No trip to London is complete without riding the London Eye. At 135 meters high, riders get great views at the top. Arrive here early as the lines do get long.
The London Tower Bridge offers great views up and down the Thames River. When you start your climb, look out the north tower for a great view of the Tower of London.
A great place to take in medieval history and architecture, the Tower of London. We recommend taking a guided tour with one of the wardens for a witty and educational look at its history.
A tour of the Houses of Parliament should be on everyone’s to-do list. It takes just over an hour and really gives you a witty insight into the British Government system, art, and history as well.
The famous road junction, Piccadilly Circus is great for shopping, food, entertainment, and everything in between. We recommend it as one of the first areas to visit upon your arrival in London.
Buckingham Palace is well worth the guided tour. Also, don’t miss the changing of the guard which takes place daily at 11:30AM. Get there early to ensure you have a good view.
With over 1,000,000 square feet, the famous Harrods department store has everything you could imagine. Check out the food section where there’s a great selection of chocolate.
A medieval masterpiece, Westminster Abbey is filled with history and burials of many famous figures. Don’t forget to walk around the Cloisters and the Chapter House with the old wall paintings.
Walk this iconic street and crosswalk where the Beatles posed for their famous Abbey Road album cover. A must even if you’re not a Beatles fan!
They offer free guided tours on the first Saturday of every month, but tickets are a first come first serve basis. Check out the free exhibition under the embankment galleries for a good introduction.
An art museum on Trafalgar Square, definitely take one of the free guided tours at 11:30AM or 2:30PM. Get there via Charing Cross stop on the Bakerloo or Northern lines.
Ascend to the top "golden gallery," give yourself a minute to catch your breath, then have it taken away again with the breathtaking views!
To go, or not to go. That is not the question, you should! We recommend seeing Macbeth and standing in the yard for a more authentic experience!
Soak up the atmosphere here and check out the two separate markets - Jubilee and Apple. Go during the weekend for arts & crafts at Jubilee and artwork & jewellery at Apple!
It's a short walk across but stop in the middle and take in the magnificent views of Parliament and Big Ben Tower!
Be sure to visit the largest square in London where you will find the tall Nelson’s Column and gorgeous fountains. Sit on the big steps leading up to the National Gallery for a fantastic view.
Affordable fashion for women, and lots of it: the flagship store at Oxford Street is one of the biggest fashion stores in the world
For shoppers on a budget. The originally Irish clothing retailer that is taking Europe by storm offers some extremely affordable stylish fashion
Looking for a place to eat to take a break from all the shopping? Try London Chinatown Restaurant for some amazing authentic spring rolls.
Take a stroll down this bridge and be sure to stop halfway to take a picture of the view- St Paul’s Cathedral at the end of the bridge looks great contrasted with the modern bridge supports.
Did you know that in London you can find art underground? The following subway stations are worth a detour: Baker Steet, Tottenham Court Road and Charing Cross.
Harry Potter fan? don’t miss platform 9 ¾! Prepare for a bit of a search though: because of problems with too many tourists the half-disappeared trolley has been moved to a less central spot.
Be sure to climb all the way to the top for a panoramic view of London! This is a nice free alternative to a flight on the expensive London Eye.
These old horse stables are now THE place to find your vintage clothes and jewelry! You can easily spend your whole day in here ;-)
If you’re not averse to a little bit of exercise, be sure to climb to the top for a fantastic view of London! It’s certainly cheaper than the London Eye, and you get a great history lesson too.
GREAT place for fresh food! Go there around lunch time, you will be more than satisfied after trying all the good stuff they sell here!
This is a great spot to go to if you are a nature lover! It is a very beautiful park filled with amazing greenhouses, floral beds and wildlife :-)
Hyde Park was a favourite venue for duellists in the 18th and 19th century, including the brutal 1712 duel between the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mohun in which they hacked each other to death.
Construite en 1884, cette gare peut prétendre au titre de gare la plus centrale de Londres. À deux pas, vous trouverez Trafalgar Square.
Fondé en 1565, ce centre commercial de la City réuni boutiques de luxe, restaurants et cafés. Au delà du shopping, ce bâtiment emblématique vaut le coup d'œil.
30 St Mary Axe ou le "Cornichon" est le premier gratte-ciel écologique du pays. Au dernier étage, il y a un bar avec une vue à 360° sur Londres! Profitez du paysage avec un bon thé.
Derrière cette porte se cache la résidence du Premier Ministre du Royaume-Uni depuis 1902! Leia mais.
Second plus haut gratte-ciel du Royaume-Uni, il domine le Canary Wharf du haut de ses 235 m. Prenez du recul pour l'avoir en entier. ;)
