London. One of the busiest and most cosmopolitan
cities in the world.
The capital and the largest city in the United
Kingdom, London, dates back to Roman times.
From incredible museums, attractions that
you will hardly find anywhere else,
to being one of the world's main business hubs,
London has something for everyone.
But what are the must-see attractions
if you only have 24 hours?
In this video, we created an itinerary ideal
for a one-day visit to London.
And at the end of this video,
we also included some great tips
to organize yourself before you go.
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To see all the main sights, let's start early.
It's 8 am, and our first stop is Tower Bridge.
Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames and
was built at the end of the 19th century.
Over 50 designs were submitted when the decision
was made to build a bridge.
Join more than 40,000 people that cross 
the bridge every day.
You can even take a boat ride that goes under
Tower Bridge for a full experience.
Don't miss the two famous attractions nearby:
the historic castle Tower of London
from the 11th century
and the ruins of Roman Wall which was
probably built in the 3rd century.
It is 10 am.
Let's take a metro or the tube
as the Londoners call it
to Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster.
Big Ben, a British cultural icon, was completed
in 1859
The official name of the tower 
in which Big Ben is located
was originally the Clock Tower,
but it was renamed
to Elizabeth Tower in 2012.
Big Ben lays at the north end
of the Palace of Westminster,
which is the seat of the Parliament
of the United Kingdom.
The palace was largely rebuilt, but it still
contains some of the medieval parts.
Don’t miss the Westminster Abbey
located right next to the palace.
If you have time, ride The London Eye just
across the Thames
and enjoy stunning views of London
or just admire it from below.
At noon let's take a walk to Buckingham Palace.
And if you are hungry on the way, stop and grab
something to eat at Covent Garden,
filled with luxury designer boutiques, craft shops,
or just grab a coffee or a quick bite
somewhere around Trafalgar Square.
Okay, we're now in front of the Buckingham
Palace,
which is considered the most important
royal building in the UK.
The London residence of Her Majesty, the Queen,
Buckingham Palace, is one of the world's few
remaining working royal palaces still in use.
It has been the official residence and administrative
headquarters for UK monarchs.
If you are there in time, don't miss the iconic
ceremony changing the Guard,
also known as Guard Mounting carried out
by soldiers on active duty from the Foot Guards.
A beautiful St James's Park with a lake is
also located nearby.
At 2 pm let's explore some parts of Hyde Park.
Hyde Park is London's main park created in
1536 by Henry VIII as a royal hunting ground.
Now it offers both world-class
events and concerts
together with plenty of quiet places to relax.
It even features an artificial lake named The Serpentine.
The park stretches to Kensington Gardens,
home to Kensington Palace.
In 2004 the fountains in memory of Diana,
Princess of Wales was opened there.
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It's 4 pm and let's visit at least one of
many incredible London museums.
Yes. London is full of incredible museums,
and most of them are free of charge.
From an amazing dinosaur collection
to mummies, airplanes, and more,
there is something for everyone.
There are two museums located in Kensington:
The Science Museum, a great place to see, touch,
and experience science first-hand
and Natural History Museum that
exhibits a vast range of specimens
from various segments of natural history.
Or you can even visit the Victoria and Albert
Museum located across the street.
Check our travel guide for more interesting
museums in London.
By the way, our travel guide is
a mobile-friendly  .pdf document
that covers the top 20 things to do in London,
including maps, links, opening
hours, and other information.
It's 7 pm, and what better way to wrap up our
London experience than by visiting Camden Town.
This former industrial economic base has
been replaced by amazing bars,
food stalls, and interesting shops.
The area hosts street markets and music venues,
which are strongly associated with alternative culture.
Visit one of a kind Camden's Stables Market,
that got its name from what used to be
a horse stable and hospital.
It features over 1,000 shops, stalls, and even
Cyber dog store with futuristic fashion, clubwear,
rave clothes and live dancers inside the shop.
Check out our travel guide for the two and
three-day itinerary suggestions.
And now, let's look at some of the tips that
might come in handy on your day-trip to London.
You'll have to walk a lot,
so bring comfortable shoes.
Feel free to skip any of the attractions,
depending on how tired you are,
how early in the day you want to start,
if you're going out in the evening,
if some attractions are too crowded, etc.
Depending on where is the location of your
accommodation, you can even change your plan
and visit some attractions in a different order.
Or even change your plan and add
new attractions to the list.
During the winter, days are shorter,
so if you want to experience
more attractions in daylight,
you can visit London between April and September.
There are tons of other amazing things to
do in London,
from exciting museums, fabulous
neighborhoods, and much more.
Check out our other London videos
and buy our travel guide for more suggestions.
