Flights:
Be sure and check out our flying tips HERE including how to use scotts air cheap flights.
We didn't have any of this when we were there but your trip will go so much simpler with a few of theses apps: Here is a list of the 25 best
Overall backpacking tips here.
Lodging: We stayed somewhere with a connection of a family member.
But we would suggest staying at a Hostel or Airbnb!
Food:
If you are trying to save money (like we were) and food isn't priority we loved: If you are looking for nicer places here is 30 best restaurants in London! We also ate at a beautiful little restaurant with the view of Big Ben and had burgers! Such a wonderful experience. We are ones to just see how things go and it really worked out on this trip. If you like things more planned here is a bundle of tours you can take!
What to do:
Big Ben - You won't miss this famous clock! It is just as majestic as it's cracked up to be. You are right around the corner from:
Westminster Chapel - walking up we were blown away by the architecture. We we're blessed enough to show up in time for praise and worship! Walking right in and enjoying a time of worship in this amazing place was mind blowing.
Buckingham Palace-
This place is so amazing to see in the evening. It feels so unreal how close you can get.
Changing of the Guards -
We also came back in the morning to watch the changing of the guards. This happens every morning! Highly suggest doing this if you have time. Such an amazing experience as well! Click here to read more about this Palace.
The Royal Family Surprise-The next day we wanted to head out to see Hedge Stone. We found out this what an "Opening day of Parliament." See here what it's all about. As we were on our we came up on the streets being blocked. Oh no, we won't make it in time... we were stoked to find out that the royal family was about to carriage by. Amazing! We got to know a kind soldier and chatted it up. Our biggest suggestion is if you have a chance to get to know locals do- it makes everything so much more enjoyable!
The next day we hit up a different part of London (not to far away though!):
The Tower of London-
This place was swarming with people but we can see why! This building being has so much history and is a beautiful sight to see. Check out the history about it here.
The London Bridge -
We were very confused which was the actual london bridge but this is pfficall it :) Check out the history of this bridge here.
Eye of London-
This was a one of a kind experience for us! Towering over one of the most beautiful cities in the world will take your breath away. Tickets here. You can also bundle tickets here.
The next day we enjoyed walking around and taking the classic photo booth pictures and of course the famous:
Abbey Road:
How to find: You can find the Abbey Road Beatles location in St John's Wood, in north west London. This pretty area is north west of Regent's Park.
If you are looking for the fallen booths it is a different part of town:
Tumbling Telephone Boxes:
These were the coolest thing to stumbling! We had so much fun taking pictures seeing this iconic art piece. They have refurbished it sense we were there and things are looking even brighter! Check it out here.
We also took a day to go visit:
