Talk to local vendors and find out what’s best in local markets like the Camden Market. Photo courtesy of London Urban Adventures

Urban Adventures is all about experiencing cities like a local. One of our favourite cities, London, is also one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, so it’s easy to get lost amongst the big attractions. Here are our top 5 recommendations for local things to do and see in London.

Visit the Markets

London’s markets are vibrant, exciting, and full of locals. Whether you’re looking for food, antiques, crafts, or clothes, one of London’s many markets will be sure to suit your needs.

Pub Quizzes

Pub Quizzes are legendary in the UK, and most pubs in London will have a quiz night. Every pub’s style varies, but some offer points for creative team names, and all dole out points for ridiculously obscure knowledge.

Grab a Curry

Curries are everywhere in the UK – sometimes they’re even more common than fish and chips! The East End’s Brick Lane is famous for its curry houses, and for good reason.

Find the Music

London’s music scene is as diverse as its population, with bands and artists from all genres and all countries finding a niche in the city. Forget the big names, big lights, and big arenas, it’s the small local venues you want.

Walk, Walk, Walk

Despite its size, London is an extremely walkable city, and walking is the best way to see everything you possibly want to see.

If you’re reading this thinking, yes, yes, I know these tips, or I have better tips, then we’d love to hear from you. Urban Adventures is giving away its London business to the person who can best show off London like a local. Create your signature London tour and you could win the chance to run London Urban Adventures for the rest of 2012. Think you have what it takes? Visit urbanadventures.com/london for more information.

The above consists of excerpts of a slightly longer article; read the complete version on the Tripping blog