(Last Major Update Feb 15, 2025)

👋 Hello Friends!

If you’re reading this, it means you’re part of my inner circle: friend, family, or someone from the inner circle shared this with you! It also probably means I wasn’t available to take you around, and honestly, it’s really more my loss than yours. I originally put this guide together as a virtual stand-in for me so, read everything in my voice, hehe.

📌 How to use this guide:

I’ll mark an asterisk (*) next to the places I visit most frequently and if you like what I like, you’ll like these places too. ****

If you’re completely new to London, then I certainly would recommend “touristy” places because London is absolutely fabulous for that. After that, if you’ve been a few times and want to go beyond the tourist stuff, I have recommendations of things I actually do myself.

One last note: London is my favourite city in the world when it’s sunny, but that’s rare. You’re more likely to visit while it’s cold or rainy ☔, but let’s turn it into a special experience! I’d take you to pick up an incredible umbrella from James Smith & Sons *. Founded in 1830, it moved to its current 53 New Oxford location in 1857 and has barely changed since (or so I’ve been told, I’m not a 200 year old tortoise). Stepping inside is like transporting back to the Victorian era, a classic London experience in and of itself.

Enjoy the guide, and message me so I can join you where I can.

Accommodation and Where to Stay

My Favorite Touristy Places

One of the most amazing things about London are how many free museums and art galleries there are. It’s unlike any other major city and a unique feature for London.