Curious Walks Around London PDF Download

Discover London with "Amazing London Walks" Written by a professional London tour guide, travel writer and journalist, this London selection of walking tours is the best way to make the most of visit to London. This selection of walking tours is unlike any other and is an excellent choice for first-time visitors, repeat visitors or curious Londoners wanting to know more about their city. Each walking tour covers the major highlights you would expect to see on a visit, with hidden secrets and gems off the beaten path. This book covers 10 walks which cover the main areas of downtown central London - if you are visiting for a first time, this is all you need to explore at your own pace. If you are a Londoner then this is a great chance to discover or rediscover the city. Our 10 Amazing Walks are: 1) Mayfair - London's poshest area 2) St. James's and Royal London - From Buckingham Palace to the oldest hat shop in the world. 3) Westminster, Whitehall and Government - See Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, discover one of the most expensive schools in the country, and even where Benjamin Franklin once lived. 4) The West End - Trafalgar Square, a cafe in a crypt, Piccadilly Circus, London's real life "Diagon Alley", Covent Garden, Neal's Yard and so much more. 5) Embankment and South Bank - London's oldest outdoor monument, sphinxes, how the river Thames changed London, the Southbank, a Roman Bath and much more. 6) Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens - With over 625 acres to cover, we make sure you see the best bits. Public executions, speaker's corner, the Serpentine Lake, Peter Pan's statue, Kensington Palace and much more. 7) Knightsbridge and South Kensington - Harrods, the Museum Quarter, the Royal Albert Hall and more. 8) Bankside and The City of London - St. Paul's Cathedral, How London Bridge was moved to the USA, Why London's Skyscrapers Have such Incredible architecture and names (the cheesegrater? the shard?), The Great Fire of London and more. 9) Aldwych to Tower Hill - The Great Plague, Abandoned Churches, Secret Gardens and much more. 10) Camden, Regent's Park and Baker Street - Camden Town Market, the home of Sherlock Holmes, an enormous rose garden and more. Maps and photos throughout the book help you navigate your way, as well as clear instructions. Each walk lasts 1 to 2 hours and you will discover a mix of history, modern culture, fascinating stories and fun facts making these tours ideal for all ages. Scroll up and get your copy of Amazing London Walks now.