BEST THINGS TO DO IN LONDON FOR FIRST TIMERS W/ MAP | 40+ Must-Dos, Hidden Gems & More!

A borough in London home to iconic sites like Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben), the Palace of Westminster, and Buckingham Palace.

A magnificent Gothic church that has hosted countless royal weddings, coronations, and state funerals, and is the final resting place of many notable figures.

An impressive cathedral, completely free to enter, with a unique Byzantine style made of 12.5 million bricks and the largest Catholic Church in England.

The official residence of the British monarch, where visitors can witness the Changing of the Guards and, during certain times of the year, explore the state rooms.

A free park surrounding Buckingham Palace, lovely to wander through.

A street where you pass by famous sites like the red phone booth and 10 Downing Street.

A street where you can pass by famous sites like 10 Downing Street and the Royal Horse Guards.

Home to the UK Prime Minister, visible only through sealed gates.

A historical building where you can learn more about them in the nearby Household Cavalry Museum.

A museum that details the history and traditions of the Royal Horse Guards.

An underground bunker that served as a secret strategy center for Britain's wartime efforts during World War II.

A lively public space that hosts several performances and celebrations throughout the year, with the imposing Nelson's Column as its centerpiece.

An imposing column in Trafalgar Square, erected in 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

One of the important buildings located on and around Trafalgar Square.

A free museum home to a vast collection of over 2,500 paintings from famous artists like Da Vinci and Van Gogh.

A gallery home to numerous portraits of prominent figures who have shaped British history and culture.

A tourist hub with fun statues of British icons, a cute Swiss glockenspiel, M&M World, and The Lego Store.

An overpriced place to get candy, but with a lot of very cute London-y photo ops inside.

A store where you'll find many of the city's top landmarks in Lego form.

A bustling district renowned for its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, pubs, street performers, and cultural attractions.

A market in Covent Garden where you can watch entertainers in the piazza.

A colorful yard in Covent Garden.

A dream for transport nerds filled with tons of cool displays about the evolution of London's iconic public transport system.

A food hall with 20 independent vendors and tons of tasty options from around the world, including the world's very first cheese conveyor belt restaurant.

A bustling district filled with tons of East Asian restaurants, bakeries, and shops, with the aesthetic addition of colorful lanterns and its photogenic entry gate.

A famous junction known for its illuminated billboards, somehow known as London's Times Square.

One of London's most iconic shopping streets.

A street that is home to the flagship Fortnum and Mason department store.

A department store on Piccadilly, built in the 1920s with a very beautiful interior.

An art institution where you'll find the wooden original prototype of the iconic red phone booths in the arched entryway.

A buzzy entertainment district known for its vibrant nightlife, shopping opportunities, iconic Carnaby Street and West End theaters.

An iconic street located in Soho.

A department store located in Soho.

A famous theater district in London.

A 1940s themed bar set in an abandoned train station in Soho.

A picturesque neighborhood known for its beautiful Georgian architecture, boutique shops and leafy streets.

A gorgeous Edwardian bookstore with colorful shelves stacked with books telling tales from every corner of the globe.

An elegant art museum set in a fancy townhouse.

A must-visit location for Sherlock Holmes fans.

One of London's most exclusive and affluent neighborhoods, renowned for its upscale boutiques, art galleries, fine dining establishments and elegant architecture.

A beautiful arcade to walk through in Mayfair.

A beautiful food hall housed in a former church.

One of the largest and most famous parks in the city, established by Henry VIII as his personal hunting grounds.

A lake in Hyde Park.

A hollow arch where, for a small fee, you can climb up some stairs to see little exhibits it contains including an art gallery at the top and also a very lovely view.

AKA the Duke of Wellington's house which is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated things to do in London because the interiors are lavish and honestly, even nicer than most of the interiors you visit at Kensington Palace.

Gorgeous gardens connected to Hyde Park, home to the Serpentine Galleries.

A cool contemporary art gallery in Kensington Gardens that's free and well worth checking out.

A charming neighborhood that's so named for its picturesque canals and houseboats and perfect for a peaceful stroll.

Area from where you can rent a self-drive boat for yourself to cruise along the city's waterways through GoBoat.

The historic center of the city that is packed with amazing sites like St Paul's Cathedral.

A symbol of London that you can climb for some truly amazing views.

A tiny park that holds one of the most and unique memorials that London has to offer: George Frederick Watts Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice, which is dedicated to ordinary people who sacrificed their lives to save others.

A rooftop terrace at with a free section that offers close-up views of St Paul's, along with farther away views of London's other prominent skyline regulars.

An epic monument that offers some of the best views in the city and you even get a cute certificate once you finish it.

A ruined church that has been transformed into a peaceful public garden with ivy-clad arches and ancient stone walls that make for perfect photos.

A unique public space with lush gardens, observation decks and restaurants atop the walkie-talkie building.

The location of the iconic walkie-talkie building, where the Sky Garden is located.

A London viewpoint that has dethroned the Shard as London's highest view.

A iconic landmark, with views that are now lower than Horizon 22.

An elevated green space that offers panoramic vistas of iconic landmarks such as the Shard, the Gherkin and Tower Bridge.

An iconic bridge that you can climb up and walk on its iconic walkways for unique views.

A Roman Temple concealed underground amidst a sea of glassy skyscrapers.

A museum where you can trace the history of London from prehistoric times to present day.

One of London's oldest markets that is today best known for its gorgeous Victorian design made of wrought iron and glass.

A lush botanical garden with exotic plants and tranquil ponds that feels worlds away from the bustling city just outside.

A café housed in a beautiful Gothic church.

A beautiful venue known for its elegant Fortum and Mason in the center.

One of the nicest historic pubs to visit.

A cavernous historic pub that has been around since 1667, made up of a confusing tangle of rooms and floors.

A borough in London where you can take a nice stroll along the South Bank.

A nice stroll with stunning views of London's skyline and iconic landmarks along the way.

A giant observation wheel that offers panoramic views of the city's most iconic landmarks, but at a fairly costly price tag.

A world-renowned theatre complex presenting a diverse range of plays, from classic to contemporary. It's a cornerstone of British performing arts.