Today, although the Sovereign does not reside here, St. James’s Palace is the home of the Court of King Charles III. Unfortunately, with only a few exceptions, the palace is not open to the general public, unlike its neighbour, Buckingham Palace. However, an important part of the start of the famous Changing of the Guard […]
This post is about how to enjoy a stunning free view of St. Paul’s Cathedral and more at one of London’s best-kept-secret, the rooftop terrace at One New Change. One New Change is an office complex and a shopping centre located just streets away from St. Paul’s Cathedral in the City neighborhood of London. Its […]
This post provides all the information you’ll need to visit Highgate Cemetery. This historic cemetery is the final resting place of over 170,000 people in North London, and it is considered one of the “Magnificent Seven” cemeteries in the city. Due to the variety of wildlife that can be spotted here, Highgate Cemetery is also […]
This post covers things to do in November in London, including nighttime, free, and family-friendly options, all updated for 2025. November can be a great time to visit, with temperatures still well above freezing and little rainfall during most of the month. Costs for hotels and flights costs about as low as they get during […]
Soho is one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods and almost every visitor goes there at least once, since it’s located right in the heart of the city! We run two tours in Soho that are always popular with guests: our Rock n’ Roll Tour and our Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Chinatown Tour. I also see […]
This post provides information about things to see and do on Primrose Hill in London. We’ll also include details about the history of this location, how to get there and nearby attractions. For a long time, this area of London was largely undeveloped land with trees and wildlife, and it was even used as hunting […]
Probably the most famous train platform in the world, Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station is where Hogwarts students pick up the Hogwarts Express to take them from London to their wizarding school. As a tour guide in London, I am often asked by people if it's possible to visit Platform 9¾ at the station. […]
This post will cover how to get tickets for the Clink Prison Museum, how to get there, tours they offer, and deals to help you save some money. Overview The Clink is one of the most notorious and historic prisons in all of London. Dating back to the year 1144, this is actually the oldest […]
When deciding on the best time to visit London, every visitor must consider weather, costs, and events, just to name a few. And the best time to visit is rather subject and depends on several factors. As a local walking tour guide, I've met thousands of visitors over the years and gathered many opinions on […]
This article gives you the best things to do in London during October, updated for 2025. We include a top 10 list, of nighttime activities, free things to do, as well as family-friendly attractions. As local London tour guides, we have drawn upon our extensive extensive experiences to come up with this list of October […]
The Tower of London is my top recommendation out of all the 'big' city attractions. As a tour guide, I get asked a lot by my guests about getting tickets for the Tower, tips for visiting, and the best way to save money. So in this post, I'll tell you how to get discounted tickets […]
As a tour guide in London, I am constantly getting asked for my opinion on Afternoon Tea...and I always tell people to go for it! But just because it can be see as a special or fancy occasion, doesn't mean it has to cost a fortune. Sometimes called ‘High Tea’, Afternoon Tea refers to the […]
I recently had a friend come to visit me in London while she was backpacking through Europe. She was on a super-tight budget but had three days in London and wanted to see as much as possible. I sort of took this as a challenge and I put together an itinerary jam-packed with things to […]
As a tour guide in London, I notice that a lot of my guests have heard of Brick Lane, but aren't quite sure what it is, or what to do there. So in this post I am going to share all the information you need for your visit to Brick Lane including how to get […]
Who Was She? Born Eliza Ann Smith in 1840, Annie came from a relatively respectable family. Her father was George Smith, of the 2nd regiment Life Guard, who later became a domestic servant. At age 27, Annie married John Chapman, a coachman, and together they had three children, although her eldest son had been born […]
This post is our list of the best things to do in London in September, including free, family-friendly, as well as nighttime activities, updated for 2025. Let's get started! TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SEPTEMBER If you are considering visiting many top attractions, taking a cruise, or a bus tour, then you should consider […]
