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Things to Do in London

Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in London, UK — 2026 traveler picks.

Top places to see

Landmark

Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens

50 min from LHR

Free royal park adjacent to Paddington. The Serpentine Gallery contemporary art shows are free.

Market

Borough Market

60 min from LHR

London's finest food market under London Bridge arches. Open Thu–Sat. Sample before you buy.

Landmark

Tate Modern

60 min from LHR

Free world-class contemporary art museum on the South Bank. The Turbine Hall is unmissable.

Book tours + skip-the-line tickets

Compare tours + attractions in London across GetYourGuide, Tiqets and Trip.com — free cancellation on most, and prices match direct booking.

Things to do in London

Lock in a few experiences before you go — the good ones sell out.

Tours, tickets & day trips

Our pick

GetYourGuide has the deepest catalogue for London and free cancellation on most experiences — book now, decide later.

Browse London Just need timed-entry attraction tickets in London? Try Tiqets.Want a private driver-guide? Trip.com Private Tours in London.

Eat here first

A proper pie and mash at M. Manze on Tower Bridge Road — London's oldest surviving pie and mash shop (1902), £5.

Local tip

The Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) is much cheaper than Heathrow Express and only 20 minutes slower. It goes direct to Bond Street and Liverpool Street for a true London experience.

Where to stay

Hotels across London — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.

Find hotels in London

Hotels, hostels & more · Trip.com

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Where to stay in London →London layover guide →

What's on in London

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Home/Things to do/London

Things to Do in London

Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in London, UK — 2026 traveler picks.

Top places to see

Landmark

Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens

50 min from LHR

Free royal park adjacent to Paddington. The Serpentine Gallery contemporary art shows are free.

Market

Borough Market

60 min from LHR

London's finest food market under London Bridge arches. Open Thu–Sat. Sample before you buy.

Landmark

Tate Modern

60 min from LHR

Free world-class contemporary art museum on the South Bank. The Turbine Hall is unmissable.

Book tours + skip-the-line tickets

Compare tours + attractions in London across GetYourGuide, Tiqets and Trip.com — free cancellation on most, and prices match direct booking.

Things to do in London

Lock in a few experiences before you go — the good ones sell out.

Tours, tickets & day trips

Our pick

GetYourGuide has the deepest catalogue for London and free cancellation on most experiences — book now, decide later.

Browse London Just need timed-entry attraction tickets in London? Try Tiqets.Want a private driver-guide? Trip.com Private Tours in London.

Eat here first

A proper pie and mash at M. Manze on Tower Bridge Road — London's oldest surviving pie and mash shop (1902), £5.

Local tip

The Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) is much cheaper than Heathrow Express and only 20 minutes slower. It goes direct to Bond Street and Liverpool Street for a true London experience.

Where to stay

Hotels across London — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.

Find hotels in London

Hotels, hostels & more · Trip.com

Search hotels

Where to stay in London →London layover guide →

What's on in London

Dated events on sale now, from Ticketmaster. AirConnect earns a commission if you book through these links.

Dates and prices are Ticketmaster's at the time this page was built. Check the ticket page before you book.