Madame Tussauds
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Madame Tussauds

location_on London, England schedule 2 hours

Overview

Step into Madame Tussauds on Marylebone Road and get up close to lifelike wax figures of film stars, royals, musicians and sporting greats. Every zone is built for photos, so the camera stays out for the whole visit.

Highlights

  • The Royal Palace: Pose alongside the King, Queen and senior royals.
  • Marvel Hall of Heroes: Meet the Avengers and other Marvel favourites.
  • Spirit of London: A ride in a black-cab pod through the history of the city.
  • Stars of film and music: More than 150 figures across zones from red-carpet glamour to festival stages.

Good to know

  • Time on site: About 2 hours.
  • Activity level: Easy: indoor walking and standing, with some queuing at popular figures and the ride.
  • Pairs well with: The London Eye, or the Lords Stadium Tour in nearby St John’s Wood.

Facts

History

  • Marie Tussaud (1761–1850) learned wax modelling from Dr Philippe Curtius.
  • She brought her collection to Britain in 1802, toured it for 33 years and settled on Baker Street in 1835; the museum moved to Marylebone Road in 1884.

Did you know?

  • A 1925 fire destroyed most of the figures, and a German bomb hit the cinema in 1940.
  • Amitabh Bachchan became the first Indian actor to get a waxwork here, in 2000.

Tour manager tips

  • Entry is by timed slot – arrive 15 minutes early for the bag check.
  • Agree a regroup point at the exit gift shop before going in.
  • 221B Baker Street (Sherlock Holmes Museum) is a 5-minute walk away.

Included in the price

Included

  • Entry to Madame Tussauds London and its themed wax-figure zones
  • Spirit of London black-cab ride

Not included: Hotel transfers and transport to the venue, food and drinks, Champagne Bar, photo packages, wax-hand experience, cloakroom, gratuities, personal expenses.

Please note: Access depends on the ticket type booked and on the attraction being open on the day of your visit.

Meeting point

Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LR, United Kingdom

It is a short walk from Baker Street Underground station.

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Entry fees for museums, monuments and civic sites are set by the authority that runs each one and can change without notice. Figures here are a guide; your final quote confirms them.

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