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The Postal Museum: London's Most Unique History Tour

Step into a world of wonder at The Postal Museum in London, a premier cultural attraction perfect for history buffs and families alike. Embark on an immersive journey through postal heritage, featuring unique museum tours and the thrill of riding the historic Mail Rail underground. Whether you are exploring fascinating exhibits or seeking a fun, educational day out in London, our curated experiences offer deep historical insights and unforgettable memories. Book your tickets today to explore this must-see London landmark and experience one of the city's most unique cultural gems.

4.55/5 visitor ratingTours from $25.154 unique museum experiencesFree cancellation available

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$25–$28 typical

Median price is $27

Rating

Rating

4.55★ average

Based on 1,178 pooled reviews

Tour Length

Tour Length

2 hours median

Typical duration: 1.6–2.4 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Museum Tours

Focuses on cultural and historical themes

Languages

Languages

4 languages

EN, FR, IT, and PT

Inclusions

Inclusions

Entry tickets available

75% of options include entry tickets

6 Products

The Postal Museum: Entry Ticket

The Postal Museum: Entry Ticket

4.7 (409 reviews)
Tiqets
$24
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The Postal Museum: Entry Ticket
Summary

Before pinging inboxes and text messages, people actually had to wait for a mailman to deliver their news. Get back to communication basics, with tickets for the Postal Museum. Uncover the story of the postal system and even see letters recovered from a shipwreck! From five-wheeled cycles to rock...

Inclusions
  • Admission tickets to The Postal Museum exhibition area
  • Ride on the Mail Rail underground train
Exclusions
  • Admission to the child play area
  • Annual ticket (available as an upgrade onsite)
  • Earbuds
Good to know
  • wheelchair accessible
London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

1.5 hrs
4.62 (460 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$24
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London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride
Summary

Explore The Postal Museum in London and discover the story behind the first social network. Enjoy interactive galleries and take an immersive subterranean rail ride with your museum entry ticket.

The Postal Museum Admission Ticket

The Postal Museum Admission Ticket

2.5 hrs
4.36 (372 reviews)
76.74%
23.26%
great funvery interestingExcellent museum
Viator
$25
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The Postal Museum Admission Ticket
Summary

There’s nothing ordinary about the story of the post! From five-wheeled cycles and the first ever stamps to Mail Rail, a hidden underground train ride, discover five centuries of communications history, as seen through the eyes of the iconic postal service.

Inclusions
  • Admission ticket
Exclusions
  • Annual entry to the Museum's exhibitions.
  • Sorted! The Postal Play Space (for children aged 0-8 years)
Itinerary
  • The Postal Museum
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Wheelchair accessible (excluding Mail Rail Ride), Gender-neutral accessible toilets, Changing Places facility, Guests must be able to walk unaided for a minimum of 100 metres on uneven surfaces with minimal lighting, and up at least 70 steep steps., All spaces in The Postal Museum have step-free access. All spaces in the Mail Rail building have step-free access, except for the ride. Visit the museum website for full details of accessibility at the museum, including resources for autistic visitors and an audio described introduction the museum., Accredited family friendly café
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

The London Pass®: 100+ Things To Do - Includes Tower Bridge

The London Pass®: 100+ Things To Do - Includes Tower Bridge

10 days
3.74 (1,932 reviews)
56.33%
43.67%
easy to useworth itwas great
Viator
$141
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The London Pass®: 100+ Things To Do - Includes Tower Bridge
Summary

Discover London’s top sights for one low price with The London Pass® by Go City. Choose from a 1 to 10-day sightseeing credits package, and enjoy access to 100+ attractions, visiting as many as you like each day. Your London Pass also lets you redeem credits on a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour, a Thames Ri...

Inclusions
  • Go City app with everything you need to plan your trip (also available as PDF guide)
  • Digital credits package for admission to 100+ activities over 1-10 days
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Transportation to and from attractions unless stated
  • Some attractions may offer additional ticket upgrades available directly at the attraction
Itinerary
  • London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • The View from The Shard
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Big Bus Tours
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Tower Bridge
  • Kensington Palace
  • Madame Tussauds London
  • Royal Albert Hall
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Royal Observatory Greenwich
  • London Zoo
  • Windsor Castle
  • The Guards Museum
  • The Household Cavalry Museum
  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London
  • Freud Museum
  • London Transport Museum
  • Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
  • The Kia Oval
  • Golden Hinde
  • Emirates Stadium
  • Allianz Stadium
  • Science Museum
  • The Postal Museum
  • Chelsea FC Museum & Tours
  • Eltham Palace and Gardens
  • QUEENS skate dine bowl
  • Chelsea Physic Garden
  • Curzon Soho
  • Jason's Trip
  • Benjamin Franklin House
  • Curzon Bloomsbury
  • Keats House
  • The Fan Museum
  • Ranger's House
  • The Cartoon Museum
  • Museum Of Brands, London
  • Apsley House
  • Wellington Arch
  • The Foundling Museum
  • Royal Air Force Museum London
  • Florence Nightingale Museum
  • National Maritime Museum
  • Garden Museum
  • Guildhall Art Gallery
  • Swingers City
  • Swingers West End
  • Jewel Tower
  • Chessington World of Adventures Resort
  • Frameless
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour
  • Natural History Museum
  • The British Museum
  • Cutty Sark
  • Moco Museum
  • Stonehenge
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Your London Pass® will be available immediately upon order confirmation. Hit “Get ticket” to update your email and sync your pass in the Go City app, Refer to the Go City app or digital guidebook for the most up-to-date list of attractions. Included attractions are subject to change and each attraction can only be visited once, Each London Pass® is loaded with a maximum credits value depending on the duration chosen., Please note: Some activities require reservations. Use the Go City app to plan your itinerary and reserve where necessary to avoid disappointment, Your London Pass is valid for 1 year from date of purchase. Your pass is activated upon your first attraction visit and remains valid is valid for the number of consecutive calendar days purchased (not 24-hour periods).
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

The Postal Museum Ticket

The Postal Museum Ticket

Free cancellation
0
Civitatis
$24
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The Postal Museum Ticket
Summary

Uncover the history of the British Royal Mail by visiting the Postal Museum in London. Explore its exhibitions and climb aboard the famous Mail Rail.

Inclusions
  • Admission to The Postal Museum in London
Cancellation Policy

Please remember that these activities are non-refundable.

Go City London Explorer Pass: 2-7 Things To do including Shard

Go City London Explorer Pass: 2-7 Things To do including Shard

30 days
3.33 (165 reviews)
44.17%
55.83%
easy to usegreat savingsgreat deal
Viator
$88
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Go City London Explorer Pass: 2-7 Things To do including Shard
Summary

Save up to 50%* on top London attractions with the London Explorer Pass, a sightseeing credits package that lets you redeem credits and gain entrance to your choice of attractions. 1 credit = 1 attraction visit. Get a pass with two, three, four, five, six or seven attraction credits and choose where...

Inclusions
  • One digital credits package to use for entry to all chosen attractions
  • Go City app - everything you need to plan your trip to each attraction (also available as PDF guide)
  • Entry to 2-7 of the 75+ top attractions, tours or activities available on the Go City app
  • Ability to visit your chosen attractions up to 30 days from first attraction visit
Exclusions
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food & Drink unless stated
  • Some attractions may offer additional ticket upgrades available directly at the attraction
Itinerary
  • Tower of London
  • The View from The Shard
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Tower Bridge
  • Kensington Palace
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Royal Albert Hall
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Royal Observatory Greenwich
  • Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
  • Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum
  • London Transport Museum
  • Wembley Stadium
  • Cutty Sark
  • Chelsea FC Museum & Tours
  • Museum Of Brands, London
  • Old Royal Naval College
  • Curzon Soho
  • The Guards Museum
  • The Household Cavalry Museum
  • The Postal Museum
  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London
  • London Stadium
  • London Zoo
  • The Kia Oval
  • Wellington Arch
  • Frameless
  • Florence Nightingale Museum
  • The Courtauld Gallery
  • Moco Museum
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Your London Explorer Pass will be available immediately upon order confirmation. Hit “Get ticket” to update your email and sync your pass in the Go City app, Refer to the Go City app or digital guidebook for the most up-to-date list of attractions. Included attractions are subject to change and each attraction can only be visited once, Please note: Some activities require reservations. Use the Go City app to plan your itinerary and reserve where necessary to avoid disappointment, London Explorer Passes are valid for 1 year from date of purchase, it is then activated upon your first attraction visit and remains valid for 30 days
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Across the options we compare on booking platforms, tickets and tours run $25–$28, with a median of $27. Most fall into the $27–$28 range, making it an affordable cultural attraction to fit into a London itinerary.

About three-quarters of the options we compare include entry to the museum itself. Roughly half also include a ride (likely transport to or from the venue), so check the listing details to confirm what's bundled with your chosen ticket.

Most tours and visits run around 2 hours, with typical durations ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 hours. That's enough time to explore the museum's exhibits at a comfortable pace without feeling rushed.

About half of the options we compare are self-guided, so you have flexibility. If you'd prefer a guided experience to learn more about the postal history and exhibits, guided museum tours are also available across the booking platforms.

The Postal Museum tours are offered in English, French, Italian, and Portuguese, so you can find an option that suits your language preference across the platforms we compare.

The Postal Museum scores 4.55 stars across 1,178 combined reviews from booking platforms, with roughly 79% of reviews positive. Visitors frequently mention it's fun and a worthwhile main attraction, making it a solid choice for a cultural visit in London.

About half of the options we compare offer instant confirmation, which is convenient for flexible planning. However, only a quarter include free cancellation, so if you want maximum flexibility, look for those specific listings when comparing across platforms.

About half of the options we compare include a ride, and roughly half of those use the Underground to get there. Check each listing's details to see whether transport is included and what form it takes, as this varies across the platforms.

It's a cultural and historical museum focused entirely on postal history. Reviewers consistently highlight that it's engaging and fun, and many name it as a main attraction worth dedicating time to during a London visit, especially if you're interested in social history and how communication has evolved.

Use the Oyster Card for unlimited travel on buses, tubes, and trains. It's cheaper than daily tickets and works on most public transport across London.

Yes, major museums like the British Museum, National Gallery, and V&A Museum offer free admission. Some attractions charge for special exhibitions.

Central areas like Westminster, South Kensington, and Covent Garden are safe and touristy. Avoid walking alone late at night in any area. Use licensed black cabs or ride-sharing apps.

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