Title: Visit Great Britain: Best of Great Britain Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Great Britain

## Travel Guide

![Flags of the United Kingdom of Great Britain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/aaa3eecf-2990-4c77-88b7-0967a701777b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Flags of the United Kingdom of Great Britain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/aaa3eecf-2990-4c77-88b7-0967a701777b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Union Jack 1801 Great Britan background pattern template - Abstract brushstroke paint brush splash in the colors of UK flag, isolated on white texture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/d8794ec7-a105-4a38-a980-029b9d4c584f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aerial view of London and the River Thames](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/df061b3d-2025-442f-947b-56ba5e9fe2f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A panoramic shot of Talybont Reservoir captured on a bright Autumn morning.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/555f92d1-4375-4e5f-ad17-4712562fed70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Great Britain

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Great Britain

![Carnaby Street featuring a square or plaza as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199958/7e2fdbec-6d24-4d7b-9b27-6e1fb6c2b79d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### London City Centre

5/5(5 area reviews)

 Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in London City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning river views, and acclaimed art galleries. 

[](https://expedia.ca/London-London-City-Centre.dx6195474)

![London showing markets, signage and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625846408347/6173c48d-87bb-452f-a9a0-7fcefc60d31f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Covent Garden

 Discover a lively district with the Royal Opera House, street performances, and shopping at Apple Market. Explore historical sites like Theatre Royal Drury Lane and dine at renowned international restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/London-Covent-Garden.dx553248625846408347)

![Balmoral Hotel 8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/cba5218f-d929-48e1-ae04-26cc37bd58d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Edinburgh City Centre

 While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Edinburgh Castle or Royal Mile, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Edinburgh-City-Centre.dx795054561477521408)

![Admiralty Arch which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501525/0fb5e763-7927-48e0-8e4e-bc8cb8057edc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### City of Westminster

4.5/5(809 area reviews)

 Home to iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, this bustling borough offers world-class shopping on Oxford Street and Regent Street, as well as vibrant nightlife in Soho. With 27 Underground stations, it's well-connected and walkable for residents and visitors alike. 

[](https://expedia.ca/London-City-Of-Westminster.dx179536)

![Albert Square showing street scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079131/e4184c0d-ac56-4edc-9012-d682aa91c372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Manchester City Centre

4.5/5(88 area reviews)

 Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Manchester-Manchester-City-Centre.dx6192111)

![Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/58ba0f03-4e5b-4b84-a470-5274bf72487e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(288 area reviews)

 Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Old-Town-Edinburgh.dx179568)

- Great Britain Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Great Britain

![The Tower Hotel, by Thistle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2500/2479/3f816d92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

St Katharine's Way London England

CA $165

CA $198 total

Feb 8 - Feb 9

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (9,131 reviews)

Room needs updating.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

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![Zedwell Piccadilly Circus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42300000/42297100/42297074/b83dba3b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Great Windmill Street London England

CA $122

CA $146 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

7.4/10 Good! (5,472 reviews)

Clean room, great shower, good cafe in the basement, fabulous location, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

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![Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62800/62750/8444fe8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland

CA $121

CA $145 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,420 reviews)

Clean room, friendly and attentive staff, great food, great location

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland

Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,378 reviews)

Helpful staff

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 3 - Parking - Wifi

 London England

Stay at this apartment in London. Enjoy free WiFi and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Wembley Stadium and Marble Arch are located nearby.

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![Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88270000/88264400/88264338/59b59a8c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central

5 DIXON STREET Glasgow Scotland

Stay at this aparthotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,380 reviews)

All good. Great that dogs were welcome.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Hyde Park featuring a city, a pond and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/88fc5c6c-a7fe-42e6-80b5-553b1af67c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hyde Park

4.5/5(1,008 reviews)

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

[](https://expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction)

![Big Ben showing a city, heritage architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Big Ben

3.5/5(943 reviews)

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

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![O2 Arena featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/3fb098df-05b3-421d-bd35-556e8f55b7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### O2 Arena

4/5(112 reviews)

Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.

[](https://expedia.ca/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction)

![Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/1ca68fa8-e704-457a-a623-78f4b4a7c154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(1,048 reviews)

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

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![London Bridge featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508412/dfe45240-d764-4af7-9185-d1e6626ef6c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### London Bridge

4.5/5(540 reviews)

Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.

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![Tower Bridge showing a river or creek, a bridge and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/106f34bf-dd00-4d7b-9a80-f2df121bb164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tower Bridge

4.5/5(823 reviews)

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

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### Things to do

![Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169662/dea9cadd-d3ad-441f-af5f-1aff5ee9c6e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

CA $67

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

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#### Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

CA $24

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

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![sunset at Windsor Castle in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169694/4fe79ceb-570e-4a4b-825d-44ad6fd3554f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

CA $60

per adult

**82%** of travellers recommend

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![Westminster Abbey in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/282181/098d569e-9891-441e-b83c-701967ec37fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Westminster Abbey Tickets 

CA $58

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

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![Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Luxury Coach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/361800/39e5ca6b-f89c-40ea-8812-9db34fda42d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach

CA $166

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-by-branded-coach.a361800.activity-details)

![London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169710/9bc1c0f8-953c-4bab-a037-7ec363715c4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise

CA $65

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/golden-tours-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-with-river-cruise.a169710.activity-details)

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- Places of interest

- [Hyde Park ](https://expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Big Ben ](https://expedia.ca/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction)
- [O2 Arena ](https://expedia.ca/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Buckingham Palace ](https://expedia.ca/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction)
- [London Bridge ](https://expedia.ca/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tower Bridge ](https://expedia.ca/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Wembley Stadium ](https://expedia.ca/Wembley-Stadium-Wembley-Park.d501565.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Southampton Cruise Terminal ](https://expedia.ca/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Piccadilly Circus ](https://expedia.ca/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction)
- [The British Museum ](https://expedia.ca/The-British-Museum-London-City-Centre.d501529.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Trafalgar Square ](https://expedia.ca/Trafalgar-Square-London-City-Centre.d508420.Vacation-Attraction)
- [London Eye ](https://expedia.ca/London-Eye-London-City-Centre.d6047451.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Edinburgh Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Castle-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d500994.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Warner Bros. Studio Tour London ](https://expedia.ca/Warner-Bros-Studio-Tour-London-Leavesden.d6206707.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Oxford Street ](https://expedia.ca/Oxford-Street-London-City-Centre.d6144897.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tower of London ](https://expedia.ca/Tower-Of-London-London-City-Centre.d501521.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Marble Arch ](https://expedia.ca/Marble-Arch-London-City-Centre.d508413.Vacation-Attraction)
- [ExCeL Exhibition Centre ](https://expedia.ca/ExCeL-Exhibition-Centre-Docklands.d6046590.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Windsor Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Windsor-Castle-Windsor.d501522.Vacation-Attraction)
- [LEGOLAND® Windsor ](https://expedia.ca/LEGOLAND-Windsor-Windsor.d6083947.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. Paul's Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/St-Pauls-Cathedral-London-City-Centre.d501558.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Stonehenge ](https://expedia.ca/Stonehenge-Salisbury.d6050515.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Royal Mile ](https://expedia.ca/Royal-Mile-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6129680.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Old Trafford ](https://expedia.ca/Old-Trafford-Old-Trafford.d501661.Vacation-Attraction)
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