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Visiting London and can't decide what to do first? This list is great to follow if you're looking for London's best attractions. Let us help make the most of your stay with our insider tips.
The Queen's Walk (Belvedere Rd), London, Greater London
Attraction · Waterloo · 973 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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.
New York Habitat: 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.
Castle · St. Katharine's and Wapping · 584 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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.
Capitol Building · Westminster · 106 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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.
New York Habitat: 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.
New York Habitat: 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.
New York Habitat: 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.
New York Habitat: 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.
Historic and Protected Site · Abbey Road · 82 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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!
Event Space · City of Westminster · 158 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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.
New York Habitat: 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.
New York Habitat: Ascend to the top "golden gallery," give yourself a minute to catch your breath, then have it taken away again with the breathtaking views!
21 New Globe Walk (Bankside), London, Greater London
Theater · South Bank · 238 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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!
Shopping Plaza · City of Westminster · 377 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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!
New York Habitat: 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.
New York Habitat: For shoppers on a budget. The originally Irish clothing retailer that is taking Europe by storm offers some extremely affordable stylish fashion
New York Habitat: Looking for a place to eat to take a break from all the shopping? Try London Chinatown Restaurant for some amazing authentic spring rolls.
Millennium Bridge (btwn St Paul's and Bankside), London, Greater London
Bridge · South Bank · 157 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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.
100 Petty France, Wing-Over-Station, London, Greater London
Office · Westminster · 12 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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.
Rail Station · King's Cross · 310 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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.
New York Habitat: 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.
Monument St (at Fish St Hill), London, Greater London
Monument · City of London · 97 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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.
Borough High St (Bedale St), London, Greater London
Farmers Market · 1081 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: 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!
New York Habitat: 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 :-)