First Time in London? 14 Things You Need to Do in 2025 🇬🇧

Feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out what you should do on your first time in London? Here are 14 of the things you can't miss when you visit the British Capital for the first time 🇬🇧

These are tried-and-tested spots and experiences that I've personally seen make visitors fall head over heels for London's magic time and time again 🌟

I used to run my own travel agency, where I customised London trips. I've also been a tour guide on many trips to London.

So, grab a cup of tea (as the British would), and let me walk you through the essential London experiences and things to do that I KNOW will make your first visit extraordinary. After helping countless travellers create their perfect London itinerary, I'm confident these recommendations will help you make the most of your time in this incredible city 🤝

I hope you like the video and are going to enjoy your time in London 🙌

*Links mentioned in the guide:*

My 3 favourite hotels in London:

*More awesome things to do in London for first-time visitors that could've been featured in the video:*

📍 St Paul's Cathedral
📍 Westminster Abbey
📍 Natural History Museum
📍 Tower of London & Tower Bridge
📍 Skygarden or Horizon 22
📍 Borough Market
📍 Leadenhall Market
📍 Tate Modern
📍 Victoria and Albert Museum
📍 Brick Lane
📍 Trying Afternoon Tea
📍 Churchill War Rooms
📍 Notting Hill & Portobello Road Market

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[charlieunderwood]

A few tips from a Londoner: You will walk a lot; wear comfortable shoes and expect to cover 10km or more a day exploring. Get one of the several public transport apps- these will give you bus and tube routes and times. Public transport is the only sensible way to get around other than walking. Note some bus routes are almost the same as those of tour busses and a fraction the cost. Avoid the West End unless going to a show- it is a tourist rip off. The Tower of London is by far the best attraction; expensive but worth it. Avoid Oxford Street like the plague; if you must go shopping go to Liberty on Regent St. Never go to chain restaurants. Go a couple of streets back from the main tour areas and find smaller places for far better food. Traditional British food is mostly in pubs, but you will find amazing Indian (esp in the east of London), Chinese (esp Soho), Italian, Greek, Jamaican, and many more; Indian food is essentially British to many people. Allow a day for the Museums at South Kensington- Natural History, Science and (my fave) Victoria and Albert. Don't overdo it. If it is feeling a bit much, go to one of the beautiful parks and wind down. Crime to tourists is low BUT there are pick pockets and phone snatchers about so keep an eye on what you are carrying.

[DevilCruz]

Finally!!! A video for tourist that says it’s ok to be a tourist on your first trip to London.

[Vibe]

I’m a New Yorker & will be visiting London for the very first time in a few months Thank-you so much for this very informative video.

[stuartkarp]

You did a wonderful, job. I went to England..along time..ago...you gave me warm feelings..toward..London. you, forgot the all beautiful pawn/ antique stores..10 stars🎉

[alex-x]

I am in London right now for the first time, your videos help a lot. Thanks👍

[paulpuckerinGM]

Another fantastic and focused travel vlog crucial to get an insider's view. London is so sprawling and has so Monday options. These ones in your content were great suggestions. Happy New Year Kris all the best in 2025. Hope to see more vlogs from you. 😊

[HelenLim-tmn]

Great video n very helpful. We will be going London for first time in September .

[kristinebautz]

Thank you for the great tips! Im from Chicago, Illinois in the united states and my husband and i are going for our 40th birthday this year to London! We are so excited, this will be our first international trip. London looks so incredible, i cant wait!

[michellnav]

We're going to London for the 1st time this October. I can't wait and your videos are very helpful. Happy New Year & much success in 2025~

[kathrynblack]

Check the website of Westminster Cathedral. They do choral Evensong at least once a week. You can sit in the Cathedral and be part of the original use of the building. Even my agnostic husband enjoys it. No admission fee.

[johnoleary]

I live in London and still appreciate your guide to remind me what I take for granted 😊

[martenp]

A friendly and informative video! Mange tak! 🙂

[McGrathPete]

I like the way you cover things without going into too much detail, although I don’t know why I’m watching as I’m a Londoner! At times your accent sounds like you’re from Liverpool 😂. Good video as usual and just to say I love Copenhagen 👍🏻

[giovannytravels]

Thanx 4 all the tips.
I’ll be visiting London in 3 weeks.
Can’t wait.

[toddt]

Great video! Given me some great ideas for when I visit London in May, cheers! 😊

[malcolmwilliams]

Currently sitting in the Windmill after devouring a meat pie. Thank you for the suggestion. 🇺🇸

[threelittlepotters]

I loved this video! I am bringing my 12 and 15 year old to London next month, so it was particularly fitting for me. That meat pie looked so good!!

[andysanchez]

Thank you for sharing this video! Made planning our first trip to London so much fun! 🇺🇸

[annamartin]

Nice video and info for my trip in August.

[richardsoucy]

You are.A fabulous guide! I would join you any day!