This post covers how to take a day trip from London to the Cotswolds, including tips on organized bus tours, shuttles, trains, and more. Overview The Cotswolds is a large area comprising many small towns, so if you’re planning a day trip, you’ll want to decide on a few specific locations you’d like to visit. […]
There are thousands of London hotels to choose from. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed! We’re here to help. This article will go through the best neighborhoods to stay in London and help you find the right hotel for first-time visitors (and even repeat visitors). Overview We’ve broken down our London hotel recommendations by area. These […]
This post covers the Heathrow Express, whether you should take it to Paddington Station or not, as well as information on tickets, transfers, and other tips. What is the Heathrow Express? Heathrow Express is a specialised train service that runs, continuously, every 15 minutes, between Paddington Station and Heathrow Airport. It's the fastest way to […]
As Audrey Hepburn famously said, “Paris is always a good idea.” Who am I to argue? I’m a London and Canterbury tour guide, specialising in museums, and I also take my clients to visit the great museums of Paris: the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, and the Catacombs. I recently led a group of four adults […]
This post provides information about traveling from London to Canterbury using a shuttle bus. If you want to drive there instead, this post also includes directions for cars as well. Overview Shuttle Driving Train Day Trips Walking Tours OVERVIEW There are several ways to get from London to Canterbury, and this post will cover all […]
Jessica O'Neill is a tour guide, museum professional, and freelance writer. She specialises in guiding bespoke private tours of food and craft beer, medical history and oddities, and London's wonderful museums. She also creates custom tours for special events, team-building exercises, family days out, and school groups. Jessica's 2-hour tours are £195.00, 3-hour tours are […]
For centuries various royal families have resided in London, building castles in and around this capital city. Here is your list of London castles and castles nearby that you can visit! All can be visited as a day trip. And check out our list of London's Royal Palaces, to learn about Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, […]
Join us on the City of London pub tour to see the most; iconic, historic, and unusual pubs in London.
You will get to experience London like a true local visiting some of London's best traditional pubs and hidden gems with an entertaining local guide.
This post provides information about how to get to and from Canterbury by train, as well as other forms of transportation. You may also want to consider an organized day trip as an alternative. WHERE IS CANTERBURY? Canterbury is located in Kent, a county in the southwest of England famed for its rich foliage and […]
Taking a tour of the British Museum is one of the most famous things to do in London. Home to more than eight million objects, (though not all on display) the collection is huge! Many people head straight for the Rosetta Stone or the Parthenon Sculptures. But what about the pieces that are a bit… […]
If you're an American in London and feeling a bit nostalgic (or just looking to purchase from a company you are familiar with), here are some restaurants and stores you can and can't find in the city. Note that if you're interested in getting to know about the local food scene, you might consider taking […]
This post will provide details about each of the hop-on-hop-off bus tours available in London. We will also include information about any offers or deals available on tickets. Let's get started!
This post compares the London Pass, the Explorer Pass, and other tourist concession passes in London. Learn how a tourist concession pass could save you money on attractions, tours, and more.
You will get to experience a variety of world-famous British foods in London's best foodie markets with an entertaining local guide. We will explore some of the best local produce and hear about the history of the London Bridge area.
We are passionate about all the amazing food found around our historical city and will look at the origin of the London markets and how they are evolving.
We'll discover some of the famed local produce such as our sausage rolls along with special dishes our guides will explain to you.
It’s almost impossible to contain all the British Museum Highlights in just one blog post. In our recent video about What to See in the British Museum, I repeatedly said, “I could spend weeks here,” and I wasn’t kidding! But what if you only have a few hours to explore what’s in the British Museum? […]
Free Tours By Foot has teamed up with one of London's iconic black cab drivers to help deliver you an experience you won't get in any other city on earth! Take in all that London has to offer in the comfort of a classic London black cab, led by your very own licensed driver and […]
