Tower Bridge [Image source]
Travelling to the London for the first time? Awesome idea! Are you ready to make your trip unforgettable? London has so many things to do, so many attractions, excellent transport system and superb dining which excite first time visitors.
Planning a trip to London for the first time on your own may be daunting. You need information about everything such as how to commute within the city, where to stay, what to eat, what to visit, and so on. Therefore, it is important for you to know certain things about the city before you travel.
Folloe these tips to make your trip memorable and leave you with lasting and loving memories. What to See in London
London, major European city has so many places to see for travelers. All famous attractions of the city include The Big Ben, The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and London Eye. But, do not try to see everything as it will make your schedule hectic. For first time travelers, it is advisable to spend some time for exploring the city as well. Try to book tickets online in advance for everything starting from your flights, hotel and London’s attractions. Do not miss to visit London’s free museums and parks.
Buckingham Palace [Image source]
Stay in Central London
What are the best places to stay in London? This question keeps on moving into your head until and unless you book the best hotel for accommodation. You may find thousands of hotels to choose from for your stay, but you need to do extensive research before choosing a hotel as per your preferences. Apart hotel London will be the best option to stay with family and kids. For first time travelers, Central London is the best place to stay. As it is nearest to all major attractions of the city. This will save your time and money. Do check for ongoing deals and offers on booking hotel online beforehand.
Relax in a comfy hotel [Image source]
Get an Oyster Card
Commuting within the city is easier with oyster card. Oyster card is more like a credit card or prepaid card which can be used for travelling by bus, tram or tube. With an oyster card, you do not need to pay every time for every single ride and there is no need to stand in queues for purchasing tickets. It will save your time and cost too, as it is relatively cheaper than single tickets. You just need to the card to the yellow reader at the stations while entering and exiting. For more convenience, purchase this card online before you start your trip.
Oyster travel card [Image source]
Experience the Fine Dining
London is known for its afternoon tea, you cannot miss to experience traditional afternoon tea in the city. Apart from afternoon tea, you must try fish and chips, British Pies, yummy food at the food stalls in Borough Market, and Harrods Hall. There are so many restaurants with a wide range of dining options in the city. If you want to save time in searching good restaurant for lunch and dinner while in the city, then you must search for good restaurants online near to your hotel.
Paella at the Borough Market [Image source]
Use Maps for Routes
Using offline maps on your phone is the perfect option for travelling in the city. Although, London is not difficult to navigate, but a London tour map will be of great help, especially if you are travelling to London for the first time. The map will guide you for discovering the city’s attractions. You just need to login into your Gmail account and enter your destination there.
Google Maps [Image source]
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