Sir John Soane'S Museum

One of the most interesting museums in London with the most helpful staff who will tell you loads more about the history of the house and it's owner, you can tell they really love the place. Looks small, but you could easily spend hours getting lost in this Pandora's box. The queue is also much quicker than it looks and is well worth the wait

A spectacular place! The Highlights Tour is absolutely worth it — not only does it offer skip-the-queue access, but it also brings Sir John Soane’s extraordinary life and home vividly to life. You learn so much about both his personal and professional world, which makes the visit even more fascinating. Our guide, Miha, was knowledgeable, passionate, and a wonderful storyteller who made every detail engaging and memorable. Every member of staff that I encountered was equally friendly and well-informed. Quite simply, this is one of — if not the — best museums in London!

This was honestly such a unique experience. It’s literally his actual house, preserved exactly how it was, and when you walk in it feels like you’ve stepped into someone’s private library rather than a museum. Low lighting, packed shelves, endless collections — everything is intentionally kept untouched to preserve the original feel. You can see the kitchen, bathroom, sink — real domestic spaces — which made it feel so personal and intimate. It’s not overwhelming, and I found it really easy to move through and take everything in. I loved it as an experience, but it’s more of a one-time visit than somewhere I’d go back to regularly.