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Love and London

Love and London

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Ranking London attractions from BEST to WORST

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I've lived in London for over 11 years and have been helping London tourists to see the best of this city for around 9, so today I am putting it all on the line and ranking the top London attractions from BEST to WORST. Do you agree with my thoughts? I doubt it. But whether you're coming to London or have already visited, I will impart my knowledge and opinion onto you 😎 🇬🇧

The flag above the Palace -- its the reverse of what I said! Union Jack = he's not in

— @loveandlondon

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I liked the London Dungeons

— @fefagundes

0:15 - No. 1 (BEST)

1:09 - 2

Doesn't it depend on what a person likes? I would be bored to tears just going to a park to walk around when there is so much history around! If I don't live there (in a big city), why would I need to go to a park? I can get all the nature and greenery I need when I go back home!

— @danimartin818

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2:58 - 4

"Largest collection of stolen artifacts" translates to "most of these nations can't afford/haven't the expertise to maintain artifacts from the colonial days". Imagine if the Japanese decided to come for all the swords taken as spoils of war and went picking through America to find them...? You have some really solid content, just be careful not to throw opinions into it :) Subbed, great work otherwise.

— @AKiwiTake

3:47 - 5

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I like Big Ben (yes I do know that it's not the correct name but I just find Big Ben to be such a cooler name than "Elizabeth Tower"... ). But hell is that entire area crowded. The only place that have found to be even worse was Borough Market, where I got panic attacks
from all that super loud american tourist hordes...
But I was at westminster pier very early in the morning and it's much nicer then, purely magical. And I also loved to cycle over westminster bridge coming from the south, you just ride by all the crowds. Victoria embankment is also very nice for riding towards Big Ben.
That was my highlight: cycling over the bridges (except Tower Bridge which was a nightmare...) and see all the attractions from the bridge.
I also liked the river thames boat tour from westminster to Greenwhich. There I visited the Cutty Sark museum.
As of parks, I visited Regent's Park multiple times but honestly, I will never understand why they allow cars in the park and why they built this ugly extension of Euston Rd right through the park...but the alleys that go through the park (not the outer/inner circle), and where you are allowed to cycle (at max 5 km/h) are actually very nice. But my favourite was hampstead heath/parliament hills, such a gorgous view onto the city!
The tower bridge itself is beautiful but the area has an incredible amount of cars and tourists.
I didn't find Buckingham Pce. particuarly interesting, just millions of tourists and the building isn't that great either...
I visited the British Museum - I was lucky that by accident I walked by and there was almost no queue. In theory it's free, but limited walk-in capacitiy and the web page for admission greets you with "your estimated wait time is....3 weeks....".
Inside, the museum building is simply stunning with how the lights look and how they arranged everything. Really really great, and a very nice museum shop too.

— @marcozg77

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Isso é absolutamte pessoal...sinceramente.

— @eventocriativo6761

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8:48 - 9

OMG you actually like something in the UK ! You normally complain about most things.

— @steveroberts728

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Natural history should be higher than the science museum
Also book tickets in advance
They are still free and you can just walk in passed the crowd

— @a.j9913

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13:50 - 13

Afternoon tea at the Shard has a lovely Peter Pn theme. The sandwiches are varied and all very tasty. As are scones and little cakes.

— @Maia-p2g

14:48 - 14

15:51 - 15 (WORST)

Have respect for the British Museum, please

— @SY-g2c

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Major con of British Museum are the crowds. You just can't fully take in the views of the stolen artifacts, it's like a fast-food exhibition of whatever stuff they found around the globe. I would recommend the Royal Art & History museum in Brussels, it's not very expensive and it's really huge, and few people seem to even know about it.
Passed by Buckingham palace, took a few looks, and fled as the crowd was building up before the changing of the guard.

— @ralphzechendorf1644

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For me, visiting the British Museum was the best part of my trip to London. In the country where I live, I don't have the opportunity to see so much history from so many remote places in one place and for free. I know that many of the pieces are stolen, but it's truly the only visit I would repeat if I return to London.

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If you're Indian, skip her list and follow this instead. Thank me later.

Do hyde park in 30 minutes max on sunrise with an ecycle like she said or maybe even skip it. But do regents park and st James park instead.

Skip Tate modern and go to British museum on a Friday. Make sure you reach at 10am sharp and take the free tours.

Skip/skim through the science museum and spend your time in the natural history museum unless you have kids. The science museum , v&a and natural history can all be done in a day if you reach sharp at 10am. They're all adjacent in one street. Spend much much more time in the British museum instead if you're an adult.
I did not do imperial war museum so do not know about it.

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Leicester Square is worth a visit. Not a long one but definitely walk through it.

— @goodmusic210

This channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, our founder Jessica Dante and our team show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch our videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.

Walk the financial district -the mix of old and new, the protected alleyways (some seperating skyscrapers), the covered markets and hidden gems, the ruined. overgrown churches is an architectural dream. Simultaneously the oldest and newest part of the city, nowhere on earth like it.

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More User Perspectives

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Big Ben is awesome..❤

@graemeknowles1431
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This video is really helpful! Thank you! 😊

@konfetikspb
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I would put the Tate Britain in the top ten. It's all non-contemporaty British art, on the Thames in Pimlico.

@emjayay
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Houses of Parliament. You can do tours of both chambers. In the Great Hall you can take photos

@johnnyb6584
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Your clips are absolutely the best. I’ve subscribed and my wife and I are building our visit around your advice…..! 👍

@richardcashman7671
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The Shard presented the most delicious “Sunday Roast” you could ever wish for!! Simply delicious, and generous portions!!! We are Canadians and have been to London before, but never to the Shard. This was a truly enjoyable Sunday roast, with a view to die for!

@JLeBlanc-q7q
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About seeing the changing of the guards go see the horse guards change instead not crowded and see excellent horsemanship at the same time. The one time I witnessed it at Buckingham Palace was about 2 weeks after Prince William married Kate so it's been a while and my wife had to see it. The only good thing about that afternoon was someone told us about the Mews which were great especially since many of the carriages there at that time had been shipped in from other palaces for the wedding. I've never been there in summer so doing the Royal rooms have never been an option but imagine them to be like Blenheim Palace, which you get to see more of.

@ronprickett8011
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My only visit to London was 2007. Haven't been back yet because of distance (Australia) but I'm very keen to return maybe even later this year. Absolutely loved Hyde Park and it is the first place I would go back to. As for Madame Tussauds I found it very crowded and claustrophobic and enjoyed the nearby Regents Park and the Zoo a lot more. Fast forward a few years and my wife who I hadn't yet met in 2007 couldn't understand my reluctance to go into Madame Tussauds in New York. We ended up going in and I actually enjoyed the NYC version a lot more. I would give the Eye another go next time, but definitely agree about the crowds. On it's equivalent in Singapore we had an entire pod to ourselves.

@danj7168
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The London Eye is really good if your pod is not crowded. I went on the London Eye in March 2017 about 2 days after the Westminster Bridge terrorism incident & it was fantastic. Bought my ticket and walked straight on with no wait at all - maybe 1 minute.😀

@brentsummers7377
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my faves were Parliament, the Shard and afternoon tea, a west end show, National Art Museum. Least faves were British Museum, Tower of London very boring, and Kensington Palace.

@Deadbugskull
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I always recommend this channel. A sensible view of London. In defense of the BM....it's not the only museum in the world with the same problem....it does at least have history of its own. Anyway yes I think she nails it.

@BornSlothful
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Jess, do you still like to have tea at the Ting restaurant at the Shard? I'm considering doing that. Also, visiting inside Buckingham palace in the summer of 2027. We are going to your home of NYC in July of 2026.

@carollewis3912
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Tower of London is the most hunted place in Britain

@Uchennagamefootball
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Love your list plus all of the extras people have added in the comments. I also enjoyed the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. Regarding the Shard, it used to be the tallest in Western Europe, not the Western Hemisphere. The people in NYC are going to be mad at you!

@drewmcdougall891
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Yo where's trafalgar square lads? and the national gallery?

@classicalmusic123-l2u
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Can you take pictures inside Westminster Abbey? You said no filming but I wondered about pictures.

@monicab28
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Yeah, the V&A is on the list! 
Skip Westminster Abbey. Far overpriced, and dullsville. 
Replace the Shard with the rooftop gardens atop the Walkie-Talkie. 
Replace the Natural History Museum with the British Museum (it has the Rosetta Stone, the Natural History Museum does not)
Buckingham Palace is definitely worth seeing if you can get in, as is Windsor Castle.
BTW. It is NOT pronounced Madame Too-sawds. Try Tussauds (too-sohs)

@bbdj2779
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Have you ever done a review of the London dungeon? I can’t find anything truthful out there. So as one NYer to another I appreciate your view ( jaded or not…. As is our way) 🤣❤️

@dexterbunny8630
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Whatabout Piccadilly Circus and Abby Road ?

@johnmcclearen
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The price for the eye is too high. For a fraction, you can take the Uber Boat to the cable car in Greenwich and have a great view from 90m. Boat, cable car and a mug of coffee on the boat cost less than the eye.

@lausimeyer6558
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I took video in Westminster Abbey, no issues. Such a beautiful, overwhelming place.❤❤ ❤

@michelleramsay7120
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This was soooo useful! Would love a part 2!

@Fitzy-88
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No mention of the National Gallery means this video is suspect. And ranking the British Museum below the V&A confirms it. BM at 13?

@kvom01
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Thank you for this and your channel. Taking my adult autistic daughter to London soon so this and your channel have helped me plan a lot.

@Vex_J
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The British Museum took in artifacts that third world countries didn’t care about or were in danger of getting destroyed by fanatics. Now that they are famous the original countries are crying that they want them back.

For example, the Rosetta Stone was nothing in Egypt … buried…. Forgotten… until French soldiers found it.

@edwarddavid7893
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I have been to London 4 x - only on my last trip did I run across the Victorian Albert just by accident and went in and I wished I had found it the first day that was one of the best places and it has the absolute best gift shop !!!
Going back in July and I’m gonna give a whole day V & A that’s also where I’m buying all my gifts

@Mtnbrookie
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I enjoy the museums but I love the serendipitous moments that I find in foreign cities. For example, sitting on a bus with a group of giggling young school children, bring understanding of the local culture and joy in my heart.

@angooredcow157
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So lucky to live here 🥲

@airspeed_alive
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Love this video ..love the host

@dbs4545
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Which 3 star hotel can you recommend in Manchester? I'm in for 2 night only before leaving for london

@markavelli77
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We going to London /Edinboro in May. So Now you made us curious about Lester so we can see it for ourselves. Awesome content. QQ....how does London population feel about Americans now that we are evading countries?

@reggiejenkins4432
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What about the House of the Parliament? Is it boring? I booked it =D

@matheusgoncalves6964
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Haha The first place I’m taking my 14 year old grandson when we get to London is Leicester Square and Covent Garden, just because we have no time for anything else and I love statues. We are going on a scavenger hunt. I thought it would give us practice taking to tube from our hotel near Hyde park. The rest of our trip are the iconic sights.

@BarbaraBancken