60 THINGS TO SEE AND DO FOR FREE IN LONDON

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London is not the cheapest city in the world. True ... but there is a but: in today's post we will give you 60 ideas of things to see and do for free (or almost) in London… Are you ready? Let's go!

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1 / Walk through South bank and discover the side of London that is south of the River Thames. You will be accompanied by the London Eye (if you want to get on this wonderful ferris wheel you can buy tickets without a tail and with discounts here or here), the Globe Theater and the Tate Modern, among others.

2 / Look for the statue of Peter Pan in the Kensington Gardens.

3 / Visit City during the week to check its hustle or Saturday, when you will be the (almost) sole owner of its streets.

4 / Take advantage of the free concerts of street musicians from Covent Garden.

5 / Walk through Picadilly Circus and take a picture with the typical luminous background signs. And if you dare, you can participate in a night tour that will take you to discover the most current London. During the visit you will pass through the main central places of London (by the hand of a Spanish guide). In the end you will all go to toast with a pint in a pub! Cheers 🙂

6 / If it's Saturday, don't miss a free concert at the National Gallery: at noon they play musicians of the most varied. There are from piano concerts to artists with ukulele! And in this museum there are paintings by Botticelli, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, Goya and more!

7 / If you have time you can visit one of the many parks: Hyde Park, Kew Gardens, Kensington Gardens, Richmond Park, St James' Park, Green Park, Regents Park and Greenwich Park ...

8 / Take a picture while crossing the famous Abbey Road like one more Beatle!

9 / Get lost in the luxury-filled halls of the galleriesHarrods.

10 / Attend the ceremony of changing of the guard in front of Buckingham Palace, you can see the official calendar here. And if the monarchy roll is cool and God Save the Queen, visit the Windsor Castle. This tour in Spanish has good reviews.

11 / There are many free tours: both to visit the city and to know its best museums ... find out! And if you have the possibility do not miss one of the most original tours from London: Jack the Ripper, an adventure! This costs € 9.

12 / Walk through the Soho, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in London. And look for a cool pub where to take a pint as God commands.

13 / If you are a fan of Harry Potter go to king cross subway and take a picture of platform 9 and ¾. And if you are a fan of Harry Potter (yes, get ready to lend a hand in your pocket) you can do a Harry Potter tour at the Warner Bros studios where you can get to know your favorite wizard more closely or a walking tour of London that It will take you to know the "places" linked to Harry.

14 / Stay in front of the skeleton of the famous dinosaur of the Natural Science Museum: really shocking. It is a flat (also if you travel with children). It is also free!

15 / See the bridge rise Tower bridge It is one of the best things to see in London. Here you can see the dates and times of the movements of the bridge.

16 / Get lost in the Tate Modern, one of the most famous Modern Art galleries in the world (and free!). Also on the top floor there are views that remove the hiccups. Although we speak of wonderful views, none like those of 'The View from The Shard'. Here you have tickets without a queue (and on offer!)

17 / You can't leave without seeing the London towers, which in the past were used as a palace, prison and even as a zoo. A symbol of London!

18 / Do not miss the British Museum: It is immense and it takes time to see everything, but since it is free (yuppi!) you can come back as many times as you want. Here you will find Egyptian mummies, statues of Easter Island, imprints of Buddha and remains of the Partenon. Come on, if you like history, this place is paradise! Free again 🙂 how cool London is, huh?

19 / If you prefer science, take a tour of the Science Museum (and also free!).

20 / Visit the Westminster Abbey, where are the tombs of English kings and personalities such as Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton or Charles Dickens. This and other visits in addition to transportation are included in the London Pass.

21 / Be amazed at theSt. Paul's Cathedral: the second largest religious building in the world, behind St. Peter's, how could it be otherwise!

22 / If it is sunny and hot (which is not always so easy in London), you can go swimming at highgate lake. Do not worry that there are no monsters hidden in its waters.

23 / Make friends with the ducks of St james park. Or even lie on one of your grass and organize a picnic. Good and cheap plan!

24 / Pisa the first meridian in the Greenwich Observatory.

25 / Rest in Trafalgar Square under the statue of General Nelson and his 4 lions.

26 / Upload to mechanical stair Longest in Europe: it is located at the Angel metro station and measures more than 60 meters.

27 / And since you are, ride the famous “Tube”From London, the oldest subway in the world.

28 / If you are a London-lover and you already know the best corners of the English capital, maybe you can discover something new in the Museum of London That tells the story of the city.

29 / An original thing to see and do for free in London is to visit its Jamaican neighborhood: Brixton!

30 / If you have time, come to Primrose hill, from where you can enjoy one of the best views of London (and free!). Although undoubtedly the best views are obtained from the London Eye.

31 / If you ask permission you can attend the famous ceremony of the keys in the Tower of London It is celebrated every afternoon.

32 / Try the english cuisineOk, it is not very valued to say, but you have to eat locally, right? Here are some places to eat in London.

33 / And if it doesn't convince you, try some exotic food: London is full of ethnic restaurants! Here are some options for cheap dining in London.

34 / Near the street market Camden Town there's a Artistic Center where to discover famous artists of the '60s.

35 / And if you like fruit and vegetable markets do not miss the Borough market. Here you can also find dishes to improvise a picnic.

36 / Pass in front of the residence of the Prime Minister: number 10 Downing Street.

37 / Sit for a moment in Paris in front of the Wellington Arc de Triomphe or the Marble Arch. Or go directly to Paris, beware, it's not crazy: there are tours that take you on an excursion to Paris from London.

38 / And travel imaginary to Venice thanks to the Maida Vale channels.

39 / A visit in London is not such if you do not return home with a photo of its most universal symbol: nooo, the Queen does not! I speak of Big ben!!

40 / And of course, also with the typical telephone box.

41 / Stroll through the famous neighborhood of Notthing hill (and look for the movie's travel library!).

42 / Relax in the Queen Mary Rose Garden, the most beautiful rose garden in the city (located in Regents Park).

43 / Take a tour of Bond street, between Churchill statues and luxury stores.

44 / Did you know that the Globe Theater London Is it a replica of the theater of Shakespeare's plays? And it is also beautiful! Do not miss it!

45 / Stay speechless in front of the wonderful Kensington Palace And its gardens.

46 / Visit The Houses of Parliament, the Parliament English. And if you book in advance you can even attend a session!

47 / If you like photography, a walk through the Victoria and Albert Museum it will be a pleasure. Here there are more than 1 million photos from all over the world and from all eras.

48 / London is one of the cities with more cultural interest in the world: almost daily there are festivals, concerts, shows... Check out Time Out (here) that always puts up-to-date plans.

49 / Discover the Speakers' Corner in Hyde park, one of the most curious places in London. People climb into a drawer and complain about something ... while the walkers answer them! Surreal but real!

50 / Don't miss the circular church Temple church, the sanctuary of the Templars.

51 / If you like India visit the Hindu temple of Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.

52 / It won't be a delicatessen, but a good fish & chips You can be happy for the afternoon.

53 / As well as the 5 o'clock tea... you can't not take it in London!

54 / If you have time in London, a good idea is to make some getaway to discover more of England. Some of the best are: Excursion to Stonehenge, excursion to Oxford and Cambridge, Leeds Castle, Canterbury and Dover, Excursion to Edinburgh, or the one that takes you to Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath and Windsor.

55 / Cross the Thames back and forth thanks to its great bridges. The most famous are the Tower Bridge and the Millenium Bridge. If you feel like spending some money (and I assure you it will be well invested!) You can make a Thames cruise (much better if it's at sunset, like this one).

56 / A little shopping never hurts, right? In Oxford Street You will find what you are looking for.

57 / Ride in a bus and let yourself go. Perhaps you can discover secret corners that do not appear in any guide. If you prefer, you can hop on a tourist bus to visit the most famous places in London (and considered how expensive the subway is, it may be worth it!)

58 / Take the opportunity to practice your english with the local people taking a pint of the delicious ale.

59 / And if you're a soccer player, why not do it while watching a Premier match with the fans of one of the teams? I would first make sure which of the teams should be encouraged ...

60/ Returns: London has a lot to offer and in one visit it is very complicated to be satisfied!

So far our list of things to see and do in London for free (or almost)... do you know any more?