Is Madame Tussauds London worth it?
Yes for families and first-time visitors who love celebrity culture — but only with Fast Track or a London Eye combo. Avoid weekends without one.
📍Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LR
Our pick: Fast Track Entry · Free cancellation
Bottom line — is Madame Tussauds London worth it?
Madame Tussauds is worth it if you have kids or want a fun, low-effort London afternoon. Always book Fast Track or a combo with the London Eye — never pay walk-up rates.
Quick Facts
- Opening hours
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location
- Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LR
- Age suitability
- Best for ages 6+
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (most tickets)
How we scored the Madame Tussauds London
Our methodPricey for a 90-minute visit. Combo tickets with London Eye or Dungeon save 30–40%.
Genuinely fun if you like celebrity culture; the Spirit of London ride and Marvel zone are highlights.
Notoriously busy. Without Fast Track on a Saturday you can wait 60+ minutes to enter.
Crowd-pleaser for families and first-time London visitors. Skip if you're history- or culture-focused.
Best time to visit the Madame Tussauds London
IndoorMadame Tussauds London is fully indoor — weather doesn't affect your visit. Slots below are picked on crowd levels only.
- 9amQuiet — best time to goGreat
- 3pmManageable crowdsGood
- 5pmManageable crowdsGood
- 9amQuiet — best time to goGreat
- 3pmManageable crowdsGood
- 5pmManageable crowdsGood
Typical hour-by-hour →
Be at the door for 10am opening on a weekday. By midday on weekends the queue snakes around the building.
Best Madame Tussauds London tickets, compared
All London attractions →| Ticket Type | What's Included | Price from | TripScore | Our Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RECOMMENDED Fast Track Entry Skip the queue |
| £44.00 per adult | 7.6 Best Overall | View tickets → |
Standard Entry General admission |
| £29.00 per adult | 6.4 | View tickets → |
Eye + Tussauds + Sea Life 3-attraction combo |
| £75.00 per adult | 8.6 | View tickets → |
Champagne Bar + Fast Track Adult experience |
| £49.00 per adult | 7.2 | View tickets → |
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What visitors say
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Why the Madame Tussauds London is worth it
- ✓250+ wax figures including the Royals, Beckham, Taylor Swift, Marvel and Star Wars characters.
- ✓Spirit of London ride is a genuine highlight — not just a wax-figure walk-through.
- ✓Interactive zones (Marvel 4D experience, Star Wars) keep kids engaged longer.
- ✓Big combo discounts pair well with the London Eye and Sea Life.
Common Madame Tussauds London mistakes
- ✗Paying walk-up price — always cheaper online or as a combo.
- ✗Going on a Saturday without Fast Track — queues can hit 90 mins.
- ✗Bringing very young kids — under-5s often find it overwhelming.
- ✗Skipping the Spirit of London ride — it's the highlight for most.
How the Madame Tussauds London compares
Other top London attractions ranked by TripScore.
Worth it for teens and adults who like comedy-horror: 90 minutes of actor-led shows and a drop ride. Not for under-10s, and cheapest booked online.
Yes — for most first-time visitors to London, especially at sunset or after dark, but only book if you can get Fast Track on busy days.
Madame Tussauds London FAQ
Is Madame Tussauds worth it?▾
Worth it for families with kids 6+ and first-time visitors who love celebrity culture. Less so if you're chasing history, art, or London-specific experiences — there are deeper attractions for the money.
How long do you spend at Madame Tussauds?▾
Most visitors spend 90 minutes to 2 hours. The interactive zones and Spirit of London ride are what extend a quick walk-through into a proper visit.
Should I get Fast Track at Madame Tussauds?▾
Yes on weekends and school holidays. Standard queues regularly hit 60–90 minutes; Fast Track cuts that to under 15.
What's the best combo ticket with Madame Tussauds?▾
The London Eye + Madame Tussauds + Sea Life combo is the best value if you're seeing all three. If you only have time for two, pair Tussauds with the London Eye.
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People also ask
Yes — one of the highest-rated experiences in London. Book the round-trip transfer ticket, take an early-morning weekday slot, and allow at least 3–4 hours inside.
Worth it on day one as a moving overview of the landmarks, not as transport. Ride a full loop from the top deck in the morning, then switch to the Tube.
Worth it for families, especially on a rainy day: book the 10am weekday slot online. Adults without kids may find 60 to 90 minutes short for £28.
Worth it once, done right: the 5,000-year-old circle genuinely awes, but it's a long coach day for two hours on site. Combine it with Bath or Windsor.
Our pick · From
£44 · Fast Track Entry
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