Madame Tussauds London: 250+ Wax Figures & Star Wars

250 Wax Figures in One Afternoon, Without the Queue

You get timed entry to skip the queue, access to 250+ wax figures across themed zones including royalty and celebrities, the Star Wars immersive experience, and the Royal Balcony photo stop. The advance booking is what makes it possible to actually see everything without rushing or standing in line, and you're in and out in a few hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Madame Tussauds London

• Enter Madame Tussauds London
• Explore over 250 lifelike figures
• Experience the Royal Balcony
• Take photos with celebrities
• Visit Star Wars immersive experience

The Experience

You walk in expecting to feel a bit silly posing next to plastic celebrities, and then you're genuinely startled by how close the detail gets. Madame Tussauds London holds over 250 wax figures across multiple themed zones, and the thing that changes the whole visit is booking a timed slot in advance. You get to use Door 2 and skip the walk-up queue entirely, which on a London afternoon is the difference between a rushed hour and actually spending time in each room.

The Royal Balcony Experience puts you on the same platform as the Queen and the British Royal Family figures, which sounds corny until you're standing there framing the shot. After that, the celebrity section sprawls across floors with Tom Hardy, Eddie Redmayne, and Kim Kardashian positioned so you can actually get a clean photo without elbowing other visitors. The Star Wars immersive experience is included (you walk through scenes with Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia), and it's the kind of thing that works better than you'd think because the figures are lit and positioned to feel like you're moving through the story rather than just looking at statues.

The Marvel Super Heroes 4D Exhibition costs extra, but the standard ticket covers everything else, and the whole thing is wheelchair accessible (except for one ride called the Spirit of London, which is noted upfront). Most people move through in two to three hours depending on how long you linger for photos. Bring ID that matches the name on your ticket. They do check it at the door.

What’s included

Your ticket includes entry to Madame Tussauds London with access to over 250 wax figures, the Royal Balcony Experience with the Queen and British Royal Family, the Star Wars immersive experience with Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia, and timed entry that lets you use Door 2 and skip the walk-up queue. The Marvel Super Heroes 4D Exhibition is available as an add-on for an additional charge.

Days and timesDaily · 36 departure times, from 09:00 to 17:45

AgesAges 16+ · 2 to 15 years · Under 2 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Departure Point: Madame Tussauds London Directions: Please arrive and join the queue at DOOR 2 for the timeslot you have booked for. security search might take…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Madame Tussauds experience without spending your afternoon in the entry queue. The timed slot is what makes that possible, and it's the single thing that separates a rushed visit from one where you actually enjoy the zones.

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Top questions

Can children come?

2 to 15 years; under 2, free.

Do I have to book a specific time slot?

Yes. Booking in advance gets you a timed entry and access to Door 2, which has shorter queues than walk-up guests. You choose your arrival window when you purchase.

What's included in the standard ticket?

Entry to all zones with 250+ wax figures, the Royal Balcony Experience, and the Star Wars immersive experience. The Marvel Super Heroes 4D Exhibition is an additional charge.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Most of Madame Tussauds is wheelchair accessible. The Spirit of London ride is not. Service animals are allowed.

How long does it take to go through?

Most visitors spend two to three hours, depending on how long you spend on photos and in each zone.

Do I need to bring ID?

Yes. Bring a form of identification that matches the lead traveller name on your ticket. It may be checked before entry.

Can the lead passenger name be changed after booking?

No. Once the lead passenger name is added, it cannot be changed, so double-check before confirming.

Is there parking or public transport nearby?

Public transportation options are available near Madame Tussauds London. Check Transport for London for the nearest tube or bus routes.