There’s something incredibly special about seeing London from a child’s perspective. The towering castles, the sounds of Big Ben, the sight of royal guards standing tall—it all feels like stepping into a storybook.

London tours for kids are however much more than just sightseeing. They should be an immersive experience designed to bring the city’s history and culture to life for children of all ages.

Why do families love touring with the Magical Tours brand? Lets take a closer look:

The magic of London – as seen through a child’s eyes

History That Feels Like a Storybook

London’s rich history isn’t dry or dull—it’s magical. From Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard, to the London Eye millennium wheel and Crown Jewels at the Tower of London – there is so much to discover. Walking through centuries-old Castles and fortresses helps children see their favourite fairytales and school lessons brought to life in the most exciting way.

A Private London Tour with a an expert guide for kids is the perfect way to turn every moment into a storybook adventure, creating memories that your children will remember forever.

Curious little minds see the magic all around—and with an expert guide, nothing is lost!

A City That Sparks A Lifelong Curiosity

Perhaps the best reason to bring your kids to London is what they take away from it: a sense of wonder, a love for stories and memories of exploring a city filled with possibility. Whether they’re pretending to be royalty outside St James Palace or standing beneath the towering Big Ben, these are the moments that will stick with them for life.

London is not just a city for adults—it’s a playground for the imagination. Bringing your kids along means more laughter, more discovery – and more shared moments of awe.

We love seeing the magic of London through the eyes of our younger visitors! If your little explorers had an unforgettable adventure in London, don’t forget to share your favorite moments with us. Tag your instagram photos with the hashtags #LondonMagicalTours.

Let the memories live on—and inspire the next magical journey!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, were most grateful to receive a copy of the official My London Magical Tours A to Z Guide by children’s author Ana Cartland. We hope the royal children George, Charlotte and Louis will enjoy learning the stories that make London such a special city to live and visit.

W is for Westminster – learn the history of London with your children

Interested in hearing what our young visitors to London thought of their trip with their My London Magical A To Z Guidebook? Find out by watching the video comments below:

Wonderful work by our young artists!

Visiting London with children? There’s no better way than on a private London tour with the family touring experts: London Magical Tours.

Every year, London Magical Tours offers young visitors the opportunity to participate in their annual Children’s Art Competition, a fun and entertaining way for kids to share their best London memories.

Below are some of our favourite entries so far for on this year’s competition for children aged 10 and under.

But hurry – entries are coming in thick and fast! The winners will be published here on the London Magical Tours blog and in addition, receive a special prize in time for Christmas.

Would you like to enter this year’s competition?

Read all about London Magical Tours’ London Tours for children, the best way to enjoy a fun and educational day out with your own expert tour guide and chauffeur.

Earlier this year Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday and London Magical Tours helped mark the special occasion by showing Her Majesty some of the many wonderful examples of art work made on our London tours for children.

Our expert team of family friendly guides love to interact with young visitors, not just teaching them about the history of London and England but also making it a fun and memorable experience. Our specialist children’s program focuses on the use of art and colour to help with learning – many wonderful examples are frequently published on the blog.

We are delighted to share The Queen’s response below:

A big thank you to all our young visitors who submitted entries. We would like to wish Her Majesty continued health and many happy returns from everyone at London Magical Tours.

Let the planning for the 100th birthday celebrations begin!

We are delighted to announce the publishing of London Magical Tours’ very own guidebook for children:

My London Magical A To Z Guide

My London Magical A to Z Guide is the perfect accompaniment to our excursions for all family visits, allowing children to follow the landmarks on their tour through a blend of drawings and clever anecdotes.

Covering many of the famous sites such as Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park, the book also helps young visitors to awaken an interest in London life by introducing central figures like the Monarch and the Prime Minister.

As can be seen in the examples below, every one of the beautiful hand drawn illustrations has been inspired by the artwork of children who take part in our London tours on a daily basis from all corners of the globe:

W is for Westminster

Printed in luxurious hardback form, My London Magical A to Z Guide makes a beautiful souvenir, a memento for every child to customise with their name and date of their London visit to forever be reminded of their sightseeing experience.

A is for Albert

By purchasing the book visitors also contribute to the Cartland Foundation, a charitable organisation which offers educational visits to children with the aim of opening access to science and the arts, regardless of circumstance or background.

The hardback is available to order online now priced at £14.99, a £6 saving of the normal £20.99 RRP. The accompanying audio CD with full sound effects and narration in the English language is also available for an additional £5.

To order your copy and have it presented to your child at the start of their tour, please add this to your total tour cost when booking online. Alternatively the books can be ordered separately for delivery to the UK, USA, Canada and countries within the European Union by completing the online order form:

My London Magical A To Z Guide Book Order Form

Click on the image below to see some of our young visitors talk about their tour experience with the London Magical Tours A To Z Guide: