London

Royal palaces, world-class museums, and multicultural energy. Historic charm meets modern cool.

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About London

London blends 2,000 years of history with cutting-edge culture. From Buckingham Palace to Borough Market, royal pomp to street art in Shoreditch, the city offers infinite layers. World-class museums are free, afternoon tea is an institution, and the West End rivals Broadway.

What to See & Do

Buckingham Palace - Changing of the Guard ceremony

British Museum - world history collection (free entry)

Tower of London - Crown Jewels and 900 years of history

Borough Market - gourmet food hall

West End - theater district with major productions

Sky Garden - free rooftop views with cocktail bar

Where to Stay

The Savoy

luxury

Art Deco legend on the Thames with butler service

The Ned

boutique

Former bank turned members club hotel in the City

citizenM Tower of London

boutique

Affordable design hotel with prime location

Activities & Experiences

Tower of London Tour

Yeoman Warder guided tour with Crown Jewels

Duration: 3 hours

Thames River Cruise

Sightseeing cruise past landmarks

Duration: 1.5 hours

West End Show

Premium theater tickets with dinner

Duration: 4 hours

Afternoon Tea at The Ritz

Traditional five-course tea service

Duration: 2 hours

Where to Eat

Sketch

Modern European

Instagram-famous pink room with Michelin star

Dishoom

Indian

Bombay café with legendary breakfast bacon naan

Borough Market

Market Food

Gourmet street food from around the world

Sample Itineraries

London Highlights

5 days
First-time Visitors
5 days
1

Royal London

  • Buckingham Palace
  • Changing of the Guard
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Big Ben
  • Thames walk
2

Museums & Markets

  • British Museum
  • Covent Garden
  • Borough Market lunch
  • Tower Bridge walk
3

Tower & East London

  • Tower of London
  • Crown Jewels
  • Shoreditch street art
  • Brick Lane curry
4

Culture & Shopping

  • National Gallery
  • Afternoon tea at The Ritz
  • Oxford Street shopping
  • West End show
5

Greenwich & Departure

  • Greenwich Observatory
  • Thames cruise
  • Last-minute shopping
  • Departure

Quick Facts

Region

Europe

Best Time to Visit

May-Sep

When to Go

May-September offers warmest weather and long daylight hours. Spring has blooming parks.

Avoid: November-February can be gray and rainy, though Christmas markets are charming.

Getting There

Heathrow (LHR) is main hub with Heathrow Express train to city (15 min). Gatwick, Stansted, and City airports serve budget airlines. Eurostar trains from Paris/Brussels arrive at St Pancras.

Local Tips

  • Oyster card or contactless payment saves money on Tube
  • Many top museums are free (British Museum, National Gallery, V&A)
  • Book West End shows online for discounts
  • Stand on right on escalators, walk on left

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