At first appearance, London appears to be a costly place to visit… However, this does not have to be the case. Looking for a way to see the city without breaking the bank? This insider’s guide will show you amazing and completely free things to do in London.

Free London exploration… First and foremost, is it even feasible? Second, what are your options?

Yes, it is correct. And we know how to do it.

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of free things to do in London, including great places to visit and things to do that won’t set you back a penny.

Here are our top picks

Changing of the Guard

At least once, everyone should witness the pomp and drama of the Changing of the Guard ritual.

Whether you’re a local or just traveling through for a few days, this is one of the finest free tourist attractions in London for a reason.

When the Queen’s Guard completes their guard duty and gives over to the new guard, the Changing of the Guard is a ceremonial occasion.

Instead of a quick “goodbye” as most of us rush out the door at 5 p.m., there’s a full-fledged ceremony complete with brass bands, marching, and a whole lot of tradition.

London Mithraeum

London has a lengthy and winding past that includes a plethora of strange and fantastic tales. It’s no surprise, however, that you can occasionally find some strange yet interesting locations to explore in the city.

One such location is the Mithraeum. A Roman temple dedicated to Mithras, the enigmatic figure whose cult-like followers were shrouded in secrecy? Sounds too strange to be true…

That’s where you’re mistaken. Not only does the Temple of Mithras exist, but you may go there and visit it for free.

In the City of London, the immersive experience is buried beneath the Bloomberg skyscrapers.

Street Art in Shoreditch

While other towns dismissed graffiti as art, Londoners welcomed it with open arms.

If creative artists want to utilize the city as a canvas to add some color to our lives, we’ll be there to see it.

You can’t turn a corner without seeing a piece (or five) by one of the world’s most famous street artists.

Columbia Road Flower Market

Columbia Road Flower Market is a unique market in London.

Columbia Road comes alive every Sunday with a long-established flower market that is very beautiful.

Of course, buying something on the market isn’t free, preferably while daydreaming about how much easier life would be if you lived around the corner and could buy armfuls of flowers to decorate your spacious but trendy pad.

Okay, that last part is obviously a personal fantasy, but we’re sure you’ll do it when you visit.

Public Viewing Gallery at the Oxo Tower

It can be difficult to acquire a nice view of the skyline in a city with such a stunning skyline without spending a lot of money.

Sure, it’s wonderful to have a bird’s-eye view of London from locations like A View from the Shard, but if you don’t have £30 to spare, it’s a bit of a bummer.

That’s where the Oxo Tower enters the picture. Is there a free cool spot to visit in London that no one knows about? We’re not joking.

We’re not going to pretend it’s on the same level – after all, you’re on the 8th floor, not the 72nd – but before you get all sniffy, it’s right close to the river and has some really fantastic views.

Simply take the elevator to the 8th level and enjoy the beauty of our lovely city.

The Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London

One of London’s must-see attractions is the Tower of London… If you want to get inside, you’ll have to open your wallet.

Unless you have purchased a ticket to the Ceremony of the Keys.

The event, which has been going on for hundreds of years, commemorates the moment when the Tower of London is closed up for the night, with all of its riches (including the Crown Jewels) safely inside.

Isn’t it all fantastic?

The bad news is that being one of London’s most popular free activities, buying a ticket is notoriously tough.

Since the development of online booking, London has been dubbed the “Killer of Spontaneity.”