Must Visit Places for Tourists in London

Right, we all know the famous places in London: Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament, London Eye blah blah blah. But the capital is way more than its landmarks, and by sticking to your usual must visit places for tourists in London, you're essentially missing out on all the character and fun this great city has to offer. So whether you're visiting the city or just never taken the opportunity to see what's in store for you, take a look out recommended list of the best places for tourist in London and find out what it's all about. 

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Last updated on 11th March 2024




Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tours

Take in the most iconic landmarks London has to offer at this fun and educational walking (or dancing) tour. You'll get to explore and learn while listening to your favourite hits from the 70's all the way up to present day, with the occasional flash mob thrown in for good measure. Is there any better way to take in a city than to dance through it? 

See Your City

This interactive Harry Potter tour will not only take you through various filming locations – everywhere from Diagon Alley to Platform 9 ¾ - but you'll take part in a fun Harry Potter quiz to find out who is the biggest Potterhead. There's also loads of other themed tours for you to enjoy!

The Escapologist

Happy Hour and 2 other offers

The Escapologist is steeped in a very special, fun kind of history. Modelled as a modern day Victorian men's club and Masonic lodge, the fun yet elegant venue has a story behind it: legend has it that vagabond Baron Von Took fled execution through these very tunnels. You can stop by for a cocktail, grab some of their delicious gastro food and enjoy this quirky London bar.

Paranormal Activity Tour

@ Outside Farringdon Station (Infront of Timpson) on Friday 12th April 2024 and 17 other Fridays

Why spend all your time in the city with the living when you could see what the dead are up to? The Paranormal Activity Tour takes you on a hunt for the ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters that plague the city streets, including the largest execution site, the mountains of dead bodies that commuters walk across daily and the abandoned goal cells that have hosted the world's worst serial killer. This is definitely for those looking for something different to do in London.

Prince's Head

The Prince's Head is a 300-year old pub in Richmond, which has become a popular tourist hotspot after featuring in sitcom Ted Lasso. You can catch live music and sports screenings here, as well as a great choice of dishes like mezze platters, sirloin steaks and pan-fried gnocchi while you sip quality real ales. For a true London experience, these guys offer a cracking Sunday roast too.

Meantime Brewing Company: Tours And Tastings

@ Brewery & Visitor Center on Saturday 20th and Saturday 27th April 2024

If you're a lover of craft brews and want to get a look behind the scenes at how the good stuff gets made, Meantime Brewing Company have got just the thing for you. Not only are they offering you a fun thing to do in London, but they're also positioned in Greenwich, perfect for some post-tour sightseeing.

Bustronome

Not your average tourist trap, this gourmand bus is serving up iconic views and sumptuous spreads. From dinner to lunch and even afternoon tea, Bustronome values your culinary experience just as much as your tour of London, so you're in for a treat.

Aviary

Grey Goose Winter Igloos and 1 other offer

The capital has one of the best skylines in the world, so the only appropriate course of action to take is find the best place to see it. A great place to visit if you're a tourist in London, the Aviary not only delivers on an elegant bar, botanical cocktails and delicious food, they've got a 6000 sq ft rooftop to enjoy it all on. And even if the weather is behaving as it does, they've got heaters outside, so you can enjoy alfresco dining and beautiful sites no matter the time of year.