RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour
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RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour
By Ye Olde England Tours
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Ages 15-99
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Private tour
- Entry/Admission - London
- Entry/Admission - Royal Air Force Museum London
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Colindale Ave, London NW9 5HR, UKJust outside the exit of Colindale Underground Station
Pickup details- We can pick you up from any Central London hotel before going to the RAF museum by Underground.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8607P48- Dress code is smart casual
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8607P48
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- todayisthebest0 contributions"The handshake" Please encourage men today to join and help othersHappy to say, Kevin was our guide again. My husband and Kevin are Free Masons - hence "The handshake" Please encourage men today to join and learn how to help others.Written 3 October 2024
- Miranda C0 contributionsFantastic Secret Gardens of London Walking TourPlease request Kevin for your next tour in London! He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about History. He is a fantastic storyteller and narrator as well. He takes good care of the people on his tour and makes you feel safe on the busy streets of London. Your time will be well spent with him!Written 3 October 2024
- toddo2400 contributionsA Highlight of Our London VacationStephen was fantastic! He was funny, super knowledgeable and accommodating for my slow-walking mother. When we go back to London we will definitely book another tour with Stephen.Written 3 October 2024
- todayisthebest0 contributionsKevin, our guide: delightful and full of knowledge. He embraced questions!Kevin was our guide, delightful cheerful and happy to share his historical knowledge. He embraced questions too. We saw the war room We are happy to say Kevin was also our Knights Templar tour guide.Written 3 October 2024
- lobster640 contributionsTime WarpExcellent venue for all ages. Going back to yesteryear, learning how our ancestors carried out their daily lives. Ride a Tram , the visit to the Dentist was eye watering ! A treat in the bakers , a quarter of sweets … first time in decades for us. The manor house was amazing , and a bonus a Tavern next door! So much to see and do , it could take a couple of days . We were time limited so missed a lot , mostly because the rain never stopped all day sadly. We would return .Written 1 October 2024
- Julie S0 contributionsA Charming City Filled with History and KindnessWhat a charming and delightful city! Our daughter decided in the University of Lincoln for college and I was in awe of the history, diversity and genuine kindness of the people we encountered.Written 29 September 2024
- T8962AKalisak0 contributionsA really fascinating tour – with a great guide!This was a wonderful tour. The stories of London’s experience with the bubonic plague are fascinating, and it was wonderful to be able to walk around the city and see some of the places where it all happened. It was very interesting, and touching, to see the sites of actual plague pits – now parks and squares – but which were once witness to some of the most desperate and bleak periods of London’s past. Seeing the area where Samuel Pepys lived was also fascinating. Stephen is a fantastic guide and really brings the history to life! He is brimming over with lots of stories and information about London over the centuries. Don’t miss this great tour!Written 26 September 2024
- C223TUjank0 contributionsA truly atmospheric experience of a dramatic period in London's history.I loved this tour and highly recommend it! It was so atmospheric to wander in the neighbourhoods where so many people perished, to see the plague pits where they were buried, to walk in the same streets that Samuel Pepys walked, stand where his house stood and visit the church where he worshipped regularly. This walk really brings home the devastating impact of the Plague, not just on the population, but on the city itself. Stephen Liddell is a fantastic tour guide. In addition to being relaxed and fun to walk around with, he is a veritable gold mine of information on the history of London, and really brought to life a very dark and frightening period in the city's history. Stephen is a very engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guide, and his tour is a unique way to experience London's past. Don't miss it!Written 25 September 2024
- Q7707ZKameliag0 contributionsExcellent tourCould not have enjoyed this more! Stephen is so knowledgeable and wonderful at imparting that knowledge. Very informative and interesting. Stephen is a lovely chap and we couldn’t recommend him and his tour more.Written 22 September 2024
- louiseo3270 contributionsA fascinating and enjoyable tour of beautiful StamfordA really great tour! Perfectly paced and flexible enough to accommodate our group spotting little places they wanted to look at including a bakery and the market. Stephen is an interesting and engaging guide, hugely knowledgeable and full of quirky little facts and anecdotes which really make a place come alive. I’ve been to Stamford many times but this tour covered places I had no idea existed and explained the history and significance of more familiar areas. A fascinating and very enjoyable morning.Written 20 September 2024
- Brianandronna0 contributionsSpectacular!Incredible. Kevin was truly spectacular. We enjoyed spending most of the day walking, visiting and learning many great things about the city! I would highly encourage this amazing tour. We will be back and we will book the other various tours.Written 14 September 2024
- D9795NRannier0 contributionsBest Tour I’ve ever taken!!This past August, I had the pleasure of visiting London with a group of nine friends, and went on an exceptional walking tour led by Stephen. His captivating presence and remarkable ability to engage each of us with a wealth of knowledge—from history and architecture to fascinating insights into James Bond and Harry Potter—made the experience unforgettable. It was undoubtedly the highlight of our trip. I look forward to doing it again on my next visit to London—if only we could have Stephen accompany us everywhere! I cannot recommend this experience highly enough—10/10!Written 12 September 2024
- 980allisont0 contributionsCan't recommend enough - do this tour!Fabulous tour! A must-do if you have a free afternoon in London and are interested in some unique tid-bits and great storytelling! Stephen was an incredible guide who immediately fit in our group and felt like a friend; plus he always had a lively story to share with us over a pint! Would highly recommend this tour (or any of the Ye Olde England themed tours) and will be doing it again on my next trip to London!Written 8 September 2024
- 980allisont0 contributionsAwesome Tour - Stephen is the Best!Stephen and the tour were incredible!! One of my favorite things in our whole London visit was this tour! Stephen, our tour guide, was very warm, personable, knowledgeable, lively, and entertaining - would have spent all day following him around and listening to his fun facts about even the most inconspicuous buildings and landmarks; he made everything remarkable! The tour was engaging and very personalizable - we did some standard walking tour mixed with 2 pub stops and I thought it was the perfect mix of educational and super fun 🤩 Any themed tour by Ye Olde England Tours is certified to be good - don't miss out!Written 8 September 2024
- Tour218975603770 contributionsHighlight of our London tripStephen was easily one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! He was extremely knowledgeable and seemed to know everything about everything in London while also keeping it fun for our group. His tour was the highlight of our trip in London!Written 4 September 2024
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Kelk C
Dover, England, United Kingdom127 contributions
Feb 2022
Interactive and interesting museum with many exhibits, an absolute must for anyone interested in planes from the First World War up to present day. Free entry, but you do pay to park. There is a cafe and gift shop on site. Plan to spend about 3-4 hours here.
Written 25 February 2022
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Christopher F
Northampton, UK54 contributions
Took my grandson to see this iconic museum.The display of aircraft is amazing, you get a real feeling for how small and flimsy the early craft were. The only disappointment was the behaviour of some very young children running riot ( literally ). They had no interest in the displays only in the play area and running around unsupervised by parents. Making an entry fee would surely stop this?
Still a great day out. No complaints about the parking, food and the gift shop.
Still a great day out. No complaints about the parking, food and the gift shop.
Written 24 February 2024
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Tourist729925
15 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Brilliant day out viewing both first and second world war planes and vehicles. Very informative without being boring. Lots of interactive elements to keep all ages entertained. Also exhibited modern RAF practices. The special exhibitions were interesting and activity trails for younger children available. Our party was a mix of ages with one wheelchair person and we found accessibility excellent throughout.
Nice cafe and Gift Shop with interesting stock.
Nice cafe and Gift Shop with interesting stock.
Written 8 January 2020
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lpreston479
London, UK10 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Lovely afternoon out at the museum. There are informative displays and although some restrictions at the moment there was still plenty to see. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Would recommend going especially at the moment to support the museum and because it is quite , so no queues. The clearly marked routes mean you do not miss anything. We especially liked seeing the Vulcan bomber, as you can walk under it you really get to appreciate just how big it is.
Written 5 September 2020
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icmystic
Maidenhead, UK144 contributions
Feb 2022
Great day out with my little boy, who loved seeing all the planes, helicopters and other flying machines. When you enter the museum, you are tempted to think that everything is in that first hangar...but, don't be fooled! There are further buildings, so more planes to see! Cafe was quite nice, too.
Written 2 August 2022
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Colin E Photography
357 contributions
Nov 2021
Brilliant day out. Lot’s of different planes to see. Good for kids to learn about history. All the staff had masks on and covid screens were still in place that was really nice to see. Shame most of the visitors were not wearing masks though.
Written 20 November 2021
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marks672018
Stuhr, Germany105 contributions
Great museum with great exhibits. Lovingly arranged and presented. Even the restored command seat takes you back in time.
Superbly preserved and restored aircraft since 1914.
Superbly preserved and restored aircraft since 1914.
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Written 27 September 2024
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Brian L
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
I recently took a friend from the US to the RAF Museum as we hadn't been for many years and opted for a private tour. Well worth the money as you get a very detailed talk as well as some fantastic insights. There have been many changes since I last visited including opening up of the Sunderland Flying boat and the recovered Halifax bomber. Well worth a visit.
Written 16 September 2023
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Graeme-Lennai
West Ulverstone, Australia5 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
James took my wife and I on a facinating tour of the WWI aircraft in Hanger 2. He was able to explain how aircraft developed throughout the Great War in an easy to understand way. I particularly liked how he tied the loose ends together and answered all our questions. We enjoyed our tour with James immensely and would unreservedly recommend his tour.
Written 12 June 2024
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deymrmichaeld
Woking, UK25 contributions
Aug 2020
what a day was supposed to rain but stayed dry what a BENEFIT for the kids and lunch
clean well laid out of all aircraft.
H2 has some speaker background noise my son did not like.
Visual Impairments LOW LEVEL ropes(trip hazard), SYMBOL canes miss these, descriptions unable to read an audible units need to be made available or a phone app made available.
Credit to the Staff and Volunteers for the good work
clean well laid out of all aircraft.
H2 has some speaker background noise my son did not like.
Visual Impairments LOW LEVEL ropes(trip hazard), SYMBOL canes miss these, descriptions unable to read an audible units need to be made available or a phone app made available.
Credit to the Staff and Volunteers for the good work
Written 25 August 2020
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There used to be but cannot be sure now but if you call the museum they will be able to tell you
Written 24 March 2019
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