I will be traveling through London (flight already booked) and would appreciate any advice on passes, hostels, etc. I've worked out the following itinerary, and am looking to finalize advance purchases soon. Not including tickets for plays--my daily budget (food, shelter, transport) will be €70 (for one person). Thanks tremendously!
Night 1: Thursday, 11 June
Arrive to London Gatwick (LGW) at 10:50
Train from Gatwick to London
The British Museum, The British Library, Piccadilly Circus, London Eye
Night 2: Friday, 12 June
Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Number 10 Downing Street, West Minster Abby, Big Ben/Houses of Parliament, West End Play at 19:30 Book of Mormon (?)
Night 3: Saturday, 13 June
Double Decker Ride, Buckingham Palace, St. James Park, Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery, Royal Opera House, Regents Park open air theatre Peter Pan 19:45 (?)
Night 4: Sunday, 14 June
St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge
London – Paris
Night 5: Monday 15 June
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens , Walk by Harrods, Eurostar to Paris
Sincerely,
David