If you’ve made the decision to plan a whirlwind trip of London, simply continue reading to discover a simple guide to travelling to London.
A guide to travelling to London:
How to choose a hotel:
It’s well worth opting to book accommodation at any of the centrally located hotels in london that are located within a stone’s throw of most of London’s most famous attractions such as The Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Alternatively, you can’t go wrong booking a hotel that is located within a few minutes walk of one of the city’s underground train stops. As the best way to get around London is via the Tube.
If money is no object, you may want to consider staying at a luxury four or five star hotel, such as The Savoy, which is located next to Convent Garden and which boasts 267 opulently decorated suites. There are lots of options for places to stay and you can book hotels easily.
What to experience:
1. A double decker tour of the city
If you’ve never visited London before and want to quickly get orientated, do yourself a huge favor and book a double decker tour of the city, on your first full day in London. As you’ll be able to view many of London’s most famous landmarks from the top of an iconic red, double decker bus.
As an added benefit, your guide will narrate your journey with handy facts and fascinating stories about some of the buildings which your bus passes through.
2. The Tower of London
Make sure to book an escorted tour of the Tower of London, to get a chance to see the crown jewels up close and to learn about some of the famous names who were imprisioned in the Tower of London. Some examples of which include British royalty, many of which were executed in the tower’s grounds.
3. Book a ride on the London Eye
For incredible bird’s eye views of London, make sure to book a ride on the London Eye. Which was originally created to celebrate the new millennium.
4. Shop for souvenirs of your London trip at Harrods
Harrods is a luxury historic department store which can be found in the suburb of Knightsbridge and which was founded over 170 years ago. Whilst spending time shopping in Harrods it’s all well worth grabbing a bite to eat at one of Harrods famous food halls or booking a high tea experience.
Even if you don’t see yourself dropping hundreds of even thousands of dollars on designer items which are sold at Harrods, there are plenty of Harrod branded souvenirs such as teddy bears, tote bags and pens to purchase as a memento of your first trip to Harrods.
5. Hyde Park
Hyde Park is arguably the most iconic park in all of London and is comprised of four royal parks which are interconnected. If you feel like taking a stroll on a sunny day in London, it’s well worth heading straight to Hyde park.
6. Grab a bite to eat at London’s Hard Rock Cafe
London’s Hard Rock Cafe is located directly across the road from Hyde Park and is the perfect place to grab a bit of lunch.
So what are you waiting for? There’s no time like the present to visit London and to experience all that London has to offer!
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