London is a city packed with attractions and sights to see – but if you’re a regular visit to the capital, it’s likely you’ll have seen all the main attractions numerous times over. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are undoubtedly impressive, but many returning visitors find themselves looking for other lesser-known monuments and attractions, so they can get a feel for the other parts of this diverse city.
If you’re staying at one of our luxury hotels London and want to see another side to this famous city, take a look at some of these alternative tours for your next trip.
If you’re a fan of all things spooky and supernatural, take the London Ghost Tour around some of the city’s scariest haunts. This guided tour includes ghost stories aplenty, as you sneak around the dark streets of the city and watch the capital’s most terrifying spots come alive. This is a late-night tour which starts at 8pm, and it’s probably not suitable for children.
Touring a cemetery may sound morbid, but Highgate Cemetery is as beautiful and serene as they come. It’s also home to the final resting places of famous names like Karl Marx and George Eliot. You can access the cemetery on a guided tour only, where you’ll spend a couple of hours exploring stunning architecture and breath-taking mausoleums, as well as the burial grounds of many famous figures.
The Brick Lane Tour, run by Unseen Tours, offers a totally new look at this vibrant area, which is better known for its vintage markets and trendy vibe. You’ll learn about the area’s radical politics and how vital it’s been in the trade union and women’s equality movements. You’ll hear daunting and creepy tales of Jack the Ripper, who once roamed these very streets. You’ll discover an enthralling mystery about a man who escaped a room locked from the outside, and get to hear more about the cultural history of this fascinating area, which was once a world away from our 5 star hotels London.
If you’re tired of walking tours and want to use pedal power to get around, why not try a Pedibus tour? There are four different tours to choose from – the City and Thames tour, the Shoreditch tour, the St. Paul’s Cathedral tour and the Borough Market tour. Each offers it own unique glimpse of London life, whether it’s the amazing sights crossing the Thames, or the trendy area of Shoreditch. The tours last for just over an hour, and you can bring other people on board with you to make it a fun group activity. Play music from your phones, bring your own drinks and listen to your entertaining tour guide tell you more about the area you’re jointly cycling through.
Even if you’re a Muggle, you’ll know that London is home to a great many destinations and locations featured in the famous books and films. This fun walking tour is suitable for children and adults alike, and is a great way to explore places like King’s Cross Station, as well as some of the ordinary shops and streets which inspired Diagon Alley, Knockturn Alley and the Leaky Cauldron.
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