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Visiting London for the first time and don't want to waste any money? Let me tell you about the main things that I see tourists ALWAYS overpaying for when they come to London. I'll help you avoid losing cash so you can spend more of it on the things you actually want to do in London!

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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, I show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch my videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.
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My top tip in London, try the cable car across the Thames to the O2 arena. Takes 9 minutes, fantastic views down the river from about 70m up and costs £3.50, or £2.60 if using contactless card (your Oyster will work as it's TFL). Best deal in the city.

stephenjones
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Tower of London is definitely worth it, as far as I'm concerned. It's a 1, 000 year old Norman fortress in pristine condition. Also houses the Crown jewels. And the Beefeaters are great.

draoi
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I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH NUMBER 3! London has something for everyone, and people always end up over paying and waiting in a very long queue for something that is borderline boring, when there are much cooler undiscovered places to see!

lcbbyxl
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As a born and bred Londoner the only thing i would disagree with is a Taxi from Heathrow being overly expensive. Firstly a Black taxi to central London (Kensington/Mayfair) will be £65- £75 not £100 and its per cab not per person. Most cabs can seat 6 passengers but even if it were only 3, it's just £25 a person door to door, a train to Paddington might be a bit cheaper but then you still need to get a cab from there to your hotel or lump your bags around the tube followed by a walk. I live in Notting Hill and always get a cab home from Heathrow. As an added bonus all Black cabs are driven by drivers that have done the knowledge of London (google that) which means they've spent 3 years learning London and so are the best people to ask for free advice on London as you travel in. I hope when you do come to London, you have a great time.

PaulB-xshq
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Hi Jess. I wanted to tell you a few things about my trip to London. First I was not prepared for the amount of walking we did. On average we walked about 10 miles a day. I usually get in 2 to 5 miles a day at home, so by the time we got back to the hotel each night, my legs hurt so bad I had to soak in a hot bath to ease the pain. Also the amount of people!!!! Omg it was insane the amount of people, I've never seen anything like it. As for food, best meal by far for me was Poppies fish and chips! Amazing, best I have ever had! Favorite attraction by far was Windsor castle, and the town of Windsor itself! Loved itWe also had an amazing meal at a pub just outside of the castle. Hope this helps your viewers.

lisahernandez
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Finally someone who doesn't tell tourists to not do touristy things! I avoided a lot of the tourist attractions in London in the past because I either was a student on a budget or because I was with someone who deemed the tourist attractions overpriced tourist traps. Now I work full time and can afford these things I am finally ticking some attractions off my bucketlist. During my last trip I finally did the London Eye and didn't like it. However, I don't regret it for one moment, because now I did it and know what it's like, instead of regretting not doing it for the past however many years.

As for safety, I agree that it's not the price of the hotel that matters. As a solo female traveler, safety obviously is a very important factor when choosing a hotel, but I find that the location of the hotel is much more important for this. I want it to be in an area that is zoned for commercial use (so looks light yellow), so I know there's always people out and about going to the shops and restaurants. Also I try and pick something that is really close to at least one underground or train station, so I don't have to walk far by myself late at night or early in the morning.

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If you're a cheapskate like me, take the Piccadilly Line on the Underground from Heathrow to central London.

pbworld
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Worth noting that to get the daily cap on fares you have to make sure you use the same contactless card every time.

digitig
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So glad I found your channel and glad I saw this video. It helps greatly when I come back to London without a tour group.

annamartin
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Thanks so much for the videos. My wife and I just returned from London Saturday. We discovered your channel a week before our trip (to Bruges, Stuttgart, London) and basically binged them for a week. We rewatched some during our week in London to get more details. Very helpful. Did the Oyster passes right off the plane at Heathrow. Put 45 pounds on each of them which was more than enough for the week. That covered from/to Heathrow, to/from Hampton Court, all travel within London for the week. Perfect! We did the London pass because my wife had never been to London and I did all the majors ~35 years ago. Even the timeless sights have changed over that period of time. We went through the process of identifying the stuff on the pass we wanted to see and those we didn't care about. Then we grouped them based on geography in London and then limited them to no more than 3 per day. Worked great. Got full value out of the pass and then some. We wouldn't do it again, but if you have to knock out all the majors in one trip, it's worthwhile. My company has offices in the Shard so we combined the Shard view with getting together for happy hour/World Cup with the office folks there and closed the Redwood :) which made for a challenging first trip through London Bridge Station at 1 am, but we managed. Thanks for all the great tips that made our London trip super successful!!

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Hey Jess, I love your channel and it was such a big help for my London trip, your tips were spot on! I would like to comment on the Gatwick Express however. I arrived in Gatwick in the morning at rush hour and took the regular train. It was absolutely packed and I had to stand for most of the ride. It was not a pleasant experience, especially after a long transatlantic flight. On the way back I took the Gatwick Express and while it is certainly more expensive, it was only about half full, I had a nice window seat, you can store your luggage and it was a far more pleasant experience. So if you're on a budget, I get it, the Gatwick Express is more expensive, but if you're not pinching pounds or pennies, the GE is a good option. Thanks again for all your good advice!!!

martyb
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The last time I was in London (2017) it was a no-brainer to take the Heathrow Express to Paddington. For 40 quid it got you there and back without any hassle in great time, something I did not mind paying extra for, especially at the end of the trip when I just wanted to make my flight. But I am eager to check out the brand-new Elizabeth/Purple Line at half-the-price, and now East London options, too! Great video content, Jess. A brilliant channel.

k.r.baylor
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I had an Oyster for the whole week of being in London which I got with the London Pass and used it to go on the underground to Heathrow when I was leaving. Buying the London Pass saves you so much money on tourist attractions and bus tours.

spanishdncr
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My family and I are going to London and Paris summer 2023 your videos are so helpful and I love them! Thank you Jess!

BK-kb
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I have been watching your videos since before I traveled to London in April 2023. Thank you very much for all of the wonderful information you share with viewers. I can't tell you how valuable the tips were!! Thank you!

christineolsen
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Hi Jess! I am very thankful that I found your channel. I am planning my trip to England and will be spending a few days in London. I have watched 3 videos so far and feel so much better knowing tips to consider. Thank you!

KellieT
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Jess, you are an amazing guide,
you know everything about London and you're able to share your knowledge with us,
what is incredible.
Your videos are very informative,
interesting and intuitive.
And as a bonus,
you're a beautiful woman,
so another reason to watch your content.

miroslavseda
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Went to London in December for 5 days. Got out of Heathrow on a Monday morning (around 10 am) and just hopped on The Tube. Which was not full and dropped me in South Kensington station in less than half an hour for 5.50. My accomodation was nearby and at the end of the street? The Natural History Museum.

The Tube was very convenient for going everywhere, avoid traffic; it was cheap and always on time. The London Explorer pass is also a gem for the most expensive attractions (The Tower, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace, etc).

It is possible to do London well and being able to splurge on shopping or tours!

SunlightHikari
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totally love your videos ❤❤❤ wished I discovered this before my trip last week… now I know where to look before my next London trip…

anrn
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What a great video. Even for us Brits who rarely EVER venture into the capital...it's great to know. Thank You....

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