Tried and Tested "Hit List"

• See Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey: The undeniable, royal, and political heart of the city.

• Walk across Westminster Bridge: For that iconic London skyline photo.

• Visit the Tower of London & Tower Bridge: See the Crown Jewels and stand on the most famous bridge in the world.

• Walk down Constitution Hill: Stroll alongside Buckingham Palace.

• See Trafalgar Square: Say hi to the massive bronze lions.

• Walk the South Bank: Stroll along the Thames River at sunset.

• Explore the City of London: Where Roman ruins meet glass skyscrapers.

• Visit Battersea Power Station: A massive, iconic brick power station beautifully renovated into an incredible shopping and dining destination.

• Watch a West End Show: London's Broadway.

• Walk around Covent Garden & Chinatown: Watch street performers, then walk two streets over for a snack.

• Walk through Soho: Neon lights, hidden bars, and unmatched energy.

• See Piccadilly Circus: London's version of Times Square.

• Walk down Regent's Street & Oxford Street: The most famous shopping streets in Europe.

• Walk through Hyde Park: Escape the city noise and stroll along the Serpentine lake.

• Visit a Book Shop: Browse the stunning oak galleries at Daunt Books (Marylebone) or the flagship Foyles on Charing Cross Road.

• "Man the Walls" of any Pub: Grab a pint and stand on the pavement with the after-work crowd.

Visit the Churchill War Rooms: Step back into WWII history in the actual underground bunker. (Book in advance!)

Visit one of the FREE Museums: Choose from the V&A (art & design), Science Museum, Natural History Museum, or the British Museum.

Visit one of the Many Markets:

• Borough Market: The ultimate foodie paradise.

• Camden Market: Punk, alternative, and edgy.

• Portobello Road Market: Antiques and pastel houses in Notting Hill.

• Spitalfields Market: Fashion, crafts, and incredible street food.

The Legendary Spots:

• A Proper Sunday Roast: Find a cozy pub on a Sunday afternoon, order a roast beef with Yorkshire puddings!

• Dishoom!: Legendary Bombay-style comfort food in a stunning vintage setting. (Get the black daal and the bacon naan roll).

• The Devonshire: Currently the hottest pub in London. Known for pouring the best Guinness in the city and serving incredible wood-fired meats.

• The Churchill Arms: The most photographed pub in London covered in flowers; grab a pint and eat at the hidden Thai restaurant in the back!

Incredible Italian:

• Padella: Cheap, mind-blowing, hand-rolled fresh pasta right next to Borough Market. (Expect a queue).

• Circolo Popolare: Over-the-top, outrageously decorated Italian spot famous for pasta served in a giant cheese wheel.

• Da Mario (Kensington): A brilliant local pizzeria famously known as Princess Diana's favorite spot to take William and Harry.

Asian & Middle Eastern Excellence:

• Hoppers: Mind-blowing Sri Lankan cuisine. The bone marrow varuval and the bowl-shaped "hoppers" are unforgettable.

• Berenjak: Incredible, authentic Persian kebabs modeled after the hole-in-the-wall kabab houses of Tehran.

• Din Tai Fung: World-famous for their perfectly crafted soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao).

• Brick Lane: Walk down this famous street in East London and pick almost any curry house.

• Phat Phuc: A fantastic little Vietnamese noodle bar hidden in a courtyard in Chelsea.

• Noodle Inn: Authentic, deeply satisfying Chinese dishes.

• Noodle and Beer: Unbelievably good (and spicy!) Sichuan noodles.