Is London expensive to visit? Relative to many cities in Europe, it is. But that doesn't mean you should cross London off your bucket list! This post lays out the costs of both a 3-day trip and a 7-day trip to London for low-budget travelers and moderate-budget travelers. We include tips for saving on hotel rooms, […]
One of the easiest ways to travel from London to Windsor is by taking the train. Take it from us, we've actually made the trip ourselves! Our own professional guide Sinead has actually created a video walking tour traveling to Windsor from Paddington Station by train, revealing how long it takes and what to expect. […]
This post details how to get tickets to St. Paul's Cathedral, the best ways to save money on admission, and tours that are available to ticket holders. St. Paul's Cathedral inside As you enter St. Paul's Cathedral, you'll be awestruck by its majestic interior. The soaring nave, adorned with magnificent dome vaults, guides your gaze […]
On the 6th of May 2023, King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla were crowned in Westminster Abbey in a ceremony with origins dating back nearly 1,000 years. We made this post as a guide to the who were going to watch and have left it here for those who might still want […]
Pedestrian access to the Tower Bridge is available at just about any time, but the Tower Bridge Experience is a different story. Access to the sky bridge and exhibitions is limited to those who pay for admission, and there are very specific hours for this service. Below, we explain hours, tickets, the best time to […]
This post provides details about when the Tower Bridge lifts and how to make sure you can catch a glimpse at the rare sighting. We include tips on the best places to see the event. There is no set schedule for the Tower Bridge to open, so it’s not an activity or event that can […]
London is a favourite destination for shoppers from around the world with thousands of stores big and small. Then there are London's amazing markets! This post is about London's historic and iconic department stores. As a local tour guide and resident of London, I’ve been to these stores many times. I know what each one […]
Having flown in and out of Gatwick countless times, our local tour guides know all the ways to get from Gatwick to London. We used their knowledge when writing this post, which covers all the options, including the cheapest options and the most popular train services. We also asked the members of our popular London […]
This post covers how to get tickets for the Royal Albert Hall tour, including tips on how to save money on admission. Tour Tickets For those wanting to visit the Hall, not as an audience spectator but as a tourist, the Hall is open for tours and exhibitions throughout the year. Known as the Public […]
If you’re interested in visiting the Tower of London, this post covers information about how to get tickets and details about what to expect when you get there. OVERVIEW The Tower of London offers both peak and off-peak tickets, but peak prices aren't much higher. There are a number of ways to save money on […]
Madame Tussauds is one of the most popular attractions in London, and there are a lot of different ways to save money on tickets. This post explains how to use the 2-for-1 deal from National Rail. How to Get the 2 For 1 Deal National Rail has a very popular 2-for-1 program that offers concessions […]
Emirates Stadium is the home of Arsenal Football Club, and much like the other clubs in London, they also offer tours that will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the arena. This post provides information about what kind of tours are available, how to get tickets, directions to the stadium, and other important details to […]
If you’re interested in taking a Wembley tour, this post will provide all the information necessary to visit this attraction, including details about ticket prices and how to get there. Overview Wembley Stadium was originally built in 1923 and was known as the Empire Stadium. It was built for the British Empire Exhibition and was […]
This post provides information about how to get from London to Hampton Court Palace, including directions and tips on how to get there by train, boat, bus, or car. Our tour guides are always being asked about the best and most historic places to visit in and around London, and this is usually one of […]
Given the age of the city, it's not surprising that London is one of the most haunted locations in the world. If you're into spooky stories, dark history, or ghost hunting then London has a plethora of options for you to read about and visit! Haunted London Underground Stations The London Underground transports millions of […]
This post covers how to take a tour of Stamford Bridge Stadium, the home of Chelsea FC in southwest London. We’ll include information about ticket prices, how to get there, and other important details you might want to consider. Overview Stamford Bridge Stadium in South-West London has been Chelsea FC’s stadium since 1905. For those […]
