Visit LONDON City Guide | What to SEE, DO & EAT in London, England
The following is our Visit London Travel Guide which covers some of the best things to do in the city (50 suggestions) along with extended footage from numerous separate vlogs (50 Things to do in London | Top Attractions Travel Guide; Alternative Afternoon Tea in London; Fish and Chips in London; Steak And Ale Pie picnic in London; Full English Breakfast in London; Blogstock Festival). London City Guide (50 things to do in the city) 1) Trafalgar Square 2) St Martin-in-the-Fields 3) London Eye Ferris Wheel aka - Millennium Wheel 4) Fish and chips 5) Borough Market 6) Double-decker Bus 7) Platform Nine and Three-Quarters 8) Buckingham Palace 9) Changing of the Guard 10) St. James's Park 11) Palace of Westminster 12) Big Ben 13) The Regent's Park 14) Westminster Abbey 15) Household Cavalry Museum 16) HMS Belfast Museum 17) Thames River Cruise 18) Tower Bridge 19) Tower of London 20) Tate Modern 21) English Breakfast 22) Arsenal Football 23) Camden Market 24) Camden Lock 25) Cereal Killer Cafe 26) Alternative Afternoon Tea 27) Street Art in Shoreditch 28) The Tube 29) Ride a bicycle 30) Covent Garden 31) Harrods Department Store 32) Have a pint 33) St Paul's Cathedral 34) Shakespeare's Globe 35) Natural History Museum 36) Victoria and Albert Museum 37) London's West End Theatre 38) Kensington Palace 39) Sherlock Holmes Museum 40) The Shard 41) Walkie-Talkie 42) The British Museum 43) Portobello Road 44) Queen Mary's Gardens 45) Regent's Canal 46) The National Gallery art museum 47) The National Portrait Gallery 48) Steak and Ale Pie 49) Churchill War Rooms 50) Madame Tussaud's wax museum BLOGS https://thatbackpacker.com/ https://nomadicsamuel.com/ https://cheargentinatravel.com/ https://acrossalberta.com/ Intro to London: Hosts return after 4 years; Sam’s first visit; aiming to cover 50 things to do. Trafalgar Square: Central meeting point; great for people‑watching and starting your tour. St Martin‑in‑the‑Fields: Church on the square; classical concerts and a café in the crypt. London Eye: Giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank; book clear days for best city views. Fish & Chips Picnic: Authentic battered cod and chips dunked in tartar sauce in a local park. Borough Market: London’s oldest food market (since 13th c.); fresh produce, street food and baked goods. Double‑Decker Buses: Hop on local routes or sightseeing tours for classic aerial views. Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross: Harry Potter photo op with the luggage trolley. Buckingham Palace: Royal residence since 1837; State Rooms open seasonally with advance booking. Changing of the Guard: Iconic ceremony—arrive early to secure a view. St James’s Park: Scenic walk from the palace to Horse Guards Parade with ornamental wildlife. Palace of Westminster & Big Ben: Houses of Parliament and famous clock tower on the Thames. Regent’s Park: Home to the Open Air Theatre, London Zoo and formal gardens. Westminster Abbey: Coronation church since 1066; tombs of kings, poets and scientists. Horse Guards & Household Cavalry Museum: Historic guard houses and ceremonial mounted troops. HMS Belfast: WWII museum ship moored on the Thames—explore decks and engine rooms. Tea on HMS Belfast: Scones with jam and cream served aboard the historic vessel. Thames River Cruise: Sightseeing, dinner or afternoon‑tea cruises along London’s main waterway. Tower Bridge: Distinctive drawbridge with glass‑floor walkways—not to be confused with London Bridge. Tower of London: Medieval fortress; Crown Jewels; Beefeaters and resident ravens. Tate Modern: Bankside Power Station turned modern art gallery from 1900 onward. Full English Breakfast: Hearty pub meal of eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomato, hash browns & toast. Arsenal FC & Emirates Stadium: Club shop and stadium tours for football fans. Camden Market: Eclectic mix of vintage clothes, piercings, international food stalls and canal‑side vibes. London Underground: Learn “stand on the right, walk on the left”; use an Oyster Card for best fare. Covent Garden: Street performers, boutique shops and Shake Shack in a historic piazza. Natural History Museum: Dinosaur galleries and interactive science exhibits in South Kensington. West End Theatre: Musicals and plays around Leicester Square—book ahead for top shows. Kensington Palace: Royal apartments and fashion exhibits set in palace gardens. British Museum: Over eight million artifacts, from Rosetta Stone to Elgin Marbles—free entry. Queen Mary’s Gardens (Regent’s Park): Rose displays, including the “Pride of England” variety. National Gallery & Portrait Gallery: Masterpieces in Trafalgar Square and portraits of famous Britons. Churchill War Rooms: Underground WWII HQ, preserved as it was in 1940s, plus Churchill exhibits. Tips: Pack layers for changeable weather, book attractions ahead, use Oyster Card, mix iconic sights with hidden gems. Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network
