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London - the grand resonance of its very name suggests history and might. Its opportunities for entertainment by day and night go on and on and on. It's a city that exhilarates and intimidates, a Monopoly board studded with stellar sights.

It's a cosmopolitan mix of Third and First Worlds, the stubbornly traditional and the proudly avant-garde. But somehow - between 'er Majesty and Boy George, Bow Bells and Big Ben, the Millennium Dome and the 2012 Olympics - it all hangs together.

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Bike Tours in London

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Written by Viator, April 2012

With eco-tourism fast becoming de-rigueur and Britain set to experience an uncharacteristically rain-free summer, now is the time to dig out your cycling shorts and pedal your way around the sights. ... Continue Reading »

A Tale of Two Cities

London Expert: Gavin

Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, September 2011

I was delighted to be asked to offer a complimentary walking tour of London to Viator clients last Friday. The idea was to introduce people to the benefits of hiring one of Viator’s qualified ... Continue Reading »

London as a Film Set

London Expert: Gavin

Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, February 2011

Much has been made of the phenomenal success of the King’s Speech. It is an excellent film with fine performances from Colin Firth as the stuttering King George VI (the present Queen’s father) and ... Continue Reading »

Borough Market

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Written by Viator, January 2012

You think you know what food markets are all about? Borough Market will change your mind. This is one of those places that food dreams are made of. On Thursdays, Fridays and especially Saturdays ... Continue Reading »

Getting Around London During the Olympics

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Written by Viator, March 2012

With a plethora of festivities hitting the city streets, 2012 is set to be one of the busiest years yet in England’s capital, but the real showstopper will be the 2012 Olympic Games - an event taking ... Continue Reading »

Londoner's Guide to the Royal Wedding

London Expert: Gavin

Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, April 2011

London is getting ready for the event of the year – the marriage of the Queen’s eldest grandson and second in line to the throne, to a “commoner” on 29th April at Westminster Abbey. Prince ... Continue Reading »

Royal Wedding: The Eyes of the World on London

London Expert: Gavin

Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, May 2011

“I WAS GLAD” the choir sang as Catherine Middleton entered Westminster Abbey to marry her prince – a sentiment echoed not just in Britain but around the world as 2 billion people watched the Royal ... Continue Reading »

WWII London

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Written by Viator, April 2012

Having survived two world wars, London is a city steeped in military history and those on the hunt for a glimpse of wartime Britain will be spoilt for choice in the capital. Here’s the lowdown on ... Continue Reading »

6 Ways to Beat the Crowds in London

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Written by Viator, April 2012

With its summer calendar already bursting at the seams, London seems set to have one of its most exciting years yet, with thousands flooding the city for the London 2012 festival and the ... Continue Reading »

London for Kids

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Written by Viator, August 2010

Every parent knows that it can be tough trying to travel and keep your little ones entertained while you wander about a new city. Where to take them? What to see? Constant wonder and, please, a ... Continue Reading »

London Rail Tours

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Written by Viator, December 2010

London is Britain’s most important rail hub, making it your UK launching pad for train trips to destinations near and far. Day trips, multi-day tours, guided trips and independent touring – there are ... Continue Reading »

3 Days in London: Suggested Itineraries

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Written by Viator, August 2010

If you want big, you’ll go no bigger than London. The world’s tenacious financial center, London is known for its chaotic walkways, historic relics plundered from afar, ancient pubs, regal ... Continue Reading »

Bath Tours from London

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Written by Viator, December 2010

Bath is one of the great treasures of Britain and at just 97 miles (156 kilometers) from London, it makes a perfect day trip. Harmony and proportion were of supreme importance to the Georgian ... Continue Reading »

Cotswolds Tours from London

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Written by Viator, December 2010

Whatever idea you have of English countryside is sure to be fulfilled in the Cotswolds, a range of gentle hills in the west of England which attracts visitors from all over the world. Rolling green ... Continue Reading »

Stratford Tours from London

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Written by Viator, November 2010

In the late 16th century, an alderman’s son and aspiring writer and actor headed out from his small Warwickshire market town in search of fame in Elizabethan London. It’s the kind of journey made by ... Continue Reading »

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