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Visa for London

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London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. So, to travel to London you will need to apply for a visa unless you are from countries that are exempt from applying for any visa and are allowed to enter the UK. Visa for London will come under the Visa for the United Kingdom, as it is the capital city. The United Kingdom enforces one of the most stringent immigration laws in the world. So you need to make sure that whichever country you are coming from to visit London (UK) you have all the documents with you and are for you to get the visa.

There are countries whose citizen doesn’t require to apply for a Visa to enter the UK. Citizens from EU and EEA countries are exempt to apply for entry to the UK for travel, studies, business and immigration purposes. They only need to make sure that they have valid passports for the whole duration of the UK visit.

Apply for UK Visa

Exempt European Union (EU) Countries

Following are the European Union countries that don’t require any visa to enter the UK:

Austria France Malta
Belgium Germany Netherlands
Bulgaria Greece Poland
Croatia Hungary Portugal
Republic of Cyprus Ireland Romania
Czech Republic Italy Slovakia
Denmark Latvia Slovenia
Estonia Lithuania Spain
Finland Luxembourg Sweden

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The European Economic Area (EEA) Countries

The European Economic Area (EEA) includes EU countries and:

  1. Iceland,
  2. Liechtenstein and
  3. Norway.

The EEA allows them to be part of the EU’s single market.

Switzerland is neither an EU nor EEA member but is part of the single market – this means Swiss nationals have the same rights to live and work in the UK as other EEA nationals.

There will be no change to the rights and status of EU citizens living in the UK until 2021. You and your family can apply for https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families to continue living in the UK after June 2021. The scheme will open fully by March 2019.

If you are not from an EEA Country you should have a valid passport to enter the UK. It must be valid for the whole time of your stay in the UK. You may also need a visa, depending on which country you are a citizen of and which country you are coming from.

Visa Changes Post Brexit

Post-Brexit the only changes that are brought to the UK travellers are that they must carry a valid passport during their time in the UK. Brexit has ushered changes for EU citizens visiting the UK. Previously, under the freedom of movement, EU citizens enjoyed seamless travel. Now, they face altered entry requirements, including a visa waiver system for short stays. The 90-day visa-free rule within 180 days applies, affecting travel duration and flexibility. Additionally, travellers must ensure compliance with health insurance and border checks. These changes influence travel planning, expenses, and experiences. While measures have been taken to facilitate smooth travel, the post-Brexit landscape calls for a more structured and cautious approach to visiting the UK for EU citizens.

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How to apply for a Tourist Visa to London (UK)

You can apply for a Standard Visitor visa if you want to visit the UK:

  • For leisure, for example on holiday or to see your family and friends
  • For business, or to take part in sports or creative events
  • For another reason, for example, to receive private medical treatment

Check if you need this visa (https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa) if you’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) (https://www.gov.uk/eu-eea) or Switzerland.

Your application will not be accepted and you will not get a refund if you have the right of abode in the UK (https://www.gov.uk/right-of-abode) (for example you’re a British citizen). You need to apply for a certificate of entitlement (https://www.gov.uk/right-of-abode) instead, which will prove you have the right to abode in the UK.

The Standard Visitor visa has replaced the:

  • Family Visitor visa
  • General Visitor visa
  • Child Visitor visa
  • Business Visitor visas, including visas for academics, doctors and dentists
  • Sports Visitor visa
  • Entertainer Visitor visa
  • Prospective Entrepreneur visa
  • Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa
  • Approved Destination Status (ADS) visa

If you visit the UK on business

If you wish to visit the UK on business, you can apply for a Standard Visitor visa if you want to visit the UK for business-related activities, for example:

  • You’re coming to the UK for a conference, meeting or training
  • You want to take part in a specific sports-related event
  • You’re an artist, entertainer or musician coming to the UK to perform
  • Are an academic and are doing research or accompanying students on a study abroad programme
  • You’re a doctor or dentist and are coming to the UK to take a clinical attachment or observer post
  • Do you want to take the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test or sit the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
  • You want to get funding to start, take over, join or run a business in the UK

Check the Visitor Rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-v-visitor-rules) to find the full list of business-related activities you can do with a Standard Visitor visa.

What you can and cannot do on UK Business Visa

You can:

You cannot:

Read the guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visit-guidance) for more information about what you can and cannot do with a Standard Visitor visa.

How long it will take to get the UK visa?

The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel. For example, you can apply from 16 March if you plan to travel on 15 June. You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks. Check the guide processing times (https://www.gov.uk/visa-processing-times) to find out how long getting a visa might take in the country you’re applying from.

How long you can stay in the UK?

You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months.

You might be able to stay for longer if:

  • You’re coming to the UK for private medical treatment – up to 11 months (£ 186 fee)
  • You’re an academic on sabbatical and coming to the UK for research – you, your spouse or your civil partner may be able to stay for up to 12 months (£ 186 fees)

If you’re staying in the UK as an academic or to receive private medical treatment for longer than 6 months, you must apply for a biometric residence permit (https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits). You might be able to get a visit visa for up to 30 days if you’re a visitor under the Approved Destination Status (ADS) Agreement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visit-guidance).

If you need to visit the UK regularly

If you need to visit the UK regularly over a longer period, you can apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa that lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit.

If you’re under 18 years old when you apply (https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/if-youre-under-18), your long-term Standard Visitor visa will only be valid for up to 6 months after you turn 18.

Following are the Visa Fees

A Standard Visitor visa costs £ 93.

The fee for a long-term Standard Visitor visa depends on its length:

  • 2 years – £ 350
  • 5 years – £ 636
  • 10 years – £ 798

List of International organisations whose employees qualify for exempt entry clearances to the UK. CLICK HERE

You can also apply for the UK Visa from our partner iVisa by clicking below:

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Notting Hill Carnival London 2018

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The 52nd Notting Hill Carnival this year showed an amazing array of colours showcased by revellers and participants. The carnival kicked off in west London with carousers showcasing a vibrant display. Pictures show smiling carnival-goers covered in body paint and bejewelled outfits as Notting Hill was transformed into a feast of music, dance and colour.

Floats are parading through the streets today as a million people flock to the two-day event over the Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the Caribbean and West Indian culture in the capital. The carnival featured steel bands, dance troupes and elaborate floats, with many among the crowds tossing paint and coloured powder at each other while dancing on the Notting hill streets.

Beautiful dance performer in sky blue dress Notting Hill Carnival London 2018 waves at the ongoing crowd
Beautiful dance performer in sky blue dress Notting Hill Carnival London 2018 waves at the ongoing crowd

A celebration of the Afro-Caribbean community, the two-day event has its roots in a 1964 London procession to bring people together despite racism and a lack of opportunity that blighted day-to-day life.

Police deployed metal-detecting arches to counter potential knife crime and have been given additional stop-and-search powers at this year’s carnival based on intelligence and after a spate of violent crime in London over the past week.

Notting hill Carnival 2018 London dance performers on the bank holiday MondayNotting hill Carnival 2018 London dance performers on the bank holiday Monday
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Almost 7,000 officers, some from the Metropolitan Police’s newly formed Violent Crime Task Force, are policing Monday’s event to “combat the threat of violent crime”.

This is up from the 6,100 on-duty officers at the less busy family day on Sunday. Undercover police as well as officers from the force’s firearms and dog units will be in place. The event attracted more than a million revellers to its floats, food stalls and music scene.

Beautiful dancers in varied colour costumes in Notting hill London Carnival 2018
Beautiful dancers in varied colour costumes in Notting hill London Carnival 2018

Heavy rain played a big spoiler, however, the attendance was still immense and police patrolling was well managed. Police made 133 arrests for a variety of weapon and drug-related offences, which has been a scene in past carnival events as well. A total of 20 weapons, including knives, were also seized as metal detecting knife arches were used at the event for the first time.

Millions of people took part in the event over the Bank Holiday weekend, and despite heavy rain on Sunday’s family day they proved they were out to party.

Instead of the t-shirt and shorts sported for the intensely hot weather of just a few weeks ago, there were umbrellas and a roaring trade for colourful plastic raincoats at Europe’s biggest street party. The community celebration carved its way around the streets in a mass of music, dancing, bold costumes and floats of soaked entertainers.

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Warner Bros. Studio: The Making of Harry Potter with Luxury Round-Trip Transport from London

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Step into the mystical world of Harry Potter™ with a behind-the-scenes visit to Warner Bros. Studio London. With luxury round-trip transport from King’s Cross Station to the north London studios included, this 7-hour experience enables you to discover the magic of the Harry Potter films without any hassle. After a relaxing journey, explore film sets like the Ministry of Magic and Diagon Alley, and see incredible costumes, props, and more. You’ll also be able to pose for photos at Platform 9 ¾ and stand next to the original Hogwarts Express.

  • Admission and stay at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
  • Explore sets like Dumbledore’s office, Diagon Alley, and the Ministry of Magic
  • Visit Platform 9 ¾ and get up close to the original Hogwarts Express
  • See the costumes and props that were used in several films like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  • Relax with round-trip transport by luxury coach and with included free Wi-fi on board
  • Full-day tour to the Warner Bros. Studio from central London

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great hall warner- bro studio tour london
Great Hall Warner Bro Studio Tour London

The Warner Bros studio Inclusions:

  • Transport by luxury Warner Bros Coach, Mercedes coach or similar
  • Free WiFi aboard the coach
  • Food and drinks (not included)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (not included)
  • Guide. (not included)

What to expect in the Warner Bros. Studio: The Making of Harry Potter tour

Leave London King’s Cross Station by luxury Mercedes coach or similar coach with FREE Wi-Fi, and relax in your comfortable seat as you journey to the incredible Warner Bros. Studio The Making of Harry Potter tour. After roughly one hour on the road, on arrival, your guest services assistant will arrange your entrance ticket and guide you to the entrance of the studios. Head inside the studios and explore independently, seeing the authentic sets, costumes, and props that brought the Harry Potter movies to life and fame.

Stroll along the famous cobblestoned pavements of Diagon Alley and keep an eye out for familiar-looking shops like Gringotts Wizarding Bank which was featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Learn about the special effects and animatronics that created wizardry in sets like the Great Hall and Dumbledore’s office. Then visit the Ministry of Magic, where you can venture into Professor Umbridge’s office to learn about the mythical government that rules the Harry Potter community.

Make sure to bring your camera as tantalizing photo opportunities abound behind every corner you walk through. Snap photos of the glass ceiling and yellow brick walls of Platform 9¾, which have been transferred from Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Then, marvel at the Hogwarts Express steam engine and see into the carriage that was featured in some of the saga’s most memorable scenes.

At the pre-arranged time, meet your host back on board your coach and return to central London in comfort.

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Diagon Alley the Great Hall
Diagon Alley the Great Hall

Additional information about the Warner Bros. Studio: The Making of Harry Potter tour:

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • A fee is charged for infants 0- 4 for transportation only as they require a seat on the bus
  • Butterbeer™ may contain nuts and other ingredients that may cause allergies etc.
  • Please note: during busy periods, alternative transportation may be used
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • To book the Tour with return transport for wheelchair users and their free carers’ place please call us
  • Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travellers

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Departure & Return

Departure Point:

The departure point of your Warner Bros. Studio Tour London- The Making of Harry Potter is from:

King’s Cross Station, Pancras Road, Bus Stop T, London. You can check the google map below to see the location also you can visit tfl.gov website to plan your travel to reach King’s Cross station.

Return Details:

Returns to the original departure point at King’s Cross Station, Pancras Road, Bus Stop T, London.

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Warner Bros Studio tour London the making of Harry Potter in London

Cancellations of the tour:

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Luton is officially the best airport in London

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Luton is officially the best airport in London

In quite frankly shocking news, Luton has been named the best airport in London by a new study.

The study by The Original Tour, analysed open data from all six London airports along with data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to find this result.

Each of the six main airports that service London was given a percentage rating based on flight delays, queueing times, travel fares and connection times and Luton came out on top.

The study found that you can get to Luton in just 46 minutes from the city centre, compared to 30 minutes to get to Heathrow and 40 minutes to get to London City. It takes over an hour to get to both Gatwick and Stansted and London Southend takes the longest at 83 minutes.

Luton was found to be the overall winner due to it having the shortest average delay time (7.1 minutes), one of the shortest average queueing times (6.06 minutes) and one of the cheapest travel fares (£275.55 to North America).

Gatwick proved to have the shortest security queueing times at four minutes while you have to wait over 10 minutes on average in a security queue at Stansted.

London City was given the title of London’s worst airport after the data found that it is the most expensive airport to fly from, and has long security queueing times and a high chance of delays.

You can see the full ranking below:

  1. Luton
  2. Gatwick
  3. Stansted
  4. Heathrow
  5. London Southend
  6. London City

Luton is an often-overlooked London airport, but it might be time to consider it when booking your next flight. Want to know more details about the 6 London Airport? Check out a detailed post done by us detailing the London Airport and its services. Check out our London tour packages here.

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London Showboat Dinner Cruise – Thames River tour

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Enjoy an evening of food, wine and entertainment as you cruise down the River Thames. The London Showboat Dinner Cruise on the Thames River tour is a spectacular tour of various landmarks of London. Glide past some of London’s most spectacular landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge, as you cruise from the centre of London to the Thames River barrier and back.

London Showboat Dinner Cruise – Thames River Tour Highlights

  • Free drinks included
  • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
  • Vegetarian meal options available
  • Dinner included

Begin your cruise in the heart of historic London, as you are welcomed aboard the London Showboat with a glass of sparkling wine in the lounge saloon. Following this, you will enjoy a four-course meal, with a choice of a half bottle of red or white wine included. During your cruise, you will be entertained by a live singer, followed by more live entertainment, and plenty of time for dancing!

Starting in Westminster, you will see the historic buildings of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament; pass under the iconic Millennium Bridge and Tower Bridge, and see the more recent iconic constructions of Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, the Thames Barrier, HMS Belfast and the London Eye.

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The London Showboat Dinner Cruise on the Thames River tour
The London Showboat Dinner Cruise on the Thames River tour

Dinner Cruise Departure Point:

Westminster Pier
Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK
Below are some pictures to help you guide through the entry gates of the Westminster Pier.
Enter London Showboat Dinner Cruise from Westminster Pier
Enter London Showboat Dinner Cruise from Westminster Pier

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Boarding Points for the London Showboat Dinner Cruise
Boarding Points for the London Showboat Dinner Cruise

Cruise Departure Time:

7:45 pm

Cruise Duration:

3 hours (approx.)

Cruise Return Details:

Returns to the original departure point at approximately 11:00 pm

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Showboat Dinner Cruise Inclusions:

  • A pre-cruise glass of sparkling wine
  • Delicious 4-course dinner
  • Choice of half a bottle of red or white wine with your meal
  • Live singers performing songs from West End shows

Dinner cruise Exclusions:

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

    • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
    • A vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if required

Dinner Cruise Itinerary:

Sample Menu:

First course:
  • Oak-smoked Scottish salmon mousse with a mustard and dill centre
  • Vegetarian option: Feta salad with walnuts, green beans, cherry tomatoes, roast peppers, pumpkin and olives
Second course:
  • Tomato, roast pepper and basil soup
Third course:
  • Roast chicken wrapped in parma ham, dauphinoise potato, mushroom, and seasonable vegetables, served with a thyme and red wine sauce
  • Vegetarian option: Lasagne, made with artichokes, spinach, saute of mixed mushrooms and goat cheese and served with seasonal vegetables
Dessert:
  • White, dark and milk chocolate truffle cake with raspberry sauce, served with tea or coffee


Please note: menus are subject to change without notice.

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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 4 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 days (s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.

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Big Bus Hop On Hop Off London Tour and River Cruise

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See the sights of London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus as you admire 360-degree views of top attractions and listen to the captivating commentary. Use your 1-day, 2 days, or 3 days tickets on three different routes, one with an onboard guide and the other with audio narration, and hop on or off at any more than 40 stops around the town. A free walking tour aid is included with each option, as well as a River Thames cruise. On the bus, you will have options to choose your own language and listen to each stop’s history and what the place is famous for. Hop off at Westminster Pier or Tower of London stop to enjoy a Thames River cruise.

Hop on Hop off Tour Highlights

  • The perfect introduction to the city for first-time visitors
  • Flexibility to customise your itinerary to your own preferences
  • Fully narrated tour along the way
  • Great overview and orientation of the city

About the Tour

Home to British royalty as well as some of the world’s best-known historical monuments, attractions and landmarks, London is a city with sightseeing opportunities aplenty. Hop aboard an open-top Big Bus to soak up the sights of the beloved English capital and discover its delights at your own pace. Three routes are included with your ticket: the Red Route, which lasts for a full 2.5 hours and includes an onboard guide; the Blue Route, which lasts for a full-loop duration of 3.5 hours with audio commentary; and the Green Route, which includes stops at Covent Garden and the British Museum. At times of rain, the buses are equipped with covering the upper deck, so that the passengers enjoy the site seeing in a rainy season too.

Explore London City at your own pace

For those who want to take it easy, stay on board for the full loops listening to entertaining commentary as you go. If you want to explore the city on foot, hop on and off wherever, and whenever, you like. Big Bus offers a range of activities to do in between daily rides, including three walking tours and a 30-minute River Thames sightseeing cruise. See the Itinerary for a full list of stops and more information on the included daily activities.

Types of Big Bus Passes

With your Classic (1 day), Premium (2 days), or Deluxe (3 days) pass, the sights to see are endless. Travel to Trafalgar Square to stand in awe of Nelson’s Column, or stretch your legs on a stroll through beautiful Hyde Park. With your camera in hand, hop off your bus near Buckingham Palace to capture sights of the Queen’s London home, and look out for must-see landmarks such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and more.

Click on the “Additional Info” button below to see a map of the London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour route.

Departure Point:

Blue Route starts at Stop 1 – Green Park Underground.

Red Route starts at Stop 3 – Queen Mother Gates and the

Departure Time:

8:30 am – 6 pm

Buses depart approximately every 10-20 minutes

Duration: Varies

Return Details: The last bus departs at 6 pm

Hotel drop-off is included for those staying in Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Kensington

See London on a hop-on hop-off tour of the city

Tour Inclusions:

  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Recorded commentary
  • 30-minute river cruise
  • Hop on Hop off with over 30 stops
  • Optional London Eye Ticket
  • 90-minute Panoramic (Non-Stop) Evening Tour from Stop 11 with Premium and Premium Plus Tickets
  • Free WIFI on Board

Tour Exclusions to be aware of:

  • Hotel pickup
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees

Additional Information:

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
  • Buses are not equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
  • Infants (age 0-4) can go on the tour free of charge

Tour Itinerary:

London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour stops are divided into two routes:

Blue Route:

Duration: 2 hours

Operating Schedule: First Departure is at 8.30 am from Stop 1 and the last full route from Stop 1 is 4.40 pm. Frequency every 60 mins.
Green Park Points of interest passed by on this route
Stop 1 – Green Park Underground Statue of Eros (Anteros)
Old Park Lane Hard Rock Cafe (Stop C) St. James’s Park
Stop 2 – Hard Rock Cafe St. Mary le Strand
Marble Arch (Stop 14) Park Lane
Stop 4 – Marble Arch Marble Arch
Hyde Park Corner Station (Stop M) Grosvenor Square
Stop 26 – Hyde Park Corner Wellington Arch
Harrods (Stop KA) Hyde Park
Stop 27 – Harrods South Kensington
Victoria and Albert Museum (Stop N) Kensington Palace
Stop 28 – South Kensington Museums
Gloucester Road
Stop 29 – Gloucester Road
The Goat
Stop 30 – Kensington Palace
Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M) Stop 31 – Notting Hill Palace Court (Stop S)
Stop 32 – Kensington Gardens
Porchester Terrace (Stop D)
Stop 33 – Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens
Lancaster Gate Columbia Hotel (Stop LE)
Stop 34 – Lancaster Gate
7 Conduit Pl
Stop 35 – Paddington Station
4b Praed St
Stop 36 – Praed Street
134 Park Ln
Stop 37 – Park Lane

Red Route: Best of Central London

26 Stops & 63 points of interest

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

The first bus departs from Stop 1 – Green Park Underground at 09:00 and the last bus departs at 17:00. Points of interest passed by on this route
Piccadilly Tower of London
Stop 1 – Green Park Underground Buckingham Palace
Old Park Lane Hard Rock Cafe (Stop C) HMS Belfast
Stop 2 – Hard Rock Cafe Tower Bridge
W1K 1AB Big Bus Tours
Stop 3 – Queen Mother Gates Somerset House
Hyde Park Mayfair
Stop 4 – Marble Arch Nelson’s Column
Baker Street Station (Stop D) Piccadilly Circus
Stop 5 – Baker Street St. James’s Park
290 Regent St. St. James’s Palace
Stop 6 – Oxford Street St. Paul’s Cathedral
1 Heddon St Royal Opera House
Stop 7 – Regent Street Trafalgar Square
74 Regent St. Hyde Park
Stop 8 – Piccadilly Circus Westminster Abbey
5b Pall Mall E Covent Garden
Stop 9 – Trafalgar Square Leicester Square
South African High Commission Home Affairs Consular Section Houses of Parliament
Stop 10 – Craig’s Court Big Ben
Horse Guards Parade Westminster Cathedral
Stop 11 – Whitehall Bank of England Museum
4 York Rd Green Park
Stop 12 – London Eye Cenotaph
28 York Rd Changing of the Guard
Stop 13 – Waterloo (Eastbound) Royal Albert Hall
1 Aldwych Parliament Square
Stop 14 – Covent Garden Statue of Eros (Anteros)
26 Ludgate Hill Downing Street
Stop 15 – St Paul’s Cathedral Royal Mews
362 Tower Hill Southwark Cathedral
Stop 16 – Tooley Street WC2R 2PH Temple Church
Stop 17 – Tower of London Regent Street
WC2R 2PH St. Mary le Strand
Stop 18 – Temple Underground station St. Clement Danes Church
SW1A 2JH The Mall
Stop 19 – Westminster Pier Whitehall
Lambeth Palace Road The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Stop 20 – Lambeth Palace Admiralty Arch
Abingdon Street Gardens Thames River
Stop 21 – College Green Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
43 Tothill St Cleopatra’s Needle
Stop 22 – Tothill Street London Eye
1 Buckingham Place Wellington Arch
Stop 23 – Buckingham Palace 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
49 Buckingham Palace Rd Grosvenor Square
Stop 24 – Victoria, Nova Complex Westminster Bridge
Victoria (Stop R) The View from The Shard
Stop 25 – Victoria Station The London Film Museum – Covent Garden
113 Lambeth Palace Rd Royal Exchange Building London
Stop 38 – London Eye (Westbound) London Bridge
London Victoria Station
Wellington Monument (Achille’s Statue)
Marble Arch Theatre
Marble Arch
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
City Hall
Borough Market
The London Dungeon
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
DreamWork’s Tours: Shrek’s Adventure! London
Westminster Bridge
Fleet Street

Additional Information about this Tour:

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
  • Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
  • Infants (age 0-4) can go on the tour free of charge
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • For your optional London Eye ticket you must reserve your time slot in advance please use the link printed on your voucher.
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Operated by Big Bus London

Cancellation Policy of this Tour:

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Delhi to London Air India flight experience 3rd Feb 2018

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So finally going from Delhi to London by Air India Flight on 3rd Feb 2018. Going to London again after Aug 2017 last year. This blog post is my experience of travelling from Delhi to London via Air India Flight. These are my honest views and experiences that I would like to share with you all the viewers and readers of the blog.

Planning and Booking Delhi to London Air India Flight

Last year I took an Emirates flight, it was awesome. This time I looked at booking flights via the MakeMyTrip website. Was looking for a cheap flight from Delhi to London this time, as was running low on budget, but as usual high on spirits. The plan was to get a morning flight from Delhi and arrive around the evening in London so that he gets his work done and come to pick me up at the airport. As per my criteria, I started looking and looked at no other website but MakeMyTrip, because I personally like this website, have travelled a lot locally within India and booked hotels and flights in the past. So finally I got a good deal and booked an Air India Flight.

Inside Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3
Inside Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3

Check-in and Boarding Experience

Checked in time, and boarded the Air India aircraft number AI – 111 from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Terminal 3. The flight took off like 20 mins late almost. Sat in an Air India Flight after a very long time I would say after 2 years or so. The plane which I boarded this time was Dreamliner Boeing 787-8. The flight started about 20 Mins late. That was all right really. I got my seat which was 16J and had no issues in boarding. All fine sat down. The flight was full and had a noisy crowd I would say.

Entertainment and Food On-Board

Opened up the Entertainment screen in front of me. And to my surprise, all the Hollywood movies were dated like I don’t more than a year old. I was totally disappointed by the fact that they had no new movies to offer. I already started comparing my experience with my last flight with Emirates. And then the snack time came. I generally drink red wine, or sparkling water while on the journey. So I asked for the usual red wine. And they didn’t have any. So they gave me the white whine instead. I was feeling utterly disappointed already by two experiences and was hoping the food would be good, as the last time when I flew with Air India, I remembered I had a good meal. Which was the reason I booked the flight with Air India again.

Main Course Meal in Air India AI-111 Flight
Main Course Meal in Air India AI-111 Flight

The food was average, I mean for the price just below this I was getting an Emirates flight, the only reason I didn’t book Emirates this time, was that it was not a direct flight and I wanted to reach London without any journey breaks. If I had known that the service and the standards would be so down in Air India this time, I wouldn’t have booked the flight with Air India in the first place. But there you go, this is the experience I had with them. And probably the last time I am going with them, Anyway, the tea time came and the shadiness continued, with cheap plastics replacing good quality stainless steel cutlery. They gave chocolate and a cheese-stuffed croissant, with cheap plastics all around.

Tea time in Air India AI-111
Tea time in Air India AI-111

Air India Delhi to London flight duration

It was a 9-hour and 40 mins flight, it was super boring and no good movies to watch. Overall I had been disappointed with Air India’s International flight service from Delhi to London. Personally, I don’t think I am planning to fly with Air India any time in the near future. Well if you are looking for a direct cheap flight from Delhi to London, where you are least bothered with infotainment available on the flight and don’t care about the service, not sure why you fly with Air India. There are better options in the market like British Airways, Jet Airways, and Virgin Atlantic.

Delhi to London on flight information screen, Air India AI-111
Delhi to London on the flight information screen, Air India AI-111

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Planning your next vacation to London? We are here to help you to find the best Tallinn to London tour packages within your budget. We have explored London like locals and detailed below all that you would need to have a great time in London. As per the reports published by Statistica, the United Kingdom is the 10th most visited country in the world by Estonian residents. While it may not be at the top, surely Estonians enjoy going to new places and exploring new cultures. London is no different due to its magnetic charm and culture.

London has always fascinated tourists from all around the world. Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia, a city surrounded by Stockholm from the west and Helsinki from the north, St Petersburg on the east and Riga from the south. The distance between Tallinn and London is about 1,474 miles by road and 1,109 miles by air. Often travellers prefer going by air to London, as it is much cheaper and less time consuming as compared to travelling by road to London, which will essentially consist of crossing 5 countries.

Tallinn to London Flights

The best way of travelling from Tallinn to London is by flight, and the most frequent flight services are operated by SAS, Air Baltic, KLM, Wizz Air, and Norwegian Airlines which operate frequent services between both cities. The cheapest Tallinn to London flight service is offered by Wizz Airline which starts from as low as 130 Euros one way and returns for as low as 260 Euros. Travellers can either arrive at London Gatwick or London Stansted Airport. There are frequent services from both the airport to central London. Gatwick Express runs a nonstop train service to central London every 15 minutes. You can also get Southern trains; the Easy bus is also a good way to travel from Gatwick to central London if you are on budget travel.

You can travel from Tallinn to London Stansted Airport with pretty much the same airfare as from Tallinn to London Luton. Wizz Air, Air Baltic, and Norwegian all these airlines provide frequent flights to London Luton Airport. All the budget airlines charge for extra baggage and meals. So make sure, if you are travelling to London for a week or so. You pay for the additional luggage even a small bag inside the plane is chargeable. The charges vary from airline to airline from 22 euros etc.

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Public Transport from Stansted Aiport

From the Stansted airport, you can take Stansted Express which operates the route to central London every 15 mins. From Stansted airport, you can get an Easy bus to Baker Street, National Express to London Victoria, and also  Terravision to Victoria coach station. National Express provides a frequent service as well. Make sure you buy the tickets inside the airport before boarding any of the bus or train services to central London.

Accommodation in London

Also, it would be advisable if you are planning your travel to London, to make sure you book your hotels in advance. For many tourists, London is not a cheap place to live. Make sure you buy package deals from us by going to our accommodation section here. The prices for hotels per night post-Covid have gone up. And London is one city which has also rocketed their per night hotel rates.

Visa for Travel to London from Tallinn

Estonian citizens do not require a visa to travel for short trips to the UK, London. However, you must carry a valid passport with you. You can stay in the UK as a tourist for up to 6 months without a visa, but you must meet the Standard Visitor eligibility requirements.

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We have hand-picked the best London tour package offers for tourists coming to London from Tallinn:

1. London Eye Ticket with Fast-Track Option

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3. Warner Bros. Studio: The Making of Harry Potter with Luxury Round-Trip Transport from London

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China’s recent Golden Week holiday saw an influx of Chinese tourists to London, but a different Asian consumer has increasingly been spending money in the U.K. capital.

Spending by Indian tourists in London’s West End was up 38 per cent year-on-year in July, according to the New West End Company, a body that represents the central London shopping and theatre district.

Visitors from the world’s second most populous country ranked third for international spending in the West End in July, outstripping typically high-spending Middle Eastern visitors, and falling behind only China and the U.S.

Economic growth in India is expected to rise to 7.2 per cent in the fiscal year of 2017/18, and 7.5 per cent the following year, according to the World Bank. India is home to 1.3 billion people, trailing only China’s 1.4 billion population; by a United Nations estimate, India is set to overtake China’s population by 2024.

However, according to the New West End Company, there was a marked lag between the spending power of Indian consumers in comparison to the Chinese an average of 677 and 1,478 respectively in July. VisitBritain, the U.K.’s tourism authority, said that the average spending by Indian tourists in the U.K. was 74 per cent higher than the all-market average.

Sterling, despite recovering some losses since its initial drop following June 2016’s Brexit vote, is still down roughly 11 per cent since before the referendum. International tourist numbers have since been on the up, sparked by cheaper prices.

VisitBritain, in a report on Indian tourism to the U.K. out last Thursday, said that over the past decade, the value of the international Indian tourist market had grown by 150 per cent, rising from $6.2 billion in 2005 to $16.4 billion in 2016.

The report said that the U.K. was the 10th most popular destination for travel, and second to France in Europe, with Indian tourists preferring to visit Gulf countries and the U.S.

India’s overhaul of its Goods and Services Tax was launched on July 1, resulting in a fall in the taxation of economy flights from 5 to 6 per cent, while business class flights are now taxed more at 12 per cent, up from 9 per cent.

Source: Justina Crabtree(Digital News Assistant, CNBC)

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