free things to see and do in London
outdoor activities
Markets
Visit one of London's many markets, ranging from Camden to Brick Lane and Brixton
Cemeteries and Burial Grounds
Visit one of London's Victorian cemeteries and explore old church yards and burial grounds.
Parks and open spaces
Relax in one of the many royal parks and public parks in London or explore one of its vast open spaces
The cheapest way to see London is on foot. From Big Ben to the Tower, most of London's major tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other.
This section includes information and maps for various free self-guided walking tours, which each cover a different part of London. Simply choose the area you want to explore, print the walk and go London sightseeing for free.
List of walks
From Big Ben to Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square and Downing Street read more
From Monument to Barbican and the Tower of London, featuring attractions such as St Pauls read more
Whitechapel and the East End of London, including the places where Jack the Ripper's victims were found read more
The south bank and bankside areas of London, featuring attractions such as the Globe, the Tate Modern and Borough market read more
Regent Street, Bond Street and Piccadilly, including some classic English shops such as Fortnum and Mason, Hamleys and Fenwick read more
Blackfriars, Ludgate Circus, and Fleet Street including Old Bailey, Royal Courts and Templar Church read more
The Bloomsbury district, Russell Square, University of London and other places associated with famous writers read more
Leicester Square, Soho, Chinatown and other places popular for their nightlife read more
