London Tours & Trips

What our customers ask about London Tours & Trips

• What's the best time of year to visit London and surrounding areas?

  London welcomes visitors year-round with distinct seasonal experiences. June through September brings warm weather that's ideal for exploring outdoor sites like St Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace. Spring months (April-May) see shorter lines at major attractions with mild temperatures perfect for walking through Covent Garden and Hyde Park. Winter brings festive decorations and smaller crowds especially around Leicester Square. One TourRadar traveler noted: "The weather was perfect in September and Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London were less crowded than summer months."

• What types of accommodation can I expect on London tours?

  Most London tours provide stays in centrally located 3-4 star hotels such as the Thistle London Marble Arch or Tower Suites by Blue Orchid. Outside London guests stay in distinctive properties like the Queens Court Hotel in Exeter or Channel View Hotel on the Isle of Wight. Rooms include private bathrooms and standard modern conveniences. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The hotels were amazing nice clean and close to metro stations. Overall I was impressed with the accommodation standards."

• What are the best areas to stay in London for first-time visitors?

  The West End and Covent Garden provide an excellent base for newcomers with easy walks to major sites theaters and dining. The Strand Palace Hotel puts guests steps from Trafalgar Square and the Thames. Victoria offers great transport links with options like the Z Hotel Victoria. South Bank provides riverside rooms with Parliament views while Bloomsbury offers quieter surroundings near the British Museum. One TourRadar traveler shared: "Staying near Victoria Station made exploring London so easy - we could walk to Buckingham Palace and had great transport links everywhere."

• What are the best free attractions in London?

  London's top museums lead the list of no-cost experiences. The British Museum National Gallery and Tate Modern welcome visitors to their main collections without charge. Other free highlights include the Guard Change ceremony at Buckingham Palace walks through Hyde Park city views from Sky Garden and street performances at Covent Garden Market. A TourRadar traveler noted: "We spent hours exploring the incredible British Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum without spending a penny."

• What's the best way to experience London's food scene?

  The city's culinary landscape spans from historic markets to modern eateries. Borough Market serves traditional British dishes alongside international options while Covent Garden and Soho host contemporary restaurants. Local pubs offer classic British fare afternoon tea services provide traditional treats and areas like Brick Lane showcase global cuisines. Food tours through Greenwich and East London combine local history with neighborhood dining spots.

• What are the best day trips from London?

  Quick rail trips from London open up several historic sites. Windsor Castle Bath and Stonehenge rank among the most visited with Stonehenge and Bath often combined into one outing. Cambridge offers university town charm while Oxford and Canterbury provide rich cultural history. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The train system makes it easy to explore nearby cities - we loved our day trip to Brighton for its quirky shops and seaside atmosphere."