Seen all of the big city, and wondering what to do next? Read on, and you’ll soon want to add a unique London experience to your holiday in England.
You’ve seen famous attractions like Buckingham Palace, London Eye or Tower of London. Maybe you’ve taken a selfie next to them – actually there are no doubts about that! You may even have the t-shirt or mug!? You might also depending on where you’re staying, have walked past many of London’s top places on more occasions than you care to remember, knowing them like a friend. So, it’s time to look at something different, try something new. That’s where the unique London experience will open your eyes to a very different city.
Away from all these famous and recognisable attractions and places of interest, there is plenty of cool stuff in London, if you know where to look! So let’s give you an insight into some unique London experiences to make your time in the capital that extra bit special.
Food and drink tours
Food, food, glorious food! Nothing quite like it for…munching on! The UK often gets a bad rap when it comes to food, but those preconceptions are changing. There’s nowhere better in the world to get your fish and chips than in the UK, right? Even London has chippies worth visiting for some quality fish and chips.
There is also a greater variety of culinary options and gourmet street foods to choose from. Not forgetting the new wave of exciting vegan and other food options. How about a delicious slice of cake? There are experiences where you can take your taste-buds on a London culinary journey. Discover London and eat as you go! What’s not to like about that?
Now when it comes to pubs! Well, Britain and pubs go together like a cheese and pickle sandwich. No visit to London or the rest of the UK for that matter, should go without visiting one or two pubs for a pint or three! You can obviously seek them out yourself, or you can go on an organised pub crawl and really find out the best places. From the Queens Head to the Kings Arms, a pub tour is calling your name.
Walking tours
Talking of a walking, believe it or not, London is very accessible on foot. Taking a walking tour is a superb way to get under London’s skin whether to gaze at the city’s stunning architecture or exploring a particular area. If you do an unusual walking tour, well it’s even more fun.
You can pick from a large selection of specialist tours. Some include drama and crowd interaction, even bingo! Others take you on a an immersive experience – where you’ll learn about the history and the people who created it. Discovering and laughter wrapped in one fun package!
There are plenty of characters that have helped shape London’s past, perhaps the most infamous being Jack the Ripper. Imagine, you can stand in the exact spots where he struck, scary! You’ll need to go, sit in a pub and discuss the theories afterwards. Who really was the killer? Why not give us your opinion in the comment section below.
Pottering Around (Harry Potter Tours)
It doesn’t matter what age you are, Harry Potter still thrills! London has several places of interest to add to your Potter thrills. There are the studios to visit on the outskirts of London, but you can also get a Potter fix in town. These are usually walking tours and you’ll see places used for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron.
Other ways to tour the city (Bike and Kayak Tours)
Food, walking and drinking. Might need to sit down for a few minutes after all that! Take in the city a different way? London is like a good bag of pix-and-mix! So much variety, it all good! And there are many ways to explore it. Jump on a bike or even take a famous black cab on a private tour. The ways to enjoy the city continue to grow.
Ok, so perhaps a normal bike just doesn’t cut the mustard! We get it, then how about riding a Penny Farthing! They’ve been adapted, so you don’t have to climb up high like the originals. Totally different, and you’ll get some looks as you peddle by the Houses of Parliament and other places of high esteem.
Another option is to discover London by using the extensive waterways network. I’m not just talking about the River Thames where there are options for boat tours and high speed fun, but the canals too. Why not try kayaking along Regents Canal near Camden Lock. You’ll be getting some exercise and seeing London.
There are a lot of unusual things to do in London. And a lot of unique ways to get around the city too. I should have mentioned the black cab tour or walking around the streets while having a silent disco. The traditional tours are great, no question, but adding a unique touring experience will add an extra layer of fun to your visit.
If travel is about creating memories, then taking a unique London experience might just be the way to ensure those memories of your time in the capital will last a lifetime.
Have you got a unique experience we should feature? Comment below and we’ll make sure to add the tour to the list.
