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Madame Tussaud's is more than just a wax museum—but less than the must-see sight it is made out to be
Something between a still-life amusement ride and a serious gallery of historical likenesses, Madame Tussaud's is more than just a wax museum, but rather less than the must-see sight it's made out to be—especially at these prices.
That said, at least this is the original Madame Tussauds, founded in 1835 by the Strasbourg-born Marie Tussaud (neé Grosholtz), a wax sculptor with an uncanny knack for capturing true likenesses in a medium that so mimics real skin that the life-sized mannequins she mounted them on can seem almost real.
Madame herself took death masks from the likes of Marie Antoinette (which was easy, what with her head already detached and all), and Ben Franklin, who personally sat for her to mold a portrait.
Many of the other waxy inhabitants of this gallery are also true to life, and some of the historical dioramas are interesting—although whether £30 worth of interesting I'll leave up to you.
Tickets
Spread your visits across 90 days, visit all 4 in one week or even in 1 day. The choice is yours with this flexible ticket.
Coca-Cola London Eye:
At 135 metres, the Coca-Cola London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes offering spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. The Coca-Cola London Eye is just a short 5 minute walk from Waterloo Underground Station.
Conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects.‘Coca-Cola’, the Dynamic Ribbon Device and the design of the ‘Coca-Cola Contour Bottle’ are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company.
Madame Tussauds London:
Walk the red carpet at the legendary Madame Tussauds London and meet the world’s most famous stars from Hollywood to Bollywood, and The Royal Family to Rock Royalty. With over 30 wax figures, there’s also a nostalgic taxi ride through 400 years of London’s history and a Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie adventure. Madame Tussauds London is a short walk from Baker Street Underground Station.
© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds.
DreamWorks Tours Shrek's Adventure! London:
Step into and star in your very own hilarious, madcap adventure to the kingdom of Far Far Away surrounded by Shrek and his much loved DreamWorks friends. The world’s funniest tour begins when you board a magical ‘DreamWorks Tours’ red bus driven by the mischievous Donkey, where chaos, calamity and endless fun are the name of the game. Explore the fantasy worlds of Far Far Away and meet everyone from princess Fiona, Puss in Boots, ‘Gingy’ the Gingerbread man. But beware, Rumpelstiltskin, wearing his ‘angry wig’ will do all he can to disrupt your tour and stop your return to London. DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London is just a short 5 minute walk from Waterloo Underground Station.
DreamWorks Shrek © 2016 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. All Rights Reserved
SEA LIFE London Aquarium:
Dive in and be wowed by the many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep as your journey through the amazing underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from Gentoo penguins to tropical sharks. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is just a short 5 minute walk from Waterloo Underground Station.
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Start your visit to Madame Tussauds by sneaking past the paparazzi to attend a photo shoot with Kate Moss. Mingle with Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Colin Firth and all the other A-list stars in your very own premier party before taking your challenge in the Big Brother Diary Room. Then, cuddle up next to Kim Kardashian for the ultimate selfie.
Filled with 14 exciting, interactive zones and the Star Wars and Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experiences, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz and glamour with incredible history with hundreds of wax figures.
Step into our interactive sports zone alongside David Beckham and Usain Bolt. Start your royal experience with a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen, then meet other world leaders like Barack Obama, David Cameron and Angela Merkel.
Relax in a black cab and relive London’s rich history before entering the spectacular and exclusive Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience. This exhibition brings to life your best loved Super Heroes through a mix of 4D animation, interactive themed areas and startlingly realistic Madam Tussauds wax figures, such as Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk.
From January 2017, Madame Tussauds London will feature a brand new Theatrical Experience: an adventure within the mysterious world of Sherlock Holmes, fusing illusion, theatre and spectacle. Access to the all new Sherlock Holmes Experience can be purchased on site for £5 and will be subject to availability at time of visit.
Cap your visit at the immersive Star Wars at Madame Tussauds experience. Clash lightsabers with Anakin Skywalker; seek out Yoda in the swaps of Dagobah; join the captive Princess Leia and Jabba the Hutt in his Throne Room; see the fiery lava of Mustafar as Anakin turns to the dark side; and much more.
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Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds interactive wax exhibit, you can experience what it is like to be famous and join a host of the world's hottest celebrities at the A-list party. Pucker up and plant a kiss on Robbie Williams' cheek, and see if you can be the one to put a twinkle in his eye. Then join Beyonce, Angelina and Brad at the most glamorous A-list celebrity party in town.
Thames River Sightseeing Cruise
The best way to see the sights and splendor of this great city is from the deck of a boat. Aboard the sightseeing cruise, you'll travel in comfort and style past London's world-famous landmarks. The boats have open upper decks for great sightseeing and comfortable lower saloons. Relax and enjoy the views, onboard commentary, light refreshments and full bar service as London's famous sights glide by.
Cruises depart every 40 minutes from Westminster Pier, Waterloo Pier (near the London Eye), Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier (near the Cutty Sark). You can hop on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day. The shortest trip between piers lasts approximately 20-30 minutes, while the full round trip takes approximately 2.5 hours.
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