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By []Isa Morgan
It can be easy to think that a tour of London is all about taking an open-top bus around the city's major tourist sites. But there's more to the capital than the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. In fact, if you're looking for another side to one of the greatest cities on earth, there's a whole alternative world waiting to be discovered.
Here are just seven tours with something different to offer, whether you're a visitor, or a resident looking for something new and interesting to do.
One. The London Street Art Tour is quite literally an 'off the wall' experience. This tour will give you a close up look at some of the world's best street artists, including Banksy, who have left their artistic mark on the brickwork of London's capital. If you think art doesn't need a gallery, this one's for you.
Two. For those who appreciate a night out down at the local then a tour of some of London's old pubs will introduce you to historic 16th Century alehouses and infamous drinking dens. Bottoms up!
Three. If you fancy an evening out with a little more meat on it, then a Death and Debauchery tour should fit the bill nicely. With a history of murder, crime and disease, London's past has plenty to offer the visitor looking for a way to spend a scary few hours. Highlights include tales of gruesome hangings, grave robbing and the not to be missed two-headed boy of Bengal! More than a ghost walk, this definitely has the ghoul factor.
Four. If you prefer your horror to come with a laugh, then Andrew Mitchell's Jack the Ripper Walking Tours offer a mix of comedy and informative guided tour that you will find appealing.
Five. Harry Potter may have put down his wand for now, but you can still enjoy the magic of the films with a tour of Warner Bros Studios, where you can walk through beautiful sets, look at costumes and props, sip on a cool glass of butterbeer and even fly a broomstick. A real behind the scenes look at the most successful film series of all time, not to be missed.
Six. If Harry and his antics aren't quite 'cultural' enough for you, you can always walk in the footsteps of Charles Dickens as you follow the 'author' around the places in London that influenced his writing. Let the Old Curiosity Shop near Lincoln's Inn stir your imagination...
And seven. If you're feeling energetic, you can always turn to pedal power and hire a bicycle for a saddle height tour of the city, through its streets and hidden passageways, for a personal and unique perspective on this great city.
Taking an alternative tour will add an extra dimension to any London visit, whatever the time of year. But when the days are long and the weather is fine, it makes sense to get the most out of your trip by booking overnight summer accommodation in London.
Choose from a wealth of options and make sure you enjoy every minute of your stay.
Check out [http://www.summerbreaks.org]cheap summer accommodation in London available in 2013.
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