London travel guide

Updated by Marc 2 days ago

 

Before You Travel

Bookings needed & things you can prepare in advance to make the most of your time once in London

Tickets & activities you NEED to book in advance


The huge majority of travelers visit the following attractions. They need …

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Pick your Transfers & Transport Cards


The airports of London are extremely busy, booking your …

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Other recommended arrangements


Book your tours, guides & activities: the best tours …

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Top Things To Do

Top things to do in London for someone who comes for the first time

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London Eye

The London Eye is the tallest cantilevered observation wheel of the world, with 135 metres. It rotates o…

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St.Pauls' Cathedral

St.Pauls' Cathedral is the second largest Cathedral in the world, with 111 meters tall. It's a cross-…

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Harrods

Harrods is one of the most famous department stores in London, and probably in the world. It's exclu…

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Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster is also known as the Houses of Parliament because it's where the two house…

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Millennium Bridge

The Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that crosses over the river Thames and links St. Paul's…

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Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum has around 80 million pieces in a permanent collection that is divided into f…

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London Itineraries

Free itineraries to help you plan your days in London

Love Your Trip

Our selection of Services & Activites to make your trip even better

Food & Drink

Our selection of dishes, activities & places you must taste

Tailored Travel Planning

Plan your trip with a Local Hero that will create tailored daily itineraries based on your budget, dates, age, interests or anything you're dreaming to experience

Nightlife

Top things to do and places to go to party in London with your friends

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Picadilly Circus Nightlife

Piccadilly Circus is one of the main areas to go on a night out in the city. You can choose between pubs, nig…

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Soho Nightlife

This neighbourhood is famous due to it's trendy restaurants, bars, pubs, nightclubs and live music venues.

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Shoreditch Nightlife

Shoreditch is one of the hippest areas right now, with lots of restaurants, bars and also well-known nightclu…

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Camden Town Nightlife

This neighbourhood is famous because of its market and its bohemian nightlife.

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The Parrot

Parrot-themed chic cocktail bar with bird-shaped cocktail glasses and tropical potted plants. They have live …

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Fabric London

This is a legendary club in London. It has 3 rooms, one even has a bodysonic dancefloor. Depending on the nig…

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Families

Top things to do in London with kids: Activities and places for the whole family

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HMS Belfast

The HMS Belfast is a floating museum of a World War II historic warship. The ship was a destroyer that w…

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London Zoo

The London Zoo has more than 750 species of animals, including Penguins, Lemurs, Tigers, Lions, Snakes a…

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London Eye

The London Eye is the tallest cantilevered observation wheel of the world, with 135 metres. It rotates o…

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Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum has around 80 million pieces in a permanent collection that is divided into f…

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Emirates Stadium

The Emirates Stadium is home of the Arsenal Football Club. With a capacity of over 60.000 fans, it's…

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SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium

The SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium is one of the largest collections of marine life in Europe. It has 1…

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Need To Know

Practical information & general advice to prepare your trip

Introduction


London is definitely one of the most beautiful cities in …

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Dangers & precautions


London is a very safe city. However, you have to …

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Local opening times


As it's a capital city, you'll definitely find something open …

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How to Move around


It’s pretty easy to move around London, you just have …

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Events

Shows, festivals, traditions, markets, concerts or cultural exhibitions

Tailored Travel Planning

Plan your trip with a Local hero that will create tailored daily itineraries based on your interests and needs

Uniq Guides

Squeeze your time, discover hidden gems, eat & drink where locals do

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All my life listening to British bands, made me listen the London calling :)

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