The 14 Best Things to Do in London (By a Travel Expert) 🇬🇧

The best things to do in London does not include Big Ben or Buckingham Palace ❌

London has much more to offer than traditional tourist attractions. In this video, I share 14 of the actual best things to do in London, whether you're a first-time visitor or a London connoisseur 🇬🇧

I used to run a travel agency where I customised trips to London, and even though I'm just a travel blogger nowadays, I still travel back to London all the time simply because I love the British capital 😍

I've put together a different take on a classic 'things to do in London' video and tried sharing a few hidden gems, personal favourites, and more unknown things that I hope a lot of tourists will enjoy.

I hope you found this London travel guide informational - please consider leaving a like and subscribing to the channel 🙌

[sandrajenkins]

I've lived in London 40 years. The two things I always do with visitors is the Uber commuter boat (no dreadful commentary) from Embankment to Greenwich, up to the Royal Observatory, then get off at the Tate Modern on the way back and after a look round cross the river on the pedestrian bridge to St Pauls Cathedral (then I catch the Central line home to Ealing Broadway).
I agree with this bloke's recommendations but have an explore, there's so many fascinating nooks and crannies.

[Retiredtraveler]

I’ve been to London many times, my favorite city in the world! I would argue that Saint Paul’s Cathedral can’t hold the candle to Westminster Abbey. Within Westminster Abbey, there are so many famous royalty buried in there as well as other famous folks that it adds an element of awe. After retiring, my wife & I flew to England for a month. There are so many day trips to fascinating places, including, but limited to Canterbury, Winchester, Oxford, Cambridge, bath, and the list goes on and on. London is fantastic! But surrounding towns are equally fantastic too. The whole country is amazing.

[ronniery]

This guy is always having a beer in the coolest spots. I trust the recommendations wholeheartedly!

[MoliniKicks]

From Puerto Rico, my bucket list definitely is London. Thank you for the vid

[matthewross]

Leaving zone 1, Greenwich and Hampstead are well worth visiting. But in general London could be seen as a collection of ‘villages’. There’ll always be something going on, so check out the local council’s website.

While still in zone 1, somewhere like Clerkenwell, has good pubs, restaurants - it’s less touristy, but very vibrant. Also has some great history as an area of early Italian immigration (Terronis and St Peter’s Italian Catholic Church are some of what remains).

London has great parks and Squares, also cemeteries (Highgate, where Marx and lots of Luther historical figures are buried). Kew Botanical Gardens as well.

I think the Globe is a must, £5 for a standing ticket to see some Shakespeare.

There are some smaller museums and galleires, like Leighton House and the Wallace Collection. The Museum of the Order of St John or Charterhouse Square, both in Farringdon are super, also a nice Belgian pub around the corner (the dove).

[nautilusshell]

Take the tube to Parsons Green, have something to drink at The White Horse (a special London pub) wander up the New King's Road, and take the number 11 bus from the first stop on the King's Rd to Liverpool will the shops on the King's Rd, b) much of Chelsea, c) Sloane Square, d) Victoria, e) Westminster Cathedral, e) Parliament Square, f) Westminster Abbey, g) the Palace of Westminster, h) Whitehall, i) Downing St, j) Trafalgar Square, k) the Strand, l) St. Paul's Cathedral, m) the City of London, n) the Bank of England, o) the Royal so much

[firepit]

I've lived in London for almost 7 years and personally think the curry houses on Brick Lane have become a bit over touristy and the quality isn't what it used to be. If you're looking to experience an top notch curry house I'd recommend exploring the area around Tooting Broadway in South West London. It is a bit further out but I think it's worth it to see more of the real London. While you're there I'd also recommend checking out Tooting Market, lots of good food choices in a vibrant indoor market.

[andybliss]

As a Londoner really can't be bothered to go to Zone 1, tires me out. One good thing is the food though. If you want to see proper pubs try going to East London/isle of dogs you can meet old cockneys with lots of stories, don't know how true most of them are. It was actually a Danish mate who grew up here who introduced me to these places.

[renferal]

I love how the Tube makes it so easy to get about. I've been to London a few times, and am going back in a few days. I'm going to check out some of these places. I want to go to the Pub where the cat was lol

[kevincozby]

Thanks for the video. We'll be back in London in August and I now have some new places to explore thanks to you!

[paulpuckerinGM]

Hey Kris, another great vlog. Really cool ideas that are not taking us into the tourist haunts and crowds. Really appreciate your content as always. Cheers, Puck.

[RhedwanRussool]

amazing out of the box thinking, thank you sir

[frglee]

Getting out of the central zone is a very good idea. Staying in London (just), Richmond, Kew Gardens and Hampton Court make for a nice day trip, all reachable by tube, train or bus. A little further out, If the weather's good, a trip to the seaside from London won't disappoint, with fast regular train services from Victoria and Charing Cross stations - Brighton's an hour away, Eastbourne and Hastings a little longer. All three are charming with nice beaches and plenty of history, with plenty to see and do. Similarly, towns like Canterbury, Oxford and Cambridge are tourist hotspots for sure, deservedly so, but there are also some real little gems like Rye, Lewes, Tunbridge Wells, and Chichester that are well worth a visit - all under 90 minutes from central London by regular train services.

[LondonLocal]

Great advice for a second or third time visitor who has already seen the basics 👍🇬🇧

[Blaqjaqshellaq]

One thing you can do is buy a daily transit pass and ride the whole length of a bus route for the sights along the way! For example, route 46 will take you from Paddington station to St. John's Wood, Hampstead, Kentish Town and Holborn Circus. (Along that route I spotted a statue of Sigmund Freud...)

[charleswilliams]

Planning my second trip to London and your vlogs awesome!

[dominicmain]

I still think climbing the monument is one of the most under rated things to do in London and still gives a decent view of London.

[douglasschlesser]

The Mitre in Lancaster Mews is a fantastic pub. The Swan close by is also a bit more lively and a little more touristy, as it's close to the park. But a good time at both!

[DicksonMaimouth]

What a great video. I can’t get enough of London—such a wonderful city. I’m definitely visiting some of these sites on my next trip there.

[paulm]

First time I've seen one of your vlogs and really enjoyed it so I've subscribed, good content and great commentary, said with a lot of affection for the subject, looking forward to seeing more, cheers mate .