Usually American documentaries about London are disappointing but this was a delight - so much information! Thank you so much for portraying my city as it truly is.
@@roeese1 America is the greatest propaganda nation. They tell their citizens they have the greatest country on earth by misleading information about other countries
Thanks Rick. I'm a Brit and I felt oddly quite tearful and emotional watching this. I've worked extensively in London while living in the Cotswolds - yes, many of us commute. I've visited many of those places and must go again. It is quite true that there simply isn't enough time in one lifetime to see all that London has to offer, but you've done a great job in this and your other London videos to give first-time visitors an intro. One of the city's greatest charms, and why it will remain great, is its ever-changing dynamic nature and its embrace of so many different people.
Hello, may I please how you commute from Cotswolds to London if it's not driving? Londoner trying to figure out how to visit the Cotswolds without a car
@@linguatutors Paddington to Kemble (on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds) out and return hourly. The journey time varies between 1hr 10 and 1hr 15 mins. After peak hours tickets can be obtained for around £28 each way. You'd need transport once you're there though, as the Cotswolds are fairly spread out. Bicycling would be good, or if you're planning a multiple day visit, hiking. Otherwise depending whether you want to visit the south, mid or north Cotswolds, look at journeys to the following stations: Banbury, Bath, Moreton-in-the-Marsh, Charlbury. If I were you, I'd aim for a minimum one or two night stay, plan a cycling or walking route, then choose your train arrival / departure stations from there. Actually, to give you a varied view, I'd think about arriving and departing from different train stations.
@@mehitabel6564 Thank you!! I have actually just booked for a few days in Christmas in a village called Monkton Combe which is convenient as it is fairly close to Bath so I can combine a traditional English Christmas in a village and a town like Bath. Hope I made a good choice...
@@linguatutors Excellent choice! Monkton Combe is very prettily situated up the steep sides of the beautiful Limpley Stoke valley (I have cycled there and drive past it often). The inn at Freshford has very good food, and is a 40 minute walk along the valley from Monkton Combe. One and a half hours walk will take you to Bath's little sister, Bradford-on-Avon, which is beguiling at any time of year. I always think it's best to see the Cotswolds in several visits, concentrating on a particular area, a bonus for those of us who live in the UK.
What I love about London is that every building and every corner of the city has its own history. Many famous people such as the Prime Minister, Nobles, Statesman, Politicians, Businessmen and Military have been born, lived, and worked in various buildings in London. Old buildings are very well preserved there. A very beautiful city that is witness to different historical events
Rick Steve Thankyou from an English lady , from Richmond Surrey . Who will never again return to much loved London . Beautifully brought back memories when i worked in knightsbridge in the 50's. you are delightful to listen to and seem an amicable gentelman. Iv'e lived in southern France for 50 odd years.
Rick stuck on the train in the end is hilarious. Evokes memories of traveling with friends on trains and occasionally one gets distracted and left waiting for the next one 😆
I would hope that Rick was spontaneous when speaking to the gentleman on the Tubes. However, since it was being filmed, I suspect it was staged and not spontaneous.
@@adrianelias2365 Sirrah, it is simply not done, not if one wishes to be regarded as a gentleman and true scion of the Empire. Only blackguards, scoundrels, rogues, jackanapes, poltroons and those of the lower orders would deign to commit such a gross faux pas. Of course, to be seen travelling on the tube in the first place is somewhat dubious, one simply does not compound the offence by engaging in dialogue with one's fellow traveller. A brief and curt nod of recognition is permissible in the most extreme of circumstances of course; one might without fear of reprimand or social embarrassment, for example, give such a fleeting sign of recognition were one to spot one's wife comporting herself with her lover in an adjacent seat. One would of course cut the lover. These things are known to all who aspire to the gentry.
i think it was a reference to immigrants. although knowing rick, probably not but theres a hell of alot of people who come to england and think its alright to not even bother learning the language. pure arrogance. in a country like the US i'd understand. a mix of cultures. but england/english... its literally in the name. learn the language.
Not to be unfair to the Americans, but brits are as less interested when it comes to learning any language. They'd go to Russia, they'd go to France, they'd go to Egypt, they'd go to Sri Lanka, they'd go to Japan with the pretense that the citizens of the said countries to understand English to assist them with their daily lives and not bother to learn a lick of Japanese, Russian etc. It would be ok if they visited other countries for the purpose of short stay - Tourism, Business etc.- however, there are britons that have every intention to reside in a foreign nation for years yet never think to study its native tongue, which is a necessity whatever the excuse. You don't have to be fluent to speak their language, basic to intermediate level comes in handy. Of course, not all Brits are like this but there are those who are. Wherever we go, whichever country we belong to we have to respect one another's language. It's the bridge of communication, which ever part of the world we come from. Love and Peace to all of you!
I love watching anything with Rick Steves, his documentaries, and travel guides to all over Europe and how he enthusiastically describes everything with a gentle earnestness, he's so descriptive about every aspect of the area that he's currently visiting
I’ve been following Steve’s for 25 years and he is absolutely the best when it comes to a thorough background and understanding of the history - truly he makes you want to go there which I have been doing throughout the years as a result of his recommendation!!
As a Londoner, I used to love the place but for me it has changed from all recognition, I still pop back from time to time. I live in the Lake District now. Lovely account Rick. :o)
I’ve gone the other way, up until I was 18 I lived in the Lake District, too dull and limiting, London has been my home for 40 years and I’ve loved every minute.
well done rick.i am English you put this together brilliantly I know a lot from the great county of Yorkshire call York there capital.it is worth a visit.
A delightful tour of one of the grandest cities in the world . Thanks to the camera work. we can really see each area as Steve guides us so knowledgeably. As the pandemic rages towards year end, these tours have become my great diversion. Remembering London in the summer of 1971, when we took our three children for a month, we went to Greenwich. Here we saw the famous chronometer of John Harrison's. (There is an excellent little book "Longitude" by Dara Sobol.) Two areas of London that were then famous for antiquing were Portobello Road and of course Covent Garden. The Brits love to poke fun at some of their more famous figures. An Englishman told me how they were taught the wives of Henry VIII: "Divorced, beheaded, died. divorced, beheaded. survived." On the statue of Queen Anne standing in front of St. Paul's Cathedral: "Anne, Anne, you're left inthe lurch, your face to the pub and your back to the church."
Have been enjoying Rick 25 years - he truly has a gift of travel and makes you want to go to the place - the last five years I’ve been going all over because of his influence!
Somewhat strange he totally ignored the British Museum. I it is awesome wandering its halls and realising how many of the exhibits you know from your schoolbooks. :)
I loved the British Museum!! I remembered and recognised ALL of my history schoolbooks' pictures in their exhibits. My face when the Rosetta Stone received me in the Egiptian Hall... Priceless!!
Great clip, Rick. Your love of London shines through. As a tour guide in London I really like seeing the crowds of people and hope they will be back soon :)
Thank you Mr Steves, for this enjoyable documentary of London. If I could do just one thing in London, it would make me so happy to have tea time with some nice people to talk to.
Thank you Mr. Steeves! This video was a delight to watch. I like your gentle style. I just came back from London and what I liked most was the Londoners: super nice and friendly people. I already miss you London!♥️
@@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 I'm referring to cities. Not countries. My view of London is based purely on personal experience and is a personal opinion.
I love all of your videos... you always come up with such a scenic cities.... London is really best city on this globe.. Thank you for presenting part of it.
I could live in London and have a jolly time. I've been there, on a university theater tour, at least 7x and feel safe and at home walking about on my own.
It was extremely Nostalgic for me. I've been to all the places shown in this video except the Library. St. Paul's Cathedral. Westminster Abbey. Trafalgar Square. Churchill's War Rooms. National Maritime Museum. Royal Observatory. Canary Wharf. Truly a Magnificent City. Looking forward to visiting London again.
No picture taking is allowed in the Abbey. I assume Rick and his team were given special permission to film. It is a beautiful place and so much to take in.
One of my biggest wish is to see England before I die. THANK YOU SIR.. I GET TO SEE IT FOR NOW.. UNTIL I ACTUALLY REACH THERE ONE DAY. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THESE VIDEOS 🥰
Rick is the Bill Bryson of the Video ! well presented and researched. A pleasure to watch. I was born in Lambeth London and I really enjoyed this presentation.
Hello Monsieur Rick one of my favorite city I been there’ and I lots fun I enjoyed very much and people’s so sweet ,gentleman and funny I loved everything excellent ,, thanks Alleluia god bless and peace ,your voice is great
Usually American documentaries about London are disappointing but this was a delight - so much information! Thank you so much for portraying my city as it truly is.
What a self-endearing thing to say.
Rick Steve's Europe is truly perhaps the greatest travel series ever made.
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@@roeese1 America is the greatest propaganda nation. They tell their citizens they have the greatest country on earth by misleading information about other countries
@@tuffg.5469 Oh! Please! Where are you from? Why don't you give us an example of misleading information that we have about other countries dear.
This man is such a modest tour guide - A wonderful video, narrated with gentle confidence.
Thanks Rick. I'm a Brit and I felt oddly quite tearful and emotional watching this. I've worked extensively in London while living in the Cotswolds - yes, many of us commute. I've visited many of those places and must go again. It is quite true that there simply isn't enough time in one lifetime to see all that London has to offer, but you've done a great job in this and your other London videos to give first-time visitors an intro. One of the city's greatest charms, and why it will remain great, is its ever-changing dynamic nature and its embrace of so many different people.
Hello, may I please how you commute from Cotswolds to London if it's not driving? Londoner trying to figure out how to visit the Cotswolds without a car
@@linguatutors Paddington to Kemble (on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds) out and return hourly. The journey time varies between 1hr 10 and 1hr 15 mins. After peak hours tickets can be obtained for around £28 each way. You'd need transport once you're there though, as the Cotswolds are fairly spread out. Bicycling would be good, or if you're planning a multiple day visit, hiking. Otherwise depending whether you want to visit the south, mid or north Cotswolds, look at journeys to the following stations: Banbury, Bath, Moreton-in-the-Marsh, Charlbury. If I were you, I'd aim for a minimum one or two night stay, plan a cycling or walking route, then choose your train arrival / departure stations from there. Actually, to give you a varied view, I'd think about arriving and departing from different train stations.
@@mehitabel6564 Thank you!! I have actually just booked for a few days in Christmas in a village called Monkton Combe which is convenient as it is fairly close to Bath so I can combine a traditional English Christmas in a village and a town like Bath. Hope I made a good choice...
@@linguatutors Excellent choice! Monkton Combe is very prettily situated up the steep sides of the beautiful Limpley Stoke valley (I have cycled there and drive past it often). The inn at Freshford has very good food, and is a 40 minute walk along the valley from Monkton Combe. One and a half hours walk will take you to Bath's little sister, Bradford-on-Avon, which is beguiling at any time of year. I always think it's best to see the Cotswolds in several visits, concentrating on a particular area, a bonus for those of us who live in the UK.
Sue Montgomery thank you so much for your suggestions!! I'll look them up. I appreciate it!!
Nobody does these shows as good as Rick Steves
I can't believe some people disliked this video! I used to live in London. I miss it so much. :(
I lived in London for years, now visit there as often as I can, all booked for this summer, my 17th time in the good ol'London town.
As a lover of English literature London is always in my bucket list.
Mine too!!!
and me!!
What I love about London is that every building and every corner of the city has its own history. Many famous people such as the Prime Minister, Nobles, Statesman, Politicians, Businessmen and Military have been born, lived, and worked in various buildings in London. Old buildings are very well preserved there. A very beautiful city that is witness to different historical events
Only men?
I need London so badly
Rick Steve Thankyou from an English lady , from Richmond Surrey . Who will never again return to much loved London . Beautifully brought back memories when i worked in knightsbridge in the 50's. you are delightful to listen to and seem an amicable gentelman. Iv'e lived in southern France for 50 odd years.
Marvelous writing mam. God bless you :)
I literally read the whole comment in a heavy British accent. Lol,, 😂😂
You must visit London so you won't regret
Rick stuck on the train in the end is hilarious. Evokes memories of traveling with friends on trains and occasionally one gets distracted and left waiting for the next one 😆
London is so beautiful, historic, dynamic, modern....
Rick is the master of tour guides.
You've done it again Rick! Simplicity, incisiveness, understated humour.
This is somewhere between a documentary and a travel guide. Great video!
My dream is to visit London
With this nice film I will come nearer to my dream
London has some great things to do and see - a most iconic city with a great history.
Oh god he spoke to people on the tube
Yeah, Rick's not afraid to be a wide-eyed American tourist. I bet he's the type of guy who makes new friends on every vacation.
I would hope that Rick was spontaneous when speaking to the gentleman on the Tubes. However, since it was being filmed, I suspect it was staged and not spontaneous.
What's wrong with speaking to people in the "tube"
@@adrianelias2365 Sirrah, it is simply not done, not if one wishes to be regarded as a gentleman and true scion of the Empire. Only blackguards, scoundrels, rogues, jackanapes, poltroons and those of the lower orders would deign to commit such a gross faux pas. Of course, to be seen travelling on the tube in the first place is somewhat dubious, one simply does not compound the offence by engaging in dialogue with one's fellow traveller. A brief and curt nod of recognition is permissible in the most extreme of circumstances of course; one might without fear of reprimand or social embarrassment, for example, give such a fleeting sign of recognition were one to spot one's wife comporting herself with her lover in an adjacent seat. One would of course cut the lover. These things are known to all who aspire to the gentry.
Publius Cornelius Scipio you do not look, let alone engage with, strangers on the tube. It's just not done.
"many of the locals speak English" - very funny stuff!
Haha,I noticed that too .Bloody Hell.
Well you know... Americans :D
ARVIN ....most as thick as brick's!!!!
i think it was a reference to immigrants. although knowing rick, probably not but theres a hell of alot of people who come to england and think its alright to not even bother learning the language. pure arrogance. in a country like the US i'd understand. a mix of cultures. but england/english... its literally in the name. learn the language.
Not to be unfair to the Americans, but brits are as less interested when it comes to learning any language. They'd go to Russia, they'd go to France, they'd go to Egypt, they'd go to Sri Lanka, they'd go to Japan with the pretense that the citizens of the said countries to understand English to assist them with their daily lives and not bother to learn a lick of Japanese, Russian etc. It would be ok if they visited other countries for the purpose of short stay - Tourism, Business etc.- however, there are britons that have every intention to reside in a foreign nation for years yet never think to study its native tongue, which is a necessity whatever the excuse. You don't have to be fluent to speak their language, basic to intermediate level comes in handy. Of course, not all Brits are like this but there are those who are. Wherever we go, whichever country we belong to we have to respect one another's language. It's the bridge of communication, which ever part of the world we come from. Love and Peace to all of you!
London is the greatest City on Earth for many reasons.
I love London! Need to go back at least 1 more time as I didn't get to see all I'd wanted to see. Thank you for showing us this!
I loved the city of London, order, wonderful views, kind people, etc. Terrific!
Kind people? Are you sure you were in London?... It's notorious for rude, horrible people.
I worked there for years and can confirm this claim
@@zzzzz77771 I feel like you've met all the wrong people, I'm there a lot and have had very few rude encounters
Kind people? In london? Hahahah
Hi friend
You are very beautiful woman with a beautiful smile, I wish you all the best this year, how is the weather over there now
I've watched these episodes over and over. I never get bored and I always feel relaxed 😊
I love watching anything with Rick Steves, his documentaries, and travel guides to all over Europe and how he enthusiastically describes everything with a gentle earnestness, he's so descriptive about every aspect of the area that he's currently visiting
London City of Pride. A dream come true. Hats off to all the Londoners
london has won tripadvisors 2016 travelers choice award for the worlds top destination
Rick is like touring with a good friend. And the photography of St. Paul's is wonderful at 10:30
I am such a huge fan of history, your video had me squeeling with excitement! I cannot wait to experience London in person!
London is one of the places people simply have to visit once in their lifetime.
I ❤ LONDON
A wonderful city.
London is my favourite city in europe
Not just Europe. The world.
After Rome same for me
London! I was born there before this life time! Love!!!! Thank you Rick!
I’ve been following Steve’s for 25 years and he is absolutely the best when it comes to a thorough background and understanding of the history - truly he makes you want to go there which I have been doing throughout the years as a result of his recommendation!!
As a Londoner, I used to love the place but for me it has changed from all recognition, I still pop back from time to time. I live in the Lake District now. Lovely account Rick. :o)
I’ve gone the other way, up until I was 18 I lived in the Lake District, too dull and limiting, London has been my home for 40 years and I’ve loved every minute.
Jo Loy - How has it changed?
@sylviacarlson3561 diversity has ruined London
well done rick.i am English you put this together brilliantly I know a lot from the great county of Yorkshire call York there capital.it is worth a visit.
I like Rick Steve's travel. I watched him in the late 80's when his show would come on PBS. Am glad to see he's still traveling!! :)
A delightful tour of one of the grandest cities in the world . Thanks to the camera work. we can really see each area as Steve guides us so knowledgeably.
As the pandemic rages towards year end, these tours have become my great diversion. Remembering London in the summer of 1971, when we took our three children for a month, we went to Greenwich. Here we saw the famous chronometer of John Harrison's. (There is an excellent little book "Longitude" by Dara Sobol.)
Two areas of London that were then famous for antiquing were Portobello Road and of course Covent Garden.
The Brits love to poke fun at some of their more famous figures. An Englishman told me how they were taught the wives of Henry VIII: "Divorced, beheaded, died. divorced, beheaded. survived."
On the statue of Queen Anne standing in front of St. Paul's Cathedral: "Anne, Anne, you're left inthe lurch, your face to the pub and your back to the church."
Have been enjoying Rick 25 years - he truly has a gift of travel and makes you want to go to the place - the last five years I’ve been going all over because of his influence!
Rick Steves good evening, thank you London is belissima
"Whips!? Oh, for horses!" lol
Yep
You can see him excited in the reflection :D
My wife has one for me so why not a horse!
@@Thursdaym2 were you a bad boy?
Somewhat strange he totally ignored the British Museum. I it is awesome wandering its halls and realising how many of the exhibits you know from your schoolbooks. :)
I loved the British Museum!! I remembered and recognised ALL of my history schoolbooks' pictures in their exhibits. My face when the Rosetta Stone received me in the Egiptian Hall... Priceless!!
He did show it in another video.
he covers it in another video... well :-)
This video alone seemed to discuss a lot. To fit everything London has to offer would require a much longer video than 25 minutes.
There's just so darn much to see in London, it requires many videos.
I’m a real fan of Rick and he shows Europe to Americans as it should : legit and honest .
When I found out he was a pot head it made me love him even more
London city is beautiful AND WITH MANY ACTRACTION
Great clip, Rick. Your love of London shines through. As a tour guide in London I really like seeing the crowds of people and hope they will be back soon :)
....just started watching your travel shows and I'm addicted already. Brilliant.
Nice place unforgettable! lovely place London ! I am proud of London 🇬🇧
Thank you Mr Steves, for this enjoyable documentary of London. If I could do just one thing in London, it would make me so happy to have tea time with some nice people to talk to.
Thanks Rick, I have visited London many times but I need't have bothered, your talk and tour showed me so much more than ever had time to see.
Thank you Mr. Steeves! This video was a delight to watch. I like your gentle style. I just came back from London and what I liked most was the Londoners: super nice and friendly people. I already miss you London!♥️
Love London !
Beautiful London
agreed. London shines.
Im a filipino.since I was young,I am very interested in England...
Thanks a lot to this video for giving another info...
Job well done...:D
I am follower of you, dear , because I love you Europe and I hope to live in it
Hey Dear Rick ! We have touched nearly eleven countries in Europe.
Your vlogs are tempting me to visit Europe again.
And we will....very soon !
Thank you Sir Rick Steves for posting ;) One of my dream DESTINATION!!! God bless.
This is the best documentary I have seen of London.
Delightful Video. Thanks Steve 😊
This is like a documentary on London , thanks for the enlighting narration of the great city of all times
Wonderful. I loved watching because I lived in London as an Art Student. Great video!!
... immensely enjoying visiting mesmerizing Europe one enchanting video of charismatic Mr. Rick Steves at a time, thank you, love ❤️ you...
amazing video .
you let me travel virtually.
your every trip is awesome.
Thank you for such an amazing guide of London! I really enjoyed of watching the video!
Greatest city in the world. Nowhere mixes the old with the new like London.
@@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13
I'm referring to cities. Not countries.
My view of London is based purely on personal experience and is a personal opinion.
I have seen the changing of the guard. It was amazing.
I saw the changing of the guard at the eternal flame in East Berlin too.
I love all of your videos... you always come up with such a scenic cities.... London is really best city on this globe.. Thank you for presenting part of it.
...magnificent beautiful video with stunning fabulous narrative by charismatic Mr. Rick Steves, thank you, love ❤️ you...
London has so many faces. A mysterious city never ends to explore in variety views. Great video. Rick Steves, thank you for sharing.
I love LONDON! From Manila here in the Philippines
I could live in London and have a jolly time. I've been there, on a university theater tour, at least 7x and feel safe and at home walking about on my own.
Nice to see the part were we show how grateful we are to the USA for the help they gave us.
If Indians were not there Brits don't dare for war with Nazis .......
Hello friend good day and thanks for your share of this video good luck! 💚❤️❤️❤️
It was extremely Nostalgic for me.
I've been to all the places shown in this video except the Library.
St. Paul's Cathedral.
Westminster Abbey.
Trafalgar Square.
Churchill's War Rooms.
National Maritime Museum.
Royal Observatory.
Canary Wharf.
Truly a Magnificent City.
Looking forward to visiting London again.
Keep on travelin'😊
i love london
No picture taking is allowed in the Abbey. I assume Rick and his team were given special permission to film. It is a beautiful place and so much to take in.
thank you..thank you...thank you sir for this video....london is my life....i love london very much....
London is not a woman shown in this video.He is talking about the city
a greatest program to see. i like your way of explaning
My bestest TH-cam video ... thanks 😍
The BEST CITY IN THE WORLD....LONDON LONDON LONDON
London A Stupendous Phenomenon
Thank you sir❤
One of my biggest wish is to see England before I die. THANK YOU SIR.. I GET TO SEE IT FOR NOW.. UNTIL I ACTUALLY REACH THERE ONE DAY. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THESE VIDEOS 🥰
camera quality is superb ,making it m0re beautiful
Rick is the Bill Bryson of the Video ! well presented and researched. A pleasure to watch. I was born in Lambeth London and I really enjoyed this presentation.
Thank you sir for the amazing tour. It helps me a lot during this quarantine. This video motivates me in many ways. Godbless😊.
Our students LOVE this city. Thank you for sharing the video
its been my dream ever sinceto be in this places!!!!
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Omg, London I love you❤❤❤💖 When I'm in London, I feel like I'm in my hometown🌸 Really want to stay there
London is very underrated.
I Love This City Very MUCH MUCH MUCH ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Most enjoyable piece of journey through marvellous London ... thank you so much
I followed Rick Steves advice on our last trip to Europe he is spot on. We even went to a chocolate store in Lucerne he recommended. It was great
I love London so much. Is my favourite city in Europe. I will stay here in may. I can't wait.
Having watched a number of Rick's guided tours, he certainly likes the pub!
so nice beautiful London
For Majesty and Country.
A very interesting and informative tour, thanks for sharing! You have a new subscriber!
Excellent, thank you Rick
Thank you for the video and explanation! Such a lovely and beautiful city :)
many locals speak english !!! like rick himself HAHAHA !!! great video!!!!
What a nice narration...
This was great my whole group liked it, thanks
Hello Monsieur Rick one of my favorite city I been there’ and I lots fun I enjoyed very much and people’s so sweet ,gentleman and funny I loved everything excellent ,, thanks Alleluia god bless and peace ,your voice is great