A suggested day in London

Travel in London

Depending where you are coming into London from, you will need to buy a daily travel card. This will give you access to all the underground trains (the tube), the DLR (Docklands Light Rail) and the National Rail trains in and around London. The travel card is £8,ou can use it after 9:30am. You can buy this travel card at the station when you arrive in London.

London Bus Tour

The Big Bus Company offers 3 different routes, but the Blue Route covers the main spots and takes about 3 and a half hours. This is the best way to see EVERYTHING. The ticket is £22 per person and includes a river cruise to Greenwich (you can save £2 by booking online).

http://www.bigbustours.com/eng/london/default.aspx

Westminster Abbey or St Paul’s Cathedral

Both are very special and both have a wonderful history. Have a look at the websites and see what you think.

http://www.westminster-abbey.org/visitor/

St Paul’s is £10, and this includes going up the Dome and seeing the Whispering Gallery and the crypt etc - spectacular views from the top! You can also buy your ticket online and save 50p.

http://www.stpauls.co.uk/page.aspx?theLang=001lngdef&pointerID=54250WSbsQZLf9jpOaeYl1HFc5XTMFiN

Boat to Greenwich

The river cruise takes us to Greenwich and takes about 30 minutes. This is included in the ticket for the bus tour.

Greenwich Meridian

From the river we walk through the World Heritage Site and to the Royal Observatory where you can stand on the eastern and western hemispheres. This is the Greenwich Meridian and where time across the globe is measured. Fantastic views across the river from here!

http://www.greenwichwhs.org.uk/places/index.asp

Lunch in Greenwich

The Trafalgar Tavern is s traditional pub in Greenwich, right on the river. Meals will be about £10 per dish and drinks from £2.50-£5.
http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=246

DLR from Greenwich to Bank Station

This is a lovely trip on the Docklands Light Rail through the business district of London and as it is mostly over ground, it is great to see the developments in the area for the 2012 Olympic Games etc. If you want to see more of the Olympic Games developments, let me know and I will see what I can do.

Walking Tour of the City of London

A walking tour from the heart of the City of London which includes the home of the Lord Mayor, the Guildhall, Roman ruins and gives you a wonderful understanding of the history of quaint, old London Town.

Drink at the Tipperary Pub

This is the oldest Irish pub in London and the first to serve Guinness outside of Ireland. Very quaint and very traditional!

http://pws.prserv.net/tipperarypub/

Walk to Covent Garden for a coffee

A vibrant part of town with street buskers, markets etc - A great place for a coffee or a drink!

http://www.coventgardenlife.com/info/covent_garden.htm

Trafalgar Square

Although you would’ve seen Trafalgar Square on the bus tour, it is great to wander through and take some photos and soak up the atmosphere of London.

http://www.london.gov.uk/trafalgarsquare/

Waterloo Bridge

A walk across Waterloo Bridge to the South Bank gives you fantastic views of the City.

http://www.touruk.co.uk/london_bridges/waterloo_bridge1.htm

Dinner on the South Bank

There are numerous restaurants along the South Bank, serving all types of food. If you are keen on noodles, Wagamama is just fantastic!

http://www.wagamama.com/locations_map_gallery.php?locationid=115#id=115&num=1

They are cheap and cheerful with a great atmosphere. The menu is at:

http://www.wagamama.com/downloads/menus/city_main_07.pdf

London Eye

This is London’s top attraction and just lovely!

http://www.londoneye.com/

It is £15.50 and you save 10% by booking online.

http://www.londoneye.com/FlightsAndPrices/Flights/Default.aspx

A wonderful way to end off the day….