| ranked #3 out of 10 attractions | rated 2.40 out of 5 | total 207 votes |
Madame Tussauds
Why Madame Tussauds is one of the worst London tourist attractions
Madame Tussaud’s is one of the most famous tourist attractions in London. We really don’t know why! Nobody tells you that looking at unnatural wax figures of celebrities is an expensive waste of time.
You will be pushing and shoving the whole time, and you’ll always be in front of someone who wants to take a picture of their friends or family members posing with a wax dummy. You need damn good nerves and better have an extra dose of politeness and patience for breakfast, or you’ll make headlines with “Gruesome Mass Murder at Madame Tussaud’s!” yourself.
The wax museum may be ideal for people who wish to pretend to have met their favorite celebrity, so they can show off their pictures at home. Unfortunately, the wax dummies are not particularly life-like when photographed. Since these figures are the works of artists who have never actually met the celebrity they are meant to copy, some of them have a rather limited likeness to the real person!
There are so many people pushing their way through the one-way tour that the chance of being alone in a picture with the wax figures is basically zero. We recommend a visit to this London tourist attraction only if you have plenty of time, money and patience or masochistic tendencies.
Address
Marylebone Road,London NW1 5LR
Opening times/Cost
Open every day (except Christmas Day). 10am weekdays, 9.30am weekends, last admission 5.30pm. Earlier opening during Summer.Adults: £21.99, Children: £17.99, Seniors: £18.99.
January 23, 2005 @ 6:49 pm
MIke said,
I agree that Madame Tussauds is really not worth to spend any time or even money to see some wax figures. Nice picture!
January 24, 2005 @ 12:06 am
Barbara said,
I don’t know why you think Madame Tussauds is so bad! I actually liked it a lot. The royal family is gorgeos! Also the “haunted section” is really coo […] more
January 24, 2005 @ 1:34 am
Frugal Joe said,
I think madame tussauds sucks but your review sucks even more… why are there no prices? Just wondering….
January 25, 2005 @ 2:12 am
Pixie said,
I didn’t mind Madame Tussauds so much. I agree that it’s too crowded, but that was some what my fault as I wanted to go in the middle of the day. Over […] more
February 23, 2005 @ 9:13 am
Jenny Windham said,
I did enjoy Madame Tussauds. Of course I was there to see the sights. I actually took the little Taxi Ride which provided historic info and saw the pl […] more
April 26, 2005 @ 10:51 pm
Holey Hando said,
I thought Madam Tussauds is a huge ripoff. It cost 20 pounds to get in, which is around $50 in Canadian funds. While you’re waiting in line to get in, […] more
September 10, 2005 @ 11:20 am
Michelle said,
great day out, so much fun
September 13, 2005 @ 6:23 am
Megan Thatcher said,
I think Madane Tussads was great fun. i liked looking at the wax celebrities. i didnt want my photo taken as i have already done this before. i especi […] more
October 12, 2005 @ 1:53 am
cidem caglar said,
Well i think madame tussauds should be seen because its very educational and makes you see some famous artists you could ever seen. It is a really tou […] more
November 21, 2005 @ 10:11 am
the queen said,
This is the worst place in the world.
November 22, 2005 @ 11:51 am
lizz said,
lay off. its not that bad.
December 10, 2005 @ 2:42 am
zeynep said,
This attraction isnt so bad, but it is too crowded and too expensive!!
January 5, 2006 @ 6:45 pm
jj said,
it looks really boring. i rated it 1 though because I like your photo!
January 19, 2006 @ 1:41 pm
the englander said,
Stop knocking our heritage, show me something perfect, I could find fault in that if i wanted.
January 26, 2006 @ 11:59 pm
Sabrina said,
I loved the Madame Tussauds. I think the wax figures is just amazing. I would like to go there again.
February 21, 2006 @ 4:24 am
Laura said,
i am ever so appauled about this website i am writing a formal complaint. I fund this place ver worth seeing and u must have such an arragont mind to […] more
May 14, 2006 @ 1:52 pm
Honey said,
I agree Madame Tussauds was a disappointment. I thought the was figures weren’t very good. Its over priced. A big disappointment!!!
June 19, 2006 @ 3:02 am
Bryno Advisor said,
Oh No, I’ve included Madame T’s in my itinerary. I will be bringing my partner and two “children’ 19 years female and 15 years male. Please, som […] more
July 26, 2006 @ 11:32 am
marcus said,
Yes its a rip off if you pay on the dorr prices but you can save alot by prebooking with someone like 365tickets.com it,s still not cheap but at leasy […] more
July 26, 2006 @ 11:35 am
marcus said,
Hi me again iv,e just found a cheaper site www.goldentours.co.uk prices for adults that are £5 cheaper than most enjoy
August 25, 2006 @ 4:52 am
SOJAN VARGHESE said,
Hi This is a wonderful thing in the world. i like very ,much about this process. i appricate you mam you are a great person ok by Reagr […] more
October 3, 2006 @ 8:49 am
Louie Orduna said,
The workmanship on the dummies in Tussauds is nothing less than MAGNIFICANT. Even the smallest hairs and skin pours on the wax people are done perfect […] more
November 21, 2006 @ 6:44 am
amy said,
hi iv never being to tussauds but i think it sounds good
December 13, 2006 @ 1:18 am
chloe said,
tutu how can u say that about the tussauds !!! their rule !!! thier rock !!!! its amazing !!!! place !!!!
December 13, 2006 @ 1:19 am
hannah said,
Tussauds rules for the following reasons: 1)Orlando Bloom is there 2)The Rock is there 3)The Hall of terror rules Thank you and good bye han […] more
February 2, 2007 @ 7:22 pm
Louie Orduna said,
Some years back I visited the “Tower of London” as I wanted to see all the sights of London. The line to see the Crown Jewels was unbelievably long an […] more
February 13, 2007 @ 7:20 pm
Bapman, Australia said,
Retarded review. Almost like the reviewer was trying desperately to sound unique but failed. The museum was great. The figures are exactly what they […] more
February 18, 2007 @ 8:08 am
Anna said,
At £25 per adult Madame Tussauds is a real rip off. We went a few days ago and it was so crowed we couldn’t wait to get outside so we could breath […] more
April 5, 2007 @ 5:45 am
KK Deepak said,
Madam Tudssads is GREAT ! Its Unique in the world, Its worth visiting, It is keeping greatness and horror of human histroy alive. Now no more new th […] more
June 3, 2007 @ 12:33 pm
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July 17, 2007 @ 6:57 pm
win now said,
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July 18, 2007 @ 8:21 am
Russell Atkinson said,
ALL of the Beefeaters have served exemplary careers (22 or more years) in the British Army before they can even be considered for the job. ALL of them […] more
February 7, 2008 @ 3:47 am
chimps said,
I think they Madam tussads shuld have some logic in getting wax modesls unveiled every year….Its not just celebrities who can make it there,,….
March 23, 2008 @ 9:09 am
tip said,
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April 4, 2008 @ 3:48 pm
sonya said,
i love m. tussauds…
April 4, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
sonya said,
i cant believe sme people can say that m.t. sucks. maybe the queue u waited in was too long so u los your patience there but dont judge by that and ha […] more
April 10, 2008 @ 2:19 pm
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May 26, 2008 @ 9:14 am
john said,
i think it was good but it was a bit crowded