London
United Kingdom
Where History Meets Modernity
A world city of staggering history, multicultural cuisine, iconic landmarks, and more free world-class museums than anywhere on Earth.
Things to do
- British Museummust-see
Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, Elgin Marbles — 8 million objects, all free.
Half day · Free · culture - Tower of Londonmust-see
Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders, and 1,000 years of royal history.
3–4 hrs · £33 · culture - Borough Marketmust-see
London's most famous food market — £5–8 can buy an extraordinary lunch.
1–2 hrs · £5–20 · food - Hyde Parkrecommended
350 acres of royal park — Speakers' Corner, Serpentine Lake, Diana Memorial.
2 hrs · Free · nature - Tate Modernrecommended
World's most visited modern art gallery, in a converted power station — free.
2–3 hrs · Free · culture - Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guardrecommended
Iconic ceremony — check schedule and arrive 30 min early for a view.
1 hr · Free · culture - Camden Marketrecommended
London's most eclectic market — food, vintage, alt-fashion and live music.
2–3 hrs · Free entry, £10–20 food · shopping - Tower Bridgemust-see
London's most photographed bridge — walk across free, pay to see the exhibition.
30 min–1.5 hrs · Free–£11 · attraction