
London Do’s And Don’ts: 10 Unwritten Rules That Every Londoner Knows
Before your next London trip, brush up on these essential tips for navigating the British capital with aplomb.
Pre-book your Madame Tussauds London priority entrance ticket to skip the line and head straight inside. If you’re sightseeing in the city, most London hop-on hop-off tours stop at the wax museum, while an iVenture Card or BIG London attraction ticket combines entrance to Madame Tussauds with access to top attractions such as the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and The Shard.
Don’t forget your camera, and wear comfortable shoes to walk around the many exhibitions.
For security reasons, only small bags or handbags are allowed in the building.
Madame Tussauds London is wheelchair accessible, but for safety reasons the museum can only accept three wheelchair users at a time. Disabled customers are asked to submit a form and book their visit in advance, if possible.
Madame Tussauds is located on Baker Street in Marylebone, in northwest London. The closest London Underground station is Baker Street, which is a 2-minute walk from the museum. Baker Street station can be accessed by the Bakerloo, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith & City lines.
Madame Tussauds is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm. To avoid the crowds, visit outside of peak summer season or opt for an early morning visit on a weekday.
There are roughly 300 wax figures to pose with, so you can “meet” pop stars like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and One Direction; snap a selfie with Kim Kardashian, Olympic legend Usain Bolt, or even Her Majesty the Queen; or learn more about British legends such as William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. Additional highlights include the Star Wars Experience, where you can meet characters such as Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia, and the Marvel Super Heroes 4D Exhibition, featuring fan favorites such as Spiderman, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, and Iron Man.