London Dungeon Entry Tickets with Live Shows & Rides

The London Dungeon on the South Bank

The London Dungeon sits in County Hall on the South Bank, next to the London Eye and beside the Thames, so it is easy to combine with other central sights. Instead of glass cases and information boards, it is a walk-through show with costumed actors, atmospheric sets and special effects. If you are looking for London Dungeon tickets, this page gives you the standard timed entry and the anytime option.

The experience takes around 90 minutes and is a good choice for a wet-weather day. The humour is dark but playful, so it is spooky and funny rather than genuinely frightening.

Jack the Ripper, Sweeney Todd and other stories

The actors bring characters from London's past to life: the murderous barber Sweeney Todd, Jack the Ripper in Victorian Whitechapel, Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, and scenes from the plague and the Great Fire of 1666. The performers speak to the audience directly, and it is common to be picked out for a role.

The sets are detailed and full of atmosphere, with sounds, smells and effects that add to the fun. It is an entertaining way to learn about London's history, and is popular with teenagers and adults.

The rides and the live shows

The journey includes rides that add a burst of adrenaline to the story. Live shows run continuously through the building, so there is no need to plan show times. Staff explain height and health restrictions for the rides at the entrance.

If you prefer a calm visit, you can skip the rides. Parents should consider that the content is dark and may be frightening for young children. Because the pace is quick, the whole journey feels shorter than it is, and most visitors leave amused rather than shaken, with a few stories to retell over the rest of the day.

Anytime entry, standard entry and how to get there

The anytime ticket lets you arrive whenever you like on the day you select, while the standard ticket has a set time slot. Anytime entry is useful if you are not sure about your plans. The Dungeon is opposite Westminster, a short walk from Waterloo station and Westminster station across the bridge.

If you are wondering how to get to the London Dungeon, take the Tube to Waterloo or Westminster and walk along the river. Hotel pickup is not included, and the tour is in English. Most guests arrive a few minutes early, keep their bags light and enjoy a walk along the river afterwards.