mexican technique and flavour. Settle in for a tasting menu that's genuinely original, ideal for couples marking an occasion who enjoy a bit of culinary risk.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h15
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
4★ 4.4 · 2,561 reviews
Step into ZSL London Zoo, tucked inside Regent's Park since 1828. Wander the grounds at your own pace to spot tigers, gorillas, and reptiles before extending the day with a walk through the park itself.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
3h
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
5★ 4.6 · 23,415 reviews
Step inside Madame Tussauds London, the original wax museum on Marylebone Road. Pose for photos alongside lifelike figures of royals, Hollywood stars, sports icons, and historical legends, and try to visit in the morning to dodge the crowds.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
6★ 4.8 · 5,856 reviews
Step into Queen Mary's Rose Garden in the heart of Regent's Park. Wander through formal beds packed with thousands of roses in dozens of varieties, circling the lake and fountain, best experienced when the blooms peak in June.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
7★ 4.8 · 7,035 reviews
Step into Daunt Books Marylebone, where Edwardian oak galleries rise beneath a long stained-glass skylight. Browse the travel section organized uniquely by country, and pause to take in the church-like, floor-to-ceiling architecture.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
8★ 4.2 · 2,908 reviews
Step into Chiltern Firehouse, Marylebone's glamorous converted fire station beloved by celebrities. Book ahead for a lively dinner with friends amid the buzz, knowing the scene itself is as much the draw as the plate in front of you.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
9★ 4.4 · 23,072 reviews
Discover Marble Arch, John Nash's 19th-century triumphal gateway once destined for Buckingham Palace. Pause here for a quick, free look at its striking design before continuing into Hyde Park or along Oxford Street.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
10 min
Walking intensity
Easy pace
10★ 4.6 · 5,317 reviews
Step into Frameless at Marble Arch, where famous paintings come alive around you. Wander through themed rooms as works by Van Gogh, Klimt, Monet, and Hokusai animate across walls, floors, and mirrors in floor-to-ceiling 360-degree projections.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h10
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
11Wander Marylebone, London's village-like enclave just north of Oxford Street's crowds. Browse independent bookshops and boutiques along Marylebone High Street, step inside the galleried Daunt Books, and stroll past 221B Baker Street on the way to Regent's Park.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
12★ 4.7 · 1,389 reviews
Discover Kudu, a lively Marylebone dining room built around South African-inspired grilling. Dig into shrimp butter bread and lamb chops with hispi cabbage, finishing with a KitKat-inspired dessert and attentive service throughout.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
13★ 4.8 · 10,838 reviews
Step into Hertford House, a Marylebone townhouse hiding one of London's best-kept museum secrets. Wander free of charge past Fragonard, Rembrandt, and Velazquez paintings alongside a remarkable arms and armour collection, all in about an hour.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
14★ 4.7 · 499 reviews
Discover Special Guests Coffee, a Marylebone favorite among serious coffee lovers. Sip a flat white ranked alongside London's best, or dig into an unusually deep filter coffee selection built for enthusiasts.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
25 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
15★ 4.5 · 47,380 reviews
Step inside Selfridges, London's iconic Oxford Street department store. Wander its gallery-like floors of fashion, beauty, and home goods, and catch the inventive window displays that make it a visual experience in itself.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
