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Updated Jun 2024
- 104.8/52599 ReviewFree
based on 74129 reviews"Very pleasantly surprised on June 1 Children's Day! I encountered force majeure, and the group of more than 20 people finally became a group of 3 people in our family. I was especially worried that because there were few people, I didn't tell it, but the tour group explained it as scheduled. Diana spoke very carefully. She had been interacting with the children and teaching. New insights into the entire British Museum. Very smooth, the China Pavilion will be closed in a few days, and it is time to come. Anyway, everything is fine ～ recommended. In addition, the travel agency is still very responsible. I told it the day before. I originally navigated the back door because I saw the notification in the group. There was no detour. I called the QR code before leaving. Silk slides into the tour"London.Bloomsbury1.2km from downtownHighlights: The British Museum is one of the three greatest museums in the world. It features a rich collection of rare works. The museum was the first to display the Rosetta Stone in its Egyptian Hall. The stone stele is inscribed with a decree in three different languages, and was the invaluable key to understanding language and culture in ancient Egypt. In addition, there are more than 23,000 Chinese relics housed here, the likes of which are rare even in Beijing’s Forbidden City.Show Less - 104.7/52065 ReviewFrom14.57based on 40103 reviews"The bridge is magnificent and very nice, I recommend visiting 🇬🇧"London3.5km from downtownHighlights: Enjoy the iconic panoramic views of the Tower of London, St Paulsand the Shard from the Tower Bridge.Step onto the Glass Floors, which is 42metres above the River Thames, to feel the london life from a unique perspective.Explore the historic Engine Rooms, and discover the stories of workers.The London Tower Bridge is one of London's iconic landmark structures. It is a bascule and suspension bridge that crosses the mighty Thames. It is also a drawbridge, with two bascules that can lift to an angle of 86 degrees to let river traffic to pass.△ The scenic Tower Bridge.△ The thrilling Glass Floors.△ The moment when the Bridge lifts is lauching.Show Less
- 104.7/51695 ReviewFrom36.85based on 29815 reviews"The best day for me to visit was on Sunday. Not a lot people there on the day, so it was not crowded. After a well planned trip to visit London this was one first stop"London.Buckingham Palace1.4km from downtownHighlights: ·Admire the 19 magnificent palaces of Buckingham Palace under the auspices of royal members·Visit the White Drawing Room, the Music Hall, and the Throne Room, andthe designated venue for the coronations of His Majesty the King and the Queen· Head to the palace’s garden café to enjoy a variety of snacks and enjoy panoramic views of the lake on the lawn△ During the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, one guard detachment takes over from another guard detachment and then becomes the King's Guard, marching from Wellington Barracks to Buckingham Palace under the accompaniment of music.△ At the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, visitors can view ever-changing exhibitions of the Royal Collection, including masterpieces by old painting masters, rare furniture, decorative arts and a large collection of photography.△ The Royal Mews is one of the most prestigious working stables in the world and is home to the Royal Coaches, Windsor Grays and Cleveland Seahorses.The stable is still responsible for travel transportation for the King and other members of the Royal Family nowadays.Show Less
- 104.7/5899 ReviewFrom35.96based on 24924 reviews"yes i visit this place in 2020, the park are amazing, and the architecture of the building is very bery unique and bery aunthentic"London.Buckingham Palace1km from downtownHighlights: • Visit the place on the north bank of the Thames where kings were crowned and royal family members held weddings• Stroll through the British State Burial Mausoleum and visit the resting places of royal family members and legendary figures such as Newton, Darwin, and Churchill• Explore the magnificent, solemn, and quiet representative of Gothic architecture, and experience the thousand-year history of the majestic churchWestminster Abbey situated on the north bank of the River Thames in London, next to the Houses of Parliament, is a magnificent Royal Catholic Cathedral in the Gothic style, a holy place in England, and prominent among the many churches in the country.The coronation throne of Edward I is located behind the church altar. This dilapidated seat has witnessed the changes of the British royal family for hundreds of years.Show Less
- 9.94.7/52510 ReviewFrom32.76based on 89922 reviews"The London Eye is a landmark building next to the Thames River in London. It is very beautiful and is a landmark building in London. Getting on the London Eye can have a very good view of the whole London. It is worth seeing, very feeling, full marks."London.Waterloo722m from downtownHighlights: ·Take a ride on the 135-meter giant Ferris wheel and enjoy a panoramic view of London city scenery·Enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Thames River, overlooking and photographing the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben·Overlook St. Paul's Cathedral, the Shard and other buildings in the distance, and feel the unique blend of classical and modern London△ The London Eye has a total of 32 air-conditioned fully enclosed cabins, each cabin can accommodate about 25 people. The operation speed is slow, which is convenient for tourists to enjoy the scenery. It takes about half an hour to complete a circle. The cabin is equipped with explanations of various sights in London, which are played when rotated to the corresponding angle. In addition, touch-sensitive explanation equipment is also available.△ If you choose to ride the London Eye at dusk, the romantic Thames sunset will definitely be unforgettable.△ The London Eye at night is equipped with dreamy atmosphere. The illuminated Ferris wheel forms a huge blue halo, like a bright eye in the night sky.△ If you come to the London Eye on New Year's Eve, although you can't ride on it, you can watch the gorgeous fireworks and the changing colors of the London Eye. The scene is extremely lively.Show Less
- 9.64.8/51041 ReviewFrom32.63based on 14180 reviews"Windsor Castle is a magical place where you're transported into a world of royalty and charm. The castle's majestic architecture and expansive gardens create a sense of wonder and peace as soon as you arrive. The ducks roaming around add an extra touch of warmth and friendliness to the atmosphere, making you feel right at home. As you wander through the castle's luxurious rooms and historical treasures, the presence of these feathered friends adds a special charm to the experience, encouraging you to take a moment and soak in the beauty around you. Whether you're exploring the elegant State Apartments or enjoying a leisurely walk in the gardens, Windsor Castle offers a truly enchanting escape that's sure to leave a lasting impression."Windsor33.3km from downtownHighlights: • Wander the Windsor family castle• View the exquisite treasures in the State Suite• Listen to the audio guide and appreciate the beauty of the castleWindsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. Occupying over 10.5 hectares, the Castle offers a varied day out for visitors, including a visit to the magnificent State Apartments and St George's Chapel.The Windsor Castle includes the State Apartments that are used today by the Royal Family, and other must-see moments within these spectacular rooms, like the Waterloo Chamber, the Crimson Drawing Room and Semi-State Rooms.The entire Windsor Castle can be divided into upper area, middle area and lower area. The upper area mainly includes palace furnishings such as Waterloo Chanmber, galleries, Queen Mary's Dolls' house, etc.The central area is dominated by a round tower surrounded by a rose garden. It was originally built of wood and later rebuilt with stone. The Round Tower was once a prison for political opponents of the royal family, but now it is mainly used to preserve royal documents and photography collections.St. George's Chapel in the Lower District is a fine example of English Gothic architecture. It is famous for its magnificent stone fan-vaulted roof and detailed and gorgeous stained glass. It has also hosted many royal weddings.Show Less
- 9.44.7/5696 ReviewFrom27.19based on 17638 reviews"I visited St Paul’s cathedral with my friends and it was much bigger than I was expected.Highly recommended to go up to the stairs to get to the whispering gallery and if you’re tough enough, try to get more higher using narrow stairs so you can get out and see the London landscape(my friend did and she liked that). beautiful artworks as well as famous people’s coffin, it’s very entertaining."London.Bank2km from downtownHighlights: • Climb up and overlook the entire city of London• Admire the Baroque style• Immerse yourself in royal styleSt. Paul's Cathedral is famous for its spectacular dome. Most of the important weddings, baptisms, and funerals of the British royal family are held at Westminster Abbey, but the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana and the funeral of Mrs. Thatcher were held here.The majestic Baroque style. If you walk across the Millennium Bridge over the Thames, you can directly lead to St. Paul's Cathedral, and you can see its large milky white dome from the front from a distance. There is a small square in front of the church, with a stone sculpture of Queen Anne in the middle. The gable at the top of the church's main entrance is carved with a pattern of St. Paul's mission to Damascus, with a stone statue of St. Paul standing in the middle. Looking further up is the shocking large dome, with a large gold-plated cross on top. There is a pair of bell towers at both ends of the church's facade, making the whole building appear symmetrical and majestic. When you walk into the church, you will be amazed by the wide and high-ceilinged hall, and the splendid heavy colors, windows embedded with stained glass, and huge murals of Jesus, the Virgin, and the apostles are all worth savoring. Looking up at the dome in the center of the church, the colorful scene is dazzling, especially the inner choir seats and the patio above the altar, which are high-end and gorgeous.Climb hundreds of steps to the dome and overlook London. You can go up to the dome to admire the three galleries inside. The most famous one is the Whispering Gallery. As long as you speak to one through hole, any other through holes will appear. You can hear it, the echo effect is amazing. Then walk up to the outside of the dome, which is the Stone Gallery, and then go up to the top to reach the Golden Gallery, which overlooks the scenery of central London. Visiting the underground crypt In addition, the crypt of the church is also worth visiting, which contains the tombs and monuments of princes, generals, and celebrities, including the tombs of Admiral Nelson (Horatio Nelson) and General Arthur Wellesley (Arthur Wellesley), who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo.Sir Christopher Wren, the designer of St. Paul's Cathedral, is also buried here. It took him 45 years of hard work to build the church. It is unusual for this kind of design and construction to be completed by only one person.Show Less
- 9.14.5/5218 ReviewFrom144.96"As a Harry Potter fan, it is still worth going. Many surroundings are not available at Universal Studios. You can also see the props taken at that time, the manual model map of the scene. In addition, about the pick-up location, outside the cafe in Figure 2, about half an hour in advance, there are buses and staff, will check the booking information, and then leave at about 1 o'clock, the return journey will be in the parking lot there, and it is expected to return here around 1940. Get off. The current local supplier is evan evans travel agency, the bus will hang a sign on the head, go to the cafe to find it is ok"Watford28.6km from downtownHighlights: • Experience the magic of filmmaking - Harry Potter costumes, props and special effects• Ride the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 ¾ and buy butterbeer• Explore Hagrid’s Hut, Dumbledore’s Office, Gryffindor Common Room, and moreRemember the triple-decker in the movie? Ron's dad's modified car? Harry's parents' home? You can reminisce about everything here. In the 14,000-square-meter studio, you can see the large-scale and real shooting sets, costumes, animation production, props, etc. from the eight Harry Potter movies.△ Arriving at The Making of Harry Potter△ Walking tour of the sets and behind-the-scenes used in the movie series△ Get up close and personal with original magic props from the movie series△ Take a photo with your favorite sceneShow Less
- 8.94.6/5843 Reviewbased on 31985 reviews"Big Ben is probably the world's most famous clock. That iconic silhouette is instantly recognisable and is one of the most Instagrammed landmarks on the planet. Six monarchs and 41 prime ministers have come and gone since the bells first struck their now familiar music across Westminster."London.Buckingham Palace868m from downtownHighlights: Big Ben is located to the north of London's Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Westminster atop a 98-meter-tall clock tower. The clock face is brightly illuminated whenever the Houses of Parliament are in session. The giant clock represents England's classic culture. It is a landmark of the City of London and a source of pride for the people of England. Whenever London is used as the setting for a film, you can be absolutely certain to catch a glimpse of Big Ben. Although it is commonly known as Big Ben, the clock tower was renamed Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.Show Less
- 8.94.7/5529 ReviewFreebased on 40692 reviews"Very good explanation, distinctive, the teacher is very hard, three hours in one breath, everyone is relished, a beautiful afternoon, thank you Gao Yan teacher, she is very careful, and she takes care of everyone in the middle to sit and listen when they have a seat. She has been standing, hard work!"London.Theatreland200m from downtownHighlights: The National Gallery houses a large collection of European oil paintings. The museum is divided into four halls, which are displayed in chronological order and contain a large number of Renaissance works. The National Gallery houses paintings from famous artists including Da Vinci, Van Gogh, and Monet. Famous paintings include Da Vinci’s Virgin of the Rocks, Van Gogh’s Sunflower, and Monet’s Water Lilies.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in London?
Some Best Things to Do in London include:The British Museum, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, London Eye
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in London?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in London include:The British Museum:4.8, Tower Bridge:4.7, Buckingham Palace:4.7, Westminster Abbey:4.7, London Eye:4.7
At what locations in London can Best Things to Do in London be found?
The Best Things to Do in London are mainly located in:The British Museum:London, Tower Bridge:London, Buckingham Palace:London, Westminster Abbey:London, London Eye:London
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