Explore London
Things to know, Places to Visit, & Travel Info
Places to See
This map contains all of the famous landmarks we recommend seeing during your visit!
London is close to 2,000 years old and there is so much history around every corner. Aside from Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, some others to see are:
Tower Bridge
*Often confused with London Bridge (which is just a regular bridge lol). Enjoy riverside views and pop into the Ivy for Afternoon Tea.
Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
Escape the bustling city and enjoy 350 acres of beautiful green space where you can take leisurely strolls, rent a rowboat on the Serpentine, or stop by Speakers’ Corner to experience a 200 year tradition of debate and open discussion. Adjacent to Hyde Park is Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, the former home of Princess Diana.
Picadilly Circus
Known for its vibrant atmosphere and neon lights, its a lively meeting point in the heart of the city
The Globe Theatre
A reconstruction of Shakespeare’s iconic theater, where you can catch a play in its authentic setting.
Covent Garden, Oxford Street, Notting Hill & Harrod’s
If you’re looking to shop-til-you-drop, you cannot go wrong with any of these places!
Getting Around
The streets of London may not be on a grid like NYC, but that doesn’t mean its difficult to navigate!
We recommend using Uber, Buses, The London Underground
(a.k.a the Tube) and Overground trains to get around- all of which are easily accessible in the tourist areas, and the areas near the Baptism festivities, and accept contactless payment/apple pay.
Some trains run until 1AM and many buses run 24/7.
The famous black cabs are iconic but pricey and not really worth it!
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please remember to look when crossing the street, as cars drive on the opposite side of the road.
Things to Know
There are two airports that come into London: Heathrow and Gatwick.
Heathrow is on the north side of the Thames River.
Gatwick is on the south side of the Thames River.
Keep that in mind when booking flights & stay to keep uber/cab costs down.
For anyone wishing to head to Corfu afterwards, there are many flights that go directly from London to Corfu without any layovers.
Card or Cash?
Very few places are cash only.
Card providers generally offer more favorable exchange rates than currency exchange kiosks (bureau de change) or airports, which often have high fees and poor rates.
Check if your home bank card has foreign transaction fees (typically 1-3%). Consider using a travel-specific card with no international fees to minimize costs.
When using your card, always select to be charged in the local currency (GBP, Pound Sterling) to get the best exchange rate.