London Calling! Are you ready to explore one of the greatest cities in the world? As Joey Tribbiani says “It’s London Baby”…just leave the hat and pop-up map at home.

1. Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour

   

   Of course, this is going to be the first on my list! For all of us who have been waiting for our Hogwarts letter, this is for you. Strut your house gear along the Great Hall, and Forbidden Forest as well as sets from the entire movie franchise! 

2. Sky Garden 

   

   The Sky Garden is a FREE attraction that I recommend going to when you first get to the city. A gorgeous view of Central London is a great way to say, “Welcome! You’ve made it”. Also, a great alternative if you want to save money/time and skip the London Eye or The Shard. You must book your reservation in advance and don’t forget to bring the printed ticket.

3. Palace of Westminster & Big Ben

   

   See how the House of Parliament works with a guided tour or admire the architecture from the outside. Keep an eye out for Peter Pan flying around the clock tower which is named Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben is the bell. 

4. Westminster Abbey
   

   
   
   Although you can’t take pictures inside this royal church, its beauty will leave a lasting impression
   

5. Trafalgar Square  

   

   Great place to grab an afternoon snack and people watch.

6. Hyde Park

   

   You can either stroll through or spend hours exploring the many treasures in Hyde Park.

7. Harrods

   

   Forget the little blue bag, you want the green bag from Harrods! If you get lost it’s ok, they have food! 

8. Victoria & Albert Museum

   

   One of the many free museums in London, this one has over 2 million objects.

9. Tower Bridge 

   

   Not to be confused with the London Bridge which is actually now in Arizona (weird right?)  This beauty has become an iconic symbol of London and you can go up it!

10. Borough Market

    

    Come hungry and leave full, this food market should not be missed on your list.

11. House of MinaLima

    

    OMG! Have you read the latest story in The Daily Prophet? Don’t fret, you can pick up your copy here. Mina & Lima are the two behind all the graphic design work in the Harry Potter films, with their most recent work being in the Fantastic Beasts films. 

12. Tower of London

    

    This place is so cool with its gorgeous grounds and dark history. 

13. Theatre Show 

    

    Is it safe to admit most great actors come from the UK? there seems to be a debate about this in Hollywood, either way, see for yourself and catch a show.

14. Camden Market 

    

    Such a cool market to find unique treasures either for yourself or gifts for others. 

15. Millennium Bridge 

    

    A walking bridge that may look familiar to you if you throw in some Death Eaters flying around as they attack London.

16. Covent Garden

    

    Shopping, food, and entertainment all in one spot. 

17. Tardis 

    

    You’ll find this beauty right outside the Earl’s Court Station, watch out for Daleks. 

18. Leadenhall Market 

    

    Once a meat market now houses shops, cafes, and pubs. However, it’s probably better known as a filming location used in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” for the Leaky Cauldron entrance. 

19. Sherlock Holmes Museum

    

    The queue to take a picture in front of the door can get long but you can easily walk into the shop next door and visit the museum. 

20. Natural History Museum

    

    The building is worth the visit alone, but count this among the many free museums in London.

21. Portobello Road Market 

    

    Antiques galore! You can probably find anything here, and I do mean anything!

22. Neal’s Yard

    

    A quaint area you can stroll through while in Covent Garden

23. British Museum

    

    Free! Give yourself ample amount of time to explore, unlike me, who tried to cramp in everything 40 mins before closing .__.

24. Big Bus Tour 

    

    I am such a fan of Big Bus Tours. Yeah, they’re “touristy” but aren’t we all tourists in a place we’ve never been? The tour lets you see all the major attractions from the top deck, lets you hop on and off at different stops, and saves your legs. 

25. The London Pass 

    

    Gain access to most of the major attractions with fast-track entry and ride a Hop On / Hop Off bus. Check out the website and make a list of the attractions you would like to visit, then compare pricing to see if it would be worth buying.  

    *BONUS RECOMMENDATION! Forbidden Planet – Megastore

    

    Totally geek out here and spend all your money on fandom gear.

    This completes our tour of London, what do you plan on checking out on your visit to London?