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Essential London
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items Want to plan the perfect trip to London? This is the place to help you do that. I lived in England for a year and these are all the tips and tricks that I learned while living there. These are all of my favorite things and I want to share with the wo...
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Planes, Train and Automobiles
London Accommodations
London Attractions
Planes, Train and Automobiles
I have flown a lot of airlines, but Lufthansa has been hands-down one of the best! It was cheap and the best airplane food, if you can imagine that!
Lufthansa Airlines
If you are looking to fly to another country or city then easyJet is perfect! It is cheap, but just be aware of their bag restrictions.
Easy Jet
National Rail is the best way to book trains from London to any city in the UK.
National Rail
Trainline is the best way to compare train prices. Pro tip: sometimes 1st class is only a few pounds more and is worth the price!
Trainline | Search, Compare & Buy Cheap Train & Bus Tickets
Pro tip this is the easiest and fastest way from Heathrow to London. It is WORTH the money!
Heathrow Express (London)
London Accommodations
When staying in London, being close to all the sites is the best way to go. You will want to look at hotels, hostels, or apartments in Kensington, Westminster, Covent Garden, or the Hyde Park area. If you do not care about the distance from the sites...
Booking.com is the easiest and cheapest way to book hotels in England or Europe.
Booking.com: The largest selection of hotels, homes, and vacation rentals
Very quint essential British! Comes with breakfast.
La Gaffe - Bed and Breakfast, Camden, London, UK
Floating Hotel! The Good Hotel is a former Dutch jail barge, moored in East London’s Royal Victoria Dock. The Good Hotel's excess profits go to good causes around the world. Good Hotel provides long-term unemployed people with the opportunity to buil...
Good Hotel London, London, UK
On the main street in Kensington. A little pricier.
Air Conditioned Apt High St Kensington, London, UK
Clean, bright, efficient space, comfortable beds, plenty of hot water at all times, nearby restaurants, underground tube station, bus stops, great view, beautiful area!
London Lodge Hotel, London, UK
Beautiful and great location!
Point A Kensington Olympia, London, UK
Great location and its in a neighborhood so you can get the full British experience!
Stay Kensington & Chelsea, London, UK
A bit on the pricy side, but this place is gorgeous and the PERFECT location!
The Resident Victoria, London, UK
Great, friendly place to stay, very convenient for the Greenwich foot tunnel. Quiet and peaceful location. The Waterman's Arms served delicious food and was extremely good value for money.
The Waterman's Arms, London, UK
London Attractions
Viator is a great website to book tours through especially if you are new to planning overseas travel.
THE TOP 10 London Tours & Excursions in 2023
The London Pass is an easy and cheap way to see London especially if you have a short amount of time.
The London Pass® | Save up to 50% on Attractions
Tower of London is hands down one of my favorite tourist spots in all of London! You will defiantly want to spend a few hours there.
Tower of London Tour Tickets
Westminster Abbey is also a must! There is so much history and you can pretend you are a princess walking down the isle to marry your prince!
Westminster Abbey London
This is a must! Such a unique experience that many people do not get to do.
London Bridge Experience Ticket
St. Paul's Cathedral is another London must! You have to go all the way to the top and checkout the views from the top of the dome!
St Paul's Cathedral London
Home of Henry VIII is a must see in all of London. So much history to be seen!
Hampton Court Palace
Stand in two places at once! Discover the past, present and future wonders of astronomy at the Royal Observatory Greenwich - the centre of time. Take a fascinating journey through the historic home of British astronomy, Greenwich Mean Time and the Pr...
Royal Observatory Greenwich
"To be or not to be" Explore this faithful recreation of William Shakespeare's iconic Globe Theatre: once the centre of London's famous Bankside entertainment district.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour
As one of central London’s royal residences, Kensington Palace has been a home and refuge to the royal family since the 17th century. Now, it is the official residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Built in 1605, it has roots in Jacobean archi...
Kensington Palace Tour Tickets
This is a must see attraction. Just a short train ride from the heart of London. The town of Windsor is so charming and you just might see a royal!
Windsor Castle London Tickets
My all time favorite tour in London! It's at night so it makes it a little more spooky. Set out on foot and find out stories about one of London's most notorious serial killers—Jack the Ripper. Going on a walking tour takes you down cobbled alleyways...
The Jack The Ripper Walking Tour in London
Discover two gems of southern England on this full-day coach trip to Stonehenge and Bath from London. Travel to Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone monument that rises imperiously from Salisbury Plain. Gaze at the gigantic stones, learn how the monument ...
Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London
Take a day out of your London city break to visit Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle, traveling to three of England’s most-popular locations. Begin with a tour of Warwick Castle before heading to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare'...
Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle Day Trip from London
Discover three of southern England’s top sights on this full-day coach trip from London to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and Dover. Pass the maritime historical buildings of Greenwich on your way to scenic Kent, a county known as the ‘Garden of...
Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour
Delve into London’s rich royal heritage during a visit to Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Marvel at the traditional Changing of the Guard performance, which involves meticulously dressed soldiers marching to the rhythm of...
Buckingham Palace Entrance ticket & Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
Do you love Downton Abbey? Then this is a must! You can also just take the train to Bampton and visit Highclere on your own for cheaper. Visit Oxford ...
Downton Abbey and Oxford Tour from London Including Highclere Castle
The British Museum like most of the museums in London are free, but if you would like a guided tour this is for you!
British Museum Guided Tour
Catch any show in London for cheap. If you go down to the theater district the day of you can get discounted tickets to shows that have open seats. If you like to plan ahead this is for you!
The Lion King Theater Show London
I love Greenwich! The town is so charming and if you go on the weekend they have an amazing farmers market with some of the best food I have ever had. The park around London's Royal Observatory is the perfect place for a picnic lunch. Save time and m...
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
The Sky Garden is a London must! You have to book AHEAD OF TIME! It does get booked up very quickly. Perched at the top of a skyscraper, Sky Garden is a three-story glass dome that offers incredible views of the city. Escape from the hust...
Sky Garden
Located 800ft above the ground, The View from The Shard is the highest viewing platform in London and is the only place to see the entire city all at once. The viewing galleries on Level 69 and the open-air Skydeck on Level 72 provide spectacular 360...
The View from The Shard (London)
Founded during the First World War, IWM London gives voice to the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people forced to live in a world torn apart by conflict. From the wonder of its world-famous atrium to the countless discoveries on each of its si...
Imperial War Museum London
Liquid History Tours offer small group walking tours & private tours to London's finest pubs. Follow in the footsteps of Dickens & Shakespeare as we stumble down the "Street of Shame" and enjoy a drink in ancient alehouses, timeless taverns a...
Liquid History Tours (London)
The row boats are a must! Once the hunting ground for Henry VIII, this large royal park is best known for its famous Speakers' Corner, where people speak their minds, Rotton Row, a famous horse-riding area and Serpentine Lake, home to waterfowl and o...
Hyde Park (London)
London’s Natural History Museum houses some eight million exhibits across four zones, making it difficult for visitors to home in on the highlights independently without pre-planning. Save time with a privately guided tour that lets you avoid random ...
2023 Natural History Museum London - Private Guided Museum Tour
The perfect place for food and shopping! Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of theatergoers and patrons of the Royal Opera House by night.
Covent Garden (London)
Camden is such a unique and funky part of London! We're driven by the belief that you can only keep discovering if you keep looking ... so we're always adding interesting stores and traders. No two days are ever the same at Camden Market. Keep checki...
Camden Market (London)
This market is one of London’s oldest and largest food markets, with over 100 delicatessens, butchers, fishmongers, and cheesemakers selling fresh produce, meats, artisanal delicacies, and more. It's where locals come to do their grocery runs, and wh...
Borough Market (London)
A shopping must! The Tudor-inspired exterior of this upscale department store is a treasure. Inside, find curated designer fashions, homewares, fragrances, and the iconic floral prints for which it is famed.
Liberty London
Another amazing shopping experience. The food hall is a must see!
Harrods (London)
Some of the best shopping in London and the most beautifully decorated street at Christmas time!
Regent Street (London)
My all time favorite market!!! Portobello Road is probably the world’s best known market. Though famous for antiques, that’s not all there is. It’s a haven for lovers of fashion, food, books and music; anyone who wants to find something unique...
Portobello Road Market (London)
Another amazing shopping street! London's Oxford Street spells action where you can shop 'til you drop along England's most famous shopping street, drop into one of the many pubs for a tasty ale or catch the latest musical at the theater.
Oxford Street (London)
Carnaby is a unique shopping and dining destination in the heart of London's West End, with over 150 brands, boutiques, concept stores and flagships, and 60 independent restaurants, bars and cafés found across 14 streets, including the world famous C...
Carnaby Street (London)
Have a more rewarding visit to London's Tate Modern on this guided tour. In a small group of no more than eight people, you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions about the artworks and the 19th-century power plant that houses the modern art m...
2023 The Tate Modern London Guided Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Trendy and fashionable neighborhood in London with a distinctive, small-village feel, made famous by a movie of the same name.
Notting Hill (London)
The Gallery is filled with the people, portraits and the life stories of a nation. Home to the most extensive collection of portraits in the world, visitors can explore over 220,000 works, from the 8th century to the present day.
National Portrait Gallery (London)
Swap a seat in the stands for the opportunity to get closer than ever before to the home of Chelsea F.C. This behind-the-scenes stadium tour of Stamford Bridge lets you in on insider knowledge and takes you to the most exclusive areas of the stadium ...
2023 Chelsea FC Stadium Tours and Museum