We are headed to London in late June. I am wondering if the London card and the Oyster card for unlimited travel is a good deal fore adults at this price?
3 Day Adult Pass + Travel
£104.50
Posted by
Hampshire, England.
1075 posts
It's the London Pass you're thinking of, some opinions from Tripadvisor:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g186338-i17-k7690019-o10-The_London_Pass_Not_a_good_idea-London_England.html
If there's 2 or more of you, the 2 for 1 deals would probably be a better option:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g186338-c195600/London:United-Kingdom:2.4.1.Travelcards.Step.By.Step.html
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33994 posts
It is so incredibly difficult to move fast enough to get to enough places and enjoy them when trying to break even on that money grubbing thing, let alone make a profit. The Oyster card in the "deal" is for lots of London you will never see. Most (all??) of what you will want to see is in Zone 1, not 1 to 6. You are paying for a lot of what you won't see, unless you have jet powered roller skates.
But it is your holiday, and you have to do the maths. Look at what you want to see and add it up, and then compare with what they want for the "pass". Don't use their figures - most museums in London have free entry - go to the websites of the places you want to visit and see how much they charge.
It is unlikely but possible that your particular combination might pay off. Do the homework.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
Free museums make up a good portion of Rick's must-see sites in London. Some paid sites such as Madame Tussaud's or the zoo or aquarium do not make his priority list.
Posted by
Temora, NSW, Australia
337 posts
London card does not really save you money.
What is does do is save you is time at any of the places that requires tickets.
One thing to remember is if you do get a London Card, there are no replacements if lost or stolen, so keep it safe like a credit card.
Oyster cards are the way to go with either underground and or buses.