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Hiring a car is best if you are planning on visiting places near or around London such as Hampton Court, Brighton, Oxford or.

City guideGreater London and day trips

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Hiring a car is best if you are planning on visiting places near or around London such as Hampton Court, Brighton, Oxford or Stonehenge.

To hire a car you can contact the following car hire companies:

Tel: 0870 6060100

Website: www.avis.co.uk

Tel: 0870 156 5656

Website: www.budget.co.uk

Tel: 0870 599 6699

Website: www.hertz.co.uk

Tel: 0906 333 3333

Website: www.easycar.com (congestion charge included)

Prestige Car Rental

Tel: 077 3704 9867

Website: www.prestigecarhire.org

Tel: 020 8951 4600

Website: www.sportscarhire.org.uk

Do not hire a car for ordinary central London sightseeing. Car hire makes more sense for outer-London stays, countryside day trips or onward travel to places such as Oxford, Windsor, Brighton, Hampton Court or the Cotswolds.

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City of Westminster royal walking route

Top pickSelf-guided / guided walk

City of Westminster royal walking route is a self-guided / guided walk covering Westminster. Covers Buckingham Palace, St James's Park, The Mall, Horse Guards, Downing Street exterior, Westminster Abbey and Parliament. It suits Irhal readers because Best first-morning orientation for visitors staying central. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

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Tower of London Yeoman Warder tour

Top pickHeritage tour

Tower of London Yeoman Warder tour is a heritage tour covering Tower Hill. Official Beefeater tours explain the fortress, prisoners, Crown Jewels and royal history. It suits Irhal readers because Arrive early and combine with Tower Bridge. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

The Great Court inside the British Museum in LondonBloomsbury

British Museum highlights tour

Top pickMuseum tour

British Museum highlights tour is a museum tour covering Bloomsbury. A focused tour prevents visitor fatigue in one of the world's largest museums. It suits Irhal readers because Ask guides to include Islamic art and Middle Eastern galleries where possible. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

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V&A Islamic art and design route

Top pickMuseum route

V&A Islamic art and design route is a museum route covering South Kensington. Centres on the Jameel Gallery and design connections across ceramics, textiles and architecture. It suits Irhal readers because Excellent for Irhal readers interested in Islamic material culture. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

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Thames river cruise Westminster to Greenwich

Top pickBoat tour

Thames river cruise Westminster to Greenwich is a boat tour covering Central/Greenwich. A river route links Westminster, the City, Tower Bridge, Docklands and Greenwich. It suits Irhal readers because One of the easiest ways to understand London's geography. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich with spring daffodilsGreenwich

Greenwich maritime day tour

Top pickHeritage day route

Greenwich maritime day tour is a heritage day route covering Greenwich. Combines Cutty Sark, Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, Queen's House and Greenwich Park. It suits Irhal readers because Good full-day route with family appeal. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

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East End and Brick Lane heritage walk

Top pickCultural walking tour

East End and Brick Lane heritage walk is a cultural walking tour covering Whitechapel/Spitalfields. Explores migration, markets, street art, mosques, synagogues and Bangladeshi food culture. It suits Irhal readers because Important Islamic-travel context for London. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Top pickFilm studio day trip

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is a film studio day trip covering Leaves London. The Harry Potter studio tour is outside central London but one of the strongest family attractions from London. It suits Irhal readers because Book far ahead and allow most of a day. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

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Shoreditch street-art tour

RecommendedArts walk

Shoreditch street-art tour is a arts walk covering Shoreditch. Guides explain murals, graffiti culture, studios and constantly changing street art. It suits Irhal readers because Best in daylight and paired with Brick Lane. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

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Harry Potter London locations walk

RecommendedFamily and film tour

Harry Potter London locations walk is a family and film tour covering West End/City. Links filming-inspired streets, bridges, markets and city architecture. It suits Irhal readers because Popular with children and first-time families. Guides, prices, meeting points and cancellation rules should be checked on the booking day.

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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from Parliament Square, LondonWestminster

Palace of Westminster and Elizabeth Tower

Top pickHistoric landmark

Palace of Westminster and Elizabeth Tower is a historic landmark in Westminster. The riverside home of the UK Parliament is one of the most recognisable Gothic Revival buildings in the world, and Elizabeth Tower is the clock tower that holds Big Ben. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: Best photographed from Westminster Bridge or the South Bank; combine with Westminster Abbey and St James's Park.

Westminster Abbey west front under a blue sky in LondonWestminster

Westminster Abbey

Top pickRoyal church and UNESCO site

Westminster Abbey is a royal church and unesco site in Westminster. This working abbey has hosted coronations, royal weddings, state funerals and memorials for writers, scientists and statesmen for nearly a millennium. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: Modest dress is respectful; book timed entry and leave time for security checks.

Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial at dusk in LondonWestminster

Buckingham Palace

Top pickRoyal residence

Buckingham Palace is a royal residence in Westminster. The official London residence of the monarch is famous for ceremonial state occasions and the Changing the Guard, while the State Rooms open seasonally. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: Use the Victoria or Green Park approach and pair with nearby halal dining around Mayfair or Victoria.

The National Gallery, LondonTrafalgar Square

The National Gallery

Top pickMajor museum

The National Gallery is a major museum in Trafalgar Square. The collection traces European painting from the medieval period to the early 20th century and is one of London's best free cultural stops. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: Useful in bad weather; check gallery late openings and prayer nearby around Soho or Mayfair.

Visitor outside St Paul's Cathedral in LondonCity of London

St Paul's Cathedral

Top pickCathedral landmark

St Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral landmark in City of London. Sir Christopher Wren's domed cathedral became a symbol of London resilience and offers one of the city's great interior and skyline experiences. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: Check visitor hours because worship and ticketed entry rules vary.

Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London, LondonTower Hill

Tower of London

Top pickFortress and royal history

Tower of London is a fortress and royal history in Tower Hill. The medieval fortress has served as palace, prison, armoury, treasury and home of the Crown Jewels. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: Allow two to three hours and book ahead during holidays.

Tower Bridge at dusk from the Thames, LondonTower Bridge

Tower Bridge

Top pickVictorian engineering landmark

Tower Bridge is a victorian engineering landmark in Tower Bridge. The bascule bridge combines Gothic-style towers with an elevated walkway and glass-floor viewing sections. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: Photograph from both sides of the river, especially near sunset.

The front colonnade of the British Museum in LondonBloomsbury

British Museum

Top pickWorld museum

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Natural History Museum, LondonSouth Kensington

Natural History Museum

Top pickMuseum

Natural History Museum is a museum in South Kensington. A cathedral-like museum of nature, dinosaurs, gems and earth science housed in one of London's grandest museum buildings. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: Free and excellent for children, but queues can be long during school holidays.

The Victoria and Albert Museum with spring blossom in LondonSouth Kensington

Victoria and Albert Museum

Top pickDesign and art museum

Victoria and Albert Museum is a design and art museum in South Kensington. The V&A covers design, fashion, Islamic art, ceramics, textiles, sculpture and global decorative arts. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: The Jameel Gallery of Islamic art is especially valuable for Irhal readers.

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Sahara Grill Whitechapel

Top pickSteaks, grills and burgers

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Tayyabs

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Lahore Kebab House

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Needoo Grill

Top pickPakistani grill

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Maedah Grill

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Top pickIndian/Pakistani and grill

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Grounded London

Top pickCafe and brunch

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Lahore One

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The Grill Restaurant

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The Grill Restaurant is a grill and burgers halal-dining lead in Whitechapel. A casual halal grill option in the East End for families and late meals.