{"id":22859,"date":"2025-08-07T05:19:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T09:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=22859"},"modified":"2026-03-21T11:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T10:13:22","slug":"london-travel-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist","title":{"rendered":"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re in London. For whatever reason, you only have one whole day of free time while you\u2019re in this dynamic city of nearly nine million people. Let\u2019s say you want to see as much as possible, to complete your London travel checklist. The dilemma is this: do you try to cram in as much as possible? Or, pick a few choice places and focus on them?  If it\u2019s the latter, and you want to see the most unforgettable sites of London, have no fear: it\u2019s very possible. One easy solution is to take a guided tour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1276-London_Complete-Tower-2x3-0025-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tower Bridge stretches over the River Thames in London; pedestrians stroll nearby, with modern skyscrapers and bright sunlight illuminating the scene.\" class=\"wp-image-22861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1276-London_Complete-Tower-2x3-0025-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1276-London_Complete-Tower-2x3-0025-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1276-London_Complete-Tower-2x3-0025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1276-London_Complete-Tower-2x3-0025-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1276-London_Complete-Tower-2x3-0025.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">London has amazing sights, full of history and srchitectural wonder!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#How_to_Tick_Off_Your_London_Travel_Checklist\" title=\"How to Tick Off Your London Travel Checklist  \">How to Tick Off Your London Travel Checklist  <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#See_the_Top_Sights_of_London_in_a_Day\" title=\"See the Top Sights of London in a Day\">See the Top Sights of London in a Day<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#Westminster_Abbey\" title=\"Westminster Abbey\">Westminster Abbey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#Buckingham_Palace\" title=\"Buckingham Palace\">Buckingham Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#Trafalgar_Square\" title=\"Trafalgar Square\">Trafalgar Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#Take_to_the_River_Thames\" title=\"Take to the River Thames \">Take to the River Thames <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#Be_a_VIP_at_the_Tower_of_London\" title=\"Be a VIP at the Tower of London \">Be a VIP at the Tower of London <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#The_Ceremony_of_the_Keys\" title=\"The Ceremony of the Keys \">The Ceremony of the Keys <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_London_Travel_Checklist\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; London Travel Checklist \">FAQs &#8211; London Travel Checklist <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_come_to_London\" title=\"What is the best time to come to London?\">What is the best time to come to London?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#What_should_I_book_in_advance_for_a_trip_to_London\" title=\"What should I book in advance for a trip to London?\">What should I book in advance for a trip to London?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#Whats_the_easiest_way_to_get_around_London_as_a_visitor\" title=\"What\u2019s the easiest way to get around London as a visitor?\">What\u2019s the easiest way to get around London as a visitor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\/#What_makes_the_VIP_Tower_of_London_Tour_special_compared_to_a_regular_visit\" title=\"What makes the VIP Tower of London Tour special compared to a regular visit?\">What makes the VIP Tower of London Tour special compared to a regular visit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Tick_Off_Your_London_Travel_Checklist\"><\/span>How to Tick Off Your London Travel Checklist  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_Top_Sights_of_London_in_a_Day\"><\/span>See the Top Sights of London in a Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see some of the key London Landmarks then, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/tower-of-london-tour-london-city-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the London in a Day tour<\/strong><\/a>, led by a local expert, whisks you around London to see the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral, and other iconic sites. You also get skip the line privileges and a cruise along the Thames River. All that London in just one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0031-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A cheerful group listens to a guide on a cobblestone street in Prague\u2019s Old Town, surrounded by historic architecture.\" class=\"wp-image-22860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0031-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0031-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0031-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0031-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0031.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to tackle London in a day is to focus on a few centrally located neighborhoods. Central London is loaded with iconic, must-see sites. Here is a run-down of some of the top places to have on your London Travel Checklist: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Westminster_Abbey\"><\/span>Westminster Abbey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1066, the French-speaking Normans invaded England and took power. This is an important historical event. If you\u2019re linguistically inclined, it\u2019s one of the reasons we speak English the way we do in the 21st century.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, since 1066, every coronation of every monarch in England has taken place at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westminster-abbey.org\/\">Westminster Abbey<\/a>. At least 16 royal weddings have taken place here. The site is home to the burial of 18 different English and Scottish monarchs. If you\u2019re interested in the history of British royalty, this is ground zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know where to look\u2014and you certainly will with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/tower-of-london-tour-london-city-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a guide by your side<\/a>, you\u2019d notice that nearly every corner and square inch of the abbey has a story to tell about the church\u2019s tumultuous history. This history is a microcosm of the story of England in the last 1,000 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Westminster-Abbey-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A crowd of people waits outside Westminster Abbey in London, admiring its ornate Gothic architecture and tall spires on a sunny day. One of the top locations on a London travel checklist \" class=\"wp-image-20324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Westminster-Abbey-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Westminster-Abbey-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Westminster-Abbey-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Westminster-Abbey-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Westminster-Abbey.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Westminster Abbey is the oldest temple in London, and has been the location for the coronation of over 40 monarchs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buckingham_Palace\"><\/span>Buckingham Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of royals and microcosms of history, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct.uk\/visit\/buckingham-palace\">Buckingham Palace <\/a>happens to be a short walk from Westminster Abbey. The opulent gated palace has been the royal residence since 1837. Don\u2019t count on going inside: you have to either be a royal or working to gain access. However, you can come and view it\u00b4s splendor from the outside and, if you time it right, also see the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/guard-change-at-buckingham-palace\">changing of the guard<\/a> ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/omldgyftuhy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The front facade of Buckingham Palace, with people gathered ready to watch the changing of the guard or spot one of the Royal family of they are lucky. This is definitely one location on a London Travel Checklist \" class=\"wp-image-22867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/omldgyftuhy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/omldgyftuhy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/omldgyftuhy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/omldgyftuhy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/omldgyftuhy.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buckingham Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trafalgar_Square\"><\/span>Trafalgar Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular public spaces in London, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.london.gov.uk\/who-we-are\/city-halls-buildings-and-squares\/trafalgar-square\">Trafalgar Square<\/a> has been a place for meeting friends and lingering around since the early 19th century. The square is named after the British navy\u2019s victory over Napoleonic troops at Cape Trafalgar near Cadiz in southwestern Spain in 1805.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the center of the square is a statue of Lord Horatio Nelson, who led the navy in the defeat of the French and Spanish troops at Trafalgar. He stands on top of a column that is 218 feet tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One fun fact about the square: it used to be known for its masses of pigeons. In the late 20th century,  it was estimated that at least 35,000 pigeons loitered in and around the square. Their droppings polluted and rotted the statues and fountains in Trafalgar. So in 2001, the city outlawed the selling of birdfeed. Then, in 2003 and 2007, the city passed laws outlawing the feeding of the birds. After a short time, most of the pigeons migrated elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_Early_Westminster_0008.webp\" alt=\"A tour guide addresses a small group in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament on a sunny London day.\" class=\"wp-image-22863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_Early_Westminster_0008.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_Early_Westminster_0008-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_Early_Westminster_0008-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our guides know all the insider facts!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_to_the_River_Thames\"><\/span>Take to the River Thames <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A river cruise on the Thames is a relaxing and scenic way to experience London from a whole new perspective. As part of a London in a Day tour, it offers a welcome break from walking while you glide past some of the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks, including Big Ben, the London Eye, St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral, and Tower Bridge. With live or recorded commentary along the way, you\u2019ll learn fascinating stories about London\u2019s history while enjoying unbeatable photo opportunities from the water. It\u2019s the perfect way to recharge, soak up the atmosphere, and see just how spectacular the capital looks from its famous river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-negative-space-34632res-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The London Eye stands beside the River Thames, boats travel below, and Big Ben and Parliament appear in the distance.\" class=\"wp-image-15011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-negative-space-34632res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-negative-space-34632res-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-negative-space-34632res-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-negative-space-34632res.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With so much to see, a river cruise is the ideal way to tick off the sights on your London travel checklist. Photo credit: Negative Space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve just spent a full day exploring London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square: the classics. Now, you\u2019re wondering: what\u2019s the perfect way to end it?  To us, the answer is simple. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/vip-tower-of-london-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The VIP Tower of London: After Hours Tour &amp; Ceremony of the Keys<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_a_VIP_at_the_Tower_of_London\"><\/span>Be a VIP at the Tower of London <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When the crowds leave, you step inside. Led by a Yeoman Warder, you explore the Tower\u2019s dark history. You see the Crown Jewels without the lines and soak in centuries of royal drama. The experience is quiet, eerie, and unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London goes back to the history changing year of 1066. The fortress was built by the Norman invader, Williams the Conqueror. The imposing structure was originally meant as a gateway to the city. By the 16th century, though, the tower became a main prison and the site of executions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tower is also home to the crown jewels, including the world\u2019s biggest clear-cut diamond, which you\u2019ll be able to see on display inside. If you\u2019re a gin drinker, you might recognize the beefeaters who have stood guard here at the tower ever since King Henry VIII appointed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Beefeater in traditional uniform leads attentive tourists outside the Tower of London as evening light casts shadows on ancient stone walls. Meeting a Beefeater is one of the top things that should be on your London Travel Checklist \" class=\"wp-image-22864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0021-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks_London_VIP-Tower_0021.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Beefeater in traditional uniform leads attentive tourists outside the Tower of London.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ceremony_of_the_Keys\"><\/span>The Ceremony of the Keys <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Then comes the grand finale: the <strong>Ceremony of the Keys<\/strong>, a 700-year-old tradition of locking up the Tower. It\u2019s real, it\u2019s historic, and you\u2019re one of the few to witness it. If you want your London day to end with something truly special, not just seen, but <em>felt<\/em>, this is the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The nightly locking ritual dates back to at least the <strong>14th century<\/strong>, making it possibly the <strong>oldest military ceremony still performed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around <strong>9:52\u202fpm\u201310:00\u202fpm<\/strong>, the Yeoman Warder solemnly locks the Tower gates, exchanges the historic ritual lines with the guard escort, and ends with the Last Post<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Four guards in red uniforms and bearskin hats stand in formation near a man raising his hat, outside London\u2019s historic Tower.\" class=\"wp-image-22865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Chief Yeoman Warder and escort outside the Main Guard at the end of the ceremony. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_London_Travel_Checklist\"><\/span>FAQs &#8211; London Travel Checklist <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_come_to_London\"><\/span>What is the best time to come to London?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>London has rather unique weather compared to the rest of Europe. Go in August or November and prepare to get wet, as they are the two rainiest months of the year. Go in January and it\u2019s going to be grey and cold. If possible, aim for the shoulder season, April and May or September and October, to find a nice balance between moderate tourist crowds and more satisfying weather for your London travel checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_book_in_advance_for_a_trip_to_London\"><\/span>What should I book in advance for a trip to London?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to pre-book major attractions such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace tours, West End theatre tickets, and popular guided tours,  especially during peak travel seasons (spring, summer, and school holidays). Booking ahead helps you avoid long queues, secure better prices, and plan your itinerary more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_easiest_way_to_get_around_London_as_a_visitor\"><\/span>What\u2019s the easiest way to get around London as a visitor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>London has one of the world\u2019s best public transport systems. The easiest way to travel is using a contactless bank card or Oyster card on the Underground (Tube), buses, and trains. Walking is also a great option in central London, as many major landmarks are surprisingly close together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_the_VIP_Tower_of_London_Tour_special_compared_to_a_regular_visit\"><\/span>What makes the VIP Tower of London Tour special compared to a regular visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/vip-tower-of-london-tour\/\">VIP Tower of London Tour,<\/a> you enjoy a private viewing of the Opening Ceremony and the chance to explore the Crown Jewels and other highlights in a more relaxed, intimate environment. Expert storytelling from a local guide brings the site\u2019s rich history to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morning-at-the-Tower-of-London-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Tower of London, located in central London, displays its stone walls and turrets beneath a clear sky beside leafy trees. one of the sights that is a must on a London travel checklist\" class=\"wp-image-20724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morning-at-the-Tower-of-London-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morning-at-the-Tower-of-London-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morning-at-the-Tower-of-London-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morning-at-the-Tower-of-London.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Tower of London is a place full of fascinating stories, a symbol of extraordinary power through history.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to see the very best of London without the stress of planning? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let expert guides handle the details while you focus on soaking it all in. Book your place on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/tower-of-london-tour-london-city-tour\/\">London in a Day Tour \u2013 See Top Landmarks &amp; Royal History<\/a><\/strong> or choose the <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/vip-tower-of-london-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VIP Tower of London Tour<\/a><\/strong> for exclusive access, skip-the-line entry, and unforgettable storytelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the smartest way to tick off London\u2019s must-see sights, and experience them properly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\" aria-label=\"More on London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":22865,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[625,627],"tags":[766],"ppma_author":[667],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Only have one day in London? Maximize your London travel checklist with anexpert-guided tours and VIP experiences of local insights.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Only have one day in London? Maximize your London travel checklist with anexpert-guided tours and VIP experiences of local insights.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Walks Tours Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/walkstours\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-08-07T09:19:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-21T10:13:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1280\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"David Farley\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@walks\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@walks\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"David Farley\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"David Farley\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/de1fe35e0e847fbcb2ee882aab5fd9de\"},\"headline\":\"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-08-07T09:19:49+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-21T10:13:22+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\"},\"wordCount\":1509,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg?wsr\",\"keywords\":[\"London\"],\"articleSection\":[\"London City Guide\",\"London Things To Do\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\",\"name\":\"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg?wsr\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-08-07T09:19:49+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-21T10:13:22+00:00\",\"description\":\"Only have one day in London? Maximize your London travel checklist with anexpert-guided tours and VIP experiences of local insights.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg?wsr\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg?wsr\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":1280,\"caption\":\"The Chief Yeoman Warder and escort outside the Main Guard at the end of the ceremony. At this ceremony, a version of which has been performed nightly for hundreds of years, the outer gates of the fortress are locked and the keys delivered to the Governor of the Tower.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"London City Guide\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/category\/london-city-guide\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Travel Guides & Blog | Walks\",\"description\":\"Blog and Travel Guides for the cities across the world\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Walks Tours\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Walks_Logo_1000px.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Walks_Logo_1000px.png\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":748,\"caption\":\"Walks Tours\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/walkstours\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/walks\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/walkstours\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/de1fe35e0e847fbcb2ee882aab5fd9de\",\"name\":\"David Farley\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/91f54182bd054bedc481197860d52888\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/David-Farley.jpg?wsr\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/David-Farley.jpg?wsr\",\"caption\":\"David Farley\"},\"description\":\"David Farley is a West Village-based food and travel writer whose work appears regularly in the New York Times, National Geographic, BBC, and Food &amp; Wine, among other publications. He\u2019s the author of three books, including \u201cAn Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Church\u2019s Strangest Relic in Italy\u2019s Oddest Town,\u201d which was made into a documentary by the National Geographic Channel. You can find Farley\u2019s online homes at https:\/\/www.tripout.online\/ and https:\/\/dfarley.com\/index.html\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/author\/davidf\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?","description":"Only have one day in London? Maximize your London travel checklist with anexpert-guided tours and VIP experiences of local insights.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?","og_description":"Only have one day in London? Maximize your London travel checklist with anexpert-guided tours and VIP experiences of local insights.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist","og_site_name":"Walks Tours Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/walkstours","article_published_time":"2025-08-07T09:19:49+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-03-21T10:13:22+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1920,"height":1280,"url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"David Farley","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@walks","twitter_site":"@walks","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"David Farley","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist"},"author":{"name":"David Farley","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/de1fe35e0e847fbcb2ee882aab5fd9de"},"headline":"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?","datePublished":"2025-08-07T09:19:49+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-21T10:13:22+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist"},"wordCount":1509,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg?wsr","keywords":["London"],"articleSection":["London City Guide","London Things To Do"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist","name":"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg?wsr","datePublished":"2025-08-07T09:19:49+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-21T10:13:22+00:00","description":"Only have one day in London? Maximize your London travel checklist with anexpert-guided tours and VIP experiences of local insights.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg?wsr","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ceremony-of-the-keys-.jpg?wsr","width":1920,"height":1280,"caption":"The Chief Yeoman Warder and escort outside the Main Guard at the end of the ceremony. At this ceremony, a version of which has been performed nightly for hundreds of years, the outer gates of the fortress are locked and the keys delivered to the Governor of the Tower."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/london-travel-checklist#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"London City Guide","item":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/category\/london-city-guide"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"London Travel Checklist: Is it All Possible in a Day?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/","name":"Travel Guides & Blog | Walks","description":"Blog and Travel Guides for the cities across the world","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Walks Tours","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Walks_Logo_1000px.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Walks_Logo_1000px.png","width":1000,"height":748,"caption":"Walks Tours"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/walkstours","https:\/\/twitter.com\/walks","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/walkstours\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/de1fe35e0e847fbcb2ee882aab5fd9de","name":"David Farley","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/91f54182bd054bedc481197860d52888","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/David-Farley.jpg?wsr","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/David-Farley.jpg?wsr","caption":"David Farley"},"description":"David Farley is a West Village-based food and travel writer whose work appears regularly in the New York Times, National Geographic, BBC, and Food &amp; Wine, among other publications. He\u2019s the author of three books, including \u201cAn Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Church\u2019s Strangest Relic in Italy\u2019s Oddest Town,\u201d which was made into a documentary by the National Geographic Channel. You can find Farley\u2019s online homes at https:\/\/www.tripout.online\/ and https:\/\/dfarley.com\/index.html","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/author\/davidf"}]}},"authors":[{"term_id":667,"user_id":21,"is_guest":0,"slug":"davidf","display_name":"David Farley","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/David-Farley.jpg?wsr","url2x":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/David-Farley.jpg?wsr"},"user_url":"","last_name":"Farley","first_name":"David","description":"David Farley is a West Village-based food and travel writer whose work appears regularly in the New York Times, National Geographic, BBC, and Food &amp; Wine, among other publications."}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22859"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22859"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22859\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24251,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22859\/revisions\/24251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22859"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=22859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}