100+ Fun & Completely Free Things To Do in London

For a city that is so frequently described as wildly unaffordable and almost offensively expensive, there is an astoundingly high quantity of free things to do in London that will absolutely not break the bank. Between world-class museums and quirky attractions known only to savvy locals, here is the very proof that despite its reputation, London truly needn’t be costly.

* Note that most museums and art galleries offer free guided tours, based on specific collections or simply their most popular highlights.

Best Free Art Galleries In London

• National Portrait Gallery: Opened in 1856, it houses precious portraits of historically important and famous British people. Highlights include the most famous portrait of William Shakespeare, a painting of the Brontë sisters, a naive sketch of Jane Austen, the famous Ditchley portrait of Queen Elizabeth I and a moving life-size sculpture of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in medieval costume. One of my top personal…