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Tips
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Markets
- 1
Colourful Notting Hill street with antiques market
3 tips
- Saturday is the main market day
- Pastel houses on Lancaster Road
- Start at Notting Hill Gate
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- 2
Piazza with street performers, shops and market
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Royal Opera House has free lunchtime events
- Eat off the main piazza for better prices
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Covered market hall in east London with food stalls and traders.
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Food hall in a former banana warehouse in Seven Dials.
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Street market with food stalls near Waterloo station.
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Before you go: London tips
Transportation
- Tap in with contactless: use a contactless card or phone on the Tube and buses; daily and weekly fare caps apply automatically.
- Use the bus for sightseeing: double-decker routes pass major landmarks and use the same tap-in fare cap.
- Ride the Thames Clippers: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers offers river transport with great skyline views.
Security
- Watch for pickpockets: be careful in crowded tourist areas like Oxford Street, the Tube and Leicester Square.
- Avoid street games: shell game scams on Westminster Bridge are rigged; walk past and keep your wallet away.
- Use licensed cabs: take black cabs or pre-booked minicabs; avoid unlicensed drivers touting for fares at night.
Saving
- Visit free museums: the British Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery and Natural History Museum are free to enter.
- Eat at markets: Borough Market and street food markets offer tasty meals for less than sit-down restaurants.
- Get theatre deals: use the TKTS booth in Leicester Square or day-seat schemes for discounted West End tickets.
Weather/Clothing
- Carry an umbrella: London rain is frequent but usually light; a compact umbrella or waterproof jacket is wise year-round.
- Layer for changeable weather: temperatures shift during the day, so bring layers even in summer.
- Wear comfortable shoes: you will walk a lot between stations and sights, so pick supportive footwear.
Cultural
- Stand on the right: on escalators, stand on the right and walk on the left; Londoners take this seriously.
- Queue politely: orderly queues are expected at bus stops, shops and attractions; never cut in line.
- Try a Sunday roast: pubs across London serve roast meat with Yorkshire pudding and gravy on Sundays.
Local Hacks
- Walk between Tube stations: some central stations are closer on foot than by train, such as Covent Garden and Leicester Square.
- Enjoy free views: Sky Garden is free to visit with advance booking, offering panoramic city views.
- Use Citymapper: the app gives accurate routes across Tube, bus, rail and bike options in real time.
1-day itineraries in London
Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.
Day 1 of 3
Buckingham Palace and around
🕘 9:30–17:15📍 5 stops
- 1Buckingham Palace
- 2Big Ben and Parliament
- 3London Eye
- 4Covent Garden
- 5British Museum
Day 2 of 3
Tower Bridge and around
🕘 9:30–17:30📍 5 stops
- 1Tower Bridge
- 2Tower of London
- 3Sky Garden
- 4St Pauls Cathedral
- 5Imperial War Museum
Day 3 of 3
Natural History Museum and around
🕘 9:30–16:15📍 4 stops
- 1Natural History Museum
- 2Victoria and Albert Museum
- 3Science Museum
- 4Portobello Road
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