London
- London bus tour – hop on a cliche red double-decker bus and see the sights! Travelling is about taking as much in as possible, so opt for the upper deck on a nice day
- Trafalgar Square
- London Eye – taking the trip up to the top is worth it to get a bird’s eye view of the extensive city
- Westminster Abbey – truly a beautiful building with many British monarchs just beneath your feet
- Buckingham Palace – witnessing the changing of the guard is a fantastic experience
- The National Gallery – spend an afternoon looking at marvelous works of art
- Shopping in Covent Gardens
- Astor Museum Inn – this hostel has the BEST location right next to the British museum and right in between two popular tube stations
- Peggy Porschen – the most instagrammable pastry shop in London
- Big Ben
- Natural History Museum
- The Tea Terrace afternoon tea
- British Museum – check out the whole section dedicated to the Parthenon
- Sir John Soane’s museum
- Covent gardens
- Milk Train
- Cutter & Squidge
- Sketch – the pinkest afternoon tea with the trippiest bathrooms in London
- B bakery afternoon tea – have to let them know 24 hrs in advance
- Tipsy tea at Mr Fogg’s residence
- Sherlock Holmes Pub
- Yolkin – Macaron ice cream sandwiches
- Gordon’s Wine Bar
- Neal’s Yard – a hidden gem off the beaten path with colorful buildings and cafes
- Cahoots underground bar
- Tate Modern
- Sky Garden
- Leadenhall Market
- Duck and waffle
- Tower Bridge
- Bermondsey Street
- The Shard
- Millenium Bridge – seen in the Harry Potter movies!
- Bea’s of Bloomsbury – posh afternoon tea right by Astor Museum Inn
- Borough Market – the coolest and HUGE market underneath the train tracks in East London
- One New Change – head up to the rooftop bar called Madison’s for a fantastic view
- Hyde Park Winter Wonderland – If you are around for Christmas, make sure to check out this HUGE Christmas market in this historic park
- Coppa Club rooftop bar – the best and coziest view of the Tower Bridge
- Oxford street/Regent’s Street – the ultimate spot for shopping
- Leicester Square
- Piccadilly Circus – best to view at night when the lights are vibrant; it is very easy to get lost so hold on to loved ones tight
- Tower of London – go back to childhood dreams of being royal and see the crown jewels up close and personal
- Thames River Cruise – a fantastic activity to get another perspective of the city and save your feet
- St. Paul’s Cathedral – tour it with a local guide and even stay for the Evensong
- Stratford-Upon-Avon – visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and see the roots and inspiration for some of his best stories
- The Globe Theater – experience the theater which was home to Shakespeare’s plays. Tours and shows are variably available.
- Take a trip to Grasmere and visit William Wordsworth’s hometown
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