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Xperience Team

09 May 2024 - 5 min read

Exploring London : A Guide to Various Landmarks, Museums and More

A historical city which acts as the capital of England as well as the United KIngdom is well-known for its rich history stretching back to Roman times. It has now become the global center for finance, commerce, culture, fashion and the arts where you could find anything and everything under this exceptional city of London.

There are so many things that you can do in London that is uncountable from exploring their depth of the history where you could witness numerous landmarks from Buckingham Palace which is the official residence of the Queen, as well as the beautiful gothic abbey church, Westminster that has served as the coronation Church.

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Not stopping there, there are still other fun and interesting attractions such as the Museum and a number of entertainment industries from the world-famous theater district, London’s West End where you get to see their wide variety of shows to the iconic Guard Ceremonies that can be found at Buckingham Palace from time to time.

Without further ado, Here is the list of exciting and recommended things to do in London, that will leave you with unforgettable memories that you hardly get anywhere else, beside the authentic and extravagant city of London.

1. Exploring the Historical Landmarks

The city of London is well-known as a city that is full with culture and history that can be seen from their numerous landmarks that can be found all around London.

Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site which has served multiple purposes throughout history, built in 1070 that once acted as a royal palace, prison, a mint, an armory, even a zoo.
Westminster Abbey, The iconic and beautiful gothic abbey church that has been the coronation church for the Royal Family since a long time ago. Here you get to witness its magnificent architecture and decoration such as beautifully crafted stained glass windows while admiring the towering nave.
Elizabeth Tower, Which is also known as ‘Big Ben’ that acts as the symbol of the London city itself as well the whole United Kingdom. It is one of the biggest clocks as well as the most famous clock in the whole world that is located beside the House of Parliament of the UK Government.
Buckingham Palace, who doesn’t know about Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen where visitors can witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony that takes place daily on the palace grounds.

There are still many other iconic landmarks that you can explore in London such as the grand and luxurious Hampton Court Palace where you can wander through the formal garden and lose yourself in the history of this grand palace, Kensington Palace where Queen Victoria once spent all her childhood at and many other more.

The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

2. Immerse yourself into their World-Class Museums

A Paradise for Museum lovers from all around the world where you get get a glimpse in history and culture, the city itself is always boasts on their wide variety of museums that cater to any interest, from a pure history museum, art museums to a science museum, you can find it all on this massive city of London.

The British Museum, which houses the rarest collections of antiques and artifacts from all around the globe from years to years. The museum is truly one-of-its-kind where you can find the Egyptian Mummies that are very well preserved, and Parthenon Sculptures which came from the temple that is dedicated to the Greek Goddess Athena.
Tate Modern, a heaven-like place for art enthusiasts which is also known as the national gallery of international modern and contemporary art that bosating on the vast collection from the most renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Loise Bourgeois.
Natural History Museum, A museum where it will take you into the wonder of natural history throughout the decade, even from when dinosaurs are believed to be living well on the earth and humans have not existed. Here you can take a look for yourself at the skeletons of the dinosaurus, the iconic giant blue whale skeletons that are hanging from the ceiling and many other captivating collections about nature.

All of listed museum mention above is not all the London city have, there are still other world-class museums that you might want to consider to visit such as the Victoria and Albert Museum which housing the treasure for decorative art and design from fashion to sculptures, Science Museum which as the name says full on interactive exhibits that have connection with science from robots to medicine, and many other more are waiting to be explore.

Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

3. Catch London’s Iconic Shows and Performance

If you love to see classical shows and performances of the iconic classic stories made by the renowned writer such as Shakerpeare, then visiting the Theatrical Hub, The West End is a must thing to do in London. It is a world-renowned theater that offers a dazzling performance for all tastes from long-running musicals, thought-provoking dramas, or laugh-out-loud comedies, London’s West End has everything for you.

4. Go on Harry Potter Tour

A shoutout to all the Potterheads around the world who are absolutely captivated by the world from the famous movie ‘Harry Potter’. In London you can make your dream come true and step inside the wonderful world full of Magic by participating in Warner Bros. Studio Tour London where they will take you on a journey to the official Harry Potter studio located in Leavesden. There you can explore the most iconic spots of the Harry Potter series from Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest, even Dumbledore’s Office.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

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5. Take a ride on the London Eye

Get your unforgettable experience where you will be taken into the height of 135 meter above the ground where you will be able to enjoy the absolute panoramic views of London. On this 30 minute ride in a massive ferris wheel where each of the glass capsules are able to maintain up to 25 people above the air, it is one of the precious experiences as well as moments that you can only get in London with your friends and family. It is a great place to deepen your bond with each other, take your time as well as a picture to be the keepsake of your memories with your beloved one.

London Eye

Here are all the most recommended things to do during your visit to the majestic city of London. From visiting each of their most iconic landmarks, exploring their world-class museums, and even making some memories with your beloved one at the London Eye. Now What are you waiting for? Hurry and get your flight tickets, accommodations, and various tourist attractions mentioned above with Traveloka! Traveloka is always giving the best price with various combos, discounts and promotions which will make your trip more memorable!

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