How do you avoid lines in London?

Book as Much as Possible in Advance After all, you want to make the most of your trip to London and not spend all your precious time standing in line. TIP: Often tickets for the main London attractions are cheaper if booked online at least a day in advance.



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London is best explored either on foot or by public transportation. Cabs and bike hires are also options. London has a great public transportation network and most visitors spend at least some time traveling on it. This includes public bus, tram, and rail services (including “the Tube”) within the city.

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Are two days enough in London? You won't be able to visit all the main landmarks of London in two days. However, if you plan well, in 2 days, you can see most of the 'musts' of London and also visit a few museums and tourist attractions. Our itinerary above should help you make the most of your short visit.

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While you can see most of the main sights in London in one day or two days, for first-time visitors, I highly recommend spending at least 3-4 days in London. This should give you sufficient time to get acquainted with the city, see the main landmarks, and visit a few of the most popular tourist attractions in London.

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But you can definitely see plenty of London in 4 days, especially if you plan ahead. This agenda rounds up the top London landmarks for first-timers, alternating between busy days packed with sightseeing, and more flexible ones that allow for things you really enjoy, be it culture, shopping, sports or Harry Potter.

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How much money will you need for your trip to London? You should plan to spend around £190 ($235) per day on your vacation in London, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, £35 ($43) on meals for one day and £26 ($32) on local transportation.

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Put simply - a day trip to Stonehenge from London is a must. There are plenty of taxi options available from the station when you arrive. From here it's a quick 15-minute journey to the Stonehenge Visitor Centre, operated by English Heritage since it is a protected site.

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The best way to get around London is the rapid-transit London Underground, or what locals call the Tube. You can even take the Tube from Heathrow Airport (LHR) – one of the world's busiest airports – into the city center.

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Do you tip in London? It is customary to leave 10 to 15% of the bill as tip when eating out, though some restaurants add on a service charge instead. In London hotels, people often tip porters. It is polite to round up your taxi fare to the nearest pound for black cabs and licensed minicabs.

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To be clear, there is absolutely nothing illegal about visiting Stonehenge without paying for a ticket. There is a heritage trail placed by the government which is free to use and leads directly to the attraction.

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The best time to visit London is usually between May and June or September and October when the weather is still warm but there are fewer tourists. There are great activities to do in London any time of the year, so you will still have a great time even if you go outside of these months.

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It isn't enough for accomodation, not really even if the whole £500 is just for the accomodation. Accommodation would cost more than that, and you would have to have at least £300 for food. If you wanted to visit places like the Tower of London, and even St Paul's Cathedral you would need about £200 for that.

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