This post covers how to visit the London Dungeon, including best times to go, ticket prices, what you will see, and how to save money on tickets.
This post covers how to visit the London Dungeon, including best times to go, ticket prices, what you will see, and how to save money on tickets.
This post covers the Gatwick Express, whether you should take it to Victoria Station or not, as well as information on train tickets, fares, transfers, and other tips. OUR RECOMMENDATION Before getting into the pros and cons, here is our general recommendation. It’s not a one size fits all solution, but rather a guideline for […]
This post explains how to find the Leaky Cauldron/Diagon Alley in Leadenhall Market. Leadenhall Market's beautifully covered pathways stood in for Diagon Alley in the first Harry Potter Film. Hagrid and Harry walk through the market and then enter the Leaky Cauldron Pub through a blue door. And, in the video below, Alan, a muggle […]
If you’re looking to take in one of the best free views of London… well, we’ve got you covered! Here is our handy guide on how to get some spectacular views of our gorgeous city without spending a single cent. As a local tour guide and resident of London who has visited the city’s observation […]
We offer multiple free night walking tours, including our evening River Thames strolls, a Jack the Ripper Tour, and a ghost tour. You should also take a look at our 42+ things to do at night post. FREE NIGHT TOURS OF LONDON We offer 6 tours that offer evening tours, some of which have self-guided […]
If you're planning your London visit for June, I've got you covered. London is a great destination and one of the best places to visit. This post is my list of the best things to do in London in June 2024. I include a top 10+ list, free, family-friendly, and nighttime activities. For more ideas […]
This post covers the weather in June in London. We include average temperatures, rainfall, and tips on what to wear and things to do. AVERAGE JUNE TEMPERATURES IN LONDON Daytime high temperatures start out in the 18-19 C (mid-60s F) early in June but warm into the comfortable 21-22 C (lower 70s F) by month’s […]
While in the process of leading one of our many free London walking tours, sometimes we'll pass by Leicester Square, as there's usually a lot to talk about in the area. We're so familiar with the space that it comes to us as second nature, which is why we decided to create this article to […]
London's only pay-what-you-like Tate Modern Tour is here! Modern art can be bizarre or baffling. It can be funny, frivolous or fascinating. Sometimes it can be pretentious, puzzling or seemingly pointless. But it can also be stimulating, thought provoking, absorbing and exciting. It can be all of those things – why else would artists think it’s worth risking everything for? […]
Our private Jack the Ripper Tours can start at a date and time of your own convenience (depending on guide availability). Once you've paid for your tour, we will put you in direct contact with your Beefeater guide who will make sure you're given all the info you need, and also that you have a great time! […]
Renowned the world over for being the drink of Britain, Tea has a 300 year history here, but the humble leaf that travels from across the world to these shores has a surprisingly dark history attached! It’s been responsible either directly or indirectly for at least two wars and gets blamed for a revolution. This […]
For over 600 years Tyburn was the main site of executions in London and in that time over 50,000 people are believed to have been put to death there. The notorious Newgate Prison housed many of these unfortunate souls before dispatching them on their final journey for their date with a rope - the three miles […]
Downton Abbey exploded onto our screens in 2010 and people from all over the world watched the lives and exploits of the Crowley Family and all the characters surrounding them. For visitors who have traveled to the U.K. hoping to see some Downton Abbey locations and inspirations, here is our helpful guide to London’s Downton […]
This post covers things to do in London in May, including sections on free attractions, nighttime fun, and family-friendly activities, updated for 2024. For more ideas for any time of the year, read our master post on things to do in London. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of […]
This post covers things to do in the rain in London. We include mostly indoor activities, as well as free, kid-friendly, and nighttime things to do. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO WHEN IT RAINS This section is all about indoor activities in London to avoid rainy weather. Many of our top 10 options below are […]