London
【City description】
London is the capital of the United Kingdom and England. It is a global metropolis where modern and ancient buildings coexist. There are so many places of interest, such as the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben, that it is impossible to see everything in one day, so we will introduce several different routes. Here, we will introduce a route (③ on the map below) where you walk along the Thames, see the London Eye and Westminster, then go to the Victoria and Albert Museum, and finally go to the British Museum.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
10 h 30
【Budget】
￡74
【Fatigue】
★★★★★
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Itinerary Map
Click the square mark on the top left of the map to see a list of tourist spots. If you open the enlarge button on the top right corner on your smartphone, this model course will be displayed on Google Maps along with its location information. You can also quickly return to this map from the table of contents in the sidebar (if using a smartphone, select “Go to table of contents” from the menu at the bottom of the screen).
Westminster（① – ⑦）
Navigation
【Start】①Westminster Station
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Leave the station and turn left along the river ⇒ The ticket office is in the same building as the subway exit
③Big Ben
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Go right from Big Ben ⇒ go around the building ⇒ you will see the entrance
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Leave the palace and go to the church in front.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Return to Big Ben and cross the bridge ⇒ Turn left after crossing ⇒ Go to the Ferris wheel along the river
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the river ⇒ Cross the first bridge ⇒ Turn right after crossing ⇒ You will see the subway station
From here, get on the Circle Line to Edgware Road or the District Line to Ealing Broadway.
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You’re in the right place if the next station is Westminster.
The journey takes about 10 minutes without changing trains.
South Kensington（⑧ – ⑨）
Navigation
⑧South Kensington Station
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Turn left after leaving the station ⇒ Turn right when you reach the street ⇒ The museum is at the end
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Return to the station ⇒ Take the Northern Line to Golders Green
British Museum（⑩ – ⑪）
Navigation
⑩Tottenham Court Road Station
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Exit the subway at the intersection ⇒ Proceed so that the brick building on the corner is on your left ⇒ Turn right at the first intersection ⇒ You will see the museum on your left
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Take the same route back to the station
Tottenham Court Road Station
【Start】
①Westminster Station
The station is on the Circle, Jubilee and District lines.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Leave the station and turn left along the river ⇒ The ticket office is in the same building as the subway exit
②Palace of Westminster Ticket Office
You can buy tickets on the day here, but it’s safer to buy them in advance online.
Ticket purchase site
https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/
③Big Ben
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: ￡0
The clock tower of the Palace of Westminster is one of the symbols of London. This tower, which appears in various works including Peter Pan, was completed in 1859. The sound that is played from this clock tower is currently used as a school chime in Japan.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Go right from Big Ben ⇒ go around the building ⇒ you will see the entrance
④Palace of Westminster
Time required: 1 h
Admission fee: ￡25
Opening hour: Varies depending on the season, but generally on Saturdays
Close: except Saturdays
For detailed dates and times, please click here.
Ticket purchase site
https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/
The Houses of Parliament along the River Thames is registered as a World Heritage Site. It was originally a royal palace, but after it was partially destroyed by fire in 1834, it was given a Gothic exterior and a parliament building was built. The palace can only be visited during the summer. There are two types of tours: a guided group tour and a self-guided tour with an audio guide. By following the designated route, you can see the lavishly decorated rooms, such as St. Stephen’s Hall and the conference rooms of both Houses of Parliament. Near the exterior entrance, there is a bronze statue of Oliver Cromwell, the first Lord Protector of England (the highest authority).
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Leave the palace and go to the church in front.
⑤Westminster Abbey
Time required: 1 h
Admission fee: ￡18
Opening hour: 10 am – 1 pm
(9 am – 3 pm on Saturday)
Close: Sunday, during ceremonies
This Gothic-style abbey built in the 11th century is also registered as a World Heritage Site. It is an important place where important royal events such as coronations and royal weddings have been held. In addition, the floors and walls contain the graves of many famous people, including past kings, Shakespeare, and Newton, and each grave has a sculpture. As a result, there are many more sculptures than in other churches. If you follow the route, you can also reach the cloister. The “Westminster Chimes,” which are the basis for the Japanese school chimes that are played by Big Ben, were made for this abbey.
Ticket purchase site
https://tickets.westminster-abbey.org/
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Return to Big Ben and cross the bridge ⇒ Turn left after crossing ⇒ Go to the Ferris wheel along the river
⑥London Eye
Time required: 30 min
Admission fee: ￡31
Opening hour: 11 am – 6 pm
(it depends on the season)
Close: No
This giant Ferris wheel was built as part of the Millennium Project to celebrate the year 2000 in the UK. It offers a panoramic view of London from a height of 135m, and was once registered in the Guinness Book of World Records for its height. There are 32 capsules, each of which can hold up to 25 people. Times vary depending on the season, and there are discounts for online reservations, so we recommend checking the following website.
London Eye official website
https://www.londoneye.com/tickets-and-prices/standard-tickets/
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the river ⇒ Cross the first bridge ⇒ Turn right after crossing ⇒ You will see the subway station
⑦Embankment Station
From here, get on the Circle Line to Edgware Road or the District Line to Ealing Broadway.
You’re in the right place if the next station is Westminster.
The journey takes about 10 minutes without changing trains.
⑧South Kensington Station
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Turn left after leaving the station ⇒ Turn right when you reach the street ⇒ The museum is at the end
⑨Victoria and Albert Museum
Time required: 2 h
Admission fee: ￡0
Opening hour: 10 am – 5h45 pm
Close: Monday, Tuesday, 12/24, 25, 26
This museum was founded by Queen Victoria and her husband Albert. It was originally built as an industrial museum during Queen Victoria’s reign, but now houses a wide range of art and design from around the world, including contemporary art, antiques, fashion, and furniture, with a total of 4 million pieces.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Return to the station ⇒ Take the Northern Line to Golders Green
⑩Tottenham Court Road Station
This is where you get off the train.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Exit the subway at the intersection ⇒ Proceed so that the brick building on the corner is on your left ⇒ Turn right at the first intersection ⇒ You will see the museum on your left
⑪British Museum
Time required: 4 h
Admission fee: ￡0
Opening hour: 10 am – 5 pm
Close: 12/24, 25, 26
It is the world’s largest museum, housing over 8 million items, 150,000 of which are on display within the museum. The exhibition areas are divided by regions around the world, such as Asia and Africa, and many of the items are donations. The most famous of the many exhibits is the Rosetta Stone, written in three languages. Other exhibits include sculptures from the Parthenon, Moai statues. There is so much to see that it would take a whole day to take a good look at everything.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Take the same route back to the station
【Goal】
Tottenham Court Road Station
The station is on the Northern and Central lines.
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