London, United Kingdom

London

United Kingdom · 11 m

Description

London is the fascinating capital of the United Kingdom and a major center of history, culture, and modern city life. The metropolis is known for landmarks such as the Tower of London, the Palace of Westminster with Big Ben, and Tower Bridge, as well as its world-famous museums, the renowned West End, and lively markets such as Camden and Borough Market. London combines royal tradition with modern architecture, diverse neighborhoods, expansive parks, and vibrant life along the River Thames. Red double-decker buses, black cabs, and the iconic London Underground shape the cityscape. The British capital is one of Europe’s most diverse and important destinations.

Length of stay

Recommended length of stay: 3 to 8 days (optimal 5 days)

Travel season

Best time to visit: May – September

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Highlights

  1. Tower of London & Crown Jewels (UNESCO)
  2. Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard
  3. Westminster Abbey & Palace of Westminster (UNESCO)
  4. British Museum
  5. National Gallery
  6. St Paul's Cathedral
  7. Tower Bridge
  8. London Eye
  9. Trafalgar Square
  10. Big Ben & Elizabeth Tower
  11. Houses of Parliament & Westminster riverside
  12. West End theatre district
  13. Covent Garden
  14. Camden Market
  15. Borough Market
  16. Kensington Palace
  17. Natural History Museum
  18. Victoria and Albert Museum
  19. Tate Modern
  20. Science Museum
  21. National Portrait Gallery
  22. Tate Britain
  23. Churchill War Rooms
  24. Imperial War Museum
  25. Shakespeare's Globe
  26. Windsor Castle(Day trip)
  27. Royal Museums Greenwich (UNESCO)
  28. Royal Observatory Greenwich & Prime Meridian
  29. Cutty Sark
  30. Greenwich Park
  31. Stonehenge (UNESCO)(Day trip)
  32. Thames river cruise
  33. Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
  34. St James's Park
  35. Regent's Park & Primrose Hill
  36. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter(Day trip)
  37. Richmond Park
  38. Kew Gardens (UNESCO)
  39. Oxford(Day trip)
  40. Cambridge(Day trip)
  41. Bath (UNESCO)(Day trip)
  42. Hampton Court Palace(Day trip)
  43. The Shard & viewing platform
  44. Sky Garden
  45. Piccadilly Circus
  46. Leicester Square & Chinatown
  47. Notting Hill & Portobello Road
  48. Abbey Road & Beatles crossing
  49. Hampstead Heath
  50. London Zoo
  51. Brighton & Brighton Palace Pier(Day trip)
  52. Seven Sisters Cliffs(Day trip)

Getting there

Airports:
LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY
Train stations:
London King's Cross
Seaport:
Reachable by ship or ferry

Map view

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