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Panoramic Tour of London by Black Taxi

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Welcome to London! Please sit back and let us guide you around the highlights of the world’s greatest city on our 4-hour Panoramic Tour of London. This tour is a great way to see the best of London from the comfort of a traditional London Black Taxi. Your expert driver guide will provide commentary and highlight London’s top attractions.  All you need to do is sit back and soak it in!

Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy the highlights of London from the comfort of a traditional Black Taxi
  • See many of London’s most famous sights, including the Houses of Parliament
  • Find out all about the Guards at Buckingham Palace
  • Hear about world-famous museums, including the V & A and the Natural History Museum
  • Discover where the Great Fire of London started

London Black Taxi tours are private, so you have the driver just to yourself, starting at your central London hotel or other pre-arranged central London pickup.

Your customised route might include South Kensington. During the 19th Century, this area was known as Albertopolis as Queen Victoria’s husband. Prince Albert was the driving force behind many of the museums, galleries and institutes still inspiring people today. Your guide will point out these impressive Victorian institutes and will tell anecdotes about some noteworthy items inside these world-famous museums. As you leave ‘Albertopolis’, the tour will pass the Royal Albert Hall, and you’ll marvel at the Golden Albert Memorial.

If shopping has brought you to London, we’ll point out some of the glitziest places to shop, including the world-renowned Harrods. As the tour continues into Westminster, you’ll learn about world-famous sights such as Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official residence.

You will see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey, where our monarchs are crowned, and Will and Kate were married. Downing Street, home to the Prime Minister, is not far from here and includes a drive through Trafalgar Square, where you can see the four lions at the base of Nelson’s Column and much more.

Approximately half way through the Panoramic Tour of London,  you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs as you walk into St James’s Park, where there’s the option of a quick comfort break and some great photo opportunities.

Once you’ve returned to your black taxi, the tour continues into the City of London. As you pass more London sights and tourist attractions, you’ll recognise the iconic dome of St Paul’s Cathedral, the elegant Tower Bridge, and the medieval fortress, the Tower of London.

Our black cab tours in London are filled with fascinating anecdotes, historical events and snippets of trivia from our knowledgeable guides, who’ll keep you entertained from start to finish.

By the end of the tour, you’ll be familiar with most of the capital’s iconic landmarks and ready to start exploring! Your driver can drop you back at the tour’s starting point or another location in central London.

What’s Included

  • 4 hour taxi tour of London’s central city area
  • Knowledgeable, approachable & fun music icon and guide

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What to bring.

  • Consider layers of clothing
  • Comfortable shoes and clothing

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  • The tour is suitable for a wheelchair. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

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  • All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours

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Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

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  • Take an open-top bus excursion to discover the capital.
  • See well-known sites including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London.
  • All ages may enjoy this dynamic history lesson with a live English-speaking guide.
  • There is a choice for an audio guide.
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Take an enthralling two-hour open-top bus trip that leaves often from the well-known London Eye. Explore the core of London's past and present while passing by well-known sites including Piccadilly Circus, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace. This trip guarantees a balance of information and enjoyment, guided by knowledgeable experts. Relive the enchantment of London's finest sites from the luxury of our bus, whether you pick the day or night trip.

Experience the spirit of London on our panoramic open-top bus tour, an immersive two-hour excursion that leaves from the London Eye every hour. Jubilee Park and Garden in front of the London Eye provide a lovely backdrop for the departure point, which is conveniently located at Belvedere Road, SE1 7NA. A live guide will meet you as soon as you get on one of our blue buses and begin to regale you with interesting facts about some of London's most beloved locations. This trip guarantees that you see all the major sights, including the imposing Buckingham Palace, the fascinating Tower of London, and the energetic Piccadilly Circus. As you travel around the city's busy streets, immerse yourself in its rich history and current relevance. Choose between the day and night trips for a distinctive viewpoint on the nation's capital if you're more flexible. The attraction of London reveals itself to you whether you are in the brilliant sunshine or the twinkling city lights. Spend the entire two hours on the bus taking in the sights and sounds while listening to our live guide's insightful comments. As an alternative, choose the audioguide experience, which provides a fluid history and landmarks of London. For those who want a thorough rundown of the city's top attractions, this trip is ideal. We also offer another alternative if you're seeking for a hop-on and hop-off experience. Our blue busses are waiting for you at the London Eye, where your tour starts and ends. See the timetable map for further information and set out on an unforgettable tour of London's most popular sights. Book your tickets right away!

Day Tours:  10:00am to 5:00pm (please arrive 15 min prior to the start time) Night Tours : 07:00pm and 08:00pm (please arrive 15 min prior to the start time) Duration:  2 Hours Approx Start Point:  London Eye Tourist Stop - Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London SE1 7GH (Please check calender to know about the availability)

  • 2 Hours Open Top Bus Panoramic Tour
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Half-day Panoramic tour of London with St Paul’s Cathedral and Guard Change

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Enjoy a whistle stop tour of London’s famous monuments and marvel at the history of London’s modern masterpieces from the comfort of your seat

  • Entry to St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Panoramic tour of London
  • Point to Point Thames River boat ride
  • Luxury air–conditioned vehicle
  • Admissions to St. Paul's Cathedral
  • River Boat Ride
  • Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach
  • Professional Guide
  • Free snack pack
  • Food and beverages unless stated differently

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Please note: You must bring the e-ticket provided to gain entry to this tour. On Sunday due to Church services, there is no guiding inside St Paul’s Cathedral. The Changing of the Guard may not take place under adverse weather conditions. If this occurs we will visit the Horse Guards for a photo stop instead. Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day.

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The 16 best views in London

Got a head for heights? Here’s where you’ll find London’s best views, from skyline vistas in famous parks to far-reaching panoramas from the capital city’s best-loved attractions.

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The Best Free Views in London

Primrose hill.

So where is the best view in London? The panorama over Canary Wharf, the City and the West End from atop Regent’s Park Primrose Hill is certainly one of the most popular London views. At 63 metres above sea level and with six different viewing points, on a cloudless day you can clearly pick out celebrated attractions including St Paul’s Cathedral, The London Eye and The Shard. Our recommendation is to visit at dusk, when you can watch the city lights glitter on the horizon as the sun goes down.

Regent’s Park, NW1 4NR. Chalk Farm tube station. Open 24 hours. Admission free.

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Greenwich Park

With a visit to the royal Greenwich Park, you’ll be rewarded with fabulous views over London old and new. Climb Observatory Hill to look down over the 17th-century Queen’s House – said to be the model for the White House in Washington DC – and the National Maritime Museum, home of stellar naval art. The sublime symmetry of Sir Christopher Wren’s Old Royal Naval College is another star of this architectural extravaganza, and these legendary landmarks are all neatly framed by a contemporary backdrop of spindly skyscrapers on the Isle of Dogs.

SE10 8QY. Blackheath, Greenwich and Maze Hill railway stations, or river boat to Greenwich Pier. Open 6am–7pm Mar & Oct; 6am–8pm Apr & Sept; 6am–9pm May & Aug; 6am–9:30pm Jun–Jul; 6am–6pm Nov–Dec. Admission free.

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Opened in late September 2023 on the 58th floor of the tallest building in the City, Horizon 22 is the highest free viewing platform in the whole of London. From this minimalist glass eyrie in the sky – 833 feet up – you can see the swirling meanders of the Thames as it wends past glittering high-rises on the Isle of Dogs, look down on the sprawling Google HQ ‘groundscraper’ at King’s Cross (it’s longer then The Shard is high), and even glimpse Windsor Castle, 25 miles to the west, on clear days. 

22 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ. Bank, Liverpool Street, Moorgate or Monument tube stations. Open Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm. Admission free but pre-booking required online .

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Richmond Park

Head to another royal park – this one at Richmond – and the looped walk through Pembroke Lodge Gardens to King Henry’s Mound for one of the best secret views in London – all the way to the stately dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. The highest point among lush parkland landscapes and framed by trees, this sightline is now protected by law, so nothing can ever be built to impede the distant panorama.

Surrey, TW10 5HS. Richmond tube or railway station. Open (roughly) 7am–7pm in summer; 7:30am–5:30pm in winter. Admission free.

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One New Change

To get up close to St Paul’s Cathedral after seeing it from a distance in Richmond Park, you’ll be greeted with awe-inspiring views of it from the breathtaking roof terrace at One New Change – and it’s open until midnight daily, so you can relish one of the best views in London at night. While Sir Christopher Wren’s exquisite church is centre stage here, you’ll also get to spot The Gherkin and The London Eye from your great rooftop perch.

New Change, EC4M 9AF. St Paul’s tube station. Open 6am–12am daily. Admission free.

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Waterloo Bridge

For one of the best views in London from your car (even better from the top deck of a red London bus), Waterloo Bridge is hard to beat. Spanning a bend on the mighty River Thames, the bridge offers vistas to the east and west, taking in the much-loved silhouettes of the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben, the modernist Southbank Centre and the towers of the City, with Canary Wharf rising up on the horizon. Looking for a London family hotel?  Novotel London Waterloo  puts you within walking distance of all these attractions.

Lambeth, SE1 8TL. Waterloo tube station. Open 24 hours. Admission free.

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The Best Viewpoints in London

Arcelormittal orbit.

When you’re staying in some of the  best hotels in London , match your visit with equally unforgettable London views. The brainchild of sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor and artist Carsten Höller, the ArcelorMittal Orbit is certainly unforgettable. Standing 114.5 metres over the meadows and waterways of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it’s part observation tower and part super-sized slide – one of the longest in the world. Immerse yourself in astounding views of 2012’s Olympic venues and The O2 arena before taking the plunge on the twisting, turning slide for a rollicking 40-second adrenaline ride back down to earth.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2AD. Stratford tube station. Open Mon–Thur 12pm–5pm; Fri–Sun 10am–6pm. Admission Mon–Thur £15; Fri–Sun £20.

IFS Cloud Cable Car

Care to see London from 90 metres above the River Thames? Take the 10-minute  IFS Cloud Cable Car  ‘flight’ across the river for a bird’s-eye view of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Royal Naval College on Greenwich Peninsula and the Thames Barrier. This is a spectacular experience any time of day, and particularly so at dusk, so if romance is in the air, don’t miss the leisurely round-trip back and forth over the water to see all the sights of the city as they light up after sunset.

IFS Greenwich Peninsula Terminal, Edmund Halley Way, SE10 0FR. North Greenwich tube station, or river boat to North Greenwich Pier.

IFS Cloud Royal Docks Terminal, 27 Western Gateway, E16 1FA. Docklands Light Railway to Royal Victoria.  Open Mon–Thur 7am–9pm; Fri 7am–11pm; Sat 8am–11pm; Sun 9am–9pm. Admission round trip £12.

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The lastminute.com London Eye

Booked a  London hotel  with a view of the London Eye? You’ll definitely be tempted to see the city laid out below this world-famous, rotating observation wheel. It’s best to buy e-tickets ahead for a ride in one of the glass bubbles, which lasts half an hour. On a clear day you can see right to Windsor Castle, more than 20 miles away, and even if visibility is not that perfect, you’ll have lots of fun picking out prominent landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge. 

Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB. Waterloo tube station. Open (roughly) Mon–Fri 11am–6pm; Sat–Sun 10am–8:30pm. Admission £30.50. Book in advance.

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St Paul's Cathedral

Chances are you’ve already seen Sir Christopher Wren’s superlative St Paul’s Cathedral appearing on the horizon at other best viewing points in London. While you’re visiting this lavish baroque church,  be sure to admire its ornate gilded cupola and divine art masterpieces – from Henry Moore sculptures to Antony Gormley installations – before clambering 528 steps up to the outdoor Golden Gallery right at the top of the dome. From there you’ll have outstanding panoramas over the River Thames, Tate Modern, The Shard and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre among numerous other famous attractions.

St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. St Paul’s tube station. Open Mon–Tue, Thur–Sat 8:30am–4:30pm (last entry 4pm); Wed 10am–4:30pm (last entry 4pm). Admission £20.50.

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The Millennium Bridge

Designed by star-architect Sir Norman Foster and opened in 2000, the pedestrianised Millennium Bridge was initially something of a PR disaster. It wobbled. The bridge closed and was reopened – and stayed still this time – in 2002 and is now a much-loved addition to London’s cultural life. Currently a trending spot for Insta-worthy selfies, its futuristic metal spurs cross the Thames between the gleaming facade of St Paul’s Cathedral and the monumental riverside frontage of the Tate Modern, with views upriver to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and Tower Bridge.

Thames Embankment, EC4V 3QH. Southwark or Blackfriars tube stations. Open 24 hours. Admission free. 

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London Restaurants with Views

Portrait restaurant by richard corrigan at the national portrait gallery.

The best places to eat in London with a view include the National Portrait Gallery. Not only can you see fantastic artworks here completely for free, but you can then retreat to the luxury of  Portrait Restaurant,  overseen by Richard Corrigan, Michelin-starred Irish chef extraordinaire. Savour his Modern British cuisine and fine wines on the top floor of the gallery, while taking in skyline panoramas over Nelson’s Column to Big Ben in the distance. This is one of London’s most iconic views – and as a bonus dining is accompanied by ever-changing sculpture displays from the museum’s ground-breaking collection.

St Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE. Charing Cross tube station. Open Mon–Thur 10:30am–6pm; Fri–Sat 10:30am–9pm. Admission free.

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Iris Bar at The Gherkin

Enjoy a taste of the high life in the Iris Bar, 40 floors above London at the top of 30 St Mary Axe – known fondly to all as The Gherkin thanks to its (presumably inadvertent) resemblance to a vegetable. One of the best cocktail bars in London with a view, this is a sophisticated spot in which to sip on creative concoctions and chilled champagne with a chic crowd, while admiring unrivalled, 360-degree vistas of the sun setting over the Thames and the city lighting up as darkness falls. As you take in the views, remember to savor your drinks responsibly.

30 St Mary Axe, EC3A 8BF. Liverpool Street, Bank and Aldgate East tube stations. Reservations 0330 107 0816 or gherkinreception@searcys.co.uk.

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For cracking views over the City, London’s buzzing financial heart, make for the Sky Garden on top of the so-called Walkie Talkie building. Here you can nestle down for rooftop dining or drinks among lush plantings and gaze over a London skyline incorporating The Monument, built in 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London, and Richard Rogers’ revolutionary Lloyds Building, as well as HMS Belfast on its Thames mooring and the BT (formerly Post Office) Tower, which dominated the city when constructed in 1965. Want to stay close to the City? Book the stylish  Mondrian London Shoreditch .

1 Sky Garden Walk, EC3M 8AF. Monument tube station. Open Mon 10am–12am (last entry 11pm); Tue–Thur, Sun 8am–12am (last entry 11pm); Fri–Sat 8am–1am (last entry 12am). Buy tickets in advance.

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The Terrace at the Phoenix Bar & Pizzeria, Alexandra Palace

Meeting up with pals for a casual weekend pint or two? For leisurely times with a backdrop of enthralling city panoramas, the (summer only) Phoenix Bar terrace at north London’s Alexandra Palace (a sports and concert venue affectionately dubbed ‘Ally Pally’ by locals) is one of the best beer gardens with London views. Soak up the alcohol with stone-fired pizzas – and Mediterranean-inspired pop-up food trucks at the weekend – as you drink in the fabulous views across leafy Victorian-era London to the glassy monoliths of Canary Wharf.

Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY. Alexandra Palace or Wood Green tube stations. Open Mon–Fri 11am–9pm; Sat–Sun 11am–1pm. Reservations phoenix.bar@alexandrapalace.com.

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Cinematic, Undiscovered, Cilento

In this less-traveled region of Italy, the scenery is spectacular, the water wine-dark. It has sun and sea, along with important Greek ruins, wild nature, curious legends and medieval religious sanctuaries.

The baroque Certosa di Padula, a former monastery and one of the largest in Europe, was inhabited by monks who kept a vow of silence. Credit... Francesco Lastrucci for The New York Times

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  • Published May 21, 2024 Updated May 24, 2024

From a piazza in the town of Castellabate on the Cilento coast of Italy, you may lift your eyes over the rim of your cappuccino and drink in a panorama of sky and Mediterranean Sea from Salerno to the Gulf of Policastro. Looking way, way down, a fruited plain of vineyards, lemon trees and white fig stretches to the flanks of green mountains decked with wisps of vapor.

Standing at the same point in 1811, Napoleon’s brother in law, appointed King of Naples in the early 19th century, uttered words that the town has engraved on a wall near the castle: “Qui non si muore.” Roughly, Here you do not die.

Of course, people do die in the Cilento, a region south of the Amalfi Coast. But they also live longer than most, thanks to the Mediterranean Diet, first studied in these parts. It is more accurate to say that here, eternal life is a more appealing proposition.

Last spring, I decided to explore Italy’s second largest national park, the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, which encompasses both sea and mountains, and its environs, on foot. I made the town of Acciaroli my home base, from an Airbnb with a bedroom window that opened on the port. My goal was to “staccare la spina,” or unplug, in Italian. It was early May, no summer crowds. At dawn, cooing doves and trilling Eurasian blackbirds woke me. I swam in the cold, silvery bay, grabbed a caffe macchiato at one of the port bars, donned hiking boots and, armed with a guidebook called “Secret Campania,” and a trekking app called Komoot , set off in my rented manual Fiat Panda.

One of the great things about Italy, for non-Italians anyway, is how easily one slides into the sense of being in a movie. Driving the Via Bacco e Cerere east from the sea into the Alburni mountain, downshifting up switchbacks with puffy clouds casting shadows on towering white cliffs, I felt like Ms. James Bond.

The scenery is cinematic, the views spectacular, the water wine-dark, but the Cilento is not as internationally popular as the Italian playgrounds of Capri and Positano. It is a rather well-kept secret. Here the same sun and sea can be had at a fraction of the cost, along with important Greek ruins, wild nature, curious legends and medieval religious sanctuaries.

Americans are rare in these parts. Many of the residents don’t speak English. A raffish vibe appeals to a certain type: Ernest Hemingway hung out with fishermen around here. After World War II, the American Army doctor Ancel Keys stumbled into the region, bought an old villa and devoted his life to studying the salubrious effects on the heart of a diet of olive oil, fish and fresh vegetables. There’s a museum devoted to the Mediterranean Diet he made famous in the fishing hamlet of Pioppi.

It has been wild country for a long, long time. After the fall of Rome, the coastal populations here dwindled. Wild boar, wolves and bear retook the mountains. In the Middle Ages, Christian hermits and monks moved in. Long into the 19th century, the region retained a savage reputation. Local criminals became heroic “Briganti” during fighting over the unification of Italy, then formed the mafia that has run southern Italy since.

The Italic warrior tribe Lucani were the first recorded inhabitants of the Cilento (the name comes from the Latin “Cis Alentum,” meaning this side of the Alentum River, which flows through Campania). Ancient Greeks colonized the coast, and their stupendous Doric temples at Paestum, which inspired writers like Goethe and 18th-century architects across Europe, are among the best preserved in the Mediterranean. The museum in the ancient city of Paestum displays Lucanian tomb paintings, paint still bright, mute testaments to the mystery of a gone religion involving sphinxes, female guides to the underworld and male warriors.

A young water buffalo stares straight into the camera, as other members of its herd stand in the background.

Buffalo country

My trekking plan always had an ulterior motive: to justify gorging on Cilento food and wine. The region produces some of the finest basics of Italian cuisine. Extra virgin olive oil obtained from oak-sized trees; fresh seafood; homemade pasta and sauces; buffalo, cow and goat cheeses; and of course pizza, all washed down with the local rosso .

The road to Paestum is lined with shops selling mozzarella from the milk of Asian buffalo, possibly first introduced to Italy by the Greeks. On a rainy afternoon, I joined a tour of the Tenuta Vannulo , an organic mozzarella farm, where men in white coats transformed milk from 200 buffalo into creamy balls of cheese beloved by foodies everywhere. The farm itself is mechanized to a crazy extent: The animals are trained to voluntarily enter a self-serve Swedish-made milking machine. After six minutes they exit to a reward of forage and an automated buffalo massage machine.

The Cilento and Vallo di Diano Park covers 699 square miles of beaches, cliffs, emerald vales, river gorges and mountain meadows, with plenty of well-marked trails. I walked about five miles a day in different zones of the park. I regretted that I didn’t have time to cycle just a leg of the 373-mile “via Silente” bike path that circuits the park with nightly stops at various hamlets.

I started my hiking along the water. A sinuous, rutted coastal road links the fishing towns of the Cilento coast and a knee-high guardrail is all that lies between a car and hundreds of feet of air above the sea. The cliffs inspired tales of nymphs who seduced sailors to come close to the rocks where they shipwrecked. If the sailors didn’t respond, the nymphs would dash themselves on the rocks for unrequited love.

An easy, flat walk from the port of San Marco Castellabate, through olive trees and native Mediterranean shrubs, leads to the site of one of the mermaid legends, Punta Licosa. Leukosia was one of three sirens who, in “The Odyssey,” tried to enchant Ulysses and his men. The great voyager had his men stuff their ears with wax and he tied himself to the mast to resist their song. For failing to seduce the sailors, the sea god Poseidon turned Leukosia into the rocky cliff that bears a version of her name.

A trickier walk, over a steep rock path, led up from the bay at Palinuro, a town of countless gelaterias and restaurants that in summer mostly serve vacationing Italians, around a mountain to a point overlooking the Grotta Azzura (blue grotto), a major draw for cave divers.

Often enough, I had trouble finding trail heads despite Komoot (which kept me on course once I started). One afternoon I wandered for two hours in a light rain around a hilltop hamlet called Ogliastro Cilento, seeking in vain the entrance to an evocative-sounding walk called Sentiero dell’Albero Centenario (path of the 100-year-old trees). I never found it, but I did wander several miles through olive groves, trailed for part of the way by two friendly farm dogs.

A valley of orchids

Deeper in the Alburni range, the hamlet of Sassano, an assemblage of biscuit-colored houses with red roofs planted on the flank of Monte San Giacomo, is the gateway to the Valle delle Orchidee. In May, more than 100 species of wild orchids bloom in a microclimate. A few miles of easy walking wound through an astonishing spectacle of tiny pink, yellow, red and purple blossoms on single stems. These rare flowers proliferated like common dandelions as far as the eye could see.

I got lost driving to Sassano and pulled over at a caffe bar. A row of middle-aged men sat in a line of chairs under the awning in the morning sun like a 1940s photograph. This was Teggiano, my “Secret Campania” guidebook informed me, built around a medieval fortress with 25 towers, and home of one of the more peculiar Cilento legends: During a monthslong siege in the 15th century, Teggiano women supposedly breastfed soldiers to keep them vigorous.

On a plateau deep in the mountains, beyond a maze of farm roads, the baroque Certosa di Padula , a former monastery and one of the largest in Europe, is almost as unbelievable as the opera house in Werner Herzog’s “Fitzcarraldo.” Among its hidden gems is a library with a self-supporting spiral staircase from the 15th century and an 18th-century glazed earthenware floor in blue and emerald green.

For five centuries, Carthusian monks lived and died here, after committing to silent, solitary lives. They only spoke once a week, on Sunday walks in the woods. On the Sunday I visited, the compound was ringing with Italian families enjoying a sunny afternoon outing. Laughing children played hide and seek in the shadows of arched arcades while elders sipped espresso and Aperol spritzes at tables nearby.

The Certosa is not Padula’s only tour-worthy attraction:the Joe Petrosino House Museum honors the life of a hero New York police officer, Joe Petrosino. An Italian emigrant who grew up in New York City, he fought the mafia in the early 20th century, and died in Italy when he came over to collar a New York mafia boss and was assassinated by the villains.

During my five days in the Cilento, I did not staccare la spina entirely: I lived by my navigational apps, Google translate, a birdcall identifier, and of course my iPhone playlist. But I returned to Rome in muddy shoes, with a sweatshirt that retained the scent of the buffalo farm and a new appreciation for the backcountry of the pulchra terra that is Italy.

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An earlier version of this article misidentified where the words “Qui non si muore” are displayed in the town of Castellabate. They are on a plaque on a wall near the castle, not on the town hall. It also provided an incorrect translation of the Latin words “Cis Alentum,” which means this side of the Alento River, not the other side.

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The Best Museums In London, England For Travellers

It’s not a complete trip if the best museums in London are not on your travel checklist. After all, London is home to some of the world’s most famous museums. From history to arts and even football, you name it, and London probably has a museum for it.

Spending a day going from one museum to another is one of the best ways to be truly immersive in what makes London so essentially London. Let’s get the list scrolling and see where you’ll be escaping reality and stepping into a beautiful and different world in the City of Dreams.

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  • Victoria And Albert Museum
  • London Science Museum
  • The Natural History Museum
  • The Royal Observatory Greenwich
  • Tate Modern Museum.

1. The British Museum - The Greatest Of Them All

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Location : Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG

Website : https://www.britishmuseum.org

Entry fee : Free for permanent collection

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You’ve seen it in classic Hollywood movies, like The Mummy Returns and Night At The Museum . You’ve heard about it in passing or read about it in the news. The British Museum . It’s not just London’s greatest museum, but perhaps in the entire world as well.

The British Museum houses over 8 million artefacts from all the continents. Some of the museum’s permanent collections include the Egyptian Collection, which is the most expensive one. Ready to be in awe of the Egyptian mummies, the Rosetta Stone, and the Elgin Marbles?

There’s also the Enlightenment Gallery , which exhibits scientific instruments and artworks that birth the development of modern museums today. Along with that are the impressive Islamic Art Collection and the Assyrian and Mesopotamian Art Gallery . The Great Court is also a magnificent piece of architecture as well. 

There are also rotating exhibitions with different themes throughout the year. You will need to book the tickets to these in advance and for a fee. 

2. Victoria And Albert Museum - A True Feast For The Eyes

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Step into the visually stunning world of art and design at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Photo by Richie Chan on Adobe Stock. 

Location : Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL

Website : https://www.vam.ac.uk/

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There’s no wonder greater than that of human creativity, and all 5000 years of it is on display for your viewing pleasure in one of London’s most important museums - The Victoria and Albert Museum , aka the V&A.

Located in Kensington, The V&A houses an impressive permanent collection of 2,3 million objects of decorative art and design. More than a century of renovation and expansion since 1852, it now includes diverse galleries, multiple exhibition spaces, a library, a research centre and a shop for visitors. 

Artworks displayed at the V&A showcase the stunning creativity of many ancient civilisations, like Egypt, Rome and Greece. You can also see design masterpieces from the Renaissance and Rococo period. There are also galleries dedicated to Asian and Islamic art and design.

As your eyes drift from one exhibition to another, you will be lured into a trance by the beauty of human creativity. The V&A is so visually stunning, but here’s a way to make your London museum experience even more sentimental! 

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3. London Science Museum - A Unique Immersive Experience

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An interactive experience waiting for you at the Science Museum. Tiia Monto , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons. Image Resized.

Location : Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD

Website : https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/

Entry fee : free for permanent collection but might need to book your free admission tickets here . Prices for special exhibitions vary. 

The top museums in London are on par with those in France or the US . This South Kensington museum is one of London’s most famous tourist attractions. It’s a part of a group of museums called “Albertopolis”, which the V&A Museum is also a part of. 

Since 1857, the Science Museum has been actively housing a large collection of scientific inventions and disciplines, spanning different fields such as biology, chemistry, astrology, physics and engineering. It’s one of the world’s greatest testaments of the magnificent development of science.

Some of the highlights of the Science Museum include the Information Gallery , which showcases the development of information and communication technology. People also adore the Flight Gallery that explores the history of space travel and aviation.

Their exhibits are highly interactive, which makes the museum a perfect spot for kids and families. There are also a wide range of exclusive immersive exhibitions available year-round, like the fan-favourite video game gallery .

4. The Natural History Museum - Captivate Your Curiosity

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From botany to zoology, the Natural History Museum has everything to tickle your brain. Photo by Sheng L on Unsplash

Location : Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD

Website : https://www.nhm.ac.uk/

Entry fee : Free for permanent collection but might need to book tickets for group visit

Nothing speaks to a child’s curiosity and even the inner child in an adult like the full-sized skeleton of a dinosaur. And that’s what you will find at The Natural History Museum - one of the world’s most extensive collections of dinosaur fossils . 

First opened in 1881, the museum has been gathering worldwide attention with its huge collection of biological specimens, from botany to zoology. The Earth Gallery exhibits geological specimens while the Wildlife Garden shows urban wildlife in its natural habitats.

The highlight of the museum is the Dinosaur Gallery , where real-life scale skeletons of the iconic T-rex and Stegosaurus are on display. Hope, the suspended blue whale skeleton in the Hintze Hall, is the beloved star of the museum. The interiors of the museum itself is also a perfect exhibit of magnificent Victorian architecture, with a twist of Romanesque design. 

Apart from the permanent collection, the museum also hosts special exhibitions and educational programs for both adults and children. Tickets for these get sold out pretty quickly, so make sure you grab yours as soon as possible.

5. The Royal Observatory Greenwich - A Journey Through Space And Time

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The Royal Observatory offers stunning views and an immersive experience. Photo by russell102 on Adobe Stock.

Location : Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ

Website : https://www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory

Entry fee : £18 for adults, and £9 for kids. There’s also a Day Pass ticket (£27 for adults and £13.50 for kids). Planetarium tickets are sold separately for non-membership tickets.

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This attraction has a long history, starting all the way back in 1675 when King Charles II wanted to improve sea navigation. After many years of helping the British build their empire, the Royal Observatory in Greenwich is now a lovely spot where you can stargaze, explore, and enjoy.

The observatory centre is where you can watch the stars at night . Snuggling up with your partner and being mesmerised by the star-filled sky at night sounds like a perfect romantic getaway .

You can also take a walk in Greenwich Park or explore the exhibitions showcasing the history of astronomy and navigation. Stop and take a photo on the Prime Meridian Line that marks where the Eastern and Western Hemispheres meet.

You can also get comfortable in the Peter Harrison Planetarium to enjoy an immersive show that can make you feel like you’re on a journey through space. There are also local restaurants that serve traditional British dishes to add some extra flavours to your night.

6. Tate Modern Museum - See The World Through Art

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Tate Modern is a prominent name among the best museums in London. Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Location : Bankside, London SE1 9TG

Website : https://www.tate.org.uk/

Entry fee : Free for permanent collection.

Since it was first opened in 2000, the Tate Modern Museum has attracted millions of visitors every year. People, including art lovers and globetrotters, seem to be so in love with the idea of a power station renovated into an impressive art-filled exhibition space. 

It’s hard to blame them because the Tate sure is one magnificence of a museum. It’s the home to a massive collection of international contemporary art masterpieces , spanning from surrealism to conceptual art. The Tate features legendary names like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Jackson Pollock and Yayoi Kusama.

Besides the permanent collection, the Tate also hosts engaging workshops, events and special exhibitions to fuel your art craze. At the end of your tour, don’t forget to enjoy the panoramic view of London from the Tate.

1. What Are The Two Main Museums In London?

The British Museum and the Victoria And Albert Museum are two of the most visited museums in London. They are the staple of any amazing London itinerary.

Even if you have no intention of putting together a museum-centric trip, these two should still absolutely be on your list. They are massive, important and visually stunning. A walk around the perimeter alone is enough to make one never forget London.

2. What Are The Best Museums In London For Kids And Families

Kids might not be so thrilled with the idea of art and design museums. They might be more interested in science and history museums, where there are many interactive exhibitions and hands-on experiments. 

If you’re planning a family holiday, add the London Science Museum and the National History Museum to your travel checklist. Both of them have a great collection of biology specimens and a diverse selection of interactive events for an educational experience.

Almost all of the top museums to visit in London are architectural marvels in their own right. Photo by Claudio Testa on Unsplash

3. What’s The Best Museum In London For Couples?

Who says a museum can’t be a good date idea for couples? If you’re travelling to London with your special someone, hanging out in a museum might just be one of the best things you can do in London.

A romantic walk around the art-filled hallways of the Tate Modern Museum sounds like an ideal date idea, doesn’t it? End your date by watching the flow of water in the River Thames, which can be viewed from the Tate. 

Another perfect choice for couples in London is to enjoy watching the star-filled sky and take a break from the usual scenery of skyscrapers at the Royal Observatory Museum.

4. Which Places Provide The Best Museums In London For Travellers On A Budget?

The majority of well-known museums in London offer free entry to their permanent collection. The British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National History Museum, for example, welcome visitors almost year-round free of charge.

However, if you want to enjoy special exhibitions and temporary displays, there’s still a way without stressing out your budget. Try booking a package through third-party apps , such as Klook, where you can enjoy  a bundle of activities in London, including museum tours, with a discount.  

5. Which Is Better: Tate Modern Or British Museum?

The Tate and The British Museum are all different from each other, with their own unique themes and charms. 

The Tate offers an immersive experience in contemporary arts and amazing messages conveyed through beautiful sculptures and installations. The British Museum is where your thirst for knowledge of human civilization and culture is quenched. 

If you love contemporary art, The Tate is a better choice than the British Museum. If you enjoy historical artefacts, the British Museum is your answer. 

Comparing the two is like asking which is better, chocolate or vanilla ice cream? Some would say the former; some say the latter. But we all know, the best answer is, why not both ? 

H2. Found The Best Museums In London?

The best museums in London are not hard to find. Looking to experience the best museum tour? Visit the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Don’t forget to grab one classic bag from our beautiful collaboration with the V&A!

Wanting good family-friendly fun for your trip? The London Science Museum and National History Museum are just what you’re looking for. Fancy a romantic day out in London? Head to the Royal Observatory.

If you find this list helpful, don’t hesitate to leave a lovely comment down below, or share your museum experience with us on social media.

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