A London Sightseeing Primer

Image: PHOTO: Big Ben, London. (Photo via Flickr/Ben Cremin)
Image: PHOTO: Big Ben, London. (Photo via Flickr/Ben Cremin)
Janeen Christoff
by Janeen Christoff
Last updated: 2:00 PM ET, Mon February 20, 2017

London is loaded with activities for visitors - so much so that it's sometimes hard to know where to start. VisitLondon has a few tips for visitors to guide them through the best parts of the city.

First, see London from a river cruise along the Thames.

"Not all of London's biggest attractions are along the river - but many are: Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Houses of Parliament, Coca-Cola London Eye… all sit along the banks of the mighty river Thames," says VisitLondon.

Another suggestion: Get out and walk.

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"Getting a Tube from Charing Cross to Covent Garden? Stop! The two stations are about 10 minutes' walk apart. And along the way, you'll spot the famous Savoy Hotel, the Adelphi Theatre, historic Covent Garden Market, the London Transport Museum… to just name a few," VisitLondon notes.

Getting around by bus is a great way to see the city, too.

"Sitting on the top deck of a tour bus is a great way to see London - without getting lost - and much more picturesque than going underground," recommends VisitLondon.

For more tips for getting the most out of your London visit, read on here.


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