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Best Things to Do in London, solo trip
The British Museum is 95% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor enters free, chooses from 80 galleries, free eye-opener tours, and a £6 audio app; quiet upper rooms let you set the pace. Clear signage and staff presence make an independent visit easy.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5-1 day
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The National Gallery is 95% Solo-Friendly
The free collection spans 700 years, quiet rooms let a solo traveler linger, and free audio guides, tours, Wi-Fi, and cafés make an independent 2-3-hour visit simple and rewarding.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Victoria and Albert Museum is 94% Solo-Friendly
The vast free galleries, quiet study areas, and frequent specialist tours give solo visitors flexibility and depth without needing child-oriented services, so it suits them extremely well.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Tower of London is 92% Solo-Friendly
The solo visitor can join free Yeoman Warder tours, use a phone audio guide, and roam at their own pace; only high ticket cost and late-day crowds slightly limit enjoyment.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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US$ 47.71
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Westminster Abbey is 91% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can freely set their own pace, use the multilingual multimedia guide, and attend free talks or Evensong, making the Abbey a deeply engaging and convenient stop.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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US$ 40.01
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Buckingham Palace is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can move at own pace with audio guide, enjoy free Changing-of-the-Guard, and find clear staff support throughout, making the palace a safe, absorbing, and convenient stop.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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US$ 43.31
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St. Paul's Cathedral is 90% Solo-Friendly
Solo visitors get an included multimedia guide and can join short expert tours at will, giving rich history and a flexible pace. Only downsides are the £26 ticket and 528-step dome climb if you want the top view.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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US$ 34.65
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River Thames is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can stroll the Thames Path, use hop-on boats, join free history walks and pop into riverside museums; lighting and crowds give reasonable safety even after dusk.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Thames River Cruise is 90% Solo-Friendly
Solo travellers can buy low-cost hop-on tickets, get multilingual commentary and frequent boats, giving flexible, independent sightseeing with little waiting or safety concern.
Recommended visit duration: 1.5-3 hours
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London Thames River Dinner Cruise
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US$ 14.4
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Royal Observatory Greenwich is 90% Solo-Friendly
The audio guide, hands-on space displays, public telescope sessions, and sweeping park views let a solo traveler roam at their own pace safely for 2-3 hours with minimal waiting.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Average price
US$ 31.98