Just outside the exit of Colindale Underground Station
Description
Enjoy a private tour of the RAF Hendon Museum, one of the world's premier aviation museums. See a range of aircraft, from the first hot-air balloons to the latest cruise missiles, as well as Spitfires, Meschersmitts, Mustangs all the way through the age of the jet planes to guided missiles.
(Stephen who runs Ye Olde England Tours is related the man who founded the Works at Hendon along with other WW1 aviation connections and has been visiting RAF Hendon for over 40 years).
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
10:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 22
Adult (ages 15+)
$217
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $231.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
RAF Hendon Museum
A day at RAF Hendon meeting at the local tube station
Itinerary
Admission included30 min
Visit the original WW1 era factory and see original planes such as the Sopwith Camel
Royal Air Force Museum London
Admission included120 min
We will learn about the early pioneers of aviation before visiting hangers and exhibitions based upon broad themes including the first 100 years of the RAF. WW1, WW2 and later conflicts before looking to the future of the RAF and military aviation.
See Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancasters, Vulcans, Typhoons, Meschersmitts, Stukas, Mustangs, F35s, and over 100 other types of aircraft. (some aircraft are sometimes removed for maintenance).
What's included
Included
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Not included
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up from any Central London hotel before going to the RAF museum by Underground.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
28 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour take?
RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $217 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $231. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM.
Can I cancel RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from any Central London hotel before going to the RAF museum by Underground. Pickup points include Zedwell Piccadilly Circus.
What languages is RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ye Olde England Tours.
Reviews(28)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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AranchaGreene
March 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Women in the second world war tour - highly interesting, informative & inspiring showing the human side
Danny is an excellent guide. He made the tour very interesting and informative. He was very knowledgeable and spoke about the human side of war, not just facts and figures. He highlighted the essential role of women during the second world war which was a real eye opener. Would highly recommend!
Operator response
Hi there, I'm glad you enjoyed your tour but this has nothing to do with me. I'm Stephen and don't know anyone call Danny and haven't been to the museum recently. Please post this review to the RAF Museum or the appropriate place where Danny can see it. Thankyou.
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neiltU2241SM
March 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
James Young - RAF Museum Hendon
James Young was fabulous. His knowledge and presentation skills made for an absolutely fantastic visitor experience. At £10 this offered extremely good value. I could not endorse him more strongly.
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Phill_B
December 19, 2025 · via Viator
Brilliant
Tour guide was worth his weight. Great museum. Covers a lot of material from early flying days to present
Operator response
It was great to meet you and I'm s glad you had such a good time. Thanks so much for the review!
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robertsY6459OP
October 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Vulcan & Cold War Tour
Wife booked me the Vulcan & Cold War Tour for my 50th birthday. Has massive Vulcan fan was great to get the cockpit tour and info with Alan.
The tour then continued around the amazing collection of aircraft with volunteer, Sandra who was absolutely brilliant, full of info and stories about various aircraft in the collection. Lovely atmosphere with the staff, and well worth the trip from Angelsey. Sandra, thank you for a lovely tour and sharing your stories.
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D2737JQandrews
August 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
RAF museum Hendon
Great visit ,free to get in but have to pay for parking, 6 massive hangers charting the story of the RAF from station to present day. The only niggle, was some of the lifts were out of order so my misses couldn't access a few areas .I would recomend you allow 4 -4 1/2 hours to look around and absorb the displays
Operator response
Whilst I am glad that you enjoyed your independent trip to RAF Hendon, please note you have left your review against my tours and not the museum itself/ You didn't do a tour with me and I am not responsible for the lifts being out of order. As you haven't experienced my business I would appreciate it if you removed your review and put it against the actual museum as it is detrimental to my tours business. Thankyou.
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Ethanjee
August 11, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Flying at height on a great day out
Absolutely brilliant place. Absolutely brilliant staff, just the perfect day out for any aviation lover. Loads of planes, loads of information and pictures to take. Ease of access to all the attractions. Brightly lit, clean and the aircraft were surprisingly dust free which must be a nightmare to maintain. Best thing of all is that this completely awesome place is FREE to enter. Check for opening time and prep book advised. We travelled up from Somerset and made a day of it. The food in the cafe there is quite good quality. Medium/good size portions. Good array of choice. Bit pricey but where isn't these days. Too be fair the cash you save on not paying entry fee can go on a cup of tea and a slice of cake 💖
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B639UMnataliew
July 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fab day out
Free entry, but have to pay for the car park which is £11 all day (£8.50 for up to 3 hours). The hangers were full of great quality aircraft, clear signs. It was fun to see some aircraft where there had been renovations and replicas with the original parts. There were some interactive stations which were fun. There were some additional activities such as simulators which were £5 per person. Had a great few hours here and loved the information, layout and the amount of aircraft.
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Y2816MYgregh
June 1, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great D-Day aircraft guided tour.
Returned to RAF Museum Hendon with my son who has not been before. Booked a D-Day tour and as one I did before of first world war building - it was great. James Young’s knowledge and passion for some of his favourite aircraft shone through. Great introduction for my son of planes I knew a bit about, my uncles flew Mosquitoes & Hurricanes and facts I knew nothing about. Background stories on the part these aircraft played in D-Day and WW2 were delivered by a person who really has done his research. Well done James and all the people at RAF Hendon.
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Y4096FWbj_rnb
May 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great museum!
Great museum! Had all the WW2 planes on my must see list. But DO NOT order the beef burger at the restaurant...worst burger ever...
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paulahY4888DJ
April 1, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
So much to see!
Every hangar had immaculate displays and to see inside so many aircraft was amazing. All the staff were polite and welcoming. It is a museum for all ages! Thank you for such a wonderful day out.
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