Whoever knows London knows the prices in the city are out of this world. Unfortunately for tourists, this does not exclude the tourist attractions in London. If you have a look at ticket prices for the main attractions, such as the London Eye or the Tower of London, you can quickly notice the price of more than 30 euros per person. A bit much, isn’t it?
What if I tell you there are a bunch of cool spots in London you can visit completely for free and still live the authentic experience of London? Here are the best free places to visit in London.
I will break down the free places to visit in London into categories so you don’t have to. My list of best free places in London includes the list of free museums and galleries, indoor and outdoor landmarks, markets and food markets, and unique experiences.
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Best FREE places to visit in London list
Attractions and outdoor landmarks
- Trafalgar Square
- Hyde Park
- Picadilly Circus
- Oxford Street
- London Christmas Lights – here is the list of Christmas lights in London
- Millenium Bridge – one of the 10 famous Harry Potter filming locations in London
- Tower Bridge
- Buckingham Palace
- The Big Ben
- Greenwich
- King’s Cross Station with the Platform 9 3/4
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Indoor landmarks
- The British Library
- Daunt Books Marylebone
- Leadenhall Market
- Battersea Power Station Shopping Mall
- Barbican Conservatory – London’s indoor rainforest
Museums and galleries
- British Museum – free entrance only to permanent galleries
- Natural History Museum – free admission, except for temporary exhibitions and events
- Queen’s House – recommended booking to guarantee entry
- Design Museum
- National Gallery
- Tate Britain
Markets and food markets
- Borough Market – here is the list of the best places to eat at Borough Market
- Camden Town Food Market
- Portobello Road Market
- Covent Garden
- Brick Lane Market
Unique experiences
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What if I still want to book tickets to the main attractions?
In case you wish to book tickets for the main attractions at a lower price, here are some sweet deals for you to take advantage of today:
- London Eye
- Tower of London
- Westminster Abbey
- Tower Bridge
- Greenwich Observatory
That's it!
This was my short list of the best free places to visit in London.
You can also follow my adventures from London on Instagram at @cafesandvoyages
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Hi, it's Neja
I am an expat from Slovenia,
living in Milan since 2021 and writing a travel blog for all of you who are curious about life in Italy or traveling in Europe.
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