London Master Thread

[@Yehuda]

I am looking for something relatively on cheap end ( do they know what cheap means in London .
Any recomendations on some nice walking tours or  activities under 20 Pounds that I can fit in Thursday morning when I have an afternoon flight out?

Check out what Musement.com has.

[MeirS]

I am looking for something relatively on cheap end ( do they know what cheap means in London .
Any recomendations on some nice walking tours or  activities under 20 Pounds that I can fit in Thursday morning when I have an afternoon flight out?

Any kids? Science museum?

[davidmal]

So here is what I am thinking and I need some suggestions:

Arrive - Tues Night
Wed - Matt's Changing of Guards Tour - really into changing of the guards.
 
Walk to Big Ben  area - Pictures
London Boat Cruise to Tower Bridge
Then Looking for a free thing to do around the area. Should we take a trip to Harrods?

I am leaving on Thursday Aftn. Looking for a relatively cheaper thing to do on Thursday Morning. Any ideas?

Fortune & Mason
Museum's
Selfredges was cooler than Harrods to me
Hotel hopping...
ride a double decker


Check the weather if its raining then Matt's Tour is a waste since they don't do 90% of it.

[davidmal]

I am looking for something relatively on cheap end ( do they know what cheap means in London .
Any recomendations on some nice walking tours or  activities under 20 Pounds that I can fit in Thursday morning when I have an afternoon flight out?

there is several walking tours

I heard of one that starts at Apple Store

didn't try it

you could also make your own


and stop by a few squares

[nafnaf12]

anyone know where (and if) i can purchase  Omega SPEEDMASTER “CK2998” LIMITED EDITION?
i tried calling a bunch of places but so far all are sold out.if i can get one in the UK id be saving a lot of $$.
any advice?
preferably near The Pillar Hotel

[SLMYRCB]

anyone know where (and if) i can purchase  Omega SPEEDMASTER “CK2998” LIMITED EDITION?
i tried calling a bunch of places but so far all are sold out.if i can get one in the UK id be saving a lot of $$.
any advice?
preferably near The Pillar Hotel

You can try the shops at Brent Close.

[nafnaf12]

You can try the shops at Brent Close.

thanks. those are the stores i called..none of them have it in stock and cant order it

[MrsZev]

I have an 8 hr layover in London (EDI - LHR - ORD; Land LHR 9:30am) on a Monday in May, and would like to get in to the city to do something. This is what I'm thinking, how realistic is this plan?

Also, when would you recommend getting back to LHR for a 5:15pm flight to ORD?

Take Heathrow Express to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here?
Transfer to Bakerloo (Underground) to Piccadilly Circus
Look around Piccadilly Circus
Walk to:
Buckingham Palace
Big Ben
Board City Cruises tour boat at Westminster Pier
                Could just take ThamesClipper (http://www.thamesclippers.com/)?
Cruise River Thames to Tower Pier (40 min)
Walk to Tower Hill Station
Take Circle (Underground) to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here (get off Circle at Baker Street Station)
Transfer to Heathrow Express to Heathrow Airport

[MeirS]

I have an 8 hr layover in London (EDI - LHR - ORD; Land LHR 9:30am) on a Monday in May, and would like to get in to the city to do something. This is what I'm thinking, how realistic is this plan?

Also, when would you recommend getting back to LHR for a 5:15pm flight to ORD?

Take Heathrow Express to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here?
Transfer to Bakerloo (Underground) to Piccadilly Circus
Look around Piccadilly Circus
Walk to:
Buckingham Palace
Big Ben
Board City Cruises tour boat at Westminster Pier
                Could just take ThamesClipper (http://www.thamesclippers.com/)?
Cruise River Thames to Tower Pier (40 min)
Walk to Tower Hill Station
Take Circle (Underground) to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here (get off Circle at Baker Street Station)
Transfer to Heathrow Express to Heathrow Airport

You haven't got too much time. You won't get to the city before 11ish and would probably need to head back to the airport 2:30ish to be there by 3:15 for a 5:15 flight.

[sam28]

I have an 8 hr layover in London (EDI - LHR - ORD; Land LHR 9:30am) on a Monday in May, and would like to get in to the city to do something. This is what I'm thinking, how realistic is this plan?

Also, when would you recommend getting back to LHR for a 5:15pm flight to ORD?

Take Heathrow Express to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here?
Transfer to Bakerloo (Underground) to Piccadilly Circus
Look around Piccadilly Circus
Walk to:
Buckingham Palace
Big Ben
Board City Cruises tour boat at Westminster Pier
                Could just take ThamesClipper (http://www.thamesclippers.com/)?
Cruise River Thames to Tower Pier (40 min)
Walk to Tower Hill Station
Take Circle (Underground) to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here (get off Circle at Baker Street Station)
Transfer to Heathrow Express to Heathrow Airport

is it my any chance on MAY 15 ?

[Dan]

I have an 8 hr layover in London (EDI - LHR - ORD; Land LHR 9:30am) on a Monday in May, and would like to get in to the city to do something. This is what I'm thinking, how realistic is this plan?

Also, when would you recommend getting back to LHR for a 5:15pm flight to ORD?

Take Heathrow Express to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here?
Transfer to Bakerloo (Underground) to Piccadilly Circus
Look around Piccadilly Circus
Walk to:
Buckingham Palace
Big Ben
Board City Cruises tour boat at Westminster Pier
                Could just take ThamesClipper (http://www.thamesclippers.com/)?
Cruise River Thames to Tower Pier (40 min)
Walk to Tower Hill Station
Take Circle (Underground) to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here (get off Circle at Baker Street Station)
Transfer to Heathrow Express to Heathrow Airport

Is this for a 2 day connection or 8 hours 

Pick 1 activity and 1 meal.

[davidmal]

I have an 8 hr layover in London (EDI - LHR - ORD; Land LHR 9:30am) on a Monday in May, and would like to get in to the city to do something. This is what I'm thinking, how realistic is this plan?

Also, when would you recommend getting back to LHR for a 5:15pm flight to ORD?

Take Heathrow Express to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here?
Transfer to Bakerloo (Underground) to Piccadilly Circus
Look around Piccadilly Circus
Walk to:
Buckingham Palace
Big Ben
Board City Cruises tour boat at Westminster Pier
                Could just take ThamesClipper (http://www.thamesclippers.com/)?
Cruise River Thames to Tower Pier (40 min)
Walk to Tower Hill Station
Take Circle (Underground) to Paddington Station
                Can go to Rubens here (get off Circle at Baker Street Station)
Transfer to Heathrow Express to Heathrow Airport

Short Day I agree 3-4 Hours
Maybe more if you don't have any bags with you to check out or check in.


I would suggest:
1. (Arrive at 11-11:30am) Tower of London
2. (12:30pm) Walk to the river and take photos of Tower bridge
3. (1pm) Then river cruise past London eye, shard and Shakespeare's globe to Big Ben and house of parliament (arrive at 1:45pm)
4. then from there I would do a Uber to Buckingham Palace (till 2:30)
Head to Airport
If you have time you could stop at Reubens


If you arrive early you can schedule more time at one of those things.

Skip Piccadilly

this above list will maximize the sites you see in the shortest time.

[MrsZev]

is it my any chance on MAY 15 ?

no

[davidmal]

My TR has Info on the Tower, River Cruise & Palace
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=70097.0


hope its helpful.

you should map it on Google Maps.
Here's My Map
you could use for Checking times between things.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KWSSo2nbnbXWNy03E-tYZz4DICw&usp=sharing

[MrsZev]

Maybe more if you don't have any bags with you to check out or check in.

I would suggest:
1. (Arrive at 11-11:30am) Tower of London

Skip Piccadilly

No bags to check!

How would you suggest getting to Tower of London from LHR? I was recommended to the Heathrow Express as the fastest way to get to the city...

I was thinking about going to places my husband has no interest in (since I hope we'll properly tour London someday together), and he has no interest in Piccadilly... is there anything to see there? Why do you say skip it?

[davidmal]

No bags to check!
How would you suggest getting to Tower of London from LHR? I was recommended to the Heathrow Express as the fastest way to get to the city...

1 h 2 min
 10:03 AM (Friday)—11:05 AM
 Train  Heathrow Express    Subway  Circle    Walk
10:03 AM from Heathrow Terminals 2-3


1 h 10 min
 10:02 AM (Friday)—11:12 AM
 SubwayPiccadilly    SubwayDistrict    Walk

1 h 8 min
 10:07 AM (Friday)—11:15 AM
 Subway  Piccadilly    Subway  District    Walk

1 h
 10:03 AM (Friday)—11:03 AM
 Train  Heathrow Express    SubwayBakerloo    Subway   Jubilee    Walk


Above was tested at Friday Morning

try google maps.

[davidmal]

I was thinking about going to places my husband has no interest in (since I hope we'll properly tour London someday together), and he has no interest in Piccadilly... is there anything to see there? Why do you say skip it?

Nothing worth seeing.
its a mini mini mini time square.

Not screaming London Historically to Me.


If you have time you can Uber or stop there on the tube
but I think it's not worth the thought let alone the stop.

[jose34]

Short Day I agree 3-4 Hours
Maybe more if you don't have any bags with you to check out or check in.


I would suggest:
1. (Arrive at 11-11:30am) Tower of London
2. (12:30pm) Walk to the river and take photos of Tower bridge
3. (1pm) Then river cruise past London eye, shard and Shakespeare's globe to Big Ben and house of parliament (arrive at 1:45pm)
4. then from there I would do a Uber to Buckingham Palace (till 2:30)
Head to Airport
If you have time you could stop at Reubens


If you arrive early you can schedule more time at one of those things.

Skip Piccadilly

this above list will maximize the sites you see in the shortest time.

If your looking to go the Tower of London not much of difference btwn Heathrow Express and Underground. Save the money.
Tower of London is nice.
Maybe do one of Matt's Walking Tours.
https://funlondontours.com/london-walking-tours
Anyone took any of the other tours ( besides for changing of the guard) ?

[davidmal]

If your looking to go the Tower of London not much of difference btwn Heathrow Express and Underground. Save the money.
Tower of London is nice.
Maybe do one of Matt's Walking Tours.
https://funlondontours.com/london-walking-tours
Anyone took any of the other tours ( besides for changing of the guard) ?

Matts tour is a killer for someone on a super tight schedule
I love the boat because it goes from 2 major sites to 3 major sites and past 5 major sites

[Live N Learn]

Anyone took any of the other tours ( besides for changing of the guard) ?

He has some sort of discounted promotion now. I got an email a few days ago.