Dark history at County Hall

The best London Dungeon tickets

Live actors, dark London history, interactive shows and the Drop Dead drop ride: here is how to book, with honest advice on whether it is too scary for children, what the bus combo adds and how long it takes.

By the Things to Do in London editorial team 2 tours compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

Brick vaulted arches receding into a dim underground passage

Short answer

The London Dungeon is a live-actor show of London's dark history, next to the Eye. It sits in County Hall on the South Bank.

Tickets here start from €32. Check the age advice before you bring young children. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Our 2 picks for the London Dungeon

The Dungeon's own entry ticket, and a combo with a hop-on hop-off bus. Both have free cancellation.

County Hall, South Bank

The London Dungeon

from €32 per person Our top pick

About 75 minutes 4.6 (4,909) reviews on GetYourGuide

London Dungeon entry ticket

Entry to the Dungeon's live shows, with actors in full sets. You pick same-day or advance entry. One option adds a cocktail.

Best for Teens, adults and fans of spooky history
Check availability: London Dungeon entry ticket on GetYourGuide
from €66 per person

1-day ticket 3.6 (6) reviews on GetYourGuide

Hop-on hop-off bus and London Dungeon

Few reviews so far (6), rated 3.6. You get Dungeon entry, a bus pass and a one-way Thames boat ride. Audio guides come in 12 languages.

Best for Visitors who want a bus day too
Check availability: Hop-on hop-off bus and London Dungeon on GetYourGuide

London Dungeon tickets compared

London Dungeon tickets compared
Tour	From	Duration	Who it suits	Why we picked it
London Dungeon entry ticket 4.6 (4,909)	€32 per person	About 75 minutes	Teens, adults and fans of spooky history	The Dungeon sells this ticket itself, and it has 4.6 from 4,909 reviews.
Hop-on hop-off bus and London Dungeon 3.6 (6)	€66 per person	1-day ticket	Visitors who want a bus day too	The only combo with a bus, but rated 3.6 from just 6 reviews, so weigh it with care.

London Dungeon entry ticket
€32 per personAbout 75 minutes 4.6 (4,909)
Details
Who it suits
Teens, adults and fans of spooky history
Why we picked it
The Dungeon sells this ticket itself, and it has 4.6 from 4,909 reviews.
Hop-on hop-off bus and London Dungeon
€66 per person1-day ticket 3.6 (6)
Details
Who it suits
Visitors who want a bus day too
Why we picked it
The only combo with a bus, but rated 3.6 from just 6 reviews, so weigh it with care.

Neither includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
Both offer free cancellation.
Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

London Dungeon tickets and prices

The plain entry ticket is the one to book. On GetYourGuide it starts from €32. The official site lists standard tickets from £27 per adult.

An anytime ticket costs more, from £35 on the official site. It lets you come at any time on your day.

Combo tickets pair it with the London Eye next door.

The Dungeon and bus combo

The combo adds a hop-on hop-off bus pass and a one-way boat ride on the Thames. It suits you only if you want a bus day as well.

It is rated 3.6 from only 6 reviews. That is low for this site, so read the listing before you book.

How the London Dungeon works

20: live actors
13: shows
75 min: tour length

It is a walk-through show with actors, not a guided tour. You move from room to room in small groups. In each room, actors tell a story from London's past.

The official site counts 20 live actors, 13 interactive shows and one ride. The ride is called Drop Dead: Drop Ride.

Photos are not allowed on the main tour. There is no cloakroom. Bags up to 30 litres are fine, but no suitcases.

Is it too scary for kids?

It can be. The Dungeon recommends it for ages 12 and up. Children under 5 are not let in.

From age 5, it is up to the parents. Under-16s must come with an adult aged 18 or over.

The rooms are dark, noisy and enclosed. If it gets too much, staff can take a guest out to a calmer area.

The Drop Ride is optional. Riders must be at least 1.4 metres tall. It is not for people who are pregnant or have heart, back or neck problems.

Before you book the London Dungeon

Allow time to queue
The tour lasts about 75 minutes. The queue usually adds 10 to 30 minutes, and up to 60 at busy times.
Check the ages
The Dungeon suggests age 12 and up. Children under 5 cannot go in.
Pack small
There is no cloakroom. Bags up to 30 litres are allowed, but no suitcases.
Find the start
The Dungeon is in the Riverside Building at County Hall, next to the London Eye. Waterloo is about 5 minutes' walk.

London Dungeon: questions and answers

Is the London Dungeon a real dungeon?

No, it is a show, not an old prison. Actors play scenes from London's dark past in built sets. It sits in County Hall, next to the London Eye.

Did the London Dungeon close or move?

It is open. You find it in the Riverside Building at County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, next to the London Eye.

How long does the London Dungeon take?

The tour lasts about 75 minutes, says the official site. Queuing usually adds 10 to 30 minutes, and up to 60 at busy times.

Is the London Dungeon worth it?

Yes, for teens and adults who like spooky stories and live actors. It is less of a fit for young children. The Dungeon recommends ages 12 and up.

Are there jump scares in the London Dungeon?

Expect a fright. The rooms are dark, noisy and enclosed, with actors close by. Staff can take you out to a calmer area if you need it. For more ideas with children, see our family days out london guide.

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Written by the Things to Do in London editorial team.