View of the London Bridge on the river Thames
Capital of England and the United Kingdom, London is one of the most popular destinations worldwide. Thanks to his 2000-year history, London is famous for its art, architecture, food and fashion.
We suggest to spend at least 3-4 days in London, in order to visit main landmarks and a couple of museums. If you plan to take day trips than plan to stay at least a week. The London Pass is a good (and cheap) way of seeing many of London’s most iconic landmarks. Alternatively, you can buy a Visitor Oyster Card, a prepaid smartcard with which you can pay as you go fares and tickets at discount price. It is better to order online and have it delivered to you.
The best time to visit London is March through May when temperatures are mild and the city’s parks are green and blooming.
How to best experience London?
Discover tickets, tours, and activities for London through these providers:
Most popular city pass for visiting London
Go City London Pass
Access over 85 attractions, tours and museums, including Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, London Bridge and more with The London Pass
As low as
€118.62
on Tiqets.com
Go City London Explorer Pass
See the best of London's attractions at your own pace with one smartphone ticket, the London Explorer Pass. Choose out of 18 top London things to do
As low as
€82.68
on Tiqets.com
London City Card
See the best of London with this multi-attraction pass, plus audio guide
As low as
€118.62
on Tiqets.com
Turbopass London City Pass
City Pass to save time and money while visiting the most exciting entertainment attractions. Visit top attractions like Madame Tussauds, the London Dungeon and many more. optional bookable London Eye
As low as
€129.9
on GetYourGuide.com
Sightseeing Pass: London Sightseeing FLEX Pass
Visit your favorite attractions with the London Sightseeing FLEX Pass. Select number of attractions, download the Pass to your phone and scan at the gate to enter
As low as
€131.69
on GetYourGuide.com
Sightseeing Pass: London Sightseeing DAY Pass
Supercharge your stay in London and save money with an easy-to-use Sightseeing Day Pass. Choose up to 5 days of access to more than 20 of the best landmarks, experiences and tours in the city
As low as
€166.01
on GetYourGuide.com
Top things to do & see in London
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The city of London
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | London |
| Time in London |
UTC (Greenwich Mean Time) Summer (DST) UTC+1 (British Summer Time) |
| Language spoken | English |
| Currency | British pound (£, GBP) |
| Religion |
48.4% Christianity 20.7% no religion 12.4% Islam |
| Airports | Heathrow (LHR) City (LCY) Gatwick (LGW) Stansted (STN) Luton (LTN) Southend (SEN) |
London has always been a fascinating city, but it is now also one of the most dynamic places on Earth, at the forefront of music, visual arts, fashion, films and even food. This gigantic metropolis is a whole world concentrated in a single city: an exciting, overwhelming, stimulating, spectacular and full of possibilities universe. These qualities make London a city in which to dream of being, able to satisfy the most diverse expectations. Not only does it have beautiful and famous historic buildings such as Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, but it can also boast an incredible wealth of museums and art galleries among the most important in the world (almost all free since 2002).
Where is London?
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. It is located in southestern England, on the Thames River 50 ml (80 km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea.
The typical icons of London
Rain is undoubtedly a typical element that comes to mind when thinking of London. Wandering through its rain-soaked streets is a unique experience. You will be fascinated by its typical icons, such as the red double-decker buses, the black taxis, the police officers in their typical headdresses, the employees in pinstripe suits and the subways signs. Some sounds, then, will continue to echo in your ears even after your London adventure is over: accents from all over the world, the diesel engine of black cabs, the voices of newspaper vendor and, from time to time, the colourful expletive of someone you have cut off. The city center is dotted with elegant squares and green spaces. Within easy walking distance or by tube, Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and Hampstead Heath offer sweeping panoramic views of the city, though none can match the views from the London Eye.
Parks and gardens
London and its surroundings are dotted with green areas with pods, sport field and various type of equipment ranging from tennis courts to swimming pools. Of course the climate doesn’t help, but with an umbrella and an extra sweater you can face any eventuality. For fun, but sheltered from the elements, you can go skating on the Broadgate slopers (only in winter) at Aeldon St., EC2, and Queens, 17 Queensway, W2.The largest park in the city, as everyone knows, is Hyde Park, a former royal game reserve until 1600, and today a public park. You can sunbathe, when there is, on deck chairs, or go horseback riding or boating on the lake. Hampstead Heat Parlament Hill is instead the classic Sunday park: 8 square kilometers resting on the hills of north London with woods, ponds, wild animals and sport centers that make this place the favourite weekend destination for the most stressed Londoners; kids come here to play football, fly kities and swim in the outdoor pool. Wilder, Richmond Park is a true naturalistic oasis: deer graze in peace among curious childremn and the birch and chestnut woods offer the opportunity for beautiful walks by bicycle and on horseback.
Events
London is, for music and theater lovers, the place in Europe where you can find the largest number of events, from those organized by large theaters to outdoor festivals. The biggest party in the city is the one that invades the Notting Hill district at the end of August to the rhythm of raggae and hip-pop. The Notting Hill Carnival, the busiest street party in the world after the Rio Carnival, born of the Pembridge Road racial revolt, has over the years become one of the most impressive and peaceful celebrations in the interracial city. There is, of course, no shortage of sporting events, the most famous of which are certainly the rowing challenge between the University of Oxford and Cambridge, which takes place in April from Putney to Mortlake, and the Wimbledon tennis tournament which takes place instead in late June.