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What to do in London

What are the best things to do in London, you ask? tastecard has endless suggestions for what to do in London!

Tom Pressman

07-08-2024

The London city skyline with tall buildings and a bridge

Fun things to do in London

When it comes to what to do in London, it’s honestly harder to decide what NOT to do in the city! The capital is bursting with culture, entertainment and excitement, with plenty of enticing activities to appeal to each and every visitor. So it doesn’t matter whether you’re staying for the weekend or are a proud resident of the bustling metropolis, we can guarantee that you’ll never run out of fun things to do in London. Follow our tastecard guide and prepare to tick off all of London’s essential locations on your next visit. Snap a selfie in front of the city’s must-see spots when you pay Big Ben a visit before taking a ride on the eye-conic London Eye! Or if you’re a football lover or a self-confessed shop-a-holic, you’ll find endless stadiums and luxury shopping centres dotted around London, all the way from Harrods to Stamford Bridge! So pack your comfy shoes, there’s plenty of exploring to be done in this fantastic city.

The London Eye

Seeing as we’re talking about seeing the sights, there’s one spot in London where you can get a good view of the entire city—The London Eye! This iconic structure is not only a sight in itself but shares so much of London’s beauty and history with its visitors, offering riders a completely unique look at the city! So get to know London from above and enjoy an entirely different angle of England’s capital.

Display at Madame Tussards with Prince William and Kate, Prince Harry and Megan, and Beyonce.

Madame Tussauds

Not only can you get a one-of-a-kind look at London from above, but you can also rub shoulders with some of the city's most famous characters at Madame Tussauds. So, if the London Eye didn’t lift you close enough to the stars, you can get up close and personal with them at this attraction! From the Royal Family to Queen B, herself, Madame Tussauds is home to some of the most famous faces in history - kind of!

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London Dungeons

For those of you brave enough to dare, the infamous London Dungeons are packed with thrills, history, excitement and plenty of old-timey cockney accents! Cross paths with Jack the Ripper and try not to catch the bubonic plague as you scurry from dungeon to dungeon in this truly unique attraction. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or keen to get familiar with London’s dark and grimy history, you’re in for a memorable day out at the London Dungeons!

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A dad and his son looking into a floor to ceiling tank of sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of fish.

SEA LIFE

If you’re looking for fun things to do in London with the family, why not dive into tastecard’s SEA LIFE discounts? London might be a special city, but you can’t exactly see Stingrays and Seahorses on a Thames river cruise! So head over to SEA LIFE and get introduced to some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. With over 500 species to learn about, we can guarantee that you’ll be intrigued from beginning to end during your time at SEA LIFE.

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Covent Garden with shops, fairy lights and a cyclist

London restaurants

Now, seeing as you’re asking US what are the best things to do in London, it’d be crazy for us not to mention London restaurants! Like you needed telling, London has endless varieties of cuisines to choose from, with interesting and unique eateries on every corner. Enjoy Pizza restaurants in London for a slice of the price, or go all out and visit luxurious steak restaurants in London! Why not experiment with the capital's favourite plant-based menus when you visit the best vegan-friendly restaurants in London? Whatever you’re in the mood for, tastecard has plenty of London restaurant deals to get those tastebuds tingling!