{"id":16548,"date":"2015-09-28T10:26:28","date_gmt":"2015-09-28T14:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=16548"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:27:21","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:27:21","slug":"london-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/london-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"London Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Sherlock Holmes to The Beatles to William and Kate, London is bursting with history so diverse it attracts travellers interested in everything from arts and culture to history and the monarchy. People visit London for the storied landmarks like the Tower of London, London Eye, Big Ben, and Palace of Westminster, which are pieces of architectural splendor along the River Thames. Iconic red buses and phone booths line the streets and fill with tourists hopping on and off in different destinations or posing for a quintessential London photo. You\u2019ll notice people are multicultural, fashionable, and always prepared with an umbrella.\u00a0 Post-work pub visits are part of the culture, so join in for a brew or enjoy an elegant afternoon tea like a royal. Whichever you choose, our travel agents can find you the perfect London vacations<\/a> to suit your style. Read on for everything you need to know about London travel, including information on the top things to do in London, England, hotels, and getting around.<\/p>\n

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Big Ben and Houses of Parliament<\/p><\/div>\n

Who Should Go<\/strong><\/h2>\n

London appeals to a range of travellers. Literary types will appreciate the atmospheric cafes where greats wrote their classics, as well as visits to Shakespeare\u2019s Globe Theatre and the Charles Dickens Museum. Admirers of the monarchy can\u2019t wait to visit Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament to put themselves in the place of British royalty. Museum lovers and history buffs can spend an afternoon at the Imperial War Museum and the British Museum. And of course, Harry Potter fans will want to check platform 9 \u00be off their bucket list, and may even enjoy a Warner Bros. Studio Tour \u2013 The Making of Harry Potter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

London Tourist Attractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

See the top London tourist attractions from the comfort of a\u00a0hop-on, hop-off bus<\/a>. Drive past the Tower Bridge, London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and more, and disembark at your leisure to discover the area. Your London hop-on, hop-off bus ticket also includes a Thames River sightseeing cruise and London walking tours.<\/p>\n

The London Pass<\/a> saves you both time and money and gets you fast-track entrance into over 60 attractions and the London Underground pass. One, two, three, and six day passes are available and worth the price if you are planning on visiting some of the London highlights like the Cartoon Museum<\/strong>, London Zoo<\/strong>, Benjamin Franklin House<\/strong>, and many others.<\/p>\n

Must-Sees <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you only have a short time for London travel, most people want to check the following important landmarks off their bucket list:<\/p>\n