🇬🇧 Just Back from London: 9 Best Free (& Cheap) Experiences

After 7 magical days, I realized London’s true gems cost zero pounds. Forget guidebooks – here’s what actually wowed me: 1. Thames River Cruise 🌉 • Day: Wind in your hair, Tower Bridge looming. • Night: Parliament lit up like a golden jewel. 2. Front Seat, Red Bus 🚌 • Route: Oxford Circus → Notting Hill (upper deck = cheapest sightseeing tour). 3. Museum Hack 🏛️ • British Museum + Chinese guide = "Ohhhh, so THAT’S the Rosetta Stone drama!" 4. Rooftop "Tea" ☕ • Selfridges’ terrace: Scone + skyline views > £50 high tea. 5. Private Car Day Trips 🚗 • Zero stress: Driver-guides handle Cambridge/Bicester Village – "Just point and go!" 6. Seven Dials Secret 🛍️ • Hidden lanes with indie shops (no Oxford St crowds). 7. Tate Modern’s Free Perk 🎨 • Viewing Level: St Paul’s + skyscrapers framed like art. 8. Sleep in South Kensington 🛏️ • Safe, quiet, posh: Croissants + Hyde Park strolls = local mode activated. 9. Park Life 🌿 • Regent’s Park: Join Londoners napping on grass (mandatory sunshine ritual). #LondonUnlocked #TravelLikeALocal #UKSecrets