Is Madame Tussauds worth it?
Skip itOverhyped · −34The original wax museum on Marylebone Road: celebrity and royal figures, a dark ride and 4D film
Usually not worth it. Google 4.5 across ~87,000 reviews — visitors mostly enjoy it, but recurring notes on uneven likenesses, crowds and upsells.
Hype73How famous and hyped it is
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4.5 ★ Google · 86,827 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Worth itEditorial verdict until 5 families with kids vote
Kids enjoy the photo ops, taxi ride and 4D film; pushchair storage and a child-friendly route past the horror section make it workable.
Why Reality is 39
Lives up to its fame3/5Google 4.5 across ~87,000 reviews — visitors mostly enjoy it, but recurring notes on uneven likenesses, crowds and upsells.
Value for money2/5From £27 online and about £39–£42 walk-up per adult, with paid photos and extras pushed throughout; free national museums nearby set a high bar.
Can’t get it elsewhere2/5It is the original, but Madame Tussauds operates in many cities and the experience is largely the same elsewhere.
Easy to do3/5Right next to Baker Street station, but crowded with long entry lines at peak; timed online slots or £37 Fast Track help.
What people loved
Many figures are strikingly lifelike, with lots of photo opportunities with celebrities and royalsSpirit of London taxi ride and 4D cinema add variety beyond the wax figuresTimed-slot entry keeps waits short when booked aheadFamily-friendly logistics: free pushchair storage, baby carrier loans and a child-friendly bypass of the scary sectionWhat wore them down
Expensive, especially walk-up (around £39–£42 vs £27 online)Constant upsells: professional photos, wax-hand making and paid photos with the royal family setCrowded, with long entry lines at peak times and school holidaysFigure quality is uneven — some look little like the real personA chain attraction: the same concept exists in many other citiesKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Walk-ups allowed but cost about £12+ more; book a timed slot online for the lowest price and shortest wait.
EntryStandard adult ticket from £27 online; walk-up on the day typically about £39–£42; under-2s free when added to a booking. No separate child price listedSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fast track & combosFlexi Fast Track from £37; with London Eye £49; 5-attraction pass from £59Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ReservationTimed entry slots booked online recommended; Fast Track allows arrival at any time; free reschedulingSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursOpens 10:00; closing varies by day (roughly 3–6 p.m.), last entry earlier — check the day's timesSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededAbout 1.5–2 hours (some visitors allow 2–3 hours)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereBaker Street Underground, next door; ~15 min by Bakerloo line from Charing Cross (Trafalgar Square)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Paid extrasProfessional photos and wax-hand making cost extra (cheaper booked online); large bags stored for a fee; pushchairs left at a free cloakroomSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
In their words
“You pay tons to get in and just getting in is a VERY long line.”
“In my opinion, some of the wax figures didn’t look very much like the real people at all!”
“It can get quite busy, but the experience is worth it if you’re visiting London for the first time.”
“Many of the figures are so realistic that it's hard to believe they aren't real people.”
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Questions people ask
How much are Madame Tussauds London tickets?
Standard adult tickets start from £27 online; buying on the day typically costs about £39–£42. Fast Track starts at £37.
How long do you need at Madame Tussauds London?
Most visitors spend about 1.5 to 2 hours.
What is the nearest station to Madame Tussauds London?
Baker Street Underground station, right next to the attraction on Marylebone Road.
Can you bring a pushchair into Madame Tussauds London?
No. Pushchairs are left at a free cloakroom at the entrance, and baby carriers can be provided. Large bags are stored for a fee.
Is Madame Tussauds London suitable for young children?
Yes, but the scary section is recommended for older visitors and there is an alternative route; the 4D cinema can be loud for babies.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Madame Tussauds London — official site
- Globetotting — Is Madame Tussauds London worth it? (Apr 2026)
- Google Maps — Madame Tussauds London