Living There
It is a well known fact that London is an expensive place to visit, and on top of an expensive hotel you also have entertainment and daily activities to pay for. It is an extremely popular place for tourists from all around the world therefore there is a charge for everything due to high demand, however with a little research you are able to find some interesting things to do for free in the city which are fun for all the family. Take a break from paying top prices for tourist attractions and see part of the city for free on these three exciting tours which are operated by Free Tours Of London.
On the royal tour you will visit three royal places – Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square – discovering many things along the way with the help of an experience tour guide. Whether you are looking to discover Churchill’s hidden bunker, watch the horse guards parade, or visit some exclusive pubs with celebrity customers, there is something exciting for everyone on the tour which will give you an insight into the royal history of the city of London. With the tour being around 2 and a half hours, it is a great way to increase your knowledge of London for free and have fun with the family at the same time.
Another slightly more historical based tour is the old city tour where you can discover where the Romans first settled in to London. It is a tour full of historical sights and buildings for you to discover, however with London’s exciting past there are facts and stories to suit any age. Covering over 2000 years of London’s history, you will see its oldest pubs, a medieval castle, find out about the Knights Templar and Free Masons, and also hear about the first which nearly destroyed London forever.
The last free tour is the Jack the Ripper tour which is perfect if you love a good horror story. This walking tours helps you discover more about the shocking murders of Jack the Ripper as you visit the locations of the Whitechapel murders themselves. With gruesome details of the murders and their victims, it may not be a tour suitable for small children, but it is an exciting and chilling experience you can’t miss.
With each tour being “pay what it’s worth”, they are cheap yet exciting alternatives to other popular tourist attractions. All you have to do is show up on the day and find the tour guide – no booking necessary! If you are looking for things to do in London and are interested in discovering more about the city and it’s past, these tours are just what you are looking for and you are guaranteed to want to go along to them all.
