How to get there. It's pretty simple to find your way around London if you go by tube, and there are maps on most walls in the underground stations. To visit London's Madame Tussauds you can take mainline routes including the Jubilee, Bakerloo, Metropolitan, Circle and the Hammersmith and City lines. The nearest tube station is the Baker Street station.
Beat the queues. As any Londoner knows the queues outside Madame Tussauds are as much of a landmark as any attraction in London. During the high tourist season you can expect to queue for up to 2 hours. Skip the queues by booking a Fast Track ticket via the official website or by calling the telephone number 0870 400 3000.
Pay online or by telephone. In order to make your visit to London's Madame Tussauds easier, you can pay for your tickets by credit or debit card. They will accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Switch and Delta. You can also pay by British cash and Euros if buying your tickets at the door. Cheques will also be accepted if you make them out to "Tussauds Group Ltd."
Taking the kids. Obviously children will love to visit London's Madame Tussauds but some of the exhibitions are not suitable for children of all ages. An exhibition called Chamber Live is an extra to the Chamber of horrors and is only suitable for children over the age of 12. Baby buggies are also not permitted inside Tussauds and must be kept at the left luggage department. Tussauds will provide a baby carrier for a 5 pound refundable deposit.
When to go. London's Madame Tussauds is open every day of the year except Christmas day. Peak opening days are weekends and school holidays when the opening hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekday opening hours are usually 9.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Try and book around times that do not clash with the morning or afternoon tube rush hour, as this will make for a more relaxing visit.
Get discount tickets. If you want to beat the queues and get cheaper tickets, it makes sense to book by Fast Track online or by telephone and in advance. By doing this you will get cheaper tickets and may be able to take advantage of special 2 for 1 offers. The prices in London are expensive enough, so take advantage of these offers while you can. The 2 for 1 offers make a big difference if a family is going to visit London's Madame Tussauds.
