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As you would no doubt be aware, there are loads of travel tips and guides to London. London Travel Deals have a load more for you. While most of them do a good job they do however have their shortcomings. One of these is that most of them are written by people that have been to the city a few times, know the tourist areas and are wannabe experts. Then on the other hand there are the tips and guides that are written by life long Londoners that know everything there is to know about their city of London, but in reality they have never been a tourist in their own town. So, we’re here to tell you all the fabulous things there are to see in this town, but not just from a Londoners perspective but also from a foreigner’s perspective to make it easier for the tourist to understand.

Many foreigners/tourists quickly fall in love with London, the vibrancy, the West End shows and of course the marvelous shopping. But that’s not the end of it because there is so… much history in these streets of London. You can walk around these history filled streets of London and you can see and feel it all happening again in front of you. Hopefully, this will be especially true for people on their first visit to London.

Whatever the purpose of your journey to London, we hope that you find the information we have put together to be useful, enjoyable and maybe entertaining. If you have enjoyed this site and found it useful, then we welcome your comments. Until then, enjoy our London Travel Deals Tips and Guide to London.

Something that may be a surprise to many foreigners to London is that London is a very safe city in comparison to so many major cities around the world. But don’t be lulled into a false sense of security, it is still a large city and therefore it is important to always have your wits about you no matter where you go or who you meet.

Here are a few things that if followed should increase your safety levels while in London.

Don’t look and act like a Tourist: There is nothing wrong tourists. But tourists standout like beacons on a hill. So keep in mind that tourists are particularly attractive to thieves particularly the pickpocket kind. Keeping that in mind while on the streets of London is very important. This means not opening a map on a street corner, not giving your camera to a stranger to take a photo of yourself and other things that will draw attention to yourself including gordy tourist type clothing. Just look like normal Londoners.

Walk, Don’t walk Signs: Watch the walk and don’t walk signs and take them as fact. So many people don’t pay attention to them and end up regretting it. London is a busy city with far too much traffic for the roads. This often means that it seems that cars would rather hit you than be late. Also remember that because they drive on the left side of the road. So, if your coming from North America or Asia, they will be coming at you from the opposite direction.  Therefore, be very careful about the crazy traffic on London streets.

Be careful at ATM machines: In recent times there has been a scam going a round where ATM’s have had a false face placed on the front of the machine that scans your card as you insert it into the slot. The thieves then read your card and your pin number and then us it to buy stuff on your account. So, check the machine out thoroughly before you use it. Also, if you are on your own just be aware of people around you and make sure you put your card away safely. If you are traveling with another person it is a good idea to have them shield you when you type in your pin number. There have been all types of scams in recent times, so it best to keep your head up and mind alert when using the ATM.

Oxford Street and Pickpockets: Oxford Street is one of the most popular shopping stripes in the world. Unfortunately it is also one of the favourite haunt for pickpockets. It is certainly not the only area of London where there are pickpockets but it is one of the most prevalent. Take note at all times where your bag is on your body. If you have to have a bag on your back make sure every zipper is zipped (locked if possible) and that there isn’t anything of any huge importance in the outside pockets. Also, don’t carry a wallet of purse in an outside coat or trouser pocket, its too easy for the pickpockets.

Black Cabs and Mini Cabs: In London there are two kinds of cabs. The most notable are the famous London black cabs and the others are minicabs. Mini cabs are unlicensed taxis that work through an agency. The primary attraction of a minicab is that they can be much cheaper. However, they are not licensed, unlike black cabs, and are not required to pass ‘the knowledge’ test which proves they know their way around the city. You therefore can’t rely on them to know where to take. Black cabs run on a meter but there should be a clearly visible fare structure in the cab. If you do take a minicab, make sure you get a fixed price to your destination before you get into the cab. Minicabs are not allowed to solicit business. So, you have to actively call them or go to their office to order the cab. Black cabs, of course, can roam the city streets looking for business. Often in the early hours rouge minicabs will go out looking for business particularly form unassuming foreign tourists. Do not get in one of these cabs regardless of how good a deal it sounds or how desperate you are.

We at London Travel Deals, hope you take note of these security tips while on your holiday in London.  Don’t forget that there are great deals to be had by holidaying in London, so check out our deals before you go.

London has a wealth of history, culture, exciting attractions and always has plenty to offer it’s visitors. However, tourist sightseeing in London is sometimes not the easiest nor cheapest experience.  To make this experience more affordable, London Travel Deals introduces the London Pass.

The London Pass organization has spent years understanding the needs of it’s customers and has ensured that the Pass provides the value and convenience that visitors to this great city demand!

The award winning London Pass has been delighting customers for over 10 years. It’s simply the best way to see all that London has to offer while saving both money and time!

How You Benefit from The London Pass

• Free entry to your choice of over 60 Attractions – including the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle, a Thames River cruise, London Aquarium, London Eye, London Bridge Experience and many more.
• Free 120+ page Guidebook – available in 7 different languages containing a wealth of detailed information including maps and directions as well as great tips on how to make the most of the city.
• Skip the Queue at Top Attractions – Save time and make the most of your sightseeing trip by skipping the long queues at all the major attractions including Tower of London, London Zoo, London Aquarium, London Eye, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace and Hampton Court Palace.
• Added Travel Option – add a London Travelcard to your Pass which enables you to use all public buses, the London Underground and trams ensuring that you make the most efficient use of your time in London.
• Save on up to £420 (USD$540) worth of entrance fees – that’s the aggregate price of all Adult entrances to Attractions contained within the 6 day Pass.
• Other Special Offers – along with the Guidebook, we will provide you with access to other great offers available to visitors to London Travel Deals, including discounted prices on West End theatre tickets, restaurant discounts and much more!

The London Pass is designed to save you more when you see more attractions you visit. You will also save time by skipping queues at all the major attractions. Plus, you won’t have to carry too much cash as the London Pass helps you to keep control of your spending. All in all, London Travel Deals believes the London Pass is a great money and time saver for the frugal and time sensitive traveler.

London is widely renowned as being one of the most important cities in the financial and political world. London is also home to the oldest underground rail system in the world which is over one hundred and forty years old. London is also the capital city of the United Kingdom and is one of the largest cities in Europe. In fact, London is over 600 square miles in total area.    

Today there are over 7 million people living in the city of London. They come from many varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds and speak a wide variety of languages and dialects. London is located in the south of England which tends to get warmer weather than up in the North of Scotland. The city of London really does have something to offer everyone whether you are seeking work or you just want to enjoy some of the varied attractions.

As mentioned, London has the underground rail system called the tube, which can take you to almost any destination in and around the city within just a few minutes. This is how the majority of people travel in London as the road traffic can be vary gridlocked on most days. Prices on the tube are very reasonable and will save you a lot of time and money as an alternative to travelling by road.

Surprisingly, London has a lot of green areas around the city and it is not all residential and commercial buildings. Hyde Park and Regents Park are two of the largest open space areas in the city and can make a great setting for a picnic or simply just a way to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Of course you couldn’t visit London without taking a ride in one of the many hundreds of London Taxis, where the taxi driver would normally tell you of someone famous that they had in their taxi the night before. Taxi driver know the quickest routes around the city and where to avoid at peak times, this is quite often the quickest way of travelling to your destination. If you have a bit more time to spare, then a scenic trip on one of the famous London double-decker buses can be a great way to get in some sightseeing around the city.