Private Tour

RAF Hendon Museum Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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).

Additional Info

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 Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Private tour

Professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Food and drinks

Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Visit the original WW1 era factory and see original planes such as the Sopwith Camel

30 minutes • Admission Included

Royal Air Force Museum London

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).

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

RAF Hendon Museum

A day at RAF Hendon meeting at the local tube station

Reviews

4.96

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Vulcan & Cold War Tour
robertsY6459OP,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
RAF museum Hendon
D2737JQandrews,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
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
Flying at height on a great day out
Ethanjee,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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 💖
Fab day out
B639UMnataliew,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Great D-Day aircraft guided tour.
Y2816MYgregh,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Great museum!
Y4096FWbj rnb,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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...
So much to see!
paulahY4888DJ,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
RAF Hendon
Naughty-Nosha,
Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Didn't do the tour (nonTour not listed) but a well laid out set of hangers. Easy to find, free large carpark and free entry!! Nice on site café with good variety of basic meals! Highly recommend.
Worth it
marks672018,
Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great museum with great exhibits. Lovingly arranged and presented. Even the restored command seat takes you back in time. Superbly preserved and restored aircraft since 1914.
Airpower Development in World War I
Graeme-Lennai,
Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James took my wife and I on a facinating tour of the WWI aircraft in Hanger 2. He was able to explain how aircraft developed throughout the Great War in an easy to understand way. I particularly liked how he tied the loose ends together and answered all our questions. We enjoyed our tour with James immensely and would unreservedly recommend his tour.