This post is a list of the top things to do and see in the Kensington area of London. The list includes shopping, a park, a pub, a palace, a pet cemetery, a Peter Pan statue, as well as museums, a garden, and a music hall. Let's get to it! Shop at Harrods Perhaps the […]
Who Was She? Catherine, sometimes known as Kate Conway or Kate Kelly after her two common-law husbands, was born in April 1842. Her parents had 12 children while living in Wolverhampton and the family moved to London a year after her birth. Catherine’s early life isn’t clear but at some point, her parents died and […]
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is probably on your London bucket list. And why not? It's a grand spectacle. This event is free to attend and it takes place daily in June and July and on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from August to May. Officially, the Changing begins at 11:00, but […]
This post is a quick and easy tutorial on how to navigate the London Underground (a.k.a. the Tube), including hours of operation as well as info on Oyster Cards, transfers, and other helpful tips. WHAT IS THE LONDON UNDERGROUND? Similar to the New York Subway or the Paris Metro, the London Underground is London's series […]
London is a top shopping destination for people throughout the world. But whether you’re looking to break the bank, or you’re pinching pennies, there’s a variety of districts in London ready to meet your retail needs! The details in this post come from my knowledge as a local tour guide and resident of London who […]
This post provides an overview of the various types of bus tours you can take in London, including our free, self-guided options and our almost free GPS-enabled audio tour. In addition to covering the differences between these services, we will also include details about ticket prices, tour length, availability, and more. UNIQUE BUS TOUR EXPERIENCES […]
This self-guided Hyde Park and Kensington walking tour will take you through beautiful Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, past a posh royal palace, past picturesque and FREE art galleries, before finishing at the best museums London has to offer. Take this walk at a leisurely pace and enjoy the gardens - consider renting a boat […]
London is home to celebrities who are famous the world over. However, there are some recognisable names you may not realise were born in our capital city! So for visitors or locals alike, here is an overview of famous people born in London. Charlie Chaplin Born 16th April 1889. Actor and filmmaker of the silent […]
The year is 1888. A serial killer, known to the media as Jack the Ripper is terrorizing London’s desperately poor East End.
His target? The so-called ‘unfortunates’ – women working on the streets and alleyways of London slums to earn money for life’s basics.
These brutal murders, set against the chaotic filth and poverty of the Victorian London district of Whitechapel, also known as the Whitechapel Murders, will change the world forever...
There’s no greater experience than having a drink in one of the many historical pubs dotted throughout the city. No matter which part of town you’re staying in, or what kind of drink you want to have, there’s always a great local boozer just around the corner. So check out our list of some of […]
This post lists 12 top places where you can (normally) go ice skating in London. We include prices, hours, and a description of each rink. Many of the ice rinks below open before the holiday season, as early as mid-October. Others stay open beyond the New Year. Be sure to see our full guide to Christmas in […]
Below is our list of 15 traditional British foods and cuisines that you need to try when you are in London, including a few places where you can taste them. Be sure to also check out our other related posts: WHAT TO EAT IN LONDON The foods listed below have origins in England, Wales, Scotland, […]
In this post, we offer several different options for luggage storage in London. We include storage lockers, service stations, hotels, and a service that will pick up and drop off your bags. As local tour guides, we are often asked where someone could store luggage, which firstly should be their hotel. But not everyone stays […]
International travelers who come to London often feel out of touch because their phones either won’t work or they might pay extra fees for calls or internet use. When you are in a foreign city, it is even more important to stay connected, to ease you, to find your way around, or plan your day […]
Although we do offer several fully guided free walking tours in London, they run on a somewhat regular schedule, which means you might not always be able to join us. That's why we compiled this list of free self-guided London walks, including self-guided food and theme tours, such as Harry Potter film locations. We've broken […]
This post lists the many Christmas and Holiday shows in London in 2024. We include musicals, concerts, ballet performances, plays, and traditional pantomimes this holiday season. We are a group of local walking tour guides and we lead Christmas lights tours in London. Our guests tell us about the Christmas shows that they attended and […]
