Vacation In London Tips

Tips: the facts you need to know before going on vacation in London. Here are the Top 10 tips for your London Trip!

London is a city that has been explored and visited since long time ago. It’s a vibrant city and is known for many different things like its rich art and culture, beautiful architecture, tasty snacks and variety of cuisines. You can also find some of the best vacations in London with its several locations to choose from. London’s diverse population of about 8 million keeps this city bustling with activities, restaurants, festivals and other offers. If you are planning a vacation at London then here are few tips that you should keep in mind so that your London vacation goes perfectly.

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Vacation In London Tips

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So, you’ve booked your ticket and you’re getting ready to travel to London. 

We all know London.

Home of fancy afternoon teas, the Queen, those twee red buses you’ve seen on countless film shows, black cabs, Big Ben and people who say weird things like “cheerio chap”, “alright mate” and “cheesed off” (the latter means they’re annoyed so you should probably back away slowly at that point – no sudden movements and all that). 

How exciting! It’s going to be just like the films, you’ll navigate the Tube (the London Underground) like a pro, popping out at landmark after landmark and soaking up the full London vibe. 

Sure. Your London trip could be like that. It really could. 

But only if you have a little insider knowledge before you go. 

London is my hometown, so I have had decades (*cough* over three *cough*) to get to know her wily ways. She’s straight-up fabulous – about that I think we can all agree – but she can be a little temperamental and sometimes out-and-out confusing. Think of it as part of her charm. 

That’s why I’ve written this guide. 40 London travel tips to help you rock this city like a total pro. Let’s go! 

London Travel Tips 

Buy a London Pass

I’ll make no bones about it, London is not a cheap city to be a tourist in. Between high hotel costs and steep entry fees for some of the biggest sightseeing spots it can feel like the city is burning a fast-growing hole in your wallet. 

The London Pass is a good way of seeing many of London’s most iconic landmarks without the ever-escalating costs. Although the pass itself is quite pricey (£75 for adults and £55 for children for a one-day pass, with two, three, six and ten-day passes also available), it can be worth it if you are going to see many of the city’s attractions in a short period of time. 

Not sure if the London Pass is for you? Check out the guide The London Pass: Is It Worth the Money? Or check prices on The London Pass website and Get Your Guide. 

Get an Oyster Card 

London has an all-singing, all-dancing transport system. 

Not to sound too boasty but it really is rather good. Like all good things in life, it costs money – quite a bit of money in fact. 

Luckily for us, there’s an easy way to cut down your London travel costs and that is to use an Oyster Card. Simply buy an Oyster Card, pre-load it with money and use it to travel at a fraction of the cost of using paper tickets. 

What’s more, Oyster Cards are subject to a daily cap (the capped amount varies depending on whether you’re travelling off-peak or not and how many London Travel Zones you’ve passed through) – once you reach the cap, the rest of your travel is free for that day. There’s also a weekly cap if you’re planning to be around in London for that long. 

You can buy a Visitor Oyster Card and have it delivered to your home or you can go to a Tube, London Overground, Transport for London Rail and some National Rail stations and buy a normal Oyster Card. Either way, you have to pay a £5 deposit and add credit for your journeys. The £5 is refundable when you return the card.