And I hope you've had as much fun as I've had. London is a fine finale for any European adventure. I've been visiting her for years and our relationship is thriving. People tell me, "You know, you've...
The town center is a fun wonder. Over the centuries, it's modernized in a kind of architectural jumble , but it maintains a lot of its mediaeval character. The town and the Cathedral both originated i...
Hey, we are in luck. It's a sunny Monday for our day trip out to Salisbury where we'll continue our peek into mediaeval architecture. As the mediaeval world developed more political stability and weal...
Two fascinating and historic boats sit by the river's edge. They each represent in their own very different way, the special relationship that the people of Britain have with the sea. The Cutty Sark i...
A hamburger is best on a toasted bap . And we can enjoy this smashing view of the Thames, while snacking on our biscuits. So here we are, cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon to Greenwich. Yo...
I dare you to raise your voice and gather a crowd.(Instead your'll pay...)It's very easy to do. I wanna talk about something that may seem trivial but it's actually very important. We're gonna talk ab...
Our guide books give us several choices. We are heading for the Camden Lock flea market. If you like garage sale s, you'll love these street markets, and they offer lots of opportunities for candid pe...
This museum presents an entertaining history of London's domestic life, from prehistoric times, through the Romans and Vikings, into the Mediaeval and Renaissance periods, the growth of empire, and fi...
Every year I ask myself if carrying this thing all over Europe is worth the bother and the expense, and every year I answer "Yes". You see, when I get home, I'll have a souvenir of that particular wal...
Every day, several walking tours explore specific slices of London's past. All you have to do is show up at the announced location at the announced time, pay your money to the guide and enjoy two hour...
You just can't win it in London. It's too big, too busy and too expensive. This is one place where you've got to get information and use it, but that's no problem here, because there's so much help. O...
Hi, I'm Rick Steves, here in London for the finale of our grand circle tour of Europe. This city is a rich brew, and we are going to sample freely: from the colorful market places to the historic walk...
