No, this is not another video about the most famous attractions in London.

In
this video I'm diving into some of the less unknown but equally exciting
experiences that London has to offer. And by the way, hi, I'm Chris, a Dan-
ish blog who used to run a travel agency that customized trips to London.
So let me share some of the things that I think you need to experience
when you visit London, whether it's for the first time or if you're frequent vis-
itor. First off,I'm going to recommend that you get out
of Zone, one the most central part of London. I know that if it's your first
time in London you might be drawn to Leicester Square or Picadilly circus
and that you want to see Chinatown. And you totally should but London is a
massive city and sometimes it's pretty nice to walk around in an area where
the cafes and Pops actually cater to locals
instead of the tourists. So try going to areas like Primrose Hill Greenwich,
Highgate or Islington and get a bit off the beaten
path. This public garden is set Within the Ruins of the Church of St Dun-
ston
that was originally built around the year 1100, but like so many other
buildings it was damaged by The Great Fire of London in 1666 and it also
got destroyed pretty badly in the blitz during World War
II. It's a proper little hidden gym that's free to visit and if you go on a
weekday you can sometimes have it all to yourself. It's super close to the
Tower of London which I won't feature in this video but but if it's your first
time in London you'll probably be in this neighborhood, so make sure to
check out St Dunston's. One of my old time favorite things to do in London
is to go on a boat tour on the temps. There are quite a few options when it
comes to sightseeing cruises but you can also just jump on the Uber boats.
That's the one I'm taking here and these boats are actually part of the Lon-
don public transport Network, which means they're pretty cheap and
super fast. It also means that you don't need to pre-book a ticket as you
can
just tap in and pay for the ride with your phone or a contactless credit card.
The downside of taking these boats is that there's not really any information
about the sites that you pass, so if you want that you need to book onto
one of the proper sightseeing cruises. No matter what Boat Company you'll
be on, there are multiple stops in central London, for example right by the
London Eye and you can take the boat over to the Tower of London or all
the way out to Greenwich, if you want to experience a different side of Lon-
don. And now, I think it's time for some food and drink. Let's start with the
most British thing there ever was - going to the pop paint. I really
think you need to do this in London but my controversial opinion is that
there
are actually quite a lot of pretty bad pops, especially in central London.
These places know that they'll get business from loads of tourists, so they
don't even bother creating a nice environment. So here are some of the
pops in London that I love and always try and visit
when I'm in town. And now it's time for some food. Let's start by attending
church just off Oxford Street in central London. Macato Mayfair is housed in
the restored St Mark's church and it hosts different food stalls and even
restaurants with food from all over the world. I filmed this on a Saturday
evening, so it was quite busy but they are also open for lunch. So if you
want to beat the crowd then I think coming here for lunch is
the way to go. Another excellent place to go, if you're foodie, is the historic
borrow Market. It's one of the oldest and in my opinion best food markets in
London. And it's literally been around for almost a thousand years but I feel
like it's getting more and more popular. So if you can, I would get here on a
weekday when there aren't as many people. You can grab lunch from one
of the many stores, try some British cheese or you can get these
extremely overpriced strawberries, if you want to see what the Tik Tok fuss
is all about. LeadenHall Market is a beautiful Victorian Market in the city of
London. It's been around since the 14th century and has an amazing at-
mosphere with its stunning glass roof and Cobblestone walkways. You kind
of need to know where it is because it's pretty hidden behind all the newly
built skyscrapers. In this part of London there are plenty
of shops pops and restaurants here. So whether you're looking for a tasty
snack or just want to do a bit of shopping, it's a cool little spot to go. I like to
get a drink in this pop and sit outside and just people watch. If you want to
hang out with the cool kits you need to Head East. Brick Lane and the
whole area of shortage used to be a proper up and coming area 20 years
ago. And it is still a super cool place to go if you're into that artsy and
slightly hipster kind of Vibe. Brick Lane is home to a lot of cool vintage
shops and some of the best Curry houses in London. And I know that
sound like a weird mix but it's actually a super fun place to go and hang out
for a few hours. And if you're a music lover I'd highly recommend checking
out the rough trade store where they've got a massive selection of vinyl
merch and books. Camden town is another place you must visit if you're
into music and especially alternative rock and roll. So head up to Camden
Market where you'll find hundreds of stalls selling vintage clothes, band
merch and all kinds of bitsand Buffs. Now Camden Market is a bit touristy
but I just remember coming here when I was a teenager and just spending
hours walking around, checking out all the cool stuff. So if you're a bit of an
indie kid or if you're traveling to London with teenagers then campon Mar-
ket is a must do. If you're in Camden I'd recommend walking up to Prim-
rose Hill and get a stunning view over London. The area itself is also super
nice and it feels
pretty residential even though it's so close to the more touristy camp in
town.
You could also try and get free tickets for the sky Garden or Horizon 22.
These two places are basically free public gardens on the highest floors of
Skys scrapers and they are known to have some of the best views of Lon-
don. The tickets are free but need to be pre-booked so as soon as you
know when you'll be in London head over to these websites and book a
ticket. Don't be afraid to utilize public transport in London. It is super conve-
nient and easy to use. You've got the iconic red buses and an extensive
tube Network which is the Metro. So don't be afraid to use public transport
even if it's your first time in London. You can just tap in with your phone or
a contact list card and navigate the city using Google Maps or an app like
"citymap". All right, so this one is one of those famous things to do in Lon-
don but it is worth doing. So I wanted to mention going to the British mu-
seum because I genuinely think that this is something every visitor to Lon-
don should at least consider doing. The museum is massive and it's home
to an amazing collection of artifacts from all over the world, including proba-
bly the most famous one - the Rosetta Stone. Best of all it's free to to enter
and you can spend as much time as you want exploring. Just remember
that you need to pre-book a time slot on their website. If you like Wizards,
then you need to get up north to the Harry Potter Studios. It is a proper full
day tour but if you're a Harry Potter fan then I really think you should do
this. You can walk through the Great Hall learn about the special effects
and just proper feel like you're on the set of a Harry Potter film. Just make
sure you buy tickets well in advance as they always sell out. In my opinion,
St Paul's is the most iconic cathedral in all of London. It's quite pricey to
visit and it's also just nice to look at from the outside, but if you do pay you'll
be able to get up to the Dome and get a spectacular view of London. Sub-
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