City walks in London
England,United Kingdom
London is one of the most exciting cities in the world. The British capital attracts millions of visitors every year, drawn by the impressive buildings around the Thames and the vibrant nightlife. A city break in the British metropolis is not to be missed. We provide you with all the information you need to make your stay and city tour in London unforgettable!
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London is a wonderful place to explore on foot. If you plan your sightseeing tour on your own, you can see a lot of London in just one day. A good starting point for the city centre highlights is Victoria Station. London is the most visited city in Europe. You will never have the world's most famous places on your own. From Victoria Station, you can quickly head north to Buckingham Palace. To the north is the Old Admiralty Building. From there, the route continues south to Big Ben with its 13.5 tonne bell, Westminster Palace and Westminster Abbey, where all royal weddings take place and the crowned heads of state are buried.
Take your time to enjoy the sights of London City on this leisurely walking tour.
After crossing Westminster Bridge, you'll reach the London Eye. The massive Ferris wheel, built to celebrate the millennium, is the perfect place to get an overview of London from above. A little further along the Thames you will finally reach the Millennium Bridge. On the bridge you can already see the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral. From there it is not far to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
Through the Royal Gardens to Buckingham Palace
On your walking tour of London you will be confronted with history and stories everywhere. For those interested in the royals, the walk through the royal gardens to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the King, is highly recommended. There are a total of five royal parks in London: Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace Garden, Green Park and St James's Park. The parks offer an oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle of the big city and some cultural highlights such as the Albert Memorial or the Peter Pan statue.
How many days should you stay in London?
London covers an area of over 1,500 square kilometres and has more than nine million inhabitants. Of course, a place of this size cannot be explored in one day. It is best to plan at least a week for your city tour, which is guaranteed to fly by. If you want to discover London on your own, you also need to be well prepared.
When is the best time to travel to London?
.The best time to visit London is between May and September. The average temperature in London in the summer is a pleasant 22 degrees Celsius and it rains comparatively little, so you can also enjoy the city's beautiful parks and many outdoor activities.
The best time to visit London is between May and September.
How much does a guided tour in London cost?
There are many guided tours around the Tower. If you take part in a guided tour, you will learn exciting details and background information about all the sights. The prices for city tours depend on the length of the tour and the number of participants. A three-hour exclusive tour for two people can cost 300 euros. A guided tour in a group of about ten people is considerably cheaper at around 60 euros per person. London has endless things to offer, be it the Tade Modern, Piccadilly Circus, the Royal Parks, the Globe Theatre or exciting districts like Soho. For longer distances, it's a good idea to use the hop-on hop-off buses.
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