Hello,
Me and my daughter is planning to take a tour for October 2026. I have wanted to come to London for many years (like -17 yrs). Does anyone have any special tips or advice ? I have seen the itinerary and will most likely go with it since this will be our first time. So, any advice and/or tips will be helpful. Thanks bunches
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
3043 posts
In order to help you, we need to know what tour you are planning.
A Rick Steves tour?
Of London?
Or something else?
Posted by
Land of La
9844 posts
Been traveling to London for decades.
What are your interests? Why do you want to go? How old is your daughter? What does she want to see?
Is your interest the Royal Family?
Are you into museums, theatre, shopping, foodies?
Do you use public transport?
What itinerary are you referring to? The one in the RS Guide?
Before you reply to the above my first bits of advice are to wear well worn and comfortable shoes, make sure your credit or debit card(s) are ones you can tap, that you are comfortable with walking on massively crowded sidewalks. NEVER jaywalk and understand that when on an escalator you stand on the right and let others pass on left. Politeness is key as well as making certain you don’t talk loudly on the tube.
Posted by
Boise, ID, USA
2470 posts
I took the Rick Steves Best of London in 7 Days tour in June of this year and it was great. I highly recommend it.
Posted by
Bay Area SF & Uppsala Sweden 🇸🇪
1469 posts
Assuming you've booked a tour, arrive a few days early to ensure you've somewhat recovered from jet lag & in case of flight delays, that you start your tour on time. I think many on here would suggest adding at least a few days to the end of your trip as well. To decompress and see sights not covered or where you'd like to see more.... Tips and advice about generalities are almost impossible to make without more info. Name of tour? What are your interests besides generally to be in London? Loved all Claudia's ideas too.
Posted by
Chicago
771 posts
As others have noted, you didn't share your interests, but I'll share mine. I love literary sites in London. I recommend the New Globe Theater (https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/), the British Library (https://www.bl.uk/) and Charles Dickens Museum (https://dickensmuseum.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooHGLwjKEvSxcrXkPqzrgnImuV_JoaK_iaQa8aiT7ODvXCoHBJR). There are dozens of other great sites. Also, the London Underground with its 272 stations and other transit is wonderful. There's a city under the city with shops and a life of its own. I could have spent my entire trip just riding the Underground, I think.