Exploring London
Big Bus Tours London (First Timers!)
The best and easiest way to see the city, especially for first timers! We recommend doing this earlier in the trip to see the highlights, get your bearings, and decide what you want to further explore. There are several busses and multiple lines you can hop on and hop off as you like.
Tower of London
Our favorite touristy thing to do and one of the most iconic landmarks in British history! Buy tickets online or onsite for entry. There is a live tour every hour on the hour by the Beefeaters, we highly recommend. You can also see the Crown Jewels here, and the best views of Tower Bridge from the outer walls.
Churchill War Rooms
One of our favorite museums in London! It’s tucked beneath Westminster and shows where Winston Churchill led Britain through WWII. Even if you're not a history buff, it’s a really unique and fascinating experience. We highly recommend stopping by if you have time! Grab tickets in advance.
London's West End
The perfect time and place to catch an iconic broadway musical! You can't go wrong with choosing what to see and each of the theatres are a sight of their own. Some of our favorites are: The Lion King, Book of Mormon, Come From Away, SIX, Hamilton, Frozen (its actually so fun!)
Food & Drink
Everywhere will need a reservation in advance, including some bars! Pubs are more casual and will not require a reservation for drinks. Food: Buns From Home Gymkhana Noodle Inn Borough Market The Ned Duck & Waffle The Ivy Dishoom Drinks: The Churchill Arms The Windsor Castle The Ladbrook Arms The Old Bank of England Sketch Mr Fogg's Residence Sky Garden
Sights & Activities
The fun things to see and do! Buckingham Palace Westminster Abbey Kensington Palace St Paul's Cathedral Harrods Liberty Regent Street Hyde Park Covent Garden V&A Museum The Science Museum The Natural History Museum Notting Hill Portobello Market
Day Trips
While there is so much to do an see in Central London, if you are looking for options to experience more of England, here are a few easily accessible locations for a day trip out of the city: Oxford Windsor Castle Cotswolds Harry Potter Studios