On a layover through London Heathrow Airport and wishing to make the most of your time?

As the founders of Layover Tours, London Magical Tours are the experts to help make the most of this opportunity. Our layover tours provide both convenience and peace of mind:

You’ll be met at your terminal upon landing by your chauffeur. You’ll then tour your chosen location with an expert guide for a fully guided tour – not a taxi service or being left to wander on your own. Following the tour, your chauffeur will drop you off at your departure terminal, to simply continue with your journey. It’s a great way to explore London or nearby cities with an expert during your transit, without the stress of navigating on your own.

Whether you’re landing at Heathrow Terminal 1 through Terminal 5, tours are available directly from any terminal, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish. Forget rushing or having to learn how to navigate the largest city in Europe in the fear of missing your connecting flight.

At London Magical Tours we receive thousands of happy guests each month on our tours from London Airport, who opt to visit the capital and the surrounding cities while on transit, instead of waiting in the arrivals lounge. The proof is however in the pudding – your wonderful feedback!

Why London Magical Tours?

• Experienced: the original founders of Layover Tours from the London Airports. Sit back and leave the travel logistics to the experts. No travel worries or being affected by public transport strikes.




• Professional Tour Guides: Our tour guides are all professionals in their respective fields. Having a knowledgeable tour guide makes a huge difference to an experience. Many guests have commented that a London Magical Tours Layover Tour from Heathrow was actually the highlight of their entire trip – and they were going to visit South Africa!




• NOT just a drive. Before booking a layover tour, check what you are getting. A number of minicabs have started to offer “layover tours” when this is in fact just a driver service – just like hailing a taxi. The “tour” is simply a drive from the airport without any stops or actual guiding. There is no professional guide: it is driver trying to use GPS to learn a tour route. There are many sites offering such “tours” for a fraction of the cost. Buyer beware!




• An additional chauffeur. Why? London is one of the world’s biggest cities. Parking can be difficult, if not almost impossible at the best of times. Having an extra chauffeur means there are no parking worries. You are front of line every time. It then leaves you and your professional tour guide free to explore London in style. And create a memory that will last forever and hopefully entice you to return – and spend your next vacation in London!

Still need convincing? Check out what guests say about London Magical Tours’ tours from Heathrow Airport by clicking on the video at the top of this page. Come and discover London with the experts.

Stuck on what to do during a layover at the London airports?

As the original founders of layover tours, London Magical Tours offers specialised tours for travellers with stopovers of five hours or more at London’s major airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and City Airport.

The tours provide a convenient way to explore London during a layover: pick up is offered directly from your arrival terminal and return to your departure terminal, ensuring a seamless experience.

Guests on a layover tour to Windsor Castle from the London Airports

Key Features:

Meet and Greet, with Airport Collection and Return: Upon arrival, a London Magical Tours representative meets you in the arrivals hall to take you on your chosen tour and afterwards, you’re returned directly to your departure terminal to continue with your journey without hassles. No getting lost or missing your flight due to strikes or public transport.

Tour Options: Choose from a variety of visits, including tours of London, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Stonehenge, and Oxford. Specialised tours like the Harry Potter Tour and the Agatha Christie Tour are also available as tours from London airport

Private and Group Tours: Options range from private tours tailored to your preferences, as well as scheduled group tours, like the Royal London Express Bus Tour from Heathrow which runs on set times during the week.

Transfer Services: For those just needing transfers, services are available from the London airports, train stations and cruise ports to central London hotels or other destinations.

University group on a layover tour to London from the airport en-route to Africa

Helpful Tips:

Luggage: Carry-on luggage can be brought on board tours. Vehicle upgrades are available if you need to travel with checked luggage. Larger checked luggage is however typically handled by your airline and sent to your final destination when on a layover through London: it’s advisable to confirm this with your airline in advance.

Visas: Most countries benefit from the visa waiver scheme, making a layover in London straightforward. For example, visitors from the USA and Canada only complete a landing card upon arrival.

Time: As long as you have a layover of at least 5 hours or more, there’s an opportunity to go on a sightseeing tour. The longer the layover, the more you can explore.

Relaxation: Travelling can be very stressful, but with a Layover Tour, you can enjoy a comfortable and informative experience without having to worry about logistics. Just arrive in London and let the Layover Tour experts do the rest.

Come and find out why so many clients are overwhelmed by how much of London they get to see during the time they would otherwise have spent at the airport. Whether you would like a London tour from the airport or a tour of the surrounding cities such as Oxford and Windsor – London Magical Tour are here to turn a layover into a bonus trip you won’t forget!

Layover tours direct from Heathrow Airport

Traveling through London Heathrow Airport and looking for something to do while waiting for your next flight?

Instead of just sitting at the airport, why not set off on a guided adventure and explore one of the world’s most historic cities?  Depending on the length of your layover, you can tour London direct from the London airports with London Magical Tours, which offers a fantastic range of London Layover Tours  to help you make the most of your time.

If you are considering Layover Tours from Heathrow Airport, London Magical Tours will pick up your party directly from your terminal of arrival with a sign. At the end you will be brought back direct to your departure terminal to simply go through airport security and continue on with your journey, without hassles or travel worries.

Chauffeur awaiting your arrival at Heathrow Airport

Every month, London Magical Tours receives thousands of happy guests on layovers at the London Airports, who choose to visit the capital and surrounding cities while on transit rather than staying at the airport.

There are many tour options available from the airport to suit a range of layover times, including London or neighbouring Windsor, home to the spectacular Windsor Castle.

If you’re short on time but still want to make the most of your visit, consider the Windsor, Hampton Court or Stonehenge tours, which are also all viable options direct from the London airports.

Passing through London Heathrow Airport and wishing to make the most of your time?

At London Magical Tours we receive thousands of happy guests each month from the London Airports who opt to visit the capital and the surrounding cities while on transit, instead of staying stuck at the airport.

As the original founders of Layover Tours, London Magical Tours are the specialists to help make the most of this opportunity. Our tours from Heathrow Airport offer complete peace of mind for the weary traveler. Forget rushing or having to learn how to navigate the largest city in Europe in the fear of missing your connecting flight.

With our Layover Tours from Heathrow Airport, your experience begins on landing. Your party is met at the arrivals hall straight after coming off your flight. After the tour you are returned directly to your departure terminal to continue with your journey, without any worries or concerns: the perfect way to discover the best of London and the UK.

Click on the link above to see a video review kindly provided by some of our recent guests, in their own words. No gimmicks or reading from a script. Just an example of the level of feedback we receive from guests on our tours from the London airports.

Heathrow Airport Terminals

London Magical Tours’ trips are all available directly from any of the terminals at Heathrow Airport. The terminals at Heathrow are numbered 1 through to 5. Collection is included from your arrival terminal, with the tour finishing at your departure terminal of you to continue with your journey.

Enjoy the comfort and safety of a London Magical Tour during your next stopover at Heathrow Airport – layovers can actually be a lot of fun!

Heathrow Airport Information Guide

London Heathrow Airport  (LHR) is the main airport for London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom.

Situated west of the city and covering just under 5 square miles in size, Heathrow is the busiest airport in the United Kingdom and handles more international passengers than any other airport in the world.

Apart from being the home hub of British Airways, over 90 airlines fly from Heathrow to over 180 locations across the globe, carrying approx. 70 million passengers each year.

Heathrow has five terminals, numbered 1 through to 5:

How To Check Your Terminal:

When booking a tour from Heathrow Airport, it is important to know which terminal your flights will arrive and depart from. This information should normally be provided by your airline, either on your flight ticket or on their website. If you are unsure, please check with your airline directly. Terminal information is not the same as gate information, gate information will not normally be released until the last moment before a flight.

Below are further details on the 5 terminals, with examples of the airlines that mainly service them. However please only take this airline information as a guideline – some airlines use more than one terminal depending on the destination; for example British Airways flies to and from Terminals 1, 3 and 5! It is always best to check your flight’s terminal directly with your carrier.

Terminal 1

This terminal is home to Heathrow’s domestic flights within the UK and Ireland, as well as a selection of some European and long-haul international flights. Apart from most UK airlines like British Airways, Terminal 1 is served by a list of airlines including Lufthansa, South African Airways, United Airlines and US Airways.

Terminal 2

Currently undergoing major reconstruction, terminal 2 is expected to come back into operation at some point in 2014 to serve as the home for the group of Star Alliance airlines. By 2015, Terminal 1 is expected to be demolished, creating the necessary space for Terminal 2 to be further expanded as part of its second phase of development.

Terminal 3

This terminal is mainly for long-haul international flights, although it does also serve some European destinations. Home of Virgin Atlantic, Terminal 3 is also serviced by a long list of international airlines, including Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Qantas and Thai Airways.

Terminal 4

Home to the group of Sky Team Alliance airlines, Terminal 4 is mainly used for European and long-haul international destinations. Following a recent £200 million refurbishment, Terminal 4 is the base for 45 airlines, the major names being Air France, Air India, Delta Airlines, Eithad Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.

Terminal 5

Heathrow’s newest terminal was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2008. Built at a cost of £4.3 billion, the state of the art facility is exclusively for British Airways and Iberia, known as the International Airlines Group following their merger.

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