London on foot: what you need to know

If you want to visit London on foot, there are a few places you won't want to miss.

Let's discover England's capital.

London on foot: article summary

Walking in London: monuments not to be missed
Don't neglect downtown London
Walking in London: take a stroll in Kensington
Shopping in London

Walking in London: monuments not to be missed

When visiting London, there are certain sights you just can't miss. First of all, I'd advise you to head for the city's main sights.

You can see :

On a walking tour, you'll spend a memorable first day in London and discover many other fascinating places.

St James's Park is an ideal place to take a break and enjoy yourself. When you arrive at the edge of the park, don't hesitate to take a look around.

Don't neglect downtown London

The original city of London was built to the east of the area most visitors see today.

The main sites you'll see are outside the original walled city, today known as the City of London.

Today, the City of London is the main business district and a major global financial center. But as London's oldest district, it's full of interest.

The main official sites for this walk are :

Tower Bridge
The Tower of London
Visit St. Paul's Cathedral
Visit Théâtre du Globe by Shakespeare

The joy of this walk for many will be to savor the non-touristy atmosphere and better understand London, past and present.

Walking in London: take a stroll in Kensington

Just west of central London lies Kensington.

Here, you can enjoy a relatively short, leisurely stroll that starts at Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens, London's largest royal park.

After a visit to Kensington Palace, walk to the Albert Hall and the museums of South Kensington.

The museums here will keep you busy for a whole day, and each one is free.

Just before arriving at the Albert Hall, you'll see the impressive Albert Memorial.

End your stroll with a visit to some of the high-end boutiques in Knightsbridge, where you'll find Harrodsjust a 10-minute walk from the museums.

Shopping in London

Shopping is also considered a walk in the heart of London. On site, you'll discover the sights of Oxford Street, Harrods toy store and Hamleys.

Electronics on Tottenham Court Road, the music scene on Denmark Street and books on Charing Cross Road are also places not to be missed.

Chinatown and Jermyn Street are also worth exploring on your walking tour of the English capital.

And of course, don't miss out on the must-sees like :

Oxford Street
Regent Street
Carnaby Street
Harrods
Harvey Nichols

There are many ways to get around London on foot. During your visit, I'd advise you to make the most of the various monuments and museums in the area. will tell you all about London's past.

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