London
United Kingdom
Free world-class museums, deep history and no language barrier.
About London
London is the most comfortable first international trip for Americans, with the British Museum, the Tower and the West End all free or affordable, and Bath, Oxford and Stonehenge within day-trip range.
Why go
The British Museum, the Tower of London, West End theatre — and most museums free.
Top attractions in London
All attractions- Tower of LondonTower Hill, LondonNearly a thousand years of history, the Crown Jewels and the Yeoman Warder tours which are included with entry.
- British MuseumGreat Russell St, BloomsburyFree-entry world collection from the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon sculptures.
- London EyeSouth Bank, LondonThames-side observation wheel with 30-minute rotations over Westminster.
Best tours & activities
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Where to stay
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Suggested itinerary
- Day 1
Westminster
Abbey, Parliament, Churchill War Rooms.
- Day 2
City and Tower
Tower of London, Borough Market, St Paul's.
- Day 3
Museums
British Museum, then the West End.
- Day 4
Day trip
Bath and Stonehenge, or Oxford.
Good with family
- Natural History Museum
- Science Museum
- London Zoo
- Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour
Travel tips
- Most national museums are free
- Use contactless payment on the Tube — no Oyster card needed
- Book West End tickets via TodayTix for discounts
Safety in London
Very safe. Standard big-city awareness; watch for phone snatching on scooters in the West End.