Plan a trip to Kensington Palace in Kensington Gardens. The entrance fee to the house is $9. This was Princess Diana's home, and it is now a memorial to her life. Included are images of her as well as clothes she wore. Kensington Palace is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The best time to visit is in the earlier hours of the day to avoid crowds.
Travel to Madame Tussaud's. This is accessible by way of Baker Street. The entrance fee is $11. Inside the museum are wax exhibits of some of the world's most widely known celebrities. There is a sports section as well as a mini version of London where you can see all of the miniature versions of the famous London black cabs. Madame Tussaud's is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the week and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. It is best to arrive in the early part of the day as there are always lines at Madame Tussaud's. You can also book your tickets online to avoid the long lines and time spent waiting to get your tickets.
Travel to the British Museum. It houses more than 12 million items that relate to human history and culture. The British Museum, which charges no entrance fee, is on Great Russell Street. It is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The closest tube stations are Holborn, Tottenham Court Road and Russell Square.
Go to Trafalgar Square. This is a square in central London that commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The Nelson Column, which is a monument in honor of Adm. Horatio Nelson, dominates the square, which is also known for political demonstrations ... and pigeons. Trafalgar Square also offers several events, so make sure to check its website to see which events are scheduled during your stay in London.
The tube is London's underground railway, similar to subways in the U.S. To use the tube you will need to buy tickets at the tube station. You can buy single trip tickets or passes.
Ask for a tube map from the ticket attendant. This map will show you the location of the tube stations and will come in handy when traveling.
You will need to show your ticket to a ticket attendant or slide it through a machine to access the boarding area. Then find the platform for the tube you wish to board.
