London rick steves

Last August we stayed at and enjoyed Novotel Tower Hill. Great location adjacent to the Tower Hill tube station and a block from the Tower of London. We are also a family of three and there was a queen bed and a sleeper couch in the hotel room.

Tyler Chilman. Ashburn Hotel in S Kensington is our go-to every time. Close to laundromat, Waitrose, Boots, restaurants Felt safe at night, in a quiet area. Remember, you will hardly be in your room at all. Rick Steves guide book "London" , is quite helpful in several ways.

It covers several selected hotels which are grouped in London geographic areas with a brief description of what can be expected at the hotel and infor for contacting. The London Guide will helpful for planning you daily visit including timing to beat the crowds, and how to navigate required transportation from your hotel.

Options for suggested screened dinning spots in different areas are included. Sightseeing spots are reviewed and rated. Includes info on internet addresses to investigate. A family of three can mean lots of things How many beds do you need? Many Premier Inns have a double bed plus a day bed that converts to a single bed for sleeping. If you are a family of two adults and one child, this should work.

They will come in under your budget and I have never had a problem nor dirty room at any of my stays. I wish they would come to the U. Premier Inn in London County Hall. The trips will kick off in February, heralding such stellar spots as Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris and Sicily. Here is a full list of dates and destinations. This key-to-read information will likely continue to be updated, as developments in Europe evolve.

Sure, individual travelers have been coming back for a while. I am so happy. Entry to any sightseeing attraction is easy for an American visitor: just flash your CDC card. Freeway rest stop markets have handy touch-free checkouts. And I could actually enjoy the Sistine Chapel without rubbing up against strangers.

Thanks to government help, it seems they are by and large surviving the pandemic. The Roman Forum has some wonderful new ways to show off the antiquities.

London is a exciting and easily navigable city. Tom, our guide, was fun and informative, offering insights we wouldn't have discovered on our own. The hotel we stayed in was upscale and in a convenient central London location. Food, history, street art - what more could you ask for? The overall tour experience was outstanding. We covered a lot of territory in a very short period of time and yet we still had more than enough "down time" to cover those things that we wanted to see which were not covered as part of the tour.

The London tour had an excellent mix of structure with free time with each of the areas. My favorite activities were: the bus tour, changing of the guard, Tower of London, St. It's amazing that we got to see so very many things in a week's time. In my opinion, it will be the most beautiful church that I ever see.

Going for Evensong was spiritual. Following the service, there was an outdoor presentation on the church of those people that watched over the church during the bombings- "Where Light Falls". Paul's Cathedral was my WOW. The views from up there are stunning. I loved the knowledge of our guide Tom, who could answer any question, give an impromptu history lesson and inject humor throughout our travels.

It should be known, that one needs to be in pretty good shape to do this particular tour. We saw all of the major sights, and surprisingly had fabulous food throughout London.

I also loved our morning Food Tour including the Bacon Sandwich. On one our free afternoons, we took a "Street Art Tour" and that was amazing. I would recommend that as a suggestion for free time. Many on our tour saw our pictures, and said that they would have liked to have done that.

Even though the tour did not stop at the market, the walk through was interesting. After walking through the market, Roy provided a short historical context of the market and the adjoining neighborhoods. Very organized. I felt safe and was very happy with the accommodations. Our guide, Roy, was fabulous. It was a phenomenal trip. Evensong at St. Paul's Climbing the spiral stairs at St.

Paul's The Food tour of London! It was a trip of a lifetime! Superseded any expectations I could've had. The sites were planned out methodically. We never had to wait in line. The days flowed very easily. All the guides at the particular sites were superior! Our tour guide Roy adjusted our schedule so we could see the Queen and her entourage leave from behind Parliament. It was such a special opportunity to witness such a historic all event.

This tour hit all the highlights of London while still allowing individual time to explore or relax. I would emphasize that this is indeed a strenuous tour with lots of walking, standing and stairs.

Those that aren't in decent shape or have "bum knees" will definitely feel it. The thrill of being in London and the distraction of all that history plus some ibuprofen helps to manage the aches and pains.

I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Paul's Cathedral. It serves as an eternal tribute to those who gave their all for the freedom of the U. Sadly, Big Ben was behind scaffolding. Our week in London was filled with memorable experiences thanks in large part to our great tour guide, Roy. The breadth and depth of his knowledge of history brought the sites we visited to life.

He was an exceptional leader! The itinerary was a great mix of group sightseeing and time to explore on our own. London was exquisite. I was struck by the graciousness, the polite responses I received from everyone from store personnel, hotel staff and the stranger on the street. The hotel was perfect - centrally located within easy walking distance to public transit and major attractions.

Roy was an excellent guide, providing a thorough orientation to the city and expanding on the historical significance of everything we experienced from the British Museum to Brexit. Although we were behind barriers, we could see her profile along with Prince Charles and his wife. This was only because our guide for the Westminster Abbey tour Brian offered to take us to the corner where he knew the carriage would pass when we completed our Westminster tour.

He went out of his way to give us that opportunity and it was delightful!! Roy was great! Hotel was great! London was very crowded, more than I expected. This made my experience less than outstanding. I enjoyed seeing London but I do not think I would go back. It was very convenient having The tour planned for us and having tickets arranged ahead of time to all the sites we would have wanted to see without having to wait in long lines to get in. The schedule was sufficiently busy with the right balance of free time to explore on our own.

And Jeanie, our guide was fantastic! Visiting the UK has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl, and this experience was everything I hoped for and more. We were so fortunate to have Jeanie as a guide with her extensive knowledge, profound kindness, and delightful wit.

One of the best things about London is that you can be in the middle of traffic and busy commuters, turn the corner, and all of a sudden, you're in a quiet churchyard or a serene park.

It was my second Rick Steves tour--hopefully of many more to come! To finally be in the presence of such incredible history and see so many eminent figures honored there was completely awe-inspiring. The beauty of Westminster Abbey struck me as well, especially the fan vaulted ceiling.

I was flooded with so many emotions. It was a dream come true to see such incredible theatre! This was our fifth Rick Steves tour and first city tour. Loved being able to unpack for the week. The pace is brisk, but broken up with some afternoons and evenings to do as you wish.

Great balance of history, culture, and sightseeing. Loved Windsor Castle Impressed we never wasted time in line. I had always wanted to visit London and the tour far surpassed my expectations. My wife and I have already planned another trip next year to London.

We plan on staying in London, then taking a cruise for 12 days around England, Ireland, and Scotland, and then another 3 days in London. Can't wait. Along with the tickets included a dinner. We found the restaurant and sat down for dinner. An elderly couple sat next to us and for the next 90 minutes talked to us about being in London as children and experiencing the bombing of London in WWII. It was an experience that I will never forget as long as I live. This was our first Rick Steves tour and were greatly impressed with the entire experience!

Excellent attention to all details which made the trip easy and enjoyable. Feeling comfortable getting to the theater and back to our hotel on our own! Plus theater in London is an incredible experience! Any time between April and December is a good time to visit London. However, the months of April, May, September, and October are best for combining the convenience of peak season with generally good weather and lighter crowds.

Summer has its advantages, with long days and the best weather though never guaranteed. November and December offer fewer crowds and the festive fun of the holiday season. In case you wish to book pre- or post-tour hotel accommodations, the contact information for the tour's hotel is included in your tour confirmation email as well as in the Itinerary section of your tour account.