15 Unique Things To Do In London (That You Won't Find On Trip Advisor)

4. Walk Up The Monument

This attraction will be in most of the major guidebooks, but it still deserves a mention as it is so often overlooked these days by tourists who opt for the increasing selection of flashy skyscrapers to take in their obligatory aerial view of the city. The Monument, built to commemorate the great fire of London in 1666 was, believe it or not, once the tallest structure in London ( OK, it was during the 17th century, but still...).

We can assure you that it still offers all the thrills you would expect from an open air viewing platform, especially on a windy day. The downside is that there is no elevator, so you have to negotiate 311 narrow stairs to get to the top, but it does provide a unique view of the city, hemmed in as it is by the modern monoliths that now surround it. You even get a special certificate at the end, and all for the princely sum of £3. The Monument is open daily from 9.30am until 5.30pm and 6pm in summertime.