Top 5 Attractions in City of London

Sky Garden

1 Sky Garden Walk, London, EC3M 8AF

When sightseeing in London why not visit its highest Public Garden that will give you panoramic views of the City. Sky Garden is located inside the Walkie Talkie building and a short 8 minutes’ walk from Clayton Hotel City of London. It is completely free to visit and has a fantastic bar and rooftop restaurant onsite.

Borough Market

8 Southwark St, London, SE1 1TL

Borough Market is another top London attraction located in London Bridge. It is one of London’s popular food markets offering an array of chocolatiers, cheesemonger, tapas spots, bars and restaurants. You can walk to London Bridge or you can take a District line train from Aldgate East station to Monument then walk across London Bridge. The market will be on your right.

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul’s Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

St. Paul’s Cathedral is an iconic landmark that sits on Ludgate Hill, the highest point of the City of London. The cathedral dates back to the 17th century and was partially restored after the Great Fire of London. You can walk or take the Central line from Liverpool Street to Bank and depart the train at St. Paul’s Station.

Tower of London

London, EC3N 4AB

Built by William the Conqueror during the 11th century, the infamous historic Tower of London sits on the banks of River Thames receiving over 2.4 million visitors yearly. Learn all about its years as a royal residence and later on as prison to famous individuals such as Elizabeth I and Anne Boleyn.

Jack the Ripper Tour

Meeting point – Exit 3 of Aldgate East underground station

Experience the horrifying tour of “Jack the Ripper” that rocked the East End for over 130 years. Get the first-hand story and how he got away with his heinous crimes. The tours run every day in the evening and lasts for approximately 1 hr 45 min.

London Dungeon

The Queen’s Walk, Bishop’s, London SE1 7PB

Located on London’s South Bank and first opened in 1976, London Dungeon is a thrilling attraction where you can experience historic events in gory detail with a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides. Take a District line train from Aldgate East station to Westminster then walk for 7 minutes across Westminster Bridge then turn left walking towards London Eye, the Dungeon will be on your right.