London Is an Easy Flight From Paris After the Olympics. Here’s What to See and Do in the Big Smoke.

As the Olympic torch flames fade on August 11, London stands to capture the Paris Games ’ post-event energy. The U.K.

expects around 2 percent more travelers and a 5 percent rise in visitor spending after the Olympics , according to Severine Tharreau, the country manager for France at Visit Britain. But those estimates maybe conservative. The spokesperson for Eurostar, the railway company connecting the two capitals, tells Robb Report the company has seen a “15 to 20 percent increase in tickets sold compared to last for travel in September and October.

” Moreover, TripAdvisor stats shared with Robb Report show that “international travelers, particularly Americans, are making up a significantly larger share of check-ins in London during the post-Olympic period this year—with American share of check-ins increasing from 20 percent in 2023 to 26 percent in 2024 in the week after the Olympics.” It’s no wonder: Sports fans will find a lot to love in London, from yachting the Thames to velodrome cycling. For those who are all Olympic-ed out , there’s luxury shopping, world-class restaurants and theaters, and exclusive tours to be had.

Below are summer experiences that will keep the spirit of the Games alive in London. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , built for the 2012 Summer Games, is now a sporting complex and park in East London. Visitors can experience the state-of-the-art indoor facility at the Zaha Hadid–designed London Aquatics Centre.

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