London activities

If you are visiting London, here you have a list of some activities you can do:

Visit The British Museum

is both an architectural beauty and a trove of some of the world's most noted antiquities. In fact, many travelers it's the best museum in all of London. What's more, it's free to visit. From the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles to the Lindow Man, the British Museum is a history buff's dream containing artifacts in the millions. The immense collection can make an initial museum visit seem overwhelming: Pick the exhibits that most interest you, and plan return trips if you feel so inclined. 

The Tower of London

the Tower of London's interior is always bustling with activity. The tower, which actually comprises multiple towers – 12 of which can be explored by the public – offers something for everyone. If you're enchanted with the history of the monarch, don't miss the famous crown jewels exhibition. Tickets for adults cost 26.80 pounds; entrance for children between the ages of 5 and 15 costs 12.70 pounds. Children younger than 5 get in for free. If you want to save some quid on admission, buy your tickets in advance on the Tower of London's website.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, the London home of Queen Elizabeth II, is open for tour in the summers and select dates during the winter and spring. On the tour, you'll have access to the 19 State Rooms where the queen and members of the royal family host guests for state, ceremonial and official affairs. Opulently accented with chandeliers, candelabra, paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens, and exquisite English and French furniture, these rooms display some of the most magnificent pieces from the Royal Collection. Tour tickets start at 24 pounds for adults; 22 pounds for seniors (older than 60) and students; 13.50 pounds for kids younger than 17; children younger than 5 enter for free.

National gallery

Sitting in Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery features a labyrinth interior so large that it requires a color-coded map to navigate. The museum features paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to 19th centuries, including Italian Renaissance masterpieces and French Impressionist works. Among its 2,300 in-house pieces, visitors will find famed paintings, such as Botticelli's "Venus and Mars" and Van Gogh's "Sunflowers." Although permanent collections are always free, the museum oftentimes charges for special exhibitions and they also recommend a 20-pound donation.

St. Paul's Cathedral

Besides Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral is arguably the second must-see church in London. With its imposing dome, one of the largest in the world, St. Paul's forms a predominant spot along London's skyline. It's also a survivor: Although an older incarnation burnt during the Great Fire of London, Sir Christopher Wren's dome (completed in 1711) survived numerous World War II bombings. Adult tickets cost 18 pounds, students and seniors pay 16 pounds, while children (ages 6 to 17) pay 8 pounds. If you book online, however, you save 2 pounds and enjoy fast-track entry.

The London Eye.

The London Eye (the giant Ferris wheel found in many London panoramas) located on the River Thames is meant to deliver great views – not a thrilling ride. It circles around slowly, offering an unbeatable bird's-eye perspective of London's South Bank. However, those with a fear of heights should beware: When you're more than 400 feet high, the 360-degree views can be a bit disconcerting.Ticket prices range depending on the type of package desired, but the standard admission for adults starts at 27 pounds. Keep in mind that if you book your ticket in advance online, you'll save a few pounds.

Jack the Ripper tour.

The unsolved crimes of London's infamous Jack the Ripper have captivated generations of both Londoners and visitors alike. How the story of a local serial killer, who brutally murdered and mutilated at least five women in the late 1800s, has remained a story of intrigue hundreds of years later, can be just as much of a mystery. But those who fancy themselves novice detectives can join the Jack the Ripper Tour with Ripper Vision to figure out not only why he did it (the killer has never been identified and the motive never solved) but how he got away with it. This tour differs in that guides come equipped with hand-held projectors that transmit 5-foot-tall photos onto the walls of buildings that line the very same path in Whitechapel that Jack the Ripper is believed to have walked. Tours are offered every day at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and cost 12.50 pounds