6 Comedy & Magic Shows in London to Build a Day Around

1.Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,084 reviews · 1 hour · from $37Our pick

Ride the original Necrobus on a comedy-horror bus tour through London’s dark side, with live acting, spooky effects, and big sights for $37.

“We had such a fun Friday the 13th! Seeing the sights of beautiful London at night while hearing about some of the gruesome things that went on was a delight! Stan did an amazing job despite the bitter cold and Chris the driver kept us safe and didn’t crash even once! We had a fabulous time, Thank you!”

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2.London Vintage Bus Tour: Live Comedy Sightseeing Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 217 reviews

A laugh-out-loud 75-minute London tour on a classic open-top Routemaster bus, led by Lord Larksford and Cheeksworth.

“We had professional and hilarious guides on our tour today — my face hurt from smiling and laughing by the end of the ~75 min tour! This bus has surround sound audio, so it’s easy to hear the guides. And the two stellar guides that are improv experts a d in character the entire time. The tour is littered with interesting facts and entertaining jokes. Would especially recommend for groups with varying levels of interest in the sights as this tour is so much more than the sights of London — it’s a show!!”

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3.Live Comedy Show at Big Belly Bar and Comedy Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Live stand-up comedy on London’s South Bank at Big Belly Bar, a 2-hour mixed bill with British humor, drinks extra.

“Great comics and set up, good venue to get drinks before, during and after the show and good food options available”

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4.Dark Comedy on Iconic Battersea Barge

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Best value

Dark comedy on Battersea Barge with three decks, tough laughs and Thames views for $12. 18+ show by Rum Monkey.

“Soooo funny!!!! The boat has 3 floors. The show is at sea level. We had drinks upstairs before the show and were welcomed by Michael and his crew. They were such fun. In the break - got some pics on the upper floor - views are stunning. What a hidden gem!”

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5.Bottomless Brunch Comedy – The Ding Dong Gong Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Bottomless brunch plus a 3 pm comedy battle on London's Southbank. 90 minutes of pizza and drinks, then five minute sets judged by the crowd.

“funny comedians , host was great. food and drinks were nice. would Deffo go back”

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6.Friday Night at The Backyard Comedy Club

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $18Top rated

Friday-night stand-up in Bethnal Green at Backyard Comedy Club, with an intimate room, beer, pizza, and a strong UK lineup.

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