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Spotlight on London

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Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most iconic cities and delve into London’s rich history and culture. See Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey on a city tour. Choose between a performance at a London theatre or afternoon tea. Explore the historic Tower of London with an expert guide. Take a river bus along the River Thames and see the city from a different perspective. Explore a local market and the culinary treasures of London on a progressive foodie walking tour. Live like a local and hop on “the Tube.” Every day in London brings a new adventure, encountering majestic pageantry and grand charm.

Your Tour Includes

• 1 Handpicked Accommodations
• 2 Choice on Tour Options

Included Highlights

• London Retro Bus
• Westminster Abbey
• London Underground
• Choice on Tour: London Theatre or Afternoon Tea

Your Tour at a Glance

5 Breakfasts

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Optional Excursions

Starting at $65.00

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Best time for travel spotlight on london.

While just about any month is great to visit London, there are a few prime times of the year for the Spotlight on London tour. Here are some recommendations from our destination experts.

Summer: London in summer is as popular a time as any. It’s a great time of year to enjoy a boat ride on the Thames and join the locals in enjoying London’s beautiful parks, catching outdoor performances, and exploring London markets.

Fall: Visit in the cool of fall to explore London’s pub life, theater scene, and parks ablaze with color. London’s popularity never really slows down.

Winter: Enjoy a festive atmosphere in London during the holidays! Visit London’s Christmas markets, see Harrods all decked out for the season, or walk in a winter wonderland in Hyde Park.

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Highlights and inclusions.

Must-See Inclusions:

Test your seafaring prowess on the Victorian-style Cutty Sark ship.

Explore the famous Tower of London.

Visit Westminster Abbey, known for its royal weddings.

Cultural Experiences:

Take a ride on “the Tube” – London’s famous Underground.

Tour the West End from a retro double-decker bus.

Take a river bus along the River Thames to Greenwich.

Culinary Inclusions:

Sample British fare on a culinary walking adventure through London’s village of Greenwich.

Enjoy dinner in a traditional English pub.

• Tower of London
• Greenwich Culinary Walking Tour

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Enjoy a matinee show in London's iconic West End or sit for a traditional afternoon tea at Covent Garden.

Hotel-Doubletree by Hilton Tower of London

Step into the formal world of the British Monarchy when you visit the stately and expansive Windsor Castle. His Majesty King Charles III uses Windsor as both a private home and as a Royal residence where formal duties of state are performed. Windsor’s 1,000 rooms comprise the largest inhabited castle in the world. It dates back to the 1070s, when William the Conqueror built the original wooden structure, now replaced by the grand stone edifices. Explore one of Britain’s most visited historic buildings, its precincts, and the State Apartments, which house a delightful collection of Royal art treasures. Enjoy time for lunch in the quaint town of Windsor before heading back to London. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the castle that houses so much British history and lore is not to be missed!

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Discover everything Great Britain’s most dynamic city has to offer.

London was once considered the capital of the world—and it shows. It has a history that stretches back 2,000 years, and a culture as rooted in the local pub as it is in world-class museums. Get acquainted with this city at your own pace, whether that means strolling through Kensington Gardens, entering Westminster Abbey, or seeing Big Ben up close.

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Your tour package includes

• 5 nights in a well-located hotel
• 5 breakfasts
• 2 dinners with beer or wine, including a signature farewell dinner experience and ride on the London Eye
• Expert Tour Director
• Sightseeing tour with a local guide

Included highlights

• Trafalgar Square
• Buckingham Palace
• Ride on the London Eye
• Covent Garden

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Day-by-day itinerary

Board your overnight flight to London today.

Welcome to England! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

View the regal landmarks of England’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital on a guided sightseeing tour.

• Pass the grand Trafalgar Square and Baroque-style St. Paul’s Cathedral, perched atop Ludgate Hill.
• See Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations, weddings, and funerals.
• View icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London.
• Stop by Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard.

Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.

Windsor Castle

From $125 per person

Get to know London at your leisure or add an excursion.

Stonehenge & Salisbury

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Spend a free day exploring London or add an excursion.

Westminster Abbey & Afternoon Tea

From $159 per person

Enjoy a free day in London or add an excursion.

This evening, take in spectacular views of the city’s skyline from the London Eye. Take a tour through the Covent Garden area of the West End before celebrating your trip with your group at a farewell dinner.

Tower of London

From $109 per person

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to visit Edinburgh, Scotland.

Board a high-speed train and travel to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Please note: Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage

Get to know Edinburgh in all its medieval beauty on a tour led by a local expert.

• View the elegant Georgian New Town and the Royal Mile, two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Pass the King George statue, Bute House, and Sir Walter Scott monument.
• Enter Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish crown jewels and Stone of Scone.

Spend a free afternoon in Edinburgh or add an excursion.

Please note: The order of today's activities are subject to change.

Abbotsford House & Melrose Abbey

Spend a free day in Edinburgh or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

Coastal Scotland & St Andrews Pub Lunch

From $145 per person

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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• In order to enter the United Kingdom, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code LWE.
• You will walk for at least 1.5 hours daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills or stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains on the tour extension.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in London and depart from London (or Edinburgh on the tour extension). When you first arrive in London, a driver from a private chauffeur service will be standing at the arrival gate with your name on a message board. If you do not see your driver, please remain in the arrival lounge, as the driver may be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the shuttle at the time of your arrival. For more details, please reference the London transfer information included in your Go Kit.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
• A train ride from London to Edinburgh is included in the price of the tour extension.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• For your convenience, a 4-day London Underground (“the tube”) pass is also included in the price of your tour.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one personal item per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• On the tour extension, porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage. The storage space on the train is extremely limited, so we recommended traveling with only one suitcase per person (and a personal item such, as a backpack or purse).
• We recommend lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov .
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
• For traditional English fare at a reasonable price, try a pub meal of fish and chips or bangers and mash. Stilton cheese, steak and kidney pie, and Cumberland sausages are also worth a try.
• Modern-day London boasts an array of diverse international restaurants. Popular options for the adventurous palate include Indian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Greek, and West African cuisine. Sip afternoon tea with delicious finger sandwiches and scones at Harrods for the ultimate in English tradition.
• Scottish cuisine, on the tour extension, relies on readily available ingredients like game, dairy, and fish, with little use of exotic spices. Pickled kippers and smoked salmon are popular as well as hearty dishes like Scotch broth (stew of meat and root vegetables) and haggis (a savory pudding of sheep innards). Scotch whisky is a legendary local spirit, and Scottish ales are world-famous.
• The United Kingdom operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• The United Kingdom operates on Greenwich Mean Time Zone (GMT) and is five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• When it’s noon in New York, it's 5pm on tour.
• You will use the Pound sterling on tour.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, but you may choose to order some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
• International travel is, by its very nature, unpredictable. We must therefore reserve the right to change this itinerary, without advance notice, to meet with local conditions at the time of travel. We appreciate your understanding. Please refer to our website for Terms & Conditions, dates, and prices.

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London City Walks: 2024

Your guide to the city of london, guided walking tours through the city of london and westminster, 2024 walk dates:.

In addition to our advertised walking tours, we are happy to organise tailor-made walks for individuals and parties.  We also issue Walks Vouchers (details on request).  Just contact us with your requirements or with suggestions for additions to our regular programme.  All our walks end within easy reach of public transport and close to at least one good pub!

Below are our scheduled events.  A full list of all the walking tours in our current repertoire can be found on our Walks page.  Unless otherwise stated, the charge for all our walks is £10/person and booking is not necessary.

Walking London’s streets and alleyways is the only way to discover the secrets of this extraordinary city.

London City walks is an established walking tours company, run by Pete Smith, a former university teacher and  a qualified and experienced City of London and City of Westminster guide, who writes and lectures on a variety of London-related issues.

Our earliest programme of walks stemmed from our close association with All Hallows by the Tower, the oldest church in the City and one of its most interesting, which is, as its name suggests, situated next to the Tower of London in Byward Street (nearest Underground station Tower Hill on the District and Circle lines). Many of our walks still begin or end at this fascinating church, and all of our City walks draw upon the rich diversity of the City of London, to give old hands and newcomers alike an introduction to the oddities and complexities of the Square Mile and its history from the first Roman occupation in AD 43 to the twenty-first century. In the City of Westminster, walks range from “Parks & Palaces” to “City of Vice: Covent Garden”, and along the River Thames we explore the curiosities of the capital from Greenwich in the east as far as Hammersmith in the west.

Our portfolio of walks continues to expand, partly in response to new commissions and partly because researching new areas and topics is simply so much fun! Our 2020 shutdown gave us the chance to revise our programme, and 2021 saw new walks on offer alongside tried and tested old favourites.

All our walks are researched, planned, rehearsed and guided by us. On the few occasions when demand outstrips supply, we use only qualified and experienced guides whom we know and have worked with.

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We hope to see you on one or more of these walks. Watch this space for details of the walks planned for the future.

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City of London Guides offer daily, weekly and monthly walking tours around the City of London. Choose from City Highlights, or for something different try one of the themed tours including: Romans, Wren's architecture, The Great Fire of London, Riverside, and more.

Most of the daily walks start from the City Information Centre, just south of St Paul's Cathedral (but always double-check when you're booking). Advance booking via Eventbrite is required to secure your place. Note that the cut-off time for booking the daily walks is 9pm the night before. If there are no bookings by then, the walk will not take place.

In addition, City of London Guides offer seasonal walks and tours of several of the City's historic sites such as Billingsgate Roman Bath House, Smithfield Market, Leadenhall Market, Guildhall, Mansion House - plus City Gardens.

Visit the City of London Guides website for more details of all tours and to book.

Popular guided walking tours include:

• The City Highlights tour - see famous landmarks and iconic buildings throughout the City
• Friday walk: The Dark Side of the City - join a guided walking tour that tells the tale of historical crime and punishment, executions and excess.
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• Follow in Charles Dickens' Footsteps , the walk covers Dickens' own life, and events from his novels.
• Explore the City of Dr Samuel Johnson , author of the modern dictionary, who lived and worked here in 1700's.
• NEW! From Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde - find out about famous writers and their experiences of life in the City of London.

New guided walks from 1st April

Starting in April 2024, City of London Guides will be running two guided walks per day, with three new themes joining their regular schedule of walks:

1) News from Fleet Street - press barons, brave journalists and a foul-mouthed parrot

• Explore the street that gave birth to the newspaper trade with an expert guide.  Discover the drinking dens where writers shared the latest gossip (and where women fought for the right to be served at the bar).  Hear tales of the powerful press barons who built media empires, and the courageous journalists who ventured into war zones to bring back the real news.  Meet the man who fought for a free press over 200 years ago, and the pub parrot which entertained celebrity visitors and eventually made its own headlines.

2) From Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde - Writers and their experience of life in the City

• Join an expert guide on a walk exploring the literary legacy of the City. This is the place where the first printing press in England was established, and all written works had to be registered before publication. Hear stories of the writers who were born and raised in the City, and those like Shakespeare who were drawn here from afar to make their names. Find out about the court case that destroyed Oscar Wilde’s reputation, and the brave publisher who held out for literary merit in a notorious obscenity trial. Meet the colleagues who ensured Shakespeare’s plays were saved for posterity, and the priest poet who almost lost it all for love.

3) Secrets and Symbols - A curious wander through the City of London

• On this entertaining, enlightening, and fascinating tour, follow your expert guide. If you know where to look, the past still communicates its litany of secrets, and its hidden history concealed by a city two-thousand years old. Ever wonder why we say ‘at sixes and sevens? What are those badges on the lampposts outside the Royal Exchange? Why are there no roads in the City of London? Yet the streets have some very interesting names: Love Lane anybody! We'll take a curious wander along the environs of Cheapside - finding out why it's called Cheap, keeping an eye out for Honey Bees and Demi-Maidens, and spotting descriptive street signs.

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London 2022 is the perfect travelling companion if you have a trip to Britain’s capital coming up soon (or want a good excuse to book one)

Containing all you need to know about the city’s amazing array of attractions – from iconic monuments and West End shows to tucked-away art collections and traditional farmer’s markets – this is the only guide to the city you’ll need.

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• 101 things to do in 2022 – a roundup of the hottest events, exhibitions, restaurants, shows and surprise discoveries of 2022
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• Go west – once, West London was a rural outpost. Now, it’s a thriving cultural area at the city’s heart
• Walk this way – themed tours of London take in everything from historic markets to Harry Potter locations
• Royal London – Buckingham Palace is just the start: the capital’s palaces have been home to generations of royals
• Time for tea – savour a behind-the-scenes taste of afternoon tea at Claridge’s, the landmark London hotel
• City strolls – explore the capital on three routes filled with history, through Belgravia, Temple and Hampstead
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From Jack the Ripper to the Queen, London's seen its share of baddies and goodies, but you've got a goodie with The London Pass®. See the best of the Big Smoke with access to more than 90 top London attractions, saving you 50% on the regular ticket prices! Board the hop-on hop-off bus tour and stop off at all the stuff you want to see in England's crazy capital. Flash your pass at the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, London Bridge, Windsor Castle, London Zoo, Kensington Palace, and more. Enjoy skip-the-line access at certain attractions. It's the easiest, smartest, most sensible way to see London's goodies.

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London Pass® sightseeing credits package (between 1-10 consecutive days, depending on your selection)

Entry to over 90 attractions

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The City Pass London simplifies your trip to London. Practical, it is a new generation Pass’ Card which does not require any withdrawal at a counter. You buy it directly online, it is effective immediately. Your visits and all your skip-the-line tickets are automatically reserved with your dates, the choice is yours!

Your London City Pass includes:

the Tower of London | London Eye | hop-on-hop-off cruise of London for 24 hours | London Tour: Audio Guide App | 10% off other attractions in London

• Your ticket to   The Tower of London
• Your ticket for   The London Eye
• A 24-hour access  Hop-on-hop-off cruise from London for 24 hours on the River Thames  .
• Access   Audio Guide application with more than 150 points of interest!
• -10%   London Airport and Train Station Transfer
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Your London City Passes are sent to you directly by email,   no need to withdraw from a counter   to take advantage of these activities. The 10% Code is sent with your tickets for the Tower of London, The London Eye and the hop-on-hop-off London cruise for 24 hours.

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STEP 3   | Take advantage of your promo code -10% by offering you  other visits or activities in London on this website   and thus enrich your visit schedule!

Airport shuttle

This London City Pass offers   a 10% reduction   for your airport or train station shuttle. Please note, depending on your arrival airport / station, your shuttle is one-way or one-way. Here are the details below:

You arrive at: Luton Airport    (arrival Victoria Station)   included return shuttle. Stansted Airport    (arrival Victoria Station)   included return shuttle. Gatwick Airport   (arrival Victoria Station) included one-way shuttle only. Heathrow airport    (arrival Paddington)   included one-way shuttle only.

TO KNOW:   All the details   (schedules, access, etc.)   of your shuttle will be sent to you after your reservation. The information differs depending on your arrival airport.

100% Mobile access with your smartphone.

No need to print your tickets anymore. You will simply have to present them from your smartphone to take your shuttle, for the Tower of London, access to the London Eye for the hop-on-hop-off cruise of London for 24 hours.

Examples of savings with your promo code -10%

€13.7 savings….

Let’s imagine that   you are a family   of 2x adults and 2x children   (4 years old and 6 years old)  . You would like to visit Madame Tussauds London Museum. Thanks to the -10% promo code provided with the City Pass London, you will save €13.7 by indicating your promo code when making your purchase.

Or   you are in a relationship   and you want to surprise your spouse. You take him to discover the top of the O2 Arena. With the promo code, you will save €9.60.

Even better,   you are organizing a bachelorette party   for your best friend, you are 8 girls and you discover Kew Garden to take a magnificent group photo and immortalize an incredible view of London… You will save €16.70 with the code -10%.

This -10% code can be used 5 times.  So the more you visit, the more you save.

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London holidays and city breaks

We know London better than anyone; it’s our home turf – so who better to explore the capital with than us? We can help you plan and book your dream London holiday, whether it’s a last-minute city break, a cheap stop-over or a family getaway. Book your flights and hotels in London together, and you’ll save with our great value package holidays.

Stroll alongside the pastel-coloured houses of Notting Hill and roam the green spaces of Kensington Gardens. Warm up and fuel your curiosities at the Science Museum, then womble down the road to explore the captivating Natural History Museum. Visit the striking Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, before heading to the top of The Shard for captivating views of the city – then walk across London Bridge and head up 35 floors for a drink with a view at Sky Garden. For the inside track of seasonal things to do, check out our top 10 attractions, to make the most of your trip this winter.

London hotels

Our recommended hotels in london.

Start your holiday the right way, by choosing the best stay for you. Home to an array of luxurious five-star retreats, as well as a selection of budget-friendly three-star hotels – there is something to suit every travellers style, with our carefully selected London hotels.

Savour an opulent break at The Clermont London, Charing Cross , this Grade II listed building is just moments away from the The National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery on Trafalgar Square. Or after busy days exploring the best of London, including Tower Bridge, Tower of London, St Katherine's Docks, HMS Belfast and The Shard, enjoy some of the best views across the River Thames from  T he Tower Hotel .  The Cumberland is an ideal base for a shopping trip, within easy walking distance of Oxford Street, or if you'd prefer you can take relaxing strolls in Hyde Park. Be sure to return in time to listen to live music daily. If you’re looking for a stay in London that won’t break the bank, the Royal National  offers a central three-star stay near Euston, with simple rooms and a continental breakfast included.

Three-star London hotels

It might have a reputation for being expensive, but a trip to London isn’t just for big spenders. If you know where to look there are plenty of brilliant, affordable places to stay.  Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo is ideal for families as a daily hot breakfast is included in your stay.

Four-star London hotels

Our large selection of 4 star hotels in London offers options to suit varied tastes and budgets. Choose from charming boutique hotels, traditional hotels with central locations and modern apartments that offer that ‘home from home’ feel. The Clermont London, Victoria  is a convenient choice if you're travelling by train from London Gatwick. You can directly access the hotel from London Victoria concourse, and it's a short walk from Buckingham Palace and Green Park.

Five-star London hotels

London leads the way when it comes to glamorous five-star hotels. Our collection of luxury hotels in London brings together the best of the bunch, so whether you want a historic grand dame, glitzy city views or out-and-out opulence, we’ve got it covered. The Savoy  is located on Marble Arch, within easy distance of Oxfrord Street and Hyde Park. Here you can enjoy live music daily.

Strand Palace

£ 224 pp

£ 182 pp

£ 239 pp

The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London

£ 295 pp

Make the most of your London holiday

London is a city that could keep you entertained for months. With so much to see, it can be hard to know where to start. Our guide to city breaks in London will help to make sure that your trip ticks all the right boxes.

Where is the best place to stay in London

London’s hotel scene is diverse and exciting, and there are hundreds to choose from. This makes deciding where to base yourself a conundrum. Staying in central London or the glitzy West End means you’ll be at the heart of it all, with Covent Garden, Soho and the Southbank on your doorstep. It’s a fun place for first-time visitors to really soak up the city spirit, with luxury and budget options. But other parts of town are equally appealing. Business travellers often make for the City of London, where smart hotels abound. South Kensington and Chelsea have more of a quaint feel with boutique hotels plus the Natural History Museum and the V&A. Fashionistas flock to Knightsbridge, Mayfair and Marylebone with its five-star hotels, and fabulous shopping.

Top five things to see in London

Whatever type of London city break you’re after, the British capital is full of exhilarating experiences. Here are our top five suggestions:

• Warner Bros. Studio tour - The making of Harry Potter
• The View from the Shard
• Buckingham Palace and Changing of the guard
• Crown Jewels of London
• Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour

Our insider tip? Book tickets for sights and attractions in advance if you can – it means during your holiday you can focus even more of your time on having fun.

Best places to eat in London

Home to innovative fusion cuisine, classic bites, fine dining, a street food revolution and just about everything in between, the London food scene is frequently astonishing and always delicious. Whet your appetite with our insider foodie guides:

• Discover London’s quirkiest afternoon teas
• London’s classic dishes and where to try them

What to see in London in three days

In order to get the best out of a short break to London, do some forward planning before you arrive. Book a hotel that’s close to the London attractions you’ve set your heart on visiting and research which activities you don’t want to miss. Pre-booking popular activities and purchasing tickets to sights before you arrive means you can make the most of every minute of your time in the city.

WHERE TO STAY

Hotels in London to suit every budget

Whether you're looking for wallet-friendly, boutique digs in London or a stay at a five-star hotel, our guide has options to suit every budget

Hidden gems

Quirky London: a weekend guide

No matter how many times you visit, there’s always something new to discover. Look beyond the classic hot spots with our guide to unexpected London

WHAT TO EAT

A guide to London’s classic dishes

From a hearty Full English breakfast to Britain’s love affair with curry, food blogger Chris Pople reveals nine must-try dishes and drinks for your next visit to the capital

How to see London on a budget

Although jaunting around London can be expensive, there’s still plenty to see and do on a budget. Whether you’re on a luxury break or are carefully spending your pennies, our handy guide will help you get the most out of your money each day with hotel, food and sightseeing suggestions.

President Hotel

Check in to the President Hotel, just a short walk from the West End and Covent Garden. It’s conveniently located close to Russell Square Tube on the Piccadilly line, and you can travel straight to London Heathrow Airport on the Underground.

Eat on a budget

London is a city where you can dine like a king for just a few pounds. Walk to Chinatown for delicious dim sum at a steal, or head to one of Soho’s cool cafés. Another good spot is Kingly Court, which has a lovely al-fresco courtyard and scores of reasonably-priced restaurants.

Get out and walk

It’s free, and a great way to see some of London’s loveliest landmarks. Start at Westminster, then marvel at Big Ben and Westminster Abbey before walking along to the Southbank to Tower Bridge. Or, walk to South Kensington and explore some of London’s wonderful free museums including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the V&A.

The Cumberland

In a prime position just off Oxford Street, The Cumberland, London is the ultimate spot for live music. Every evening they host a different music genre, so you're bound to find something to satisfy your music tastes. SOUND will also whet your appetite with a menu filled with comfort food.

Eat deli style

Once you’re shopped out in Marylebone, make for cool deli La Fromagerie for fine cheese or nibble on Indian street food at Roti Chai.

Get cultural

See some theatre in the West End. For last-minute tickets head to Leicester Square’s TKTS booth, where you can buy tickets from as little as £15. The Lion King and Matilda are fun-filled family classics, while controversial The Book of Mormon remains a crowd-pleaser.

Shangri-La London

Wake up in style at the Shangri-La London, 125 metres high. All rooms offer phenomenal city views, but there's something quite magical looking out from London's highest infinity pool.

Spoil yourself

Splash out at Spring at Somerset House where super chef Skye Gyngell serves seasonal cuisine in leafy surrounds. Expect to pay around £150-£200 for a dinner for two. Afterwards zip to the nearby Radio Rooftop bar at ME London for cocktails with a view.

See London from above

If the sky’s the limit, hire your own capsule in the London Eye for two, or take a breathtaking ride in a helicopter and whizz above the Thames with London Helicopter.

Book your ideal London holiday with us

Discover the best London deals and save, when you combine your flight, hotel and car hire. We have more than 12,000 hotels to select, and you’ll collect bonus Avios when you book your London city break with us.

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London fly-drive holidays

With breathtaking coastal roads and pretty country lanes there’s no better way to explore the UK than by car.

Whether you fancy driving the kids to the seaside or you’re off on an awesome road trip into the lush, green countryside, you can save money on your British fly-drive holiday with us by booking your flight and car hire together.

UK multi-city holidays

After you’ve explored London, why not make the most of your time in the UK by visiting more of its exciting cities such as Manchester or Edinburgh? Add in two, three or even four additional stops. Our multi-city holidays are a great way to combine two or more thrilling destinations. Let the adventure begin…

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