Roberto’s guidebook

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The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg).
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
1337 locals recommend
The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg).
Located a stone's throw away from The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey is a Gothic Abbey church steeped in thousands of years of history. This architectural masterpiece has hosted various Royal weddings and is the resting place for some of Britain's most famous and historic figures.
668 locals recommend
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans Yd
668 locals recommend
Located a stone's throw away from The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey is a Gothic Abbey church steeped in thousands of years of history. This architectural masterpiece has hosted various Royal weddings and is the resting place for some of Britain's most famous and historic figures.
300 locals recommend
Sky Garden
300 locals recommend
It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3.75 million visitors annually, and has made many appearances in popular culture. The structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft).
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
2099 locals recommend
It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3.75 million visitors annually, and has made many appearances in popular culture. The structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft).
Form unforgettable memories in London Bridge, an exciting neighbourhood where visitors experience a slice of the real London. Under the gaze of The Shard, western Europe's tallest building, London Bridge offers unusual sights and thrilling experiences alongside the world-famous waterway – the Thames.
489 locals recommend
London Souvenirs
Battle Bridge Lane
489 locals recommend
Form unforgettable memories in London Bridge, an exciting neighbourhood where visitors experience a slice of the real London. Under the gaze of The Shard, western Europe's tallest building, London Bridge offers unusual sights and thrilling experiences alongside the world-famous waterway – the Thames.
The Tower of London is located just across from Tower Bridge and has been standing since the 11th century, built by William the Conqueror. Originally seen as a symbol of French oppression the tower would soon become one of the strongholds against attacks on the city. The Tower of London is also notorious as the execution ground of many prominent British figures, also acting as the prison for notorious figures such as the Kray Twins up until the 1960s. Now a popular tourist attraction in the city, the tower is now the home of the Crown Jewels.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
1372 locals recommend
The Tower of London is located just across from Tower Bridge and has been standing since the 11th century, built by William the Conqueror. Originally seen as a symbol of French oppression the tower would soon become one of the strongholds against attacks on the city. The Tower of London is also notorious as the execution ground of many prominent British figures, also acting as the prison for notorious figures such as the Kray Twins up until the 1960s. Now a popular tourist attraction in the city, the tower is now the home of the Crown Jewels.
Piccadilly Circus is one of London's most popular tourist destinations. Sit by the famous statue of Eros (a popular meeting point), or take some photos in front of the iconic advertising screens. From this location, you can easily walk to Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Shaftesbury Avenue or Regent Street.
423 locals recommend
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus
423 locals recommend
Piccadilly Circus is one of London's most popular tourist destinations. Sit by the famous statue of Eros (a popular meeting point), or take some photos in front of the iconic advertising screens. From this location, you can easily walk to Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Shaftesbury Avenue or Regent Street.
Trafalgar Square, a popular tourist destination, is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London. Trafalgar Square was designed by architect John Nash in the 1820s and constructed in the 1830s. Tourists gather there, tour buses circle the central monument and political activists gather to demonstrate.
634 locals recommend
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
634 locals recommend
Trafalgar Square, a popular tourist destination, is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London. Trafalgar Square was designed by architect John Nash in the 1820s and constructed in the 1830s. Tourists gather there, tour buses circle the central monument and political activists gather to demonstrate.
St Paul's Cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of London, with its dome, dominating the skyline for 300 years. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962, and its dome is also among the highest in the world.
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
845 locals recommend
St Paul's Cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of London, with its dome, dominating the skyline for 300 years. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962, and its dome is also among the highest in the world.
Buckingham Palace is a grand royal residence with 775 magnificent rooms. Highlights of the Buckingham Palace summer opening include: The 19 beautifully decorated State Rooms, used for receiving guests and official functions. The Throne Room – often used as a backdrop for royal wedding photos.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace is a grand royal residence with 775 magnificent rooms. Highlights of the Buckingham Palace summer opening include: The 19 beautifully decorated State Rooms, used for receiving guests and official functions. The Throne Room – often used as a backdrop for royal wedding photos.
Hyde Park is the largest Royal Park in the city of London spanning a jaw dropping 350 acres. This park is the focal point of many British celebrations such as British Summer Time and the Winter Wonderland Festival whilst also playing host to famous landmarks such as the Serpentine Lake and Gallery. There’s plenty of fun for all the family in Hyde Park, with the Serpentine Lake hosting its own outdoor lido and with pedalos to hire so that you can paddle alongside the swans often found on the lake. With memorials to the likes of Princess Diana and the 7/7 bombings this park is of major historical significance and reflects everything great about the city.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park is the largest Royal Park in the city of London spanning a jaw dropping 350 acres. This park is the focal point of many British celebrations such as British Summer Time and the Winter Wonderland Festival whilst also playing host to famous landmarks such as the Serpentine Lake and Gallery. There’s plenty of fun for all the family in Hyde Park, with the Serpentine Lake hosting its own outdoor lido and with pedalos to hire so that you can paddle alongside the swans often found on the lake. With memorials to the likes of Princess Diana and the 7/7 bombings this park is of major historical significance and reflects everything great about the city.
Kensington Gardens was created for Caroline fo Brunswick, originally as a private gardens in the 18th century. The garden itself is a prime example of the new design of English Garden which became prevalent at the time, with sunken garden features, waterworks in the Dutch style and beautiful botanical areas. On top of this, you can find Kensington Palace within the garden grounds. This majestic 17th century house is currently home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as well as Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Kent.
664 locals recommend
Kensington Gardens
664 locals recommend
Kensington Gardens was created for Caroline fo Brunswick, originally as a private gardens in the 18th century. The garden itself is a prime example of the new design of English Garden which became prevalent at the time, with sunken garden features, waterworks in the Dutch style and beautiful botanical areas. On top of this, you can find Kensington Palace within the garden grounds. This majestic 17th century house is currently home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as well as Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Kent.
Harrods is known as one of the largest department stores in the country with a whopping 5 acres of retail space. Home to the luxury Harrods Hamper, this department store is a prime location for London tourists to find a great souvenir to bring back to their loved ones. If you want to be one of the 3000 visitors who visit a day, then be sure not to miss the incredible 330 departments. Products which the department store offers includes clothing for all sexes and ages, haute cuisine, cakes, tailors, arcade machines, financial and banking services as well as its own beauty spa and salon. This all-encompassing department store is not one to miss if you fancy a day of pampering and high class care.
1522 locals recommend
Harrods
87-135 Brompton Rd
1522 locals recommend
Harrods is known as one of the largest department stores in the country with a whopping 5 acres of retail space. Home to the luxury Harrods Hamper, this department store is a prime location for London tourists to find a great souvenir to bring back to their loved ones. If you want to be one of the 3000 visitors who visit a day, then be sure not to miss the incredible 330 departments. Products which the department store offers includes clothing for all sexes and ages, haute cuisine, cakes, tailors, arcade machines, financial and banking services as well as its own beauty spa and salon. This all-encompassing department store is not one to miss if you fancy a day of pampering and high class care.
The British Museum is one of the best known museums in the city and what’s more its free! If you or your fellow travellers have a distinct interest in world and human history then the British Museum is the one for you. Here you can find permanent exhibits ranging up to 8 million works. With a focus on human history, art and culture, the museum was established in 1753 and was built upon the collections bequeathed to the general public by scientist Sir Hans Sloane. Here you can find exhibits with relics from Ancient Japan, Asia and the Egyptian empire. This even includes a preserved Mummy, a fascinating relic among thousands of others.
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell Street
1546 locals recommend
The British Museum is one of the best known museums in the city and what’s more its free! If you or your fellow travellers have a distinct interest in world and human history then the British Museum is the one for you. Here you can find permanent exhibits ranging up to 8 million works. With a focus on human history, art and culture, the museum was established in 1753 and was built upon the collections bequeathed to the general public by scientist Sir Hans Sloane. Here you can find exhibits with relics from Ancient Japan, Asia and the Egyptian empire. This even includes a preserved Mummy, a fascinating relic among thousands of others.
Based near Baker Street and the Paddington area of London, Madame Tussauds wax works is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city. One of the many Madame Tussauds wax museums created by the famous wax sculptor, the London branch plays host to special exhibitions relating to the opening of films such as Sherlock Holmes and King Kong as well as permanent life like replicas of famous figures from pop culture and from throughout history. These include the likes of Albert Einstein, Brad Pitt and even Hugh Bonneville. The museum is a perfect place to get that selfie you’ve always wanted with your celebrity hero.
951 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone Road
951 locals recommend
Based near Baker Street and the Paddington area of London, Madame Tussauds wax works is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city. One of the many Madame Tussauds wax museums created by the famous wax sculptor, the London branch plays host to special exhibitions relating to the opening of films such as Sherlock Holmes and King Kong as well as permanent life like replicas of famous figures from pop culture and from throughout history. These include the likes of Albert Einstein, Brad Pitt and even Hugh Bonneville. The museum is a perfect place to get that selfie you’ve always wanted with your celebrity hero.
Covent Garden is one of the most well-known shopping districts of the city of London. Based between Leicester Square and Holborn, Covent Garden gives visitors a great link into the London West End whilst also playing host to some of the best shopping and dining experiences in the city. Whether its high street fashion or independent boutiques, Covent Garden has what you’ll need. With an extensive Niketown store, an Urban Outfitters and even a Fred Perry retailer, you can be sure to find the best in fashion and accessories. On top of this, the market is one of the most unique in the city, with its own market stalls and even a Moomins shop. If you need a bite to eat, don’t miss the extensive range of restaurants, cafes and bars dotted around the street performer frequented area. Covent Garden is also a prime location for some traditional British Pubs, an often visited area for locals to relax after a busy day at work.
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James St
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden is one of the most well-known shopping districts of the city of London. Based between Leicester Square and Holborn, Covent Garden gives visitors a great link into the London West End whilst also playing host to some of the best shopping and dining experiences in the city. Whether its high street fashion or independent boutiques, Covent Garden has what you’ll need. With an extensive Niketown store, an Urban Outfitters and even a Fred Perry retailer, you can be sure to find the best in fashion and accessories. On top of this, the market is one of the most unique in the city, with its own market stalls and even a Moomins shop. If you need a bite to eat, don’t miss the extensive range of restaurants, cafes and bars dotted around the street performer frequented area. Covent Garden is also a prime location for some traditional British Pubs, an often visited area for locals to relax after a busy day at work.
The Millennium Bridge began construction in 1996 and was finished by the beginning of the millennium. This footbridge, also known as the wobbly bridge is created using a suspension design with a “blade of light” aesthetic. The design was the winning entry for a competition set up to find the best designs for the Millennium Bridge. It’s easy to see why this 325 metre three part structure made from aluminium won the award. The working load of the bridge is designed to carry 5000 people at one time and although that may seem like a lot it is definitely necessary when you take into account the amount of people who will be using it. With the Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern on one side as well as St Pauls Cathedral on the other, it’s a well-connected bridge for tourists.
129 locals recommend
Millennium Bridge
129 locals recommend
The Millennium Bridge began construction in 1996 and was finished by the beginning of the millennium. This footbridge, also known as the wobbly bridge is created using a suspension design with a “blade of light” aesthetic. The design was the winning entry for a competition set up to find the best designs for the Millennium Bridge. It’s easy to see why this 325 metre three part structure made from aluminium won the award. The working load of the bridge is designed to carry 5000 people at one time and although that may seem like a lot it is definitely necessary when you take into account the amount of people who will be using it. With the Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern on one side as well as St Pauls Cathedral on the other, it’s a well-connected bridge for tourists.
Based in Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is one of the most popular Art Galleries in the city. Dating back to 1824, the gallery is home to a massive collection of 2300 paintings, some of which are as old as the 13th century. Whether you’re looking for the works of Turner, Holben or Van Gogh, you’ll find some recognisable classics dotted around the gallery. One item of note about the national gallery is in the fact that it was not taken from an existing collection from royalty or nobility but was instead stemming from a collection of 38 paintings which were bought from John Julius Angerstein, a patron of the arts in the 19th century.
353 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's Place
353 locals recommend
Based in Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is one of the most popular Art Galleries in the city. Dating back to 1824, the gallery is home to a massive collection of 2300 paintings, some of which are as old as the 13th century. Whether you’re looking for the works of Turner, Holben or Van Gogh, you’ll find some recognisable classics dotted around the gallery. One item of note about the national gallery is in the fact that it was not taken from an existing collection from royalty or nobility but was instead stemming from a collection of 38 paintings which were bought from John Julius Angerstein, a patron of the arts in the 19th century.
The Victoria and Albert Museum is based in South Kensington alongside the Science Museum and Natural History Museum. Set up as a museum which explores design, printmaking and ceramics from across the world. On top of this you can find 12.5 acres worth of gallery space which will no doubt fill an artistically inclined tourist day.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
1694 locals recommend
The Victoria and Albert Museum is based in South Kensington alongside the Science Museum and Natural History Museum. Set up as a museum which explores design, printmaking and ceramics from across the world. On top of this you can find 12.5 acres worth of gallery space which will no doubt fill an artistically inclined tourist day.