Audio guide and guide to London in Russian - “YARVITTO. Excursions around London Modern holidays with children

• Wallace Collection

  The collection consists of 5,500 items, of which the richest collections of paintings and palace furniture of the 18th century, as well as the richest collection of Sèvres porcelain in the world, deserve special attention. In addition, the museum has a superb display of luxury items, sculptures, knightly armor, etc.

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• Fantastic London Drive

  Bestseller on wheels.. All the top attractions of the British capital from the window of a comfortable car, London rain is not a hindrance)... Big Ben, Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards, Tower Bridge, City, Piccadilly, more than 50 worldwide famous places.

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• Walking tour of London. Westminster

  If you want to see with your own eyes the most legendary buildings, cathedrals and palaces of London, if you like the pace of a walk combined with interesting and fun historical facts- this excursion is for you.
  Buckingham Palace is not the first and not the only royal palace London!

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• Tower - more than 9 centuries of history of the monarchy. Hunt for kings and diamonds

  The Tower of London is one of the oldest and most mysterious palace-fortresses English monarchy. An extremely multifunctional institution, which over almost a thousand years of history has served as a royal palace, fortress, arsenal, archive, mint, zoo, observatory, treasury and prison.

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• Excursion to Hampton Court

  An excursion to Hampton Court will give you an idea of ​​how the kings of the Tudor and Stuart eras lived; the events of the 16th and 17th centuries completely changed the course of English history. The huge red brick country palace of Henry 8 and its later extension in beautiful Baroque style is a place of luxury, feasting, tragedy and intrigue.

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• London driving tour

  Express acquaintance with the sights of London with increased comfort! We will move around the city in a Mercedes, take regular walks and learn more detailed history famous places of the English capital.

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• Royal Westminster Abbey, site of the coronation of 38 of the country's monarchs

  There is no place in the English-speaking world more rich in history! Since 1066, 38 monarchs have been crowned in this church. Royal weddings take place here. The farewell ceremonies for the bodies of Princess Diana and the Queen Mother took place here. Here is the world's greatest tomb of outstanding personalities.

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• Mysterious Stonehenge and the quintessence of the English Middle Ages - the city of Salisbury

  On this trip we visit the world-famous monoliths of Stonehenge, the purpose of which is unknown to official historians (but few on Earth know) and the amazing city of Salisbury with its cathedral, which has the tallest spire in the country and was praised more than once by the painter John Constable.

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• Arundel Castle, the ancestral seat of England's most ancient ducal family

  Erandel Castle is steeped in thousands of years of English history. In addition to the historical apartments, where we will see portraits of the castle's proud owners, some of whom lost their heads on the chopping block, and personal belongings belonging to Queen Mary Stuart, we will visit the fantastically designed gardens and the tomb chapel.

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• Tate Gallery of British Art

  The Tate Gallery has the world's largest collection of British art. The recently reconstructed halls house paintings by Anthony Van Dyck, William Blake, William Turner, Thomas Gainsborough, Joshua Reynolds, John Constable, Thomas Lawrence, the Pre-Raphaelites, David Hockney, Francis Bacon...

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• Tudor Hampton Court Palace and garden splendor

  Hampton Court Palace, which has witnessed many royal dramas since the 16th century, is rich not only in history, but also in a host of tourist highlights: it is home to the largest royal kitchens in Europe of that era, the oldest, largest grapevine in the world and the oldest Labyrinth in the world...

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• Tour of Mayfair and Oxford Street

  Mayfair is considered the second most expensive area in London. It is surrounded on three sides by shopping streets: Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly. Inside is Bond Street, a street of elegant brand shops and art galleries. The world of the elite is waiting for you!

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• The smartest way out for “newbies” is to start their journey through the city of rain and fog with a sightseeing tour. Most of the “reviews” take place in Central London, including attractions that everyone probably remembers from school years from English topics.

  Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, St. Martin's Church, National Gallery, Admiralty Arch, Old Admiralty, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben - first sightseeing tour in London will be like meeting cartoon characters you know from childhood in Disneyland!

  In London, even the subway is a kind of temple of art: in 2000, several London stations doubled as permanent art galleries, where the most distinguished masters are exhibited.

  Tours of London pubs are in constant demand among our tourists. It must be said that many travelers are interested not only in tasting real ale (this is easy to do on your own), but also in the opportunity to visit those very seedy places where Dickens, Shaw and even the formidable Jack the Ripper once hung out.

  Excursions outside the city center also deserve close attention. For example, a trip to Windsor (34 km from London) will introduce you to Windsor Castle - the largest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor Town Hall, where royal marriage ceremonies took place, the famous “Crooked House”, the oldest “public school” - Eton College.

  For families traveling with children, adapted excursions around London with entertainment are organized. Both children and their parents will surely enjoy a boat trip on the Thames, walking in the footsteps of Harry Potter, visiting real pirate ships, excursions to farms and the zoo, and getting to know royal traditions. You can also watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, learn about the history of London transport, stroll through the world's oldest botanical gardens, or even admire the city from a bird's eye view.

Beautiful and delightful London is the heart of Great Britain and one of the greatest historical cities of our time. The undoubted leader in terms of population largest country Old World, which is more than 8.5 million people. Every year it is “attacked” by thousands of tourists from all over the world to visit luxurious, rich, unique attractions - national galleries and museums, palaces and temples, theaters and much more. The extraordinary fashionista is a metropolis of global importance and a key financial center, dictating the laws of political, business, cultural and economic spheres of activity.

History of London

The history of the emergence, formation and prosperity of London is very rich, multifaceted and interesting. It dates back to 43 AD - during the Roman invasion of the lands of Britain. Even at the very beginning of its inception, Londinium (the former name of the settlement 1.6 km long and 0.8 km wide) was the most important shopping center, port and significant locality region, and in 100 AD. e. blossoms even more and becomes the capital. 100 years later, when the state was divided into two parts, it fell into Upper Britain and became the main policy of the new provinces.
Over the course of several centuries, the city changed kings, was destroyed and rebuilt, displaced the Romans and settled by the British, and was even occupied by the Vikings. But at the same time, he did not stop developing, he continued to settle down and rise. During the Early Middle Ages, under the reign of William the Conqueror, construction began on the Tower of London, the bridge and the Palace of Westminster, which are iconic landmarks today. And London rose and grew and became the largest trading center in Europe.
In 1665-1666. The terrible epidemic “Black Death” (commonly known as the plague) fell on him and took the lives of more than 50 thousand people. Moving a little away from this tragedy, another disaster struck London - the Great Fire of London, which incinerated most of the city, about 13 thousand buildings. After several decades, it literally rose from the ashes and took the position of the financial capital of the world, which became significant in its history. In 1707, it became the capital of the newly created territory - Great Britain and continued to be populated and upset by factories, factories, sewers, and railways.
During World Wars I and II, the city suspended its development as it was subjected to constant air attacks. The Second World War brought destruction to more than tens of thousands of homes. Subsequently, London lost its title as the country's largest port. But still in 1948 he held the Olympic Games. In 1952, it was hit by a mixture of industrial smoke and fog known as the Great Smog, which killed more than 11,000 people. Rich history created a city from London that ranks fifth in the world in terms of GDP per unit of population.

London's main attractions

Today, London is overflowing with crowds of tourists who come on vacation and excursions, to view historical sights, unique architectural projects and the famous new skyscrapers that have become new symbols.
Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road
The heart and one of the main symbols of the capital of Great Britain is the Tower Bridge - this is the largest and most complex drawbridge, which is controlled using hydraulics. Its majestic towers, connected by horizontal passages, delight all visitors. Crowds of spectators gather nearby while the sliding structures are being raised to allow a large vessel to pass, to take photos and watch the process of work of a masterpiece of architectural art. You can also visit exhibitions and shows in the towers, which are held quite often.
Big Ben, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster
An equally important part of London is Big Ben - a huge 13-ton bell hidden behind the dials of the world famous 98-meter tower of the Palace of Westminster. Delicate and painstaking work was done to create this miracle in the neo-Gothic style. Cladding with decorative ornaments, granite, Yorkshire Anston stone and Latin lettering. Unfortunately, entry for foreigners is prohibited. The tower achieves incredible beauty in the evening when the spotlight comes on. Experts worked on the accuracy of time in the mechanism for several years and finally achieved their goal: the clock began working on May 21, 1859, and to this day the residents of this beautiful city enjoy the ringing of Big Ben at the start of every New Year.
Tower of London, Tower Hill
On the embankment of the River Thames in the east of the City rise the marble towers of the Tower of London. Almost 9 centuries have passed since the construction of the mighty fortress. Many historically important events took place in this unusual castle. Here, until the end of the 17th century, English rulers spent the night before their coronation. The Tower also served as a minting court, an archive, an observatory, and even a menagerie. Now it attracts the attention of tourists with its unique architecture of buildings from different periods, romantic stories of people’s destinies, tragedies and museum collections. Curious visitors can look at the place where the scaffold and instruments of ancient torture were located, admire the royal regalia, the scepter with the world famous, sparkling “Star of Africa” diamond and other jewelry.
Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Palace Road
A striking representative of the foggy capital of Great Britain is Buckingham Palace - the residence of Queen Elizabeth, where the most important receptions, official meetings and banquets of international scale are held. Most of the time it is closed to visitors, and opens only during the holidays of royalty in August and September. Visitors come here not only to experience the unsurpassed splendor and luxury of the architectural structure, but also to watch the mesmerizing spectacle of the changing of the guard. The central façade is particularly splendid, with a huge balcony rising in the center. Everyone is invited to get acquainted with the exquisite furniture, luxurious decorative items, the unique collection of paintings of the Green Living Room, as well as visit the Throne Room, the State Dining Room with a long mahogany table and many portraits of monarchs, the Royal Mews with golden, transparent and other carriages. You are also invited to enjoy the beauty of the luxurious garden, where there is a lake with real pink flamingos.
Palace of Westminster, Westminster
There is hardly a single tourist who has not heard about the Palace of Westminster - more than 3 hectares of incredible beauty and luxury of volumetric-spatial composition. It contains about 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases, a 3-kilometer corridor and 11 amazing courtyards. Very skillful decoration attracts more than 40 thousand people a year. The building is decorated with two towers, one of which is the world famous Big Ben. Many also come to visit Westminster Hall - a true masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, the Hall of Peers, the Central Hall, and the House of Commons. In the Royal Gallery you can find sculptures of royal blood, and in the Hall of the Mantle you can find beautiful canvases painted by William Dick. The House of Lords is a room decorated with wood and stone carvings, paintings, frescoes, various emblems and insanely bright multi-colored stained glass windows. An incredible sensation comes over visitors when they walk through the same carpets and rooms as the Queen herself, or when examining a wardrobe consisting of luxurious outfits, accessories and hats.
Westminster Abbey, Broad Sanctuary
Among the variety of church buildings in London, Westminster Abbey is considered the most luxurious royal tomb. The coronation and burial place of the kings of Great Britain was built during the years 1245-1745. and is a striking example of medieval architecture in the Gothic style. The main prop of the coronation is the oak throne. It serves as a shelter for the Skun Destiny Stone. Amazing in size and richness of decoration, the structure is enveloped, as if in flames, by massive and graceful stone lace. The length of the temple is 156 m, the height of the main nave is 31 m. And above it there is a triforium - a narrow gallery decorated with exquisite carvings. The facades are decorated with round rose windows with amazing stained glass windows. The vaults are supported by pointed arches supported by high columns, which gives unusual lightness and spaciousness to the interior, creating the impression of weightlessness.
St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Paul's Churchyard
St. Paul's Temple - cathedral, which is the main church building in the capital of Great Britain. The central nave, transepts and choir form a cross, reminiscent of the shrines of the Middle Ages. The spacious, amazingly designed interior had already impressed visitors, but still wanted to add more luxury and richness. And in 1860, a fund was approved, the purpose of which was to finance the interior, after which it received delightful mosaics, beautiful sculptures, openwork grilles made of non-ferrous metals and handmade wooden benches.

London Cultural Center

British Museum, Great Russell Street
The British Museum is one of the oldest and largest museum institutions on the planet, visited by a huge number of tourists. It houses unique artifacts and works of art from all over the world. Over six million exhibits are exhibited here in halls and storage rooms. Ancient Egypt with terrifying mummified pharaohs, Assyria, a collection of sculptures from the Greek Parthenon made of marble, a Viking boat, a unique spike from the crown of thorns of the god-man Jesus Christ, the death mask of Emperor Napoleon - all this is available for inspection within the walls of this attraction. The central museum hall - an architectural masterpiece by Norman Foster - contrasts with the external classicism of the structure. The main treasure of England, the library, is also kept here. The British Museum is a place where you are never bored, where you never get tired of it and, when you leave, plan your next visit.
London National Gallery, Trafalgar Square
The London National Gallery is one of the world's remarkable art institutions. It is located on Trafalgar Square, having been founded in the 19th century by a Russian banker from St. Petersburg. It exhibits masterpiece works of Western European art, starting from the early Renaissance and ending with “Sunflowers” ​​by the notorious van Gogh. Visitors are delighted with the works of outstanding artists of the 13th-20th centuries. Even if you are not a fan of high art, everyone will find a lot of interesting things here. You are allowed to draw here, but you must take all the necessary materials with you. After long walks, many people get tired - in this case, you can sit on the sofa and relax, or drink a cup of coffee or tea in the Espresso Bar or The National Cafe.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Marylebone Road
Madame Tussauds London is the largest and world famous complex of wax figures. It is located in the area of ​​the home of the great fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Most tourists believe that this place is a must-see. It consists of several halls, including the Great Hall, the Chamber of Horrors and the Spirit of London exhibition. Each of them includes exhibits so animated that the look of these dolls pierces to the core. The models of E. Presley, the Rolling Stones, M. Monroe, M. Jackson, C. Chaplin, the royal family, B. Clinton and Jack the Ripper will not leave you indifferent. Interestingly, they are all fixed in different positions: sitting, standing, or even in motion.
Sherlock Holmes Museum, 221B Baker Street
The Sherlock Holmes Museum is the home of the first fictional literary detective S. Holmes, created by A. Conan Doyle. Entering this unique building, everyone finds themselves in an incredible detective atmosphere, oversaturated mysterious stories. Visitors are invited to sit in the same chair in front of the fireplace as Holmes, touch and feel the things and exhibits that Sherlock used, or read Dr. Watson's diary with notes and an excerpt from The Hound of the Baskervilles. They haven't forgotten about Mrs. Hudson here either. There is a souvenir shop with many interesting items.
Tate British Gallery, Millbank
The British Tate Gallery is an art museum in London, which includes almost all modern styles and genres, together with examples from the last century. The majestic interiors, high ceilings, decoration and peaceful atmosphere are reminiscent of a palace. The number of visitors here is small, no one will interfere with learning national art Great Britain, represented in paintings, sculptures, installations, unique paper works, engravings and bas-reliefs.
Theater Royal Covent Garden, Covent Garden
The Royal Theater Covent Garden is a delightful opera house in London, which began its activity back in 1732. It consisted of several independent troupes that showed not only musical, dramatic and ballet performances, but also circus performances. Now it's incredible luxurious palace with a hall capacity of 2268 seats, it has earned the title of one of the best European theaters. Famous conductors and vocalists of the planet perform at Covent Garden. The extensive repertoire includes works of various national schools - from the classical era to the present.

Modern holidays with children

London Eye, The Queen's Walk, South Bank of the River Thames
The London Eye is an amazing landmark located on one of the banks of the Thames. At the time of construction, it was the tallest such structure in the entire globe. Rising 135 m high, the attraction consists of 32 transparent capsule cabins with a capacity of up to 25 people. 800 people can ride on it at the same time. During the year the number of visitors is about 3.5 million people. Truly this perfect place for romance, where you can order champagne, candles, fruits and take a ride in the “Cupid's Capsule”, designed for two + a waiter. The London Eye makes one revolution in 30 minutes, which will allow people in the booths to enjoy fabulous panoramic views of London. Interestingly, the wheel does not stop to load and unload passengers.
London Sea Life Aquarium, County Hall Westminster Bridge Road
London's only Sea Life Aquarium is an ideal place to take the kids. It houses the largest collection of aquatic animals in all of Europe, including two huge pools with a capacity of over a million liters and 50 additional tanks. There are a huge number of animal species in the aquarium, placed in more similar conditions for natural environment. The most popular procedure for adults is feeding fish. Children are incredibly delighted by penguins, stingrays, crabs, and starfish, since they are allowed to touch them. Young people often prefer extreme activities: scuba diving with sharks or simply watching them. In the aquarium you can see Cuban crocodiles, sea turtles, piranhas, jellyfish, squid, octopuses and even seahorses.
Peter Harrison Planetarium, Greenwich, at the National Maritime Museum
But the London Planetarium has been amazing viewers with incredible spectacles for about 40 years. Every 40 min. The “star show” session starts, for which a star projector is used. With its help, visitors look at the Earth and the solar system, study galaxies, and watch the twinkling of stars. The planetarium has the opportunity to visit exciting attractions reminiscent of outer space, taking visitors on fantastic adventures, or get acquainted with mysterious fogs and black holes, and take part in search operations alien civilizations or find out the amount of your weight on another planet.
London Zoo, Regents Park, Outer Circle
Many tourists and city residents take their children to London Zoo. To fully experience all the beauties, you need to spend at least 3 hours here. The menagerie has collected incredible varieties of reptiles, 3 aquarium halls, 2 departments of a children's mini-zoo, constantly replenished with new specimens, capturing almost the entire diversity of the animal world. The African Bird Safari collection features rare species such as Madagascar teals and white-bellied rain storks. The BROV pavilion houses insects and tiny animals.
Hamleys Toy Store, 188-196 Regent Road
Customers set aside all or most of the day for Hamleys toy store. Every day, in addition to the sale of goods, interesting children's games, puppet theater performances, and prize competitions are held here. The complex is great place to celebrate a child's birthday. An already thought-out scripted event is offered, which includes a one and a half hour tour of the establishment. The hero from the fairy tale will be a guide and will tell a lot interesting adventures. In the Festive Hall it is organized sweet table, and bags of gifts are also presented.

Catering establishments

Tate Modern Restaurant, 53 Bankside
When visiting beautiful London, everyone tries to time their sightseeing large quantity famous attractions. In this case, you need to find places to completely satiate yourself or just have a snack along the way. The Tate Modern restaurant attracts maximum customers every day due to the quality of its cuisine and location. It is located on the 6th floor of the building, which provided it with fabulous views from the windows onto the shimmering huge dome of St. Paul's Cathedral across the beauty of the enchanting Thames. Baked sea trout with new potatoes will cost £18, asparagus broth with cashews will cost around £8, delicious pasta starts at £9, and a traditional rib-eye steak will delight art lovers for £20. It is also important that there is a bar here.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, 68 Royal Hospital Road
If you need luxury in everything for an important event or meeting, then this is the place to go - to the flagship establishment of haute French cuisine, Gordon Ramsay, which has three Michelin stars in its arsenal, which already guarantees the quality of the food. Modern and respectable, located in the center of London, it is ready to accommodate up to 45 people at a time. Tables here, of course, need to be reserved 2-3 days before your visit. The interior here is chic, the furnishings are in the best English traditions. The quality of food and decoration is incomparable. As for the price, a full dinner with dessert starts from $350. Unfortunately the restaurant is closed on weekends.
Liman Restaurant, 60 Penton Street, Angel Islington
Liman Restaurant is a lovely little restaurant with beautiful decor and very cozy atmosphere. There is a really extensive menu here, which leads to a difficult choice - your eyes literally run wild. It mainly contains dishes from Turkey and the Middle East. Prices start from 3.9 pounds, going up to 15.5. We are talking about karisik izgara - an assortment of kebabs, delicious ribs and fried lamb. The stylish interior with panoramic views also delights guests. An open kitchen allows you to observe the cooks - an excellent marketing ploy.
Cafe Diana, Bayswater Road 5 Wellington Terrace
Lovers and fans of Princess Diana will definitely love Cafe Diana, located on Bayswater Road. This is a nice, cozy establishment, the walls of which are decorated with a huge number of different photographs of Diana, her family, including the owner of the cafe. A very simple and unpretentious place. However, despite the simplicity, everything is very tasty. In particular, visitors note the delicious bacon, hummus, fatush salad, and fried lamb. The friendly and polite staff does their best.
Cafe Boheme, 13 Old Compton Street
While not outwardly attracting maximum attention, Cafe Boheme will serve all its customers in a friendly and good-natured manner. There are always crowds of people here - regardless of the time of day. The prices are quite high, the interior is in French style. The choice is quite extensive and varied. High marks are given to croissants with a cup of latte for breakfast and a nice steak. The charcuterie platter is lovely, the pate is more like a very perfect parfait - heavenly pleasure. In the evenings, a jazz orchestra often plays here.

Shopping in London

Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road
Harrods is the largest department store in Europe, located on 5 floors, occupying 90 thousand square meters. m. and includes 330 departments. It sells clothing and shoes for the whole family, electrical appliances and jewelry, sporting goods and wedding supplies, accessories for pets and toys, food and cosmetics, gift sets and stationery, household items and furniture. Despite the struggle with conservationists, the complex sells animal skins.
House of Fraser, 318 Oxford Street
House of Fraser has earned its popularity due to its competitive prices and abundance of widely available brands. Due to the huge selection of cheap models, it is perfect for bulk shopping or a lot of gifts, especially if there are time constraints. Not taking into account the departments with clothes for any gender and age, there are accessories, shoes, bags, cosmetics, household goods and equipment.
Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street
Selfridges is a famous department store in London. Its distinctive feature is that it was originally built as a department store. The assortment consists of clothes for any gender and age, accessories, shoes, cosmetics and household appliances. Many different models will certainly allow you to choose something for yourself.
John Lewis, 300 Oxford Street
John Lewis is an outstanding department store and a traditional place for gift shopping. Initially, his product range included only household items, but today he also sells clothing. The style of the models is intended more for work, walking and relaxation. If you need to buy jeans more economically, then this is also the right place. There are no bright, famous brands here.

Amazingly beautiful and bewitching with its grandeur, London opens its doors and embraces to tourists, telling its incredibly difficult history of emergence and formation. Thanks to the attractions, places of recreation and entertainment, even the most boring tourist will cheer up and find fun for himself here. The crowd of visitors is caused by the trends of modern culture and the rich historical past. And no fog or rain will prevent you from enjoying this fabulous and at the same time financial center of the planet!

Today the site invites you to go on an exciting journey. In 72 hours you will see the most famous sights of the city on the Thames that will take your breath away, and our guide will help you spend your time wisely and avoid common tourist mistakes. So, we suggest you familiarize yourself with our guide to London for 3 days.

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Where to stay

The UK capital has a huge number of accommodation options for tourists.

The most budget-friendly are rooms with breakfast, the so-called bed&breakfast, hostels and private apartments. Apartments can be booked on the website airbnb.ru. Inexpensive hotel or you can find the hostel on Booking.com. When choosing housing, give preference to options that are located near the metro.

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So, you were able to get from the airport to the hotel without any problems, you had a little rest, which means it’s time to get used to the city and enjoy the long-awaited vacation.

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Getting to know the city on the Thames.

Every traveler who decides to visit London must take a sightseeing tour on the famous red double-decker bus. If you don't know English language, then an audio guide in Russian will help you. It is noteworthy that you can get off and get on the bus at any stop. This way you can see the sights along the route and save on travel costs with a one-off payment of around £23. The ticket is valid for 24 hours and the cheapest way to book it is on the website, just don’t forget to print it out first. Ticket holders are also entitled to bus tour to museums, river cruise and a guided tour. To save on entrance fees to attractions and get various nice perks, we recommend purchasing a London Pass.

If an audio guide is not important for you, then you can consider more budget option. So a sightseeing tour on bus number 12, the route of which runs through all the most interesting sights, will cost you less than £3. After the tour, we suggest having lunch at the Wetherspoon chain pub. There are many of them in London and finding the nearest one is not difficult. Why do we recommend this place? It's delicious and very cheap by local standards.

Museum of London

Do you want to get acquainted with the history of the city? Then head to the Museum of London. Entry is free for everyone. Open daily. Opening hours: 10:00-17:30 (Monday-Saturday), 12:00-17:30 (Sunday). The museum is located at 150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN. If you are coming by metro, then you need the St. Paul's. We recommend a visit to all those who would like to clearly see how the city has changed since the times of the Roman Empire.

British Museum

You must also visit the main museum of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, the British Museum. Entrance to the museum is really free, but to visit the exhibitions held there you will have to pay. Interesting fact: six cats are officially employed here as rat catchers. Here you can see unique exhibits from all over the world and most of them were added to the museum’s collection under very strange circumstances. Just look at the famous Rosetta Stone. Address: Russell Street, WC1B 3DG. Can be visited daily. Open from 10am to 5.30pm. You can get there yourself by metro, station – Holborn, Tottenham Court Road.

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum of Art and Design always welcomes curious tourists who can appreciate the unique collection, which includes more than 4.5 million exhibits. Address: Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL. You can visit for free. The doors are open to guests every day from 10 am to 5:45 pm, on Friday from 9 am to 11 pm.

Science Museum

It will appeal not only to adults, but also to children, because only here you can take part in the exciting “Cockroach Tour”. Here you will see the world through the eyes of insects if you visit the museum on weekends. Open daily. Doors open at 10:00. The museum closes at 18:00. If you go by tube, you need to go to South Kensington station. Address: Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD. If you don't want to spend £6 on a ticket, arrive after 4:30pm. Admission will be free and you will not have to pay for a ticket.

Natural History Museum

After leaving the museum, do not rush to go far, because very close to everyone there is another amazing dinosaur museum - the Natural History Museum. Only here you can see a huge skeleton of a dinosaur, an equally impressive copy of a blue whale, a giant squid and many other interesting exhibits. Children 10 years and older can take part in a free tour. A useful life hack on how to get into the museum without queuing: it’s simple, go around it on the right along Exibition Road, there is also an entrance there. Address: SW7 5BD, Cromwell Road. Open every day from 10am to 5:50pm.

Flying to London and not visiting the Tate Modern gallery would be an unforgivable mistake, and you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to take part in a free tour. Just come at 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00 and a gallery employee will share with you interesting information. Believe me, 45 minutes will fly by. Address: SE1 9TG, Bankside.

Did you know that you can attend evening choir services at Westminster Abbey and tour the inside for free? You didn't even know that Westminster Abbey- This active temple? It's not too late to catch up. Just come by 5 pm on weekdays, except Wednesdays, or on weekends by 3 pm and you will see everything with your own eyes. Address: 20 Deans Yard London SW1P 3PA&.

What to do in the evening

If your soul requires continuation after such a busy day, then a party at the Heaven club is just what the doctor ordered. And you'll be lucky if you go to the club on a Monday, because that day of the week there's a free Popcorn party. All you need to be happy is to print a coupon from the club’s website.

Don't want to dance? For a quiet and cozy evening, we recommend the Paradise by Way of Kensal Green restaurant! A very atmospheric place that you fall in love with at first sight. The excellent cuisine will delight and impress even experienced gourmets. But keep in mind that they also know how to make noise and light up until the morning. If you want quiet, come early. Address: 19 Kilburn Lane, W10 4AE.

If noisy parties are not for you, but you want to while away an interesting evening, then go to the world-famous West End musicals. You can buy a ticket with a good discount at the Half price tickets booth, which is easy to find when you get to Leicester Square. They hold sales a couple of hours before the start of the musical.

Day 2

The city from a bird's eye view.

London Eye

Today you will see London in all its glory. For a unique experience, head to the Ferris wheel, the most popular attraction - the London Eye. It is better to buy tickets online in advance. The cost of one ticket starts from £17, but do not forget about the “Two for the price of one” discount system, which we wrote about above. The Ferris wheel is located near Waterloo and Westminster stations. You need exit 1.

St Paul's Cathedral

Enjoy architectural masterpieces London is possible by climbing just over 500 steps of St. Paul's Cathedral. Don’t forget to visit the whispering gallery under the dome and conduct an experiment, because this place is unique in that if you whisper a word in one part, you can hear it in another without any problems. If you buy a ticket on the website it will cost you £12.50.

Observation platforms

Thrifty tourists will argue that it is simply wasteful to pay that kind of money for beautiful view and they will be right. Indeed, in order to see a magnificent panorama of the city it is not at all necessary to pay money, it is enough to know the places. You can take stunning photos completely free of charge when you reach observation deck entertainment center Ally Pally. Spectacular views of the city can be enjoyed from Waterloo Bridge. Even at night you will get excellent photos. Be sure to climb to the top of Parliament Hill to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, worries, problems and enjoy the atmosphere of this place. Accessible from Hampstead tube station.

Boat trip along the Thames

Now is the time to go for a boat ride on the Thames. To make the trip not only pleasant, but also useful, immediately after this we will go to Greenwich to see the sights and check in on the prime meridian. To avoid wasting time, boat tickets can be purchased on the website. You need Westminster Pier, which can be reached from the metro station of the same name; it is from there that the boats you need leave.

Greenwich

After your walk, take the tube to Canning Town to avoid the crowds and enjoy the futuristic structures of the Great Barrier in peace or stroll through the nearby Thames Barrier Park. Now back to the subway to get to the station we need - Greenwich. Are you tired and your body needs a boost? Then, without wasting a minute, let's go to a British pub that has been opening its doors to its guests since 1837 - Trafalgar Tavern. Sitting at a table, perhaps the very same one where Charles Dickens once liked to sit, you can enjoy not only a delicious lunch, but also a view of the Thames.

After a delicious lunch, by law... you're supposed to explore Greenwich. In general, to do exactly what we came here for. Here you can do what absolutely all tourists do, go to Greenwich Park to take a photo on the territory of the Royal Observatory, standing on the prime meridian. The main thing is to get there before closing (17.00).

Well, while you're here, take a stroll down to the embankment to photograph the clipper ship Cutty Sark, which once upon a time brought tea from China and wool from Australia. Don't miss out on some truly original items at Greenwich Indoor Market. Just don’t get too carried away, as we will devote our third day in London to shopping.

Well, and finally, take the elevator or stairs down into the famous Thames Tunnel.

The Greenwich plan has been completed, which means you can go have fun at the best entertainment venues with a sense of accomplishment. As budget travelers, we continue to look for free entertainment. In the evening, blues lovers should definitely visit the “Aint Nothing But” bar and listen to live music completely free of charge. Also, for a nominal fee, or even completely free, you can enjoy the musicians playing in the “Birthdays” bar.

Day 3

We go shopping for souvenirs, antiques and vintage items at the most visited Portobello market in London in the Notting Hill area. Here you will find everything you need. If you have watched the film “Notting Hill” starring the beautiful Julia Roberts, then you will easily recognize this place and do not miss the opportunity to look into the shoe store at number 142, where, according to the plot of the film, there was a guidebook store. Bank cards People here are not very welcoming, so prepare cash in advance to pay for purchases. Keep in mind that the street market is only open on weekends, but if you're planning on shopping for antiques, you can come any day of the week.

Borough Market

Today we will have lunch at Borough Market, so we get on the tube and get to London Bridge station. Here you can taste and purchase fresh bread, fragrant meat sandwiches, ruddy pie with filling, juicy fruits, a variety of vegetables, and all this at an affordable price. budget tourist price. Please note that the market is only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 17:00. Address: SE1 1TL, Southwark street, 8.

No shopaholic would ever deny himself the pleasure of strolling along Oxford Street, where over 300 shops are concentrated. All you need to do is get on the tube and get to Oxford Circus. You can buy inexpensive items at Primark - 499 Oxford Street. Unique and colorful T-shirts can be purchased at Lazy Oaf at 19 Fouberts Place. In general, all shops on Oxford Street are at your disposal.

Chinatown

After shopping, head to the 1888 Wall in nearby China Town for a giant bowl of rice. Notably, this bowl is made from 1,888 photographs of China Town stitched together. Hint: to find this place you need to turn onto Macclesfield Street from Gerard Street. Now don't miss the Horse & Dolphin Yard, this is the yard you need to visit. For dinner, go to the cozy Leong’s Legend restaurant. You will find it if you go back to Macclesfield street. >You can end your trip around London at the legendary MoS (Ministry of Sound) club, which offers its guests only the best sound and the best tracks from the most popular DJs in the world. Price entrance tickets ranges from £10 to £22.

Today's express guide to London will not say a word about football, pubs, beer or fish and chips. We will talk about higher matters: theater, art, architecture, parks.

Join us on a journey through the most significant sights and you will find out: where to try out the skills learned in rhetoric classes, which theater to go to in the evening, and where to listen to free lectures on art. So, be sure to visit in London:

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A traditional London park with an area of ​​142 hectares, which is visited by billions of tourists every year. Hyde Park is divided into two parts by the Serpentine Lake and is adjacent to Kensington Gardens.

There are catamaran rentals available on the lake, and the Serpentine Gallery hosts exhibitions contemporary art. Also in summer time Hyde Park hosts several music events.

But pay special attention to Speakers’ Corner in the northeastern part of the park - a place for public speaking in the open air, where debates and discussions on any topic are allowed.

So if you want to practice your oratory, come to Hyde Park, an audience is guaranteed.

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A few minutes by train from central London and you're in the Royal botanical garden.

Kew Gardens has the largest and most diverse botanical collection in the world. More than 30,000 plants are preserved in the Seed Bank here. On one of the excursions you will learn about the development of botany, gardening and conservation wildlife.

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Regent's Park in north-west central London was designed in 1811 and covers an area of ​​166 hectares. The pearl of the park is the rose garden, where more than 400 varieties of roses grow.

Walking here on a good day, you will meet Londoners walking their pets, cricket and football players and, of course, the true inhabitants of the park - squirrels.

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In this largest park in London (1,000 hectares, no less), you can still see deer roaming. With its hills, ponds, forests and gardens, Richmond Park is considered the city's most beautiful park.

Richmond Park is open year-round and closes at sunset. You can get here by train, stop at Richmond Station.

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The Tower of London has served as the stage for many dramatic events in the country's history, including the execution of three queens and the imprisonment of Elizabeth I. It has been the royal palace and fortress, prison, arsenal, mint, menagerie and treasury of the British Crown for the last 900 years.

The Tower of London is the largest attraction in the world, visited by more than 2.5 million visitors a year. 150 people, most of them beefeaters (palace guards) and their families, still live within its walls.

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The Victoria and Albert Arts and Crafts Museum on Cromwell Road contains objects dating back more than 3,000 years, from many of the world's richest cultures, including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculptures, textiles and paintings. The museum is so spacious that be prepared to spend more than one hour examining all the items.

A must-see is the stunning British 1500-1900 Galleries, where a selection of famous objects from the V&A's collections provide insight into 400 years of British arts and crafts and design. You can also see the national collection of photographs housed in the museum. There are so many sources of inspiration in this museum that visiting it can inspire creativity.

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The British Museum is located on Great Russell Street in one of Britain's listed ancient buildings. The museum houses a collection of art and antiques reflecting two million years of human history. Here you can see the famous Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon.

For the 250th anniversary of the British Museum, the reconstruction and redevelopment of the internal museum space was completed. One such project is Sir Norman Foster's Great Court, which is the largest covered square in London. The Great Courtyard, covering 2 acres, houses the domed Reading Room, the Museum Library, as well as shops, a café and a restaurant.

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The younger sister of Tate Britain is located in a former power station on south coast Thames.

Tate Modern houses collections of modern art from the 20th century. There is also a restaurant offering a modern British menu and wonderful views.