 London
offers a swath of sightseeing opportunities. From the famous
red double-decker bus tours to walking tours to river tours,
you’ll discover during your excursions through town that
London is a combination of beautiful historical sites, rich
museums, royal locales, unique modern attractions and
world-famous pubs. Please note that it is wise to purchase a
Travelcard and a Sightseeing Pass before you begin your
adventures—you will save money, time and energy! These are
found at visitor’s centers and Train or underground stations
throughout London.
What’s a
tour through London without experiencing royalty? Buckingham
Palace, located in the heart of the city, is always a great
place to begin sightseeing, as it has been the home of the
Royal Family since the early 1800s. Nearby is The Royal Mews,
where the Queen keeps her horses and carriages and more. From
this area you can stroll down The Mall and on through the
Admiralty Arch to Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson’s Column
as well as the National Gallery and the National Portrait
Gallery.
Head south
from Trafalgar Square and visit The Houses of Parliament and
Big Ben, as well as Westminster Abbey and the Jewel Tower, all
of which are significant historical landmarks in London. If
you’re looking for some modern entertainment, then head
north from Trafalgar Square to Piccadilly Circus (often
considered the Times Square of London). Here are numerous
shops, theaters and restaurants. Close by is the bustling
Leicester Square and trendy Carnaby Street in Soho.
 London has a
wide array of museum to visit as well. The world’s oldest
museum, the renowned British Museum, contains 2½ miles of
galleries representing almost every aspect of international
cultural history. At the other end of town (southwest) sits
the Science Museum and its counterpart the National History
Museum, both of which are excellent for all ages. Across the
street is the famous Victoria and Albert Museum. These are
just some of the art & culture London has to offer. For
and exhibition unique to London, check out the excellent
Shakespeare’s Globe Theater and Exhibition, which offers
almost everything you need to know about the poet’s poet
(except who he was, which nobody knows).
There’s
just too much to see and do in this town to be able to
consolidate it into a couple of paragraphs. We suggest you
frequent the nearest visitor’s center, grab the best map you
can get your hands on, purchase your travel and attraction
passes, and go! go! go! Any direction you turn holds a
fulfilling experience.
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