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London has 200+ cuisines — here are the essential eats
The classic — best at a proper chippy
Eggs, bacon, beans, sausage, toast
Sandwiches, scones & pastries
Britain's unofficial national dish
Best on Sundays at any good pub
World street food, open Thu–Sat
East London working-class classic
Order at the bar, no need to tip
All prices one-way · Tap contactless — no Oyster card needed
Start at Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard at 11am (free, arrive by 10:30). Walk through St James's Park to Westminster Abbey — book tickets online to skip the queue. See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from Westminster Bridge. Board a Thames Clipper river cruise to the Tower of London. Spend the afternoon with the Crown Jewels and 900 years of royal history. Book timed entry to avoid 1–2h queues in summer.
The British Museum is entirely free — dedicate your morning to the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and Elgin Marbles. Head to Covent Garden for lunch among street performers. Walk to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery (also free). Book a West End show for the evening — Hamilton, Les Misérables, The Lion King. TKTS booth at Leicester Square offers same-day discounts from 10am.
Borough Market opens Thursday–Saturday — best street food in London. Walk to Tower Bridge for the glass walkway. Head east to Shoreditch for world-class street art and independent shops on Brick Lane. End at the Sky Garden — panoramic 360° views, completely free but must be booked weeks ahead at skygarden.london.
British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Sky Garden (free ticket required), Hyde Park, St James's Park, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, Shoreditch Street Art, Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel, Columbia Road Flower Market (Sundays).
Never buy paper Tube tickets — tap your contactless bank card, daily cap of £8.10 for Zones 1–2. The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern and Natural History Museum are all completely free. Borough Market is open Thursday to Saturday. Meal deals from major supermarkets cost £3–4 and are a great budget lunch option.
Westminster and Victoria for walkability to royal sights (€150–280/night). South Bank and Waterloo for the best balance of location and price (€120–180/night). Shoreditch and Bethnal Green for trendy areas and lower prices (€80–130/night). Earl's Court and Kensington for budget-friendly Zone 1 access (€100–160/night).
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Everything you need to know before you go
British Pound (GBP) — not Euros. Cards accepted almost everywhere.
Type G (3 rectangular pins) — EU, US and all visitors need an adapter
Tower of London, Sky Garden & West End sell out in summer
Tap contactless bank card on yellow readers — daily cap £8.10 (Zones 1–2)