London is a big and diverse city. It has some of the best attractions, sights, and activities. If you’re a theater or art admirer, you can visit the West End Theater District and National Gallery. Monarchy fans can visit Buckingham Palace.
While London is an expensive city to visit, there’s a range of attractions you can visit for free such as Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, and Victoria and Albert Museum, or even go on a bigger adventure and take inspiration from this London to Edinburgh travel guide. The number of things to do can be overwhelming, so you may consider signing with a tour company for local guidance. Below are fun things to do in London.
Enjoy the hop-on hop-off London bus tour
The hop-on-hop-off bus tour allows you to see London’s attractions and iconic landmarks comfortably. The buses cover up to five different routes with over 60 stops, allowing you to see the most famous places. With the bus ticket, you can enjoy a 24 or 48-hour trip around London, including a free river tour.
Since you can hop on and off the buses as many times as possible, you can explore different attractions and areas in more detail. The hop-on hop-off tour gives you the chance to see iconic landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Shakespeare’s Globe, Buckingham Palace, and Oxford Street, and Regent Street. The buses operate every 15 to 20 minutes, but the time can vary based on the time of the year and is subject to change. Be sure to store your luggage in a luggage storage facility to avoid being burdened during the tour.
Ride the London eye
Located on the south bank of the River Thames, the London eye is a 443 feet high rotating observation wheel which offers 360-degree views of London attractions and iconic landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. Its opening times vary depending on the times of the year.
Tour the Warner Bros. Studio
The Warner Bros. Studio allows you to discover and explore the magic behind the making of the Harry Potter film series. The studio tour exhibits the British talent, artistry, and imagination used in turning an impossibility into a reality on screen. You get to relive the magic through the filmmakers who created the Harry Potter film experience. To tour the Warner Bros. Studios, you must book your tickets online in advance. Since the tickets are usually timed, you must be on time for your tour.
Visit the HM Tower of London
The Tower of London is usually open all year. Regardless of the Tower’s reputation as a place of death and torture, touring the place helps you discover the history of a powerful fortress, an armory, and a royal palace. You also get to learn about the Royal Beasts and the wild, wondrous animals that inhabited the tower.
Glide in the Emirates Air Line cable car
The Emirates Air Line cable car allows you to glide above the Thames while enjoying London’s skyline aerial views from Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks. The Emirates cable car offers a variety of packages such as the Emirates Air Line Discovery Experience consisting of an onboard video tour, a continuous round trip, a souvenir guide, and an Emirates aviation experience free entry.
Endnote
As a tourist destination, London has a lot to offer. Consider doing the above activities the next time you visit London.
