London is one of the most famous travel destinations in the world and undoubtedly among the most favourite ones. This is because tourists not only can enjoy the plurality of sights and activities that city offers such as popular attractions, historical monuments, refined restaurants, but also due to the fact Britain’s capital has a plethora of free things  to do during your stay, for example world-class museums, beautiful parks, huge markets, stunning churches and unique viewpoints to admire.

Here are the suggested 13 things to do in London among the hundreds that city offers to its visitors without having to pay a single pound.

1. Enjoy the view of London from above

If you’re looking for panoramic views of London for free, look no further than the Sky Garden, an indoor garden found on the 43rd floor of the Walkie Talkie with floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Not only you will enjoy swanky views of the London skyline, but also you can try fancy drinks or food at its restaurants and bars. Sky Garden is accessible to all, and entry is free of charge but it's better to book your ticket online in advance as it attracts many tourists.

2. Watch the Changing of the  guard at Buckingham Palace

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a ceremony with musical support where The Queen's Guard, responsible for protecting Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace is replaced by the New Guard. Watching  Changing of the Guard is a unique british experience of approximately 45 minutes, free of charge with no tickets required.

3. Visit the British Museum

British Museum is  the biggest, oldest, most popular of London museums and it's one of many free museums to visit in London. This cultural attraction covers  2 million years of world history with over 7 millions objects to display. It's completely completely free of charge and welcomes over 5.000.000 visitors each year.  British Museum is located in the Blumzberi area and the closest metro station is Russell Square on the Piccadilly line.

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4. Visit the National Gallery

The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square founded in 1824. It houses an impressive collection of over 2.300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900, including van Gogh, Renoir, da Vinci and Michelangelo, the National Gallery. over six million visitors every year. Avoid the hordes by visiting on  mornings or Friday evenings. Whatever tiweekdayme you go, the permanent collections are always free.The admission on the permanent collections is always free, and especially on Thursday and Friday the museum closes later , making it the perfect way to spend a cold evening in London.

5. Visit the Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum housed in a lovely Gothic Revival building is definitely one of the most interesting museums in the city. It owns a large collection of around 80 million items of all things of nature -specimens of Aryan meteorites, discoveries by Darwin and Cook, fossils and even entire preserved animals such as an enormous blue whale skeleton. Entry is free and there is only a charge for some temporary exhibitions.

6. Explore the British Library

The British Library is the largest library in the world according the number of catalogued items. It is estimated to contain 170–200 million items from many countries, including around 14 million books for example Charles Dickens’ manuscript of ‘Nicholas Nickleby’. Access is free, but you must first get a Reader Pass and accept Library's Conditions of Use.

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7. You can take a walk in Notting Hill

One of the most relaxing walks you will definitely enjoy is at Notting Hill. It is the liveliest and most colorful neighborhood in London, known for its bright houses and precious mews. Both tourists and Londoners fill the narrow streets of Notting Hill where there are lots of cafes, pubs, and restaurants. It's a must to explore this unique part of the city.

8. Visit Hyde Park

London has a plethora of beautiful landscapes for you to explore and one of them is Hyde Park. It's one of city’s largest parks forming part of the Royal Parks of London which hosts several events throughout the year. Points of interest include the Serpentine, Lady Diana’s commemorative memorial and also Speaker’s Corner. Hyde Park is open daily from 5am to 12am. You can enjoy wonderful walks or have a unique picnic there and the access if free for everyone.

9. Walk along the Thames

Some of the best walks in London you can take is the route along the banks of the River Thames. It is the longest river in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. The river cuts through the heart of London and a walk along the south bank of the River Thames is a wonderful way to take in many of the city's sights such as the County Hall, the London Eye,  The Royal National Theatre and the Tate Modern.

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10. Go to Columbia Road Flower Market

Every Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm, you can visit one of the most beautiful flower markets, the Columbia Road Flower Market of London. It is an oasis full of colorful flowers located very close to Shoreditch and Brick Lane. The tour is free but you can buy anything that excites you.

11. Find Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross and the Harry Potter Shop 

If you are a Harry Potter lover, you definitely know about the existence of Platform 9 3/4 located in the heart of busy King’s Cross Station of London. This is the fictional place where Harry Potter boarded the famous Hogwart’s Express that would take him to school. At this place you can take a wonderful photo of you or visit the souvenir shop.

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12. Experience the street art in Shoreditch

London is known for promoting street art and the best way to experience it is a tour in Shoreditch of East London where you can find impressive pieces of artwork from both renowned and anonymous artists, for example alternative art from Banksy, Eine, Sweet Toof, Stik and many more.

13. Go to the Angel Comedy Club

Angel Comedy Club offers free comedy shows every night and it's the best way to meet the British humor! It runs 7 nights a week above Camden Head pub and their own pub The Bill Murray in Angel Islington. Entry is always free with a voluntary donation from guests after the show.