Which museum should you visit?

They are all free and all wonderful, so it comes down to taste. Our guide to which London museum to visit weighs them up, and the full list lives on the museums page.

Which market is your morning?

Food, antiques or vintage? See London markets compared, then browse them all in our markets guide.

Which day trip is worth it?

When the city is done with you for a day, read which London day trip is right for you and the wider day trips guide.

How should you get around?

Tube, cab or app? Our quick take on black cab, Tube or Uber sorts it, with the full detail in getting around London.

Where should you stay?

Three classic bases head to head in Mayfair vs Kensington vs Covent Garden, plus the complete where to stay guide.

Where are the best views?

From the heights to the free rooftops, see the best views of London compared. And if you are still at the start, our guide to planning a trip to London ties it all together.

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The highest: the Shard

For the loftiest, most dramatic outlook, the Shard looks down on the whole city from western Europe's tallest viewing gallery.

The free option: rooftops and parks

You do not have to pay for a great view. Several rooftops and high parks are free, as our guide to free things to do shows.

From the river and the bridges

Some of the loveliest views are at ground level, from the bridges and the South Bank, taking in the classic London attractions across the water.

Plan the rest of your sightseeing with our attractions guide, or settle a different debate back at London, compared.

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Mayfair: quiet luxury

For grand hotels, fine dining and a hushed, moneyed calm, Mayfair is hard to beat. Central, polished and pricey.

Kensington: museums and calm

Leafy, elegant and home to the great museums, Kensington suits those who want culture on the doorstep and a quieter evening.

Covent Garden: in the thick of it

If you want theatres, restaurants and the buzz of the centre at your door, Covent Garden and the West End put you right in the middle.

For the deeper rundown, see our guide to the best areas to stay in London and our quick take on choosing your neighbourhood.

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The Tube: fast and cheap

For longer hops across town, nothing beats the Underground on speed or price, especially with the daily fare cap. It is the backbone of any visit.

The black cab: convenient and characterful

A licensed black cab is worth it for late nights, heavy bags or door-to-door ease. The drivers know the city inside out, which still counts for a lot.

Apps: clarity on price

Ride apps shine when you want the fare agreed up front, or in quieter areas where cabs are scarce. They are handy, if not always faster than the Tube.

And do not forget walking

Central London is smaller than it looks, and walking is often the quickest and prettiest option. For the full picture on tickets and routes, see getting around London and our trip planning guide.

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For a castle: Windsor

Closest and easiest, Windsor pairs a working royal castle with a pretty riverside town. Ideal for a half or full day.

For dreaming spires: Oxford

Oxford is all honey-coloured colleges, grand libraries and the sense of having walked into a film set.

For the river and the colleges: Cambridge

Cambridge is Oxford's gentler rival, best enjoyed punting along the Backs past the great college lawns.

Whichever you choose, go early and travel light, as our notes on getting around suggest. Or compare London's museums for a city day instead.

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For food: Borough Market

Serious eaters head straight to Borough Market, the city's most famous food market, near London Bridge.

For something alternative: Camden Market

Younger, louder and full of character, Camden Market is the place for street food and one-off finds.

For antiques: Portobello Road

Saturday belongs to Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill, the spot for antiques, vintage and a famous backdrop.

For vintage: Brick Lane and Spitalfields

In the East End, Brick Lane and nearby Old Spitalfields Market pair vintage clothes with some of the best street food in town.

Hungry for more? Our best food markets guide goes deeper, or pick your day trip next.

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For world history: the British Museum

If you want the sweep of human civilisation under one roof, the British Museum is unmatched. Pick two or three galleries rather than trying to see it all.

For art and design: the V&A

Designers, makers and the simply curious should start at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the world's greatest collection of decorative arts.

For families and wonder: the Natural History Museum

Dinosaurs, a blue whale and that cathedral-like hall make the Natural History Museum the easy winner with children.

For paintings: the National Gallery

Art lovers short on time should head to the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square for centuries of masterpieces in one walk.

Still torn? You can happily do two in a day. See the full list on our museums guide, or compare your market options next.

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