Madame Tussauds London: Fast Track & Champagne Bar Entry

Fast Track Into Madame Tussauds: Champagne First, Queue Never

You skip the main queue, enter through a dedicated fast track entrance, and start with a complimentary glass of champagne, beer, or soft drink in the 1835 Champagne Bar. Then you move through three floors of over 150 wax figures, including exclusive archive pieces not shown to regular visitors. The whole experience takes two to three hours depending on how long you linger at each figure. Book this if you want to avoid the queue and want your entry to feel a bit more like an event than a standard museum visit.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Madame Tussauds with Champagne

• Enter through fast track entrance
• Enjoy complimentary drink at Champagne Bar
• Explore over 150 lifelike figures
• Visit three immersive floors

The Experience

You're standing in the lobby at Madame Tussauds London, and the person next to you is already holding a ticket stub from the regular line. They're going to wait. You're not. The fast track entrance takes you straight past the queue and into the 1835 Champagne Bar, where you order a glass of something cold before you've even seen a single wax figure. A staff member hands you the menu (champagne, beer, or soft drink), and you're already inside the experience while everyone else is still shuffling toward the entrance.

Once you've got your drink in hand, you move through into the main floors. There are over 150 figures across three levels, and the archive pieces, the ones they don't usually show, are mixed in. You'll recognize some immediately. Others you'll stand in front of for a second, trying to work out who they're supposed to be. The figures aren't all celebrities either. There's historical figures, musicians, actors from decades back. The whole thing takes a couple of hours if you're moving at a normal pace, stopping to take photos, reading the plaques.

What makes this version different from a standard Madame Tussauds ticket is the skip-the-line part and the champagne. On a busy day, the regular queue can add 30 or 40 minutes to your visit before you even step inside. With fast track, you're through the bar and into the exhibition within minutes of arriving. The champagne isn't a tiny token either. It's a full glass, and you get to choose what you want. Some people take it slow in the bar, some drink it while they're walking through the first floor. Either way, it's included, so there's no extra charge at the counter.

The space is wheelchair accessible, and you can bring a pram if you're traveling with small children. Public transport gets you there easily, and the building itself is set up so you're not climbing stairs to move between the three floors. If you're planning to visit Madame Tussauds and don't want to lose an hour standing in line, this is the version that makes sense.

What’s included

Your ticket includes fast track entry through a dedicated entrance, a complimentary glass of champagne, beer, or soft drink at the 1835 Champagne Bar, access to over 150 wax figures across three floors, and exclusive access to archive pieces not shown to regular visitors.

Days and timesDaily · 32 departure times, from 09:00 to 16:45

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

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it starts

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Madame Tussauds London

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to skip the queue and start your Madame Tussauds visit with a drink rather than a wait: the fast track entrance and champagne bar are what make the difference between a rushed visit and one where you actually have time to look around.

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Top questions

Can children come?

2 to 15 years; under 2, free.

How long does the fast track experience take?

Most visitors spend two to three hours exploring the three floors, depending on how long they spend with each figure and taking photos.

What drinks are included with the fast track ticket?

You get a complimentary glass of champagne, beer, or soft drink of your choice at the 1835 Champagne Bar.

Do I still have to wait in a queue with fast track entry?

No. Fast track entry takes you through a dedicated entrance that bypasses the main queue, so you go straight to the Champagne Bar.

How many wax figures are there at Madame Tussauds London?

There are over 150 figures across three floors, including exclusive archive pieces.

Is Madame Tussauds London wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the attraction is wheelchair accessible, and you can also bring a pram or stroller if traveling with small children.

Can I use public transport to get to Madame Tussauds?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby, and the building itself has accessible transport options.

What's included in the fast track ticket?

Fast track entry, a complimentary drink at the Champagne Bar, and exclusive access to some of Madame Tussaud's archive pieces.