London's Must-Do Tours & Attractions

Have only a few days in London? Be sure to squeeze in these hand-picked things to do. It is easy to get around — especially on the underground train known as the "Tube." Bring your walking shoes and an umbrella!

Shakespeare's Theater
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour is the world's largest exhibition dedicated to Shakespeare and his works. The theater itself is a reproduction of the open-air playhouse designed in 1599, where Shakespeare worked and wrote many of his great plays. If you attend a play, you will be standing or sitt … Read More
Go to Court
If you are looking for something completely different, come watch British justice at work. The "Old Bailey" is the nickname for the Central Criminal Court of London, so named for the street on which it's located. The proceedings are fascinating. Ask one of the guards where the most interesting case … Read More
Historic Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a huge "must do" attraction because it's so full of British history, plus it's a work of architectural genius. The Abbey has been the setting for every coronation since 1066 and numerous other royal occasions. Well over three thousand people are buried here, including me … Read More
Visit Churchill's Base of Operations
To see a real base of operations during the Second World War, plan a visit to the Cabinet War Room. Located below ground just off Parliament Street, it's close to the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Underground Station. This is where Prime Minister Winston Churchill worked and sometimes slept … Read More
Tour the World's Most Famous Television Center
Who hasn't heard of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)? You can actually take a two-hour guided tour of the most famous television center in the world. See the different studios, visit BBC News and play act in the interactive studio. Take the underground to White City on the Central Line. Th … Read More
Brew Up Some Fun
You can't go to London without going to a pub, and visiting Young's Ram Brewery takes the tradition one step further. This brewery crafts one of England's best-known beers — sample one and explore this working brewery and museum!

The tours run Monday to Saturday at noon and 2 p.m. and l … Read More

Check Out a Historic Library
The British Library receives a copy of every publication produced in Britain and Ireland — three million new items each year — so there is a lot to see! This library is one of the world's largest, hosting not just books but manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and drawings, and … Read More
It's Not Just Child's Play at the Science Museum
Of the many museums in London, a young person's favorite has to be the interactive Science Museum. I have fond memories of the museum when I visited as a child, and it's even better now ... your children will really enjoy the interactive exhibits!

Learn about the famous Spitfire airplane and it … Read More

Take a Spin Above London
The London Eye, sponsored by British Airways, was erected in 2000 to celebrate the millennium and is one of London's most popular attractions. This huge wheel can carry over 15,000 visitors each day. Arrive early and purchase your ticket; there can be long waits before your "flight" departs, especia … Read More
GLORIOUS St. Paul's Cathedral
One of the most famous religious landmarks in the world, St. Paul's Cathedral has been rebuilt many times since 604 AD. The famous domed building you see today was the design of Sir Christopher Wren and was finished in 1710.

The Cathedral has celebrated many important events, including the f … Read More

Honor a Naval Hero: The HMS Belfast
The British Royal Navy was once the greatest naval power in the world. One of the last survivors of that era, the HMS Belfast, is docked on the Thames River, just below Tower Bridge. This famous vessel is now a floating museum with a rich history.

The ship is best known for her role on D … Read More

Come Face to Face with a Thousand Faces
Among the many famous galleries in London, the National Portrait Gallery is a perennial favorite. Over 1,000 portraits are on display — from the 17th century to present day — created in mediums from oil painting to sculptures to photographs. You'll see kings and queens, stars of film and T … Read More
Explore a Money Museum
The Bank of England Museum can be found in an area of London called "The City," the financial center of town, between the Bank of England and the Stock Exchange. The museum tells the history of the bank since its inception in 1694; today it serves as the nation's central bank.

Learn how the … Read More

Scare Up Some Fun at a Dungeon
One of London's top attractions, the London Dungeon doesn't look like much from the outside. But once inside — wow! — an excellent adventure.

Upon entering, you are invited into the Dungeon by one of the many costumed actors and actresses that you'll interact with during the 90-minute … Read More

Let Your Imagination Fly at an Aircraft Museum
The Royal Air Force museum has a large collection of fighting aircraft from the past 100 years. You can get close to more than 100 of Britain's finest aircraft in five hangers, so if you are an aircraft enthusiast this is the place to be!

Fly with the Red Arrows in a flight simulator, walk throu … Read More

Experience the Tower Bridge
Likely the most famous bridge in the world, the Tower Bridge is also one of the oldest. The entrance to this attraction can be found at the foot of the North Tower. After purchasing your ticket for £6 (children over 5-15 £3) and going through an airport-like security screening, you will … Read More
Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
A sizable crowd is always assembled outside Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. Many people are waiting for the Changing of the Guard, which occurs in the forecourt at 11:30 a.m. and lasts about 45 minutes. The Changing of the Guard takes place each day fro … Read More
England's Most Visited Historic Attraction
The Tower of London is a definite "Must Do"! You'll need at least half a day to enjoy everything the Tower has to offer, especially in the busy summer when you encounter lines to enter some of the more popular buildings, especially the Crown Jewels. Not to worry; the wait is softened by the showing … Read More
Stroll Through Royal Rooms
One of the royal homes, Kensington Palace, is where Queen Victoria was born and where Princess Diana lived until her death. The Palace is set within Kensington Gardens and has been a royal residence since 1689. Not only can you view the lavish palace with impressive works of art, you can also visit … Read More
Solve a Mystery at the Sherlock Holmes Museum
Only in London — 221b Baker Street to be exact — will you find one of the city's most unusual museums, dedicated to the fictional character Sherlock Holmes. After spending an hour at this address you will be convinced he really existed!

If you arrive via the Tube at Baker Street Underg … Read More

Walk in the Queen's Footsteps...
You can't miss seeing the Clock Tower and hearing Big Ben chime on the quarter hour. Along with the Houses of Parliament, these spectacular landmarks are the very heart of the British government, and a "must do" photo opportunity.

If you are visiting during the government's summer break (early … Read More

Play with the Fishes at the London Aquarium
The London Aquarium is one of Europe's largest exhibitions of global aquatic life. Over 50 displays hold almost 3000 different forms of aquatic life in this privately owned aquarium.

You can see saber-toothed sharks, watch piranha feed (my favorite) and touch the friendly rays and starfish. The … Read More

Pay Homage at a Tennis Mecca
If you can't be there for that magical fortnight in the summer at Wimbledon, you can at least get a taste of it. In the spring of 2006 the famed All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club will open the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, a "Must Do" for any tennis fan. This new interactive museum includes the … Read More
Learn About Britain at War
If you are interested in experiencing what it was like to be in London during the World War II, visit Britain at War. This privately funded attraction is on Tooley Street just up the road from the London Bridge Station.

The daily lives and experiences of London citizens during this time come a … Read More

Explore All That is London — Past and Present
Just around the corner from St. Paul's Cathedral is the Museum of London, which presents the entire story of London. We're not talking only recent history — we are talking prehistoric London, a quarter million years of history. I hadn't expected that depth of information in this museum.

T … Read More

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London Eye River Cruise Experience - British Airways London Eye is the world's largest observation wheel and offers a spectacular way to take in over 55 of London's famous landmarks in just 30 minutes! See the Gothic houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, The Tate Museum, Tower Bridge and not to mention the longest and most intricately styled stretches of the famous Thames River.
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Visit The Wolseley restaurant on Piccadilly, formerly a huge Barclays bank. They serve a very good Dover Sole!
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