How to avoid wasting time when visiting London (STOP doing these🤦🏽‍♀️)

Oh god we see so many tourists completely wasting their time when visiting London, which means they miss out on the stuff that they really want to see and do. So in this video we're telling you about the biggest mistakes and things that tourists do that prevents them from doing everything they want as efficiently as possible. NOT ON OUR WATCH!!

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About Love and London:
I'm Jess, I've lived in London for many years, and this channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, myself and my team show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch our videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.

[jasonwagner]

After watching the “ How to use the Tube” video in 2018, I felt as if I’d done it before the first time. As a matter of fact, I’ve been back five times in six years, and would never have returned if it wasn’t for the Tube. It’s incredibly efficient.

[HRHDMKYT]

Great advice. Except the day trips tip. I’ve only been to London once before, for a week (before the internet was a thing). I stayed with a friend in the Ealing Broadway area, had the days to myself while she was at work. I very much wanted to see Oxford, and took a train there — it’s only ~1 hour. It was so fabulous! I had a friend at home who had studied at Oxford, and he gave me a map where he outlined a lovely walk to catch the best highlights and even which pub had the best food. They also happened to be filming the C.S.Lewis film “Shadowlands” there, so got to watch a bit of that. Even 30 years later, it is one of the most memorable destinations of my well-travelled life so far ❤. This year I’m staying in the Paddington Stn area for two weeks, and plan to visit Cambridge, Hampton Court and Oxford again. Maybe Bath as well. I can’t wait!

[Plysdyret]

I always waste my time when in London. I have been there several times, and now I just love to wander around and look at things.

[katiefrank]

Don't be afraid to take the bus either! I stayed in Bermondsey on my most recent trip and there was a bus stop directly in front of the hotel that took us almost everywhere we needed to go!

[maridee]

I love England, I did my Master’s in Kent. I’m back in the US. You’re so lucky to live there. I miss it so much 😢

[ejb]

Great video, as usual, Jess. The Tube is really fantastic (and very easy to use), but nothing compares to walking around London and discovering all its secret gems. The only problem is that when you leave you always wish you could stay longer. I visted London twice in 2023, and I'm already planning my next visit.

[amoriello-jv]

Thank you for the videos! I am planning a trip and your information has been wonderful!

[The_Mace]

The Underground is great! Easy to use to get anywhere in the city.

[paullewis]

As always Jess gives very good advice. If like me you hate being in a tourist nightmare avoid Piccadilly Circus/Leister Square ( unless you’re just passing through) Oxford Street and the rip off London Eye. Some touristy areas are worth seeing of course such as the Palace of Westminster and the Abbey, Whitehall etc however if your visit is in Summer go late in the day when the crowds have gone. London is huge and there are plenty of beautiful parts not generally touched by the crowds. If you think you’ve seen everything in 7 days in fact you’ve barely scratched the surface.

[Nick-]

Agree totally - have been visiting London for well over 4 decades, often around 6 times a year for a couple of days at a time. Still have a long list of London unique venues to visit - such as Denis Server's House, Horizon 22, Crossness Pumping Station, Big Ben Tours, etc. I choose one venue and then immerse myself in all that is around it - a voyage of discovery
Excellent advice Jess !

[Lexipooh]

We're going for 9 days and the more I watch the more excited I get! I'm loving all of the tips and tricks to traveling. I do, however, plan to take at least 1 day trip.

[skullandbones]

I always find some place new in London every time I go back. Been traveling the world for over 4 decades now. I have always enjoyed the London street food. I really do miss a lot of the old places over there that are no longer here that I once knew back in the day.

[kentcordray]

I love the fact that you are showing the Museum of Brands in this video. I was just there in September and loved it; spent a lot more time there than I thought I would.

[TenshiR]

OMG these are the exact same suggestions i give friends when they come to London to visit.😮

[TheUluxian]

South Kensington is my favorite. You're outside the bustle of Central/Soho, but it's just a 10 minute ride to Westminster/Piccadilly/Soho. Plus you have 3 major (FREE!) museums, Knightsbridge is a short walk away to Harrods and Harvey Nichols, and Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park/Royal Albert Hall is an easy jaunt, as well

[Funeeman]

London is a huge city. That is an important thing for all first time visitors to London to know.

[SimDeck]

I'm from the UK and have lived in London, north and south over the years. I found your tips so helpfull as well. All makes a lot of sense. Thank you.

[quicksilver]

My wife and i spent 7 days in London last November. Even though it was getting a bit chilly at the time, it was a good contrast from the heat we were experiencing in Australia at the time, and the crowds were no way near as bad.

[rosebud]

Your comments section is where I visit when London starts to get on my nerves, because it reminds me I’m fortunate to live here all the time ☺️

[tamericaTV]

Hi, Your videos are extremely useful, thank you so much. We're planning to travel Mid of May, how is the weather? what kind of clothes we should pack up?