Visiting London

For the first-time visitors, the best advice I can offer when visiting London is to prioritize what you want to see and do. This is because London simply cannot be covered in a matter of days. Trying to cover too much ground in one go will leave visitors feeling exhausted. Many tourists to London are repeat visitors, and for good reason, too. London's entertainment and leisure scene is incredibly diverse. There is a great many things to do in London, and there are many great sights and experiences in store for tourists.

The London experience is a rich assortment of English culture, history, and the arts. Get photographed against some of the world's most historic architecture, such as the Tower of London, or the houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral or Westminster Cathedral. For modern architecture, how about The London Eye or The O2? Indulge in some history or art education at the British Museum or the Natural History Museum, or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art, or the National Gallery for a wide collection of European art. Or, you could rub shoulders with who's who of a who in History at the world famous wax museum of Madame Tussauds. Stroll through the internationally acclaimed Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, or take a literary journey at the excellent Shakespeare Globe.

For a taste of English culture and royalty, there is the changing of the keys ceremony at the Tower of London, or you could watch the changing of guards at Buckingham Palace, where there is a chance of meeting the Queen or the Royal Family in person! The State Rooms of the Buckingham Palace are open to visitors in August and September each year. A good way to experience London is to go for one of London's walks, which are featured walks around places of interest conducted by the locals, who will entertain you with their animated stories.