London holds a huge airport which means plenty of opportunities for one-day layovers.
This city has so much to offer and lots of easy ways to get around!
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The most obvious choice to take when touring London is taking a hop-on-hop-off double-decker bus. These buses are the best option as they are cost-effective and easy to navigate.
How to book a double-decker bus tour
There are lots and lots of bus companies in London but the best one is the Big Bus Tours. This is one of the most popular bus companies and stops and every single big spot in the city. It also includes a ticket to the river cruise.
You can book on their website or their app
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They have a few different ticket types with different price ranges; we picked the cheapest at £45.00 or around $56.56.
Best Stops to Get Off At
We took the Red Route and that gave us the most direct path to everything we wanted to see.
#6 Picadilly Circus –
Piccadilly Circus is a famous public square and intersection.
It is situated at the junction of several famous roads, including Regent Street, Piccadilly, Shaftesbury Avenue, and Coventry Street. Piccadilly Circus is known for its iconic illuminated advertising signs and a central pedestrian plaza surrounded by various shops, theaters, and restaurants.
#10 Whitehall –
This is the stop right in front of the Westminster Abby, Parliament, and Big Ben.
#11 London Eye (Westbound)-
You can walk from Whitehall to the London Eye but on a cold windy day, it’s not very fun. Here you can get on the London Eye and walk along the bank of the River Thames.
Tickets to ride the London Eye are £25.50 per person.
#14 Saint Paul Cathedral
Saint Paul’s is a prominent feature in London. From Its dome to its ornate ceilings and architecture this cathedral is an absolute must-see.
The online adult price is £20.50 and the walk-up adult price is £23.
#16 the Tower of London
The Tower of London is another must-visit. Inside there are the Crown Jewels, The White Tower, the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, Battlements, the Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower, the Torture at the Tower exhibition, the Fusiliers Museum, and the Royal Mint exhibition.
The Adult price to enter is £33.60.
The Best Place for Afternoon Tea In London
#18 Westminster Pier (river cruise entrance)
If you want to use your free river cruise pass this is the exit to the dock.
#23 Buckingham Palace
No trip to London would be complete without visiting Buckingham Palace. You cannot go in but you can walk around the gates.
Where to Stay
There are hundreds of options for places to stay when in London. I suggest trying to stay as close to Hyde Park as possible. You want to try to walk to most of the big landmarks, bus stations, subway stations, and restaurants; most Uber and taxis are very expensive.
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