Things to do in London

Why go to London

• British Museum

  Home to the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles, one of the greatest free museums on Earth.

• Tower of London

  A thousand years of royal history, crown jewels, and resident ravens in one iconic riverside fortress.

• Tate Modern

  World-renowned modern art inside a converted power station with jaw-dropping Thames views, free entry.

• Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard

  The unmissable royal spectacle that stops London in its tracks every morning.

• Borough Market

  London's legendary food market overflowing with artisan producers, street food, and electric atmosphere.

Good to know in London

• Get an Oyster card or use a contactless bank card on the Tube and buses, single fares are capped daily and far cheaper than paper tickets.
• Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory; 10-12% is fine at restaurants, and many locals skip it entirely at pubs.
• London tap water is perfectly safe and free, carry a refillable bottle and avoid buying bottled water.
• The British Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery, and V&A are all permanently free, any day of the week.

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