SHOPPING DAY IN LONDON
London, one of the most eclectic, busy and cosmopolitan cities of the European panorama, is also a nerve centre of fashion. In London you can find a wide offer to go shopping, which goes from the more prestigious prêt-à-porter brands to the most alternative second hand garments. Do a tour around the most emblematic places of […]
TROOPING THE COLOUR
Trooping the Colour is one of the most popular celebrations in London: a military parade organised to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. This celebration is also known as Queen’s Birthday Parade. Although Queen Elizabeth was born on April the 21st 1926, her birthday is celebrated again during the month of June, taking advantage of the good weather. Trooping […]
LONDON AND ROMANTIC FILMS
All of us have dreamed of having a love story like the ones that appear on the romantic movies. Some of the most famous romantic films are set in London, so get on London City Tour tourist bus and try to find the settings of these movies. You have probably heard about Notting Hill, the romantic movie starred […]
A FLEETING GLANCE TO THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN LONDON
Anglos, Saxes and Jutes are the names for the three Germanic tribes that invaded Britain and which gave origin to English, or, Anglo-Saxon which was the name used at the time. That is why nowadays Spanish speakers use the word anglosajón when referring to things with an English origin. Beowulf, a brave Geatish warrior who fought […]
STREET ART IN LONDON
They act at night, behind-the-scenes and on the fringes of the law. Their art is ephemeral, they know that sooner or later somebody else will snatch their work, remove it or, if they are lucky enough, it will become deteriorated little by little due to the inclement weather. This is the picture of the urban […]
LONDON'S SPECIALS FOR SAINT VALENTINE
14th of February is just around the corner and London is preparing for Saint Valentine’s day, London City tour will help you make a memorable romantic day with hop-on hop-off Tourist Bus service and Attraction Pass. When thinking about how to enjoy this day, images about walking around the Thames, a beautiful sundown up […]