London visited places

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Area: 1,572 km²

London Restaurant Festival

Celebrate London’s eclectic food scene with the London Restaurant Festival.

This month-long festival is a city-wide homage to great food in London, and the perfect excuse to try out some of the capital’s world-class restaurants.

Discover cuisines from around the world, go restaurant hopping, and attend special themed nights pairing food and film.

You can also enjoy great-value special menus at some of London's favourite restaurants, from neighbourhood joints to Michelin-star eateries.

Hop on Hop off Bus Tour

See London's iconic landmarks from the comfort of a hop on hop off bus tour. Buy a 24 hour ticket and enjoy unlimited travel around London in that period. Plus, get a free walking tour and a free river tour included with your bus ticket.

The buses cover four different routes with more than 60 stops, so there's plenty of opportunity to see London's most famous places. You can hop on hop off as many times as you want, giving you the chance to explore areas and sights in more detail.

A live tour guide, or audio guide, is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian) and Russian. There is also free Wi-Fi available on the bus.

Churchill War Rooms

Visit Churchill War Rooms, part of Imperial War Museums, to discover the original Cabinet War Rooms, the underground headquarters that sheltered Churchill and his wartime government during the Blitz. Explore the historic rooms that once buzzed with strategies and secrets, and also visit the interactive Churchill Museum.