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Best Things to Do in London

Featured London Travel Tips
  • Plan a visit to the Tower Bridge at sunrise to beat the crowds
  • Spend an afternoon enjoying the shops and treats around Piccadilly Circus
  • Snap a photo in a red phone booth on your way to the Westminster Bridge
  • Capture memories on a Flytographer photoshoot
  • Plan a sightseeing river cruise on the top of a double-decker bus
  • Experience the quaint and trendy neighbourhood of Notting Hill

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Katie's Travel Tips for London

What are the best things to do in London?

Sky garden- very cool views, free, and we hadn’t read about it anywhere.

Visited London in April

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Emily in London for Flytographer

Tracy's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Dishoom (stop in for breakfast for a shorter queue) Harwood Arms for Sunday roast

What are the best things to do in London?

West End show (Frozen)

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

So many gardens! Take a guided tour of the changing of the guard to get the best views

Visited London in March

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Hector in London for Flytographer

Tracy's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Dishoom (try breakfast if you don't have time to queue for dinner) Harwood Arms for Sunday roast

What are the best things to do in London?

West End show (Frozen) Tower of London

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

Try the West End! Ice cream at intermission!

Visited London in April

Photo Shoot Location: Notting Hill

Emily in London for Flytographer

Brittany's Travel Tips for London

What are the best things to do in London?

UCL museum of zoology and museum of Egyptian archaeology

Visited London in April

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Gráinne in London for Flytographer

Jenny's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Dishoom - amazing Indian cuisine! Make a reservation.. the line for walk-ups will wrap around the block!

What are the best things to do in London?

Burough Market is always fun.. Take a tour of the HMS Belfast.. catch a local football match!

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in London?

If this is not your first visit to London, some of the pressure is off for seeing the big monuments and museums. I recommend choosing a corner of the city to just wander. We walked for miles, just taking in the city and enjoying a corner we hadn't yet explored.

Visited London in April

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Emily in London for Flytographer

Irida's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Cicchetti Knightsbridge near Harrods Darwin Brasserie @ Sky Garden

What are the best things to do in London?

Natural History Museum is a must see.

What is your best travel tip for London?

Just go :). You'll have fun. London has sooo much to offer. It's the best city!!

Visited London in April

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Rajesh in London for Flytographer

Lisa's Travel Tips for London

What are the best things to do in London?

Taking double decker buses and sitting at the top. Snag the window spot if you can. Catch a play just for kids in Islington at the Little Angel Theatre.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

Try to tackle only 1-2 activities/per day with an opportunity to get back to your hotel or AirBnB relatively easily for much needed rest/downtime. There's a lot of walking which is just part of the London experience! We traveled with a nearly 5 year old and nearly 2 year old. We came prepared with both a stroller and carrier which was used way more than even we expected with our older son asking to be pushed around most of the day! Utilize London's extensive bus network which can be much easier (i.e. less walking) to get around from point to point.

Visited London in April

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Emily in London for Flytographer

Katrina's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

The Ivy, St. John's Wood. It was such a lovely backdrop for our first night in London after checking out Abbey Rd.

What are the best things to do in London?

Harry Potter Studio Tours was a highlight for the kids. Loved Burough Market and Evensong in Westminster Abbey.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

My kids are 10 and 12 so they have a good understanding of history and current events. They enjoyed the highly anticipated Harry Potter Studio Tour. They enjoyed navigating the Underground and every trip was an adventure for them.

Visited London in April

Photo Shoot Location: Tower Bridge

Emily in London for Flytographer

Ashley's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

The Alchemist

What are the best things to do in London?

Stranger Things The First Shadow at Phoenix Theatre; Big Ben; Tower Bridge; Up at the O2; Afternoon Tea with the English Tea Bus; London Eye

Visited London in March

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Hector in London for Flytographer

Ada's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Sunday Roast at Crown & Anchor in Covent Garden. Unique little pub. My kids are picky eaters but they get to try this English tradition for the first time and loved the food!

What are the best things to do in London?

Leake Street Arches (graffiti tunnel). We brought cans of spray paint at a nearby hardware store and able to leave a little drawing on the walls with the kids and see artists doing massive and impressive spray painting live with hyped up music. It was a very inspiring experience for this trip as we have seen many historically important pieces of art in various museums, we also get to do something hands-on.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

Follow the Facebook group “London with Kids: Travel planning and Advice”. Super useful to know things that are current, find good local deals, and search for specific realistic topics that interests your planning.

Visited London in March

Photo Shoot Location: Tower Bridge

Jimmy in London for Flytographer

Melissa's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Hobson's Fish and Chips - Gluten free options!

What are the best things to do in London?

Too many to list - The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Harry Potter Studio Tour,

Visited London in March

Photo Shoot Location: Tower Bridge

Emily in London for Flytographer

Jes's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Rubens afternoon tea

What are the best things to do in London?

Peppa pig tea bus

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

Bus takes longer than tube but easier with littles.

Visited London in March

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Emily in London for Flytographer

Ronnie's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Jamie Oliver’s! I’ve been cooking Jamie’s food from his cookbooks and watching him cook on tv for years and it was on my bucket list to eat at his restaurant. It did not disappoint. Amazonico is also a stunning restaurant with gorgeous exotic decor and wild cocktails!

What are the best things to do in London?

I’m a sucker for a boat tour! And there’s a bar on board!

Visited London in March

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Hector in London for Flytographer

Carmen's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

I enjoy going to West End shows in London and one of my favorite restaurants in that area is on a quiet lane in the middle of the chaos - J Sheekey. It's been around for over 100 years so clearly they're doing something right. It's cozy, intimate, and upscale but not pretentious. The service is excellent and so if the food of course. I'd recommend any of their seafood/fish dishes, and their classic fish and chips are the best I've ever had (and I've been all around the UK!).

What are the best things to do in London?

My favorite museum is the Victoria & Albert (their cafe is stunning and was the first museum restaurant/cafe in the world!) and a more underrated, hidden gem museum that I love is the Sir John Soane Museum.

Visited London in March

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Jimmy in London for Flytographer

Maria Jose's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

I’m a total sucker for pretty coffee shops! Check out Feya on James St or EL&N… both have different locations. Also tea time is a must! Try Diamond Jubilee at Fortnum & Mason or the Ritz.

What are the best things to do in London?

The Graffiti Tunnel is a cool artsy experience, don’t be afraid to visit at night. Also be sure to check out the British Museum, it’s a free activity and you can make a donation.

What is your best travel tip for London?

Pack your umbrella and layers. The weather is unpredictable no matter the time of year. Also bring your walking shoes!

Visited London in March

Photo Shoot Location: Shoreditch & Brick Lane

Rajesh in London for Flytographer

Syafiq's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Granger & Co and Drunch had good breakfast options for my kids.

What are the best things to do in London?

Bubble Planet Experience was fun for the kids!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

Snacks, nap time, as well as some time and space for them to run around and tire them out like Hyde Park!

Visited London in February

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Jimmy in London for Flytographer

Mikaela's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Gymkhana- delicious food and great service

What are the best things to do in London?

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What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in London?

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Visited London in January

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Jimmy in London for Flytographer

Scott's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Circolo Populare

What are the best things to do in London?

Running in Hyde Park

Visited London in December

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Jimmy in London for Flytographer

Barbara's Travel Tips for London

What are the best things to do in London?

Black Cab Tours, ask for Tim to be your guide, best tour ever...completely custom to whatever you are interested in..

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

Hit the markets, we love Camdon and Spitalfields

Visited London in December

Photo Shoot Location: Tower Bridge

Gráinne in London for Flytographer

Amy's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

We loved a lot of the pubs around the city but we especially liked the Barrowboy and the Banker near Borrough Market. The market was a fantastic place to visit and the pub was a great place to relax without as much chaos around us with incredible food.

What are the best things to do in London?

We loved visiting the various markets to see different parts of the city as well as picking up unique gifts for taking home with us. Visiting during Christmas, the lights around the city were spectacular and a special part of our trip.

Visited London in December

Photo Shoot Location: Covent Garden & Piccadilly

Emily in London for Flytographer

Rosy's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

We loved Dishoom and Barafinna the most. Dishoom felt very special because we don't really have anything like this in Los Angeles; the food was phenomenal and the vibes/decor were immaculate. We heard it can be busy for dinner so we made reservations for lunch. Barrafina was a surprise. We had it on our list for somewhere to pop-in. We loved the casual vibe and we felt the food was even better than some restaurants that we tried in Spain.

What are the best things to do in London?

We loved all the PUBS! it was amazing to us how packed all the pubs get after work hours. and we loved talking to Londoners; everyone is so chatty and nice! we even made some new friends who reside in London at a random pub we walked into.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in London?

Going during the holidays really made our trip feel very romantic; I highly recommend it. London really goes over the top with decor; it feels romantic and festive.

Visited London in December

Photo Shoot Location: Covent Garden & Piccadilly

Emily in London for Flytographer

Meghann's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Dishoom and hawksmoor We also love Borough market

What are the best things to do in London?

We loved the Eating Europe-Borough market tour! Our guide Rosie was excellent and the foods we tasted were amazing. Matilda was amazing! Go see a show!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

Find playgrounds and fun things for them to do too!

Visited London in December

Photo Shoot Location: Covent Garden & Piccadilly

Emily in London for Flytographer

Angela's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

Paul’s for breakfast-great coffees and pastry options. Sunday Roast at Hawksmoor was amazing. Roast was so delicious with the roasted garlic. Amazing views with great food at Duck and Waffle. Tapas amazing at Barrafina with a great intimate experience.

What are the best things to do in London?

Tower of London Beefeater tour is a must! Educational yet very entertaining. Walking around at Christmas time is magical in London and a must for all! Kew Garden Christmas lights is not to be missed.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

Go with the flow. Don’t have too much planned for one day. Take the time to just explore the city on your own. Enjoy the tube-so easy to get around the city

Visited London in November

Photo Shoot Location: Tower Bridge

Emily in London for Flytographer

Audrey's Travel Tips for London

What are the best things to do in London?

Tower Bridge, Thames River boat ride down to Kew. Natural History Musuem.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to London?

Pick 1-2 things per day with some back up plans. Try to do more Touristy things on weekdays when slightly less Crowded.

Visited London in November

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Emily in London for Flytographer

Drew's Travel Tips for London

What are the best places to eat and drink in London?

We did high tea at the Goring and loved it! Very "London" and delicious!

Visited London in November

Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge

Jimmy in London for Flytographer

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