London England

London
Capital of England

London is the capital of England in Great Britain (Great Britain is the world's 9th largest island, consists of England, Scotland and Whales) of United Kingdom (United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland).

How to Reach London

There are 6 airports in London - Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, City, Southend. Among them Heathrow airport is the busiest airport in the world and main gateway for the for non-European visitors.
Find a cheap flight from below. This is my favorite search engines because it search websites and airlines around the world. Enter your depart and return date. If one way then cross the return date.


From Airport you can book your online ticket for London transfer by bus.

* Heathrow Airport to London City Center Shared Transfer.
* Stansted Airport to Central London Bus Transfer.
* Gatwick Airport to Central London Bus Transfer.
* Luton Airport to Central London Bus Transfer.

Transportation in London

Transportation is little bit costly inside London. So you have to be tricky about your transportation.
Oyster card (metro card) is the cheapest way to travel in London. For 7 days unlimited use within
Zones 1–2 (Covers central London only, including most major attractions) cost £36.10 for adult and £18.10 for child age 11-15. Free for child age below 11.
Zones 1–3 (Includes London City airport) cost £42.40 for adult and £21.20 for child age 11-15. Free for child age below 11.
Zones 1–4 (Covers central and most areas of Greater London, including most major attractions and London City airport) cost £51.90 for adult and £26 for child age 11-15. Free for child age below 11.
Zones 1–5 (Covers central and the further areas of Greater London, including most major attractions and London City airport) cost £61.70 for adult and £30.90 for child age 11-15. Free for child age below 11.
Zones 1–6 (Covers almost the whole of London, including Heathrow and London City airports) cost £66 for adult and £33 for child age 11-15. Free for child age below 11.

Or you can book online below for

* Big Bus Open-Top Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour.
* River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise.

Hotels in London

You can book your hotel from below as I use it all the time. It compare Booking.com, TripAdvisor and other sites and find a budget or luxury hotel at the best price. Just enter your check-in and check-out date and click on search.

Tourist Places in London

There are many tourist places in London. Many museums are free of cost. So you can visit there easily. But the ticket cost for the other places are high. If you think, you will visit all the places in London, then the below ticket maybe cost effective for you. 
* The London Pass with Access to over 80 Attractions + 1-Day hop-on hop-off bus tour.

I described below according to day wise. Hope it will help you to select the places. If you are lonely tourist but don't want to visit alone. You can book a Local Friend in London.

Day-1:

Windsor Castle

Castle

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. The castle was built in 1066 by William the Conqueror. The first use Windsor Castle as a residence by king Henry I. Henry's marriage to Adela took place in the castle in 1121.

* Visit St George's Chapel near the castle.

Visiting Time: March to October - 9.30 AM to 5.15 PM. November to February - 9.45 AM to 4.15 PM. Last admission 75 minutes before closing.
Entry Fee: £23.50 for adult, £60.50 for Family (2 adults & 3 under 17), £21.20 for Senior/Student, £13.50 for age below 17 and disabled.
How to go: From Heathrow airport you have to go by bus or train to Windsor.
Packages: 
* Buy online and skip the line for Windsor Castle Admission Ticket.
* Full-Day Windsor, Stonehenge & Oxford Tour.
* Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour.


Day-2:

Hampton Court Palace

Royal Palace

Thomas Wolsey, chief minister of Henry VIII, took over the site of Hampton Court Palace in 1514. In 1528, Wolsey passed the palace to the King as a gift. Wolsey died in 1530.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 4.30 PM.
Entry Fee: £11.75 for adult and £5.90 for child age 5-15.
How to go: Line 111 bus goes via Hampton Court Gardens from Heathrow airport. It takes about 1 hour 17 minutes and cost about $2.
Online Ticket: Buy online, get discount and skip the line for Hampton Court Palace and Gardens Entrance Ticket.

Kew Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day. Last entry 4 PM.
Entry Fee: £12.50 for adult and £3.50 for child.
How to go: It is located at Richmond TW9 3AB.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Kew Gardens Admission Ticket.


Day-3:

Holland Park

Park

It's a public park.
Entry Fee: Free
How to go: From London Heathrow Airport it is about 13 miles. Situated at  Ilchester Pl, Kensington.

Design Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM everyday. Last entry 5 PM.
How to go: It is situated at 224 - 238 Kensington High Street. 500 meters walking distance from Holland Park towards south.

Kensington Palace

Royal Palace

Sir George Coppin was built a two-storey Jacobean mansion in 1605. Heneage Finch purchased the mansion in 1619 and the mansion was known as Nottingham House. In 1689, William and Mary bought Nottingham House and expanded the house for the King and Queen and their attendants. After William III's death, the palace became the residence of Queen Anne. Queen Anne died at Kensington Palace on 1 August 1714. The last reigning monarch to use Kensington Palace was George II. King George II died at Kensington Palace on 25 October 1760.
Prince Augustus Frederick (sixth son of George III) was allocated apartments in the south-west corner of Kensington Palace in 1805 known as Apartment 1. He created a huge library. He died at Kensington Palace in 1843. His possessions, including the library, were sold after his death.
Prince Edward (fourth son of King George III) was allocated two floors of rooms in the south-east corner of the palace below the State Apartments. His daughter, Alexandrina Victoria was born on 24 May 1819. He died nine months after the birth of his daughter. Princess Alexandrina Victoria became the queen on 20th June 1837 after the death of his uncle William IV. She moved to Buckingham Palace. But her other family members were lived at this palace. She was remain queen until her death on 1st May 1876.
In 1897, Parliament was persuaded to pay for the restoration which was completed two years later. The State Rooms were opened to the public on the Queen's birthday, 24 May 1899.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 4 PM every day.
Entry Fee: £19.50 for adult, £9.70 for child.
How to go: About 1.22 km from Design Museum towards east.
Inside the Premises: Palace, Kensington Gardens, Serpentine Gallery, Princess Diana Memorial Fountain, Albert Memorial,
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Kensington Palace Sightseeing Entrance Tickets.

Royal Albert Hall

Concert Hall

The hall opened by Queen Victoria in 1871.
How to go: It is located at south side of Kensington Palace. Just opposite of Albert Memorial.

Science Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 410 meters from Royal Albert Hall towards south.

Natural History Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5.50 PM every day. Friday 10 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 240 meters from Science Museum towards south.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5.45 PM. Friday 10 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 240 meters from Natural History Museum towards southeast.

Hyde Park

Park

It is the largest of four Royal Parks that form a chain from the entrance of Kensington Palace.
Visiting Time: 5 AM to 12 AM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: From Kensington Palace cross the brige over Serpentine lake.

Marble Arch

Arch

The arch was completed in 1833. But it was relocated and The reconstruction was completed in March 1851. Only members of the Royal Family and the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery are said to be permitted to pass through the arch.
How to go: Marble Arch is located at the northeast end of Hyde Park.


Day-4:

Wallace Collection

Art Gallery

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 800 meters from Marble Arch. Walk through Great Cumberland Pl road then turn left and walk through Seymour Street. The turn right through Harley Street.

St James' Roman Catholic Church

Catholic church

How to go: Just opposite side of George Street from Wallace Collection.

Madame Tussauds

Wax Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM. Saturday to Sunday - 9 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: £35.
How to go: About 750 meters from Wallace Collection towards north.
Online Ticket: Buy online to get discount and skip the line for the ticket of Madame Tussauds London.
Package: Visit Madame Tussauds London, SEA LIFE London, The London Dungeon, Shrek's Adventure! London, and the Coca Cola London Eye all on 90 days valid Magical London Pass.

Sherlock Holmes Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: £15 for adult and £10 for child.
How to go: About 400 meters from Madame Tussauds towards northwest. Walk through Marylebone Road towards west. Turnt right and walk through Baker Street.

The Regent's Park

Park

How to go: Go via Queen Mary's Gardens from Sherlock Holmes Museum towards north.

ZSL London Zoo

Zoo

Visiting Time: 27 October to 14 February - 10 AM to 3 PM. 15 February to 28 March and 2 September to 24 October - 10 AM to 4 PM. 29 March to 1 September 2020 - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 27 during off-peak season, 29.25 during standard and 31.50 during peak.
How to go: northeast end of The Regent's Park.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for London Zoo Entry Ticket.

Primrose Hill

Hill

It is a hill of 213 feet. Nowadays it is one of the most exclusive and expensive residential areas in London. It is the home to many prominent residents. visit Chalcot Square at the end of Chalcot Road.
How to go: Besides ZSL London Zoo and Regent's Park towards north.

Hampstead Heath

Open Area

Large open area.
How to go: About 2 km from Primrose Hill towards north.
Inside the Premises:
Whitestone Pond: It is located on the south side of heath.
Highgate Ponds: It is located on the east side of heath.
Hampstead Ponds: It is bathing pond.
Caen Wood Towers: was built in 1872 for Edward Brooke, aniline dye manufacturer. It is located north east of the heath.
Parliament Hill Fields: It contains various sporting facilities. It is located on the south and east of the heath.
Kenwood: In 1694, William Bridges demolished the previous house and rebuilt it. Bridges sold the house in 1704. It went under several owners. In 1780, the house became a permanent residence the future Earl of Mansfield, William Murray, who bought in 1754. After his death in 1793, It remains ownership to different Earls of Mansfield. This land came under control of the London County Council in 1924 and was opened to the public the following year by King George V.
Hampstead Heath Woods: One third of the Kenwood estate is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Golders Hill Park: It is a formal park adjoining the West Heath.


Day-5:

Warner Bros. Studio London

Studio Tour

Harry Potter Studio visit.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9.30 AM to 8 PM. Saturday to Sunday - 8.30 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: £47 for adult, £38 for child age 5-15 (must be accompanied by an adult).
How to go: There are hourly bus departures from the Golden Tours Office in Victoria, Central London. Return ticket Cost £86. From London Euston station to Watford Junction return ticket costs £21. From Watford Junction, there is the Harry Potter Shuttle Bus. These buses run every 20 minutes. The return cost is £3. For this shuttle bus you must have the entry ticket to Harry potter.
Package: Remove tension of transfer and skip the line for Warner Brothers Studio Tour and Transfers.

* 7 hours Harry Potter 4 person Family Package with Transfers from London.


Day-6:

Camden Town

Town

London's most popular street market.
How to go: Not more than 1 km from ZSL London Zoo towards east through Gloucester Gate and then Parkwav road.

King's Cross

Railway station

How to go: About 1.5 km from Camden Town towards south throught Camedon high street and then turn left through Crowndale Road. Then turn right to Pancras Road. Then left to King's Cross.

British Library

Library

It is the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued.
Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday - 9.30 AM to 8 PM, Friday - 9:30 AM to 6 PM, Saturday - 9:30 AM to 5 PM, Sunday - 11 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 300 meters from King's Cross station towards south through Pancras Road.

British Museum

Art Museum

It was the first public national museum in the world and was established in 1753.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5.30 PM, Friday - 10 AM to 8.30 PM. 1st January and 24-26 December remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 1.5 km from British Library towards south. From Library, turn right and walk through Euston road. Then turn left after St Pancras New Church and walk through Woburn Pl. Cross Tavistock Square Garden and Russell Square Garden on your right side of the road. Turn right and walk through Great Russell Street. You can see the museum at your right side.

Royal Opera House

Opera House

How to go: Walk 500 meters from British Museum towards south through Museum Street. Then turn right to Long Acre street. Then turn first left to Bow Street about 100 meters.

London Transport Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day. Last entry 5.15 PM.
Entry Fee: £18 for adult.
How to go: About 150 meters from Royal Opera House.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for London Transport Museum Day Pass.

London Film Museum

Museum

The Largest official collections of original James Bond (007) vehicles.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: £14 for adult. £9.5 for child age 5-15.
How to go: Inside the covent Garden. Besides London Transport Museum.

Covent Garden

Place

Covent Garden is a world-class shopping and dining destination.

Somerset House

Building

In about 1549,  Edward Seymour, 1st Earl of Hertford, began to build a palatial residence. It was a two-storey house built around a quadrangle, with a gateway rising to three storeys.
In the 17th century, during the reign of King James I, it was the London residence of his wife, Anne of Denmark, and was renamed Denmark House. During the period between 1630 and 1635, she had made expensive additions and improved the existing designs.
in 1649, Parliament tried to sell this house but failed. Queen Henrietta Maria returned and in 1661 began a considerable program of rebuilding. But she returned to France in 1665 before it was finished.
Visiting Time: Saturday to Tuesday - 10 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday to Fridays  - 11 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: Free, but need to buy a ticket for some exhibitions and events.
How to go: On the north bank of thames river. About 300 meters from Covent Garden towards south.


* After evening visit Oxford Street, Regent Street and Carnaby Street.


Day-7:

Chinatown London

Area

Start China town visit from Chinatown Gate at corner of Wardour Street and Lisle Street.

National Portrait Gallery

Art Gallery

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day. Friday 10 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 380 meters from Chinatown Gate via Leicester Square.

National Gallery

Art Gallery

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM entry fee.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: Besides National Portrait Gallery.

Trafalgar Square

Square

How to go: Front of National Gallery.
Inside the Premises: 2 fountains, A bronze equestrian statue of George IV, General Sir Charles James Napier statue in the south-west corner and Major-General Sir Henry Havelock statue in the south-east and Nelson's Column.

Household Cavalry Museum

Museum

Horse Guard Museum.
Visiting Time: April to October - 10 AM to 6 PM every day. November to March - 10 AM - 5 PM.
Entry Fee: £7 for adult and £5 for child aged 5-16.
How to go: only 220 meters from Trafalgar Square towards south through Whitehall street.

Banqueting House, Whitehall

Historical Architecture

King Henry VIII built Whitehall, expanding a old mansion called York Place, the owner of York Place was Cardinal Wolsey.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: £6.30 for adult, Free for child below 16 years old.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Banqueting House Entrance Ticket.

Churchill War Rooms

Museum

Inside the museum there is a underground complex for the British government command centre throughout the Second World War, War Rooms and the Churchill Museum which shows the life of British statesman Winston Churchill.
Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: £23 for adult aged between 16-64. £11.50 for child aged between 5-15.
How to go: 480 meters from Banqueting House, Whitehall towards south besides Household Cavalry Museum.

Palace of Westminster

Houses of Parliament

The site may have been first-used for a royal residence by Canute the Great, King of England, Denmark and Norway in between 1016 to 1035. The first official Parliament of England, met there in 1295. In 1512, during the reign of King Henry VIII, fire destroyed the royal residential area of the palace. But the parliament continued. The home of the British parliament, was largely destroyed by fire on 16 October 1834. Later most of the reconstruction works had been completed by 1860. There is no casual access to the interior of the Palace except Big Ben. UK residents may visit specific portion through a MP (Member of Parliament).
Inside the premises: There are three main towers. Victoria Tower, at the south-western corner of the Palace. Originally named The King's Tower. Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, at the north end of the Palace. Central Tower stands over the middle of the building above the Central Lobby.
Norman Porch (entrance), Queen's Robing Room (at the southern end of the ceremonial axis of the Palace), Royal Gallery (north of Robing Room), Prince's Chamber (between the Royal Gallery and the Lords Chamber), Lords Chamber (located in the southern part of the Palace), Peers' Lobby (north of the Lords Chamber), Central Lobby (at the heart of the Palace), Members' Lobby (north from the Central Lobby), Commons Chamber (northern end of the Palace), Westminster Hall (oldest existing part, which was built in 1097 by King William II), two libraries on the Principal Floor.
How to go: It the west side of Westminster Bridge. 400 meters from Banqueting House, Whitehall towards south.

Big Ben

Clock Tower

It was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012. It was built in 1859. The tower is a British cultural icon recognised all over the world and and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

Westminster Abbey

Church

It is said that, the Abbey was first in 960s or 970s. King Edward the Confessor began rebuilding St Peter's Abbey and completed around 1060. After his death, he was buried in the church. Later his wife Edith was also buried alongside him. Construction of the present church began in 1245 by Henry III. Construction stopped in about 1269. The chapel was finished in 1519.
How to go: It is the opposite of Palace of Westminster.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Westminster Abbey Entry Ticket and Multi-Media Guide.

Tate Britain

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: Free. Only charge for special exhibitions.
How to go: About 1 km from Westminster Abbey towards south through Thames river side road 'Millbank Street'.

Westminster Cathedral

Cathedral

How to go: About 1.5 km from Tate Britain towards west. From Tate Britain walk through Millbank Street towards south. Then turn right and walk through Vauxhall Bridge Road about 1.2 km. At the end of the street then turn right and walk to Victoria Street about 150 meters. The Cathedral is at your right.


Day-8:

Changing of Guard also known as Guard Mounting. The Queen’s Guards are replaced by the new guards. They march from the Wellington Barracks to Buckingham Palace via north gate. The Changing of the Guard takes place in three different locations - Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace and the Wellington Barracks. You can watch this free of cost. Outside of Buckingham Palace at The Victoria Memorial is the best spot to watch. But must go early within 9.30 AM during summer. And be aware from Pick pocket during crowd.
Timing: Monday to Saturday - 11 AM to 12 PM, Sunday - 10 AM to 11 AM.

Buckingham Palace

Royal Residence

The house built in 1703 for the First Duke. Buckingham Palace became the royal residence in 1837 for Queen Victoria.
Entry Fee: £25 for adult, £14 for child age below 17, Free for child age below 5.
How to go: About 500 meters from Westminster Cathedral towards northwest.
Inside the premises:
State Rooms: The Palace has 19 state rooms for Visitors
Gardens: Buckingham Palace’s garden, St James's Park and Green Park.
Online Ticke: Buy online and get discount and skip the line for Buckingham Palace The Queen's Gallery Entrance Ticket.


Day-9:

Shrek's Adventure

Adventure

Based on the film "Shrek" with a 4D movie & interactive fairy tale shows. Board the magical flying bus, interactive walk-through experience.
Entry Fee: £29.
How to go: From Big Ben, cross the Westminster Bridge and turn left to Shrek's Adventure on the river bank.
Package: Visit Madame Tussauds London, SEA LIFE London, The London Dungeon, Shrek's Adventure! London, and the Coca Cola London Eye all on 90 days valid Magical London Pass.

Sea Life Center London Aquarium

Aquarium

Visiting Time: Saturday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday to Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Thursday - 11 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: £40.
How to go: From Big Ben, cross the Westminster Bridge and turn left to Sea Life on the river bank.
Online Ticket: Buy online and get discount and skip the line for Sea Life London Entrance Ticket.
Package: Visit Madame Tussauds London, SEA LIFE London, The London Dungeon, Shrek's Adventure! London, and the Coca Cola London Eye all on 90 days valid Magical London Pass.

London Dungeon

Tourist Attraction

Visiting Time: Monday to Wednesday and Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Thursday - 11 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: £30 for adult.
How to go: Besides Sea Life Center London Aquarium.
Online Ticket: Buy online and get discount and skip the line for London Dungeon Entrance Tickets.
Package: Visit Madame Tussauds London, SEA LIFE London, The London Dungeon, Shrek's Adventure! London, and the Coca Cola London Eye all on 90 days valid Magical London Pass.

Coca-Cola London Eye

Ferris Wheel

Visiting Time: Saturday to Sunday - 10 AM to 8.30 PM. Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: £27.
How to go: Besides London Dungeon.
Online Ticket: Buy online ticket at skip the line for London Eye Admission Ticket.
Package: Visit Madame Tussauds London, SEA LIFE London, The London Dungeon, Shrek's Adventure! London, and the Coca Cola London Eye all on 90 days valid Magical London Pass.

Imperial War Museum

War Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 1.5 km from Coca-Cola London Eye towards south east.

Tate Modern

Art Gallery

Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1900 to the present day. It is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the world.
Visiting Time: Friday and Saturday - 10 AM to 10 PM. Sunday to Thursday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located at the southend of Millennium Bridge. About 1.5 km from Imperial War Museum towards north.

Shakespeare's Globe

Theater

Visiting Time: 10 AM – 6 PM.
Entry Fee: £13.50 for adult, £11 for students, £9 for children age between 5-15, free for child age less than 5.
How to go: Behind Tate Modern and besides Millennium Bridge.

Millennium Bridge

Suspension Bridge

This is a steel suspension Footbridge.

Clink Prison Museum

Museum

The Clink was a prison in Southwark.
Visiting Time: Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM to 7.30 PM, Monday to Friday 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: £8 for adult, £6 for child age below 16, £6 for Student, OAP, disabled (I.D. required). £23 for family 2 adults & 2 children below 16.
How to go: About 500 meters from Shakespeare's Globe towards east.

Borough Market

Market

Borough Market is a wholesale and retail market hall, mainly sells specialty foods. The present buildings were built in the 1850s.
How to go: About 200 meters from Clink Prison Museum towards south.


* Visit nearby Winchester Palace (ruin), Southwark Cathedral, Golden Hinde Museum, Shard (95-storey glass building) and London Bridge besides Borough Market.

HMS Belfast

Museum

Belfast, the first ship in the Royal Navy construction began in December 1936 and launched in 1938. It is now using as a museum ship on the River Thames.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: £16.35.
How to go: It is on the River Thames behind Shard.


Day-10:

Tower of London

Castle

It was founded at the end of 1066. The castle was used as a prison from 1100 to 1952.
Visiting Time: Sunday to Monday - 10 AM to 4.30 PM. Tuesday to Saturday - 9 AM to 4.30 PM.
Entry Fee: £27.20 for adult age 18-64. £12.90 for child age 5-15. £48.90 for family (1 adult and 3 children aged 5-15). £69.20 for family (2 adults and 3 children aged 5-15).
How to go: It is situated at the north side of London Bridge, on the north bank of Thames river.
Inside the Premises:
White Tower: It was built by William the Conqueror in 1078.
Innermost Ward: South of the White Tower.
Inner Ward: The inner ward was created during Richard the Lionheart's reign.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket.


* Also visit Monument to the Great Fire of London, Leadenhall Market, 30 St. Mary Axe, Old Spitalfields Market, Columbia Road Flower Market, Barbican Centre.

Museum of London

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located at 150 London Wall Barbican. About 1 km from Millennium Bridge towards north.

St. Paul's Cathedral

Cathedral

How to go: Only 200 meters from Millennium Bridge towards north.


Day-11:

ArcelorMittal Orbit

Tunnel Slide

World’s tallest and longest tunnel slide.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 11 AM to 3 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Ticket Cost: £17.50 for adult (17+ years), £12.50 for child (8-16 years), £15.50 for senior/student.
How to go: Stratford is the nearest station from ArcelorMittal Orbit, about 10 minutes walking distance.
Online Ticket: Buy online to skip the line for Skyline Views And The Slide.


Day-12: Greenwich
Greenwich is an area of South East London.
Buy online ticket for
* Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise.
* London Tower to Greenwich Single Cruise.

Palace of Placentia: Palace of Placentia was a royal palace built by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, in 1443. It was known as Bella Court. After his death, Margaret of Anjou, wife of King Henry VI, took over Bella Court and renamed it the Palace of Placentia. Henry VII rebuilt the palace with 3 courtyards between 1498 and 1504. It was the birthplace of King Henry VIII in 1491,  Mary I in February 1516, Queen Elizabeth I in 1533.
In 1692 the Royal Hospital "Greenwich Hospital" was created by the instructions of Mary II for Seamen at Greenwich. The palace was finally demolished in 1694.  There was the Chapel and the Painted Hall in the architectural plan with hostpital. The Painted Hall was painted between 1707 and 1726. The hospital closed in 1869.
In 1999, some parts of the building were leased for 150 years by the University of Greenwich. In 2000, some parts leased by Trinity College of Music.
In 2002, the Foundation opened the Painted Hall, the Chapel and the grounds and a Visitor Centre to the public daily, free of charge.

National Maritime Museum: King George VI formally opened the museum on 27 April 1937.
Queen's House: Construction of the house began in 1616 but stopped in April 1618. In 1629, King Charles I restarted the works and the house completed in 1635.
Royal Observatory Greenwich: On 10 August 1675, the construction began. The observatory was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II.

Peter Harrison Planetarium

Planetarium

It is a part of the National Maritime Museum. It opened on 25 May 2007.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Show Ticket: £9 - £10 for adult and £4.5 - £5 for child.
How to go: Besides Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Cutty Sark

Clipper Ship

Built in 1869. Cutty Sark was preserved as a museum ship.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: £15 for adult and £7.5 for child.
How to go: Near the bank of Thames river and north side of Greenwich Market.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Entrance Ticket to the Cutty Sark.


* You can visit Greenwich Market near Cutty Sark.

The O2

Live Music Venue

The O2 is a place of popular music, sport, comedy and entertainment.
How to go: It is about 2.5 km from the Palace towards northeast.

Things to do in London

* Oxford and Cotswolds Villages Day Trip from London.

* From London Full-Day Canterbury, Dover & Leeds Castle.

* Visit 5 of London's great pubs and clubs for 5 hours from 8 PM, Get a free shot at each venue. Book online for 5-Hour Pub Crawl.

* Oxford, Stratford, and Cotswolds Day Trip from London.

* Stonehenge and Bath Full-Day Tour.

* Stonehenge, Bath, Lacock & Avebury Full-Day Tour from London.

* Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath and Lacock Day Tour.

* Devon and Cornwall 5-Day Tour from London.

* Warwick, Oxford and Stratford Full-Day Tour from London.

* Stonehenge, Glastonbury & Avebury Small Group Tour.

* Blenheim Palace Half-Day Tour from London.

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