WHAT TO SEE IN LONDON ON YOUR OWN

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What can you see in London for 1, 2 or 3 days of rest on your own? What sights must be visited, how much are the entrance tickets, where is it better to book excursions in Russian, where to go for a walk in the evening and what to see with children first of all? Consider a sightseeing vacation from the side of an exciting journey through the capital of Great Britain, based on personal visit, experience, and feedback from tourists.

London is a capital of Great Britain - this phrase is familiar to everyone from school. And when there is an opportunity to stroll through the streets of such a coveted city, you want to see everything at once. The capital of Great Britain diligently takes care of the greatest attractions, which attract thousands of tourists to see. No wonder London occupies a leading position in the top travel agencies.

What to see in London in 1 day

To get acquainted with the abundance of historical buildings and monuments, it is necessary to draw up a clear plan of instructions in advance, based on the length of stay. But there are, of course, places that are a must have for any tourist.

The main attractions of London for a self-guided walk:

Windsor castle... The castle, which has been a symbol of the monarchy for over 900 years, is located in the Thames Valley. At the moment it is used for government events. The building is open to tourists. The best time to visit is the period from October to March.

Castle Tower... The majestic fortress on the banks of the Thames has a long and mysterious history. She served at one time and the residence of the king, and the treasury, and the mint, and even a prison. The building is very popular and respected among tourists.

Westminster Abbey... One of the most visited attractions attracts with its external decoration and rich cultural life: concerts, spiritual services, a pantheon of prominent British people, unique archives. An example of early English Gothic architecture is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Buckingham Palace... The official royal residence is located on an area of 20 hectares. The internal infrastructure of the palace makes it possible to compare it with a separate city. Tourists' attention is attracted most of all by the famous changing of the guard ceremony.

St Paul's Cathedral... London Cathedral, built in the Baroque style, is considered the symbol of the Anglican Church. The attraction is located in the City area.

Of course, these are far from all the main sites worth visiting in London. But these buildings are the most important symbols of the British capital.

London attractions on the map

For your convenience, we have marked all the best sights of London on the map, which you can see with your own eyes and plan a trip for yourself to the most important places in the city.

Prices for excursions in London with a Russian guide

Is it interesting to spend time with other tourists and get useful information? Excellent! Then excursions around London with a Russian-speaking guide will be an excellent choice. On average, they take from 1.5 to 5 hours in time, so nothing prevents you from visiting several at once a day.

What sightseeing tours to take

A daily walk around London with the opportunity to see both popular attractions and non-tourist places in two hours. Price - £ 15 per person.
Historical excursion "City Walk", during which you can get acquainted with the city in the center of London, which has existed for 2000 years. 3 hours will cost tourists £ 60 per person.
See the inside of informal London in 3 hours and immerse yourself in urban culture for £ 120.
Tourists will be able to learn about the famous places of London on a two-hour cruise on the Thames for £ 240.

Where to go on excursions outside the city

A suburb of London - Greenwich, famous for the Zero Meridian. The tour will cost £ 160.
Oxford. During the excursion, you can get acquainted with the ancient colleges and significant places of the city. Price - £ 180. There is also a guided tour dedicated to Harry Potter. Its cost is £ 390.
Stonehenge. You can see one of the most famous monuments in the world for £ 495.

There are also other excursions in Russian related to the history of London, famous people of the city, art, local cuisine and much more.

We also recommend getting to know all the main sights of Great Britain, which you can visit both on your own and with the help of excursions. In any case, all places are definitely worth your visit.

Where to go on sightseeing tours? We advise you from personal experience to definitely consider the last three options for country trips, children will really like to visit the filming location of the famous Harry.

Where to go with children?

London is rich in amazing places that attract tourists from different parts of the world. And if adults are accustomed to perceive another culture calmly and thoughtfully, then for children of any age a walk around London is a real delight. This means that parents will have to try to make their child happy by visiting the most interesting children's locations.

What to see in London in 2 days with a child:

London Zoo, which is the oldest scientific zoo in the world. There are nearly 17,000 different animals here. The average visit duration is about 3 hours. Prices: children - £ 18.5, adults - £ 25.5. Admission for children under 3 years old is free. Children under 16 are allowed only with their parents.
Legoland - a children's amusement park in Windsor, built from the LEGO constructor. The park has more than 55 different entertainment locations. Prices: Children £ 51.40, Adults £ 46.80. Children under 3 years old are free.
Pollock's Toy Museum - Museum of toys of the Victorian era. Here guests will find hundreds of teddy bears, board games and various dolls. The average visit lasts about 1 hour. Prices: children under 18 years old - £ 1.5, adults - £ 3.
London dungeon or London Dungeon is a tourist attraction that introduces visitors to various bloody episodes of British history, including torture. The average visit lasts about 2 hours. Suitable for children over 8 years old. Price: children under 16 - £ 17.10, adults - £ 23.10.

You can also visit local outdoor playgrounds, parks and a variety of London museums.

Excursions for children

What to see in London in three days

If time is running out, then you just need to see the most important sights of London, so the first day will be held non-stop for city guests.

For those looking for interesting places in London and the surrounding area that can be seen in a few days, in first day offered:

visit the King's Cross London Underground station and be sure to bring a map with you. The price of one trip, depending on the number of zones: adult from 1.5 to 6 £, children from 0.5 to 3 £;
ride on the Eye of London. A full circle of the largest 135-meter Ferris wheel in the world lasts 30 minutes. Tickets can be bought both at the box office and pre-arranged on the Internet. Their price will be around £ 25-30;
see with your own eyes the famous Big Ben - the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster, which is the most recognizable symbol of Great Britain. It can be found on souvenirs, books, advertisements, movies, clothing, and more.
visit Green Park - one of Westminster's parks with a rich history. Here among the dense trees are hidden monuments to the soldiers who fell in two world wars.
walk along the 244-meter Tower Drawbridge, which runs over the Thames and is considered one of the main symbols of the city. Once the bridge was raised more than 50 times a day, but today the mechanism is started up to 5 times a week.

Second and the third days can be devoted to cultural education.For tourists who are looking for what unusual places to see in London for free, there is good news - many of the city's museums have free admission.

Museum of London (Museum of London) immerses in the history of the capital from ancient times and is ready to acquaint tourists with the capital of Great Britain every day from 10:00 to 17:30.
The Victoria and Albert Museum of Design and Art (Victoria and Albert Museum) opens its doors to tourists every day from 10:00 to 17:45, Friday from 9:00 to 23:00.
The Science Museum introduces the scientific environment, including important inventions of mankind. It is open for visiting from 10:00 to 18:00, free admission from 16:30.
The British Museum (British Museum) provides tourists with many unique exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone - a fragment of an ancient Egyptian stele engraved with a sacred decree. Admission is free daily from 10:00 to 17:30, but visiting exhibitions is paid.
The Natural History Museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:50 pm. Here, visitors will experience a variety of natural exhibits, including dinosaur skeletons. Guided tours for children are free.

Tourists contemplating where to go for a walk in London in the evening can get to the observation deck of the Ally Pally entertainment center, enjoy stunning views of the city and take vivid photographs. The same can be done on the arched Waterloo Bridge, which stretches over the Thames.