If the clock is ticking down and you’re doing some last-minute shopping for someone in your life who’s planning a big London trip, it might be a bit late to get them physical items that need to be shipped. But there are plenty of amazing last-minute gifts for someone visiting London soon that you can buy and have ready for them even if you’ve only got a few hours to wrap it up and put a bow on it. As a London travel expert, I’ll tell you about the best London experiences and other last-minute gifts you can get ASAP that they’ll LOVE.
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Afternoon tea in London
Afternoon tea is a quintessential English experience and there are tons of beautiful places to have this tasty tradition. While your gift receiver would normally just book a date for their afternoon tea and pay on the day, you can gift them the experience, and let them choose the date and time they do it, with a gift voucher. Here are my favourite afternoon teas in London with handy gift voucher options, which are a great last-minute gift for someone visiting London soon.
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The National Gallery Official Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea for Two
This is a great one for art lovers. Located in Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery houses a vast collection of renowned paintings spanning over 700 years. Your giftee will first join a 60-minute guided tour where an expert will walk you through the key works and their historical context.
Afterward, they’ll relax with afternoon tea at the newly opened Ochre restaurant. The menu features seasonal British ingredients, blending modern European cooking with international flavours. Enjoy savoury sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, seasonal pastries, and a choice of tea or coffee.
The National Gallery Official Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea for Two | Trafalgar Square | WA
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Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
Fortnum & Mason is one of the UK’s most iconic department stores, and its afternoon tea is as beautiful and traditional as they come, this is the venue I recommend when someone is looking to experience a “classic” afternoon tea experience. Even the Queen herself approved of this tea salon. This voucher is for afternoon tea for two people, and is a great option for anyone who needs a gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan option.
Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon | Piccadilly | WA
London theatre tickets
In London the West End (our equivalent of New York’s Broadway) is massive and tourists benefit from lower ticket prices here, so many tourists will have seeing at least one show or musical on their London must-do list. Gift them a show or a theatre experience for an amazing and unique thing to do in London. The options below are all gift vouchers so your giftee can choose when they redeem them on their trip, but just be sure to check that there are no restrictions for redeeming on their travel dates.
These are great options…
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Wicked the Musical – Silver tickets
Give your future London visitor the opportunity to see the biggest film of 2025 live on stage at the Apollo Theatre. This voucher is for two Silver level tickets and they choose their dates.
Wicked the Musical – Silver tickets | Victoria | WA
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Devil Wears Prada Musical – Tickets for Two
Based off the hit film, this is one the hottest West End shows in London right now, with tons of positive reviews. It’s with an original score written by the one and only Elton John, and is complete with the characters we know and love– Andy, Miranda Priestly, and more. This voucher gifts two tickets to the show, they pick which day go.
Devil Wears Prada Musical – Tickets for Two | Tottenham Court Road | WA
Gifts for kids and adults visiting London
Have to get gifts for a family with kids who will go to London next year? Here are great last-minute gift ideas for them.
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The Paddington Bear ™ Experience
This gift voucher, for two adults and two kids (with other combo options) offers an immersive adventure through ground-breaking design, live performances, and video.
Spanning 26,000 square feet, this new experience brings to life some of the most iconic locations from the Paddington stories. Your giftees will start their journey through the sights and sounds of London before arriving at the Brown family’s home at No. 32 Windsor Gardens.
They’ll explore various rooms, meet familiar characters, and travel through the magical jungle of Peru. The adventure culminates in a festive celebration at the Marmalade Day Festival in Windsor Gardens, where you can dance, play games, enjoy special festival treats, and of course, try Paddington’s favourite marmalade sandwich. Cute, and very London.
The Paddington Bear ™ Experience | Westminster | WA
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Climb the O2 Arena
This is a popular one for both adults and kids – your giftees will embark on a unique guided adventure across the roof of London’s O2, taking them 52 meters (170 feet) above ground level on a 365-meter (1200 foot) journey to the summit.
Their Climb Guide will provide a full briefing before they suit up in a climb jacket, shoes, and safety harness. Once ready, they’ll then make their way to the walkway, where they’ll attach to the climb system and begin their ascent. At the top, they’ll get to take in stunning panoramic views of London in all directions and capture some memorable photos before descending back to the ground.
Great for kids 8 and up, but check minimum height and weight requirements too.
Climb the O2 Arena | Greenwich
Spa experience
A spa experience is a GREAT option for someone visiting London in the winter months, when the weather isn’t so great and there’s not much daylight for sightseeing. This is a great last- minute gift idea for someone visiting London soon because lots of people would LOVE to have a spa experience when they’re on a trip but they might not have it in the travel budget, so receiving this as a gift is a TREAT.
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Spa Experience with 50-Minute Massage and Fizz at Courthouse Spa
Located in the heart of Shoreditch, at the Courthouse Spa your giftees will enjoy one hour access together to the spa facilities, where they’ll relax and unwind, enhanced by a glass of bubbly each, followed by a 50 minute treatment each: a Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage.
Spa Experience with 50-Minute Massage and Fizz at Courthouse Spa | Shoreditch
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Hotel Café Royal Spa Experience with Hammam and more
Hotel Café Royal is one of the most luxurious hotels in London and their spa lives up to that standard too. Gift this to your future London visitor and they’ll start their day with a 45-minute self-guided hammam ritual with exfoliation and a cleansing, hydrating mask. They’ll then enjoy two hours of access to the stunning facilities, which includes a sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi. And on top, they’ll get an exotic fruit platter and a glass of Champagne each to really relax in luxury.
Hotel Café Royal Spa Experience with Hammam | Piccadilly
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London Colouring Book
If you want your giftee to have something to properly open on the day, you could make them a DIY London-themed colouring book. Our London Colouring Book is digital so it gets straight to your email as soon as you purchase it. Then just print the pages out, tie them together with a nice bow, put them in a protective folder and wrap it up nicely. It’s a fun, super affordable, and instant option for anyone who loves London, and is one of the best ideas for last-minute gifts for someone visiting London soon.
I hope these last-minute gifts for someone visiting London soon help you give your recipient something they’ll LOVE when they finally make it to London.
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