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Looking for a memorable vacation from Los Angeles to London? Look no further, we have got you covered by detailing exciting Los Angeles to London Tour Packages, hotels, visa requirements, London hotels, top restaurants and tour packages. London receives the maximum number of American travellers from Los Angeles, California. Nearly 14% of the total visitors coming to the UK are from Los Angeles.

What makes London, UK Unique?

Tourism is promoted quite heavily by Britain and it shows when American tourists coming to London share positive feedback with their friends and family. According to Visit Britain, “87% of visitors from America felt very welcome during their stay in the UK, above the inbound tourism average. A similar share of American visitors were very likely to recommend a stay in the UK for a holiday or a short break at the end of their visit. There were virtually no visits that were unlikely to recommend visiting the UK or that felt unwelcome.”

London has it all from, Dining in top-rated restaurants, Sightseeing famous monuments and historical buildings, and shopping on London’s high streets, British Pubs, castles, and art galleries to name a few.

Visa Requirements for Los Angeles Travellers

Visa Requirements for American Citizens

Once you have made up your mind to travel to London, United Kingdom. You will have to check if you need a Visa to travel to the UK. American citizens do not need to apply for a UK visa. American citizens can travel to the UK for up to 6 months visa-free. In case you are travelling for any other reasons than tourism, then you may need a visa. Please refer to the Gov.UK website to see if you need a visa.

Visa Requirements for Non-American Citizens

In case you are a temporary or permanent resident in the USA and on your passport residency is not the USA, then you will have to apply for the standard UK tourist visa.

To apply for the UK visa, you will have to follow the below steps:

  1. Submit Visa Application Online – Submit your UK visa application online on GOV.UK Website.
  2. Pay UK Visa Fee – You will have to pay the UK Visa fee at the time of the online application
  3. Book an Appointment –  At the end of the online visa application you will be asked to book an appointment at your nearest visa centre or if you would like to opt-in for the premium application services. The appointment at the visa centre is required to capture your biometrics i.e. fingerprints and photographs. Los Angeles VFS Global application centre is based at the following address:
    • General UK Visa application service Address – VFS Services (USA) Inc.8530 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 420, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
    • For Premium Service you will have to check this link out – “Premium UK Visa Services“
  4. Upload Supporting Documents – Once you have booked your appointment, You will be able to upload all the relevant documents for the visa. You can scan them and upload the high-resolution scans. The documents upload feature may not be visible to all the applicants depending on the application centre chosen. To know more “Click Here”.
  5. Visit the Visa Centre – You will have to then visit the centre you selected in the online application to give your biometrics information.
  6. Track Application – Once you have given the biometrics at the Visa centre you can then track your application via the SMS service and Email depending on the centre and service chosen

Flights tickets from Los Angeles to London

The air distance from Los Angeles to London is a whopping 5,437 miles or 8,756km. Los Angeles to London is a pretty frequent flight route. There are many airlines which operate direct flights from Los Angeles Airport International Airport LAX to London Heathrow LHR. Iberia, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and Air France to name a few of the frequent flyers.

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Top London Hotels for Los Angeles Tourists

When you are done with the visa and flights. You want to make sure you get the best, most relaxing hotel for your stay in London. London has some of the most luxurious, beautiful, as well as affordable hotels in the world. Depending on your budget, there is a wide variety of hotels available in London. During summer times from May to August, the top hotels usually get sold out. So you would want to make sure that you book your hotel in time and enjoy a hassle-free stay in London.

We recommend booking hotels with breakfast included, this will make you save time and money in finding the restaurants early morning. One other recommendation we would suggest for our Los Angeles travellers is to book the hotels in the west end of the city where the hotels are absolutely fantastic and you will be able to travel easily to Central London.

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Checkout our top-rated London Hotels for Los Angeles travellers

The Goring Hotel London
The Goring Hotel London

The Goring Hotel – Beeston Place, Westminster Borough, London

The Goring Hotel at 15 Beeston Place is a 5-star highly-rated hotel in the heart of London. The rooms are spacious, luxurious, the staff is attentive and the food is amazing. The Goring is a 12-minute walk from the Hyde Park Corner underground station.

Tripadvisor Rating – 5 Stars ∗∗∗∗∗. Check out the detailed “reviews of The Goring Hotel” on Tripadvisor.

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The Connaught Hotel London
The Connaught Hotel London

The Connaught Hotel – Carlos Place, Westminster Borough

The Connaught Hotel at 16 Carlos Place is one of the most elegant hotels in Central London and the one highly rated by tourists. Located in the exclusive Mayfair area of London. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, High Tea, Luxurious rooms, Well appointed interior decor. The Connaught Hotel is a 6-minute walk from Bond Street Station.

Tripadvisor Rating – 5 Star rating ∗∗∗∗∗. Check out the detailed “reviews of The Connaught Hotel” at TripAdvisor.

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Montcalm Royal London House-City of London hotel
Montcalm Royal London House-City of London hotel

Montcalm Royal London House-City of London hotel

Montcalm Royal London House-City of London at 22-25 Finsbury Square is at the heart of Central London next to Finsbury square garden. 6 minutes walk from Moorgate and Liverpool Underground stations. The hotel has an amazing rooftop bar with awesome views of the city. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool for those summer days.

Tripadvisor Rating – 5 Star rating ∗∗∗∗∗. Check out the detailed “Reviews of Montcalm Royal London House-City of London” at Tripadvisor.

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Best London Tours for Los Angeles Tourists

Finally when you are done with Visa, Flights and hotel booking you would want to book all the beautiful sightseeing tours of London. We are listing down below some best and the most booked London Tours by American tourists when they are travelling to London.

1. Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace Tour

Experience the original Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace tour. Enjoy traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones on the grounds of the Palace by the Diana Statue. Experience the full splendour of High Tea on the Palace grounds and give you personal insights into the royal family and the fascinating history of Britain’s national drink and the ceremony of afternoon tea.

Duration of the tour – 2 hours approx.

royal high tea at kensington palace tour
Royal High Tea at Kensington Palace Tour

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2. Panoramic London Tour in a Classic Mini Cooper

Explore London with your own private driver-guide who shows you around the city in a restored classic Mini Cooper. During your two-hour tour, your driver-tour guide shows you both the top attractions including St Paul’s Cathedral church, Houses of Parliament (also known as Palace of Westminster) and Big Ben and lesser-known places such as Borough Market — the oldest food market in London.

Duration of the tour – 2 hours approx.

Panoramic London Tour in a Classic Mini Cooper
Panoramic London Tour in a Classic Mini Cooper

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3. Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

Experience a Historical Pub Walking Tour of London on this afternoon pub crawl. Accompany your guide on a fun and educational tour in and around the city, where you’ll visit at least four historic pubs and taste different brews (own expense).

Duration of the Tour – 3 to 4 hours Approx.

Historical Pub Walking Tour of London
Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

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4. Secret Food Tour: London Bridge and Borough Market

Savour London’s fantastic Secret Food Tour: London Bridge and Borough Market. Your guides are real foodies, and they have made it their goal to introduce visitors to the excellence of British traditional food. Surely you wouldn’t want to miss London’s delicious food.

Duration of the Tour – 3 to 3.30 hours Maximum

Secret food tour in London London Bridge and borough market in London
Secret food tour in London London Bridge and Borough Market in London

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5. Tower of London Early Access Tour including Private Audience with Beefeater

The Tower of London is steeped in rich history dating back more than 850 years. Explore the castle with a beefeater (also known as a Yeoman Warder) who knows the castle and its history better than normal tour guides do.

Tower of London Early Access Tour including Private Audience with Beefeater
Tower of London Early Access Tour including Private Audience with Beefeater

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In case you are unable to find the right tour package for yourself you can browse our tours section to see more existing London tour packages.

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Tallinn to London Travel Experience July 2022

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Finally, I went to London in July 2022 after a good 2 years gap. This time I travelled from Tallinn to London. In this post, I will share my travel experience of what it’s like to travel from Tallinn to London.

Staying in Tallinn, Estonia for almost 3 months now. I definitely had to go to London. Knowing my Dad lives there, and I have not seen him for some time. We all decided that as the flights are open (Post Corona Virus Panedimic) from Estonia and from India both. We all can gather in London to celebrate my father’s birthday.

Tallinn to London Air Baltic Flight

Post-pandemic the flight cost has shot up and this was evident when we booked our Tallinn to London flights. We searched for our flights from Skyscanner. However, doing detailed research we found that if we book individual tickets from Tallinn (Lennart Meri) to London (Gatwick) one way and London to Tallinn one way. This way we can get the timing of the flight we want. This is not recommended approach however, we were able to save some money by doing this. Air Baltic flight from Tallinn to London for 2 people cost us €393 Euros. This one was not even direct, we first had to take a flight BT362 From Tallinn to Riga and then flight BT651 from Riga to London Gatwick.

The whole duration of the journey was 5 hours or so. Flight from Tallinn to Riga was for 50 mins and Riga to London was 3 hours or so. In total if you are travelling from Tallinn to London the shortest time duration is 5 hours.

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London Gatwick Airport

Landed at the Third busiest airport in the UK. Gatwick airport and then I had to book a train to reach Central London. As we were hungry we took a quick bite from the Marks and Spencer Food store at the airport. I had my old University-time Oyster Card. However, for some reason, I was not able to top it up, even though I had GBP currency with me. Nevertheless, The fastest way to reach Central London that I figured out there was via the Gatwick Express. We bought a ticket one way from Gatwick airport to London Victoria station for £20 each. This was a little expensive but anyway we had to buy one. The train came in at platform 2 and we hopped onto the train. There were about 2 stops before we reached Victoria station, East Croydon and Clapham Junction.

London Victoria to East Ham Station

We reached London Victoria in about 30 mins. From there we continued our journey to East Ham. We took the district line towards Upton Park. This journey involved 19 stops. I mean this was the fastest we could travel to reach our destination at reasonable expenses. You may take a private cab but then they will be charging a lot more than a good old London tube.

You can plan your journey by visiting the TFL website, as there are a lot of disruptions due to construction and repair works done on the tube line.

Visa For London, UK

Thankfully I had a UK tourist visa before I moved to Estonia. I applied for a UK visa when I was in Delhi, India. As I have been a frequent traveller to the UK. I applied for a 5-year tourist visa from the New Delhi VFS Global centre. In case you are Estonian and want to travel to the UK, You need not apply for a visa. Estonians can travel to the UK and stay up to 6 months without a visa. You also need to make sure that you meet the standard visitor eligibility requirements. To know more about the UK visa types and fees you can check out our Visa for London UK page.

Overall I had been missing London and finally got a chance to visit this beautiful city again. My Tallinn to London travel Experience had been good, and I will be travelling more frequently now. Knowing COVID-19 has taken more than 2 years of our life. Another reason being I have shifted to Tallinn, So Tallinn to London travel will be much more frequent than Delhi to London travel.

London Weather

However must say, summers here are getting unbearable. Climate change is playing havoc. All the underground trains are too old to cope with the heat. Especially the Central line does not have air conditioning. A lot is going to change in this big city. And the climate is going to play a pivotal role.

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Riyadh to London Tour Packages

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Planning your holiday trip from Riyadh to London? look no further, we have got it covered here in this post solely focusing on Riyadh to London tour packages. Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and the largest city on the Arabian Peninsula. The population of Riyadh is 7.6 million in 2019, making it the most populous city in Saudi Arabia. The GDP per capita income of Riyadh is $ 32,372, which is the second-highest after Dhahran’s $55,940. This makes the city have high disposable income to travel around the world and a high inbound travel destination to the UK.

Transport mediums to travel to London from Riyadh

The distance between Riyadh and London is a whopping 6,118 km by road and 4,946 km by air. You need to be super adventurous to do road travel to reach London from Riyadh. By Road, it can take a minimum of 62 hours to reach London. Of course, you will be taking breaks throughout your journey. So it can take up to 7 -9 days of being on the road to reach London. However, the best alternative we would recommend to travel to London from Riyadh will be Air travel.

Best Airlines to travel from Riyadh to London

The best airline service and most efficient on-time arrival will be the national airline of Saudi Arabia which is Saudia. Reviewers on Tripadvisor have given 3.5 stars to the Saudia airline. Following are the topmost recommended airlines for travel to London from Riyadh:

  1. Saudia (3.5 stars on Tripadvisor)
  2. Emirates (4 stars on Tripadvisor)
  3. British Airways ( 3.5 stars on Tripadvisor)
  4. Qatar (4 stars on Tripadvisor)
  5. KLM (4 stars on Tripadvisor)

The fastest among the above-mentioned flights will be Saudia and British Airways which will take roughly 7 hours to reach London. Both these flights offer non-stop flight from Riyadh to London. We recommend Saudia as a flight to book your trip from Riyadh to London.

Top London hotels to stay for Riyadh Tourists

Once you are done with the visa formalities and flight booking, you will need to sort out the hotel booking. London has the most beautiful and highest number of 5-star hotels in the world with 75 hotels in total. Surpassing Dubai which has 61 5-star hotels. The top 10 London hotels as per travel and leisure in 2022 are as follows:

S.No Hotel Name Score  
1 Shangri-La the Shard, London 97.86 Check Availability
2 The Goring, Belgravia 96.55 Check Availability
3 The Connaught, Westminster 95.79 Check Availability
4 The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection 95.50 Check Availability
5 Kimpton Fitzroy London 95.24 Check Availability
6 Claridge’s, Mayfair 94.60 Check Availability
7 The Savoy, Strand 93.63 Check Availability
8 Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park 92.95 Check Availability
9 Four Seasons Hotel London, Park Lane 92.50 Check Availability
10 Rosewood London 92.39 Check Availability

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Visa requirements for Travelling to London from Riyadh

For Riyadh to London travel, it is mandatory for Citizens as well as ex-pats to apply for a visa to travel to the UK. Following is the process for booking your UK tourist visa:

1. Choose the UK Visa Type

You will have to choose the right visa to travel to the UK. Generally, tourists who are travelling to the UK for a short term can apply for a short-term visa which is valid for up to 6 months. You can see all visa types here Link

2. UK Visa Fees

Following are the visa fees to travel to the UK:

    • Standard Visitor visa – for the UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey
Visa types – Standard Visitors Visa application fee in Saudi Arabian Riyal (﷼) Visa application fee (USD)
Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) SAR 499 $ 133
Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) SAR 1,890 $ 504
Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) SAR 3,431 $ 915
Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) SAR 4,305 $ 1,148
Visiting academic – more than 6 months up to 12 months SAR 994 $ 265
Marriage visitor visa SAR 499 $ 133
Permitted paid engagement visa SAR 499 $ 133
Private medical treatment – more than six months up to 11 months SAR 994 $ 265
Visit the UK in a Chinese tour group (the UK only) SAR 499 $ 133
    • Child Visitors
Visa types – Child Visitors Visa application fee in Saudi Arabian Riyal (﷼) Visa application fee (USD)
Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) SAR 499  $ 133
Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) SAR 1,890 $ 504
Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) SAR 3,431 $ 915
Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) SAR 4,305 $ 1,148

Please Note: The visa fees may change from time to time. We will keep it updated, in case the changes are frequent, you may also visit the “Gov.UK” website to check the latest UK visa fees from Riyadh.

3. Apply for a UK visa Online and Pay

Once you have decided the type of visa you want to apply you, you will then have to fill out the application form on the Gov.UK website in English and pay online for the visa type selected. At the bottom of the page, you will see a “Start Now” button to start a new application. Apply Here

4. Appointment at VFS Global Riyadh

Once you have completed the application and paid the fees online, you will be redirected to the VFS Global website to book a face-to-face appointment to submit the visa application documents and biometric capture. Following is the Riyadh UK Visa application centre:

VFS Global Riyadh Address Opening Hours
UK Visa Application Centre 2591 Makkah road, al Hada, Riyadh 12913, Saudi Arabia, (Beside Marriott Courtyard, Opposite of Diplomatic Quarters Gate 2) Business hours are Sunday to Thursday 09:00 – 16:00

To know more about the Riyadh UK visa application centre click here. To edit or reschedule your booked appointment you can Log in to VFS global here.

5. Documents to carry on the appointment day

Once your appointment is fixed, you will have to carry the following documents with you to the visa application centre:

  • Printout of the Appointment Confirmation letter confirming the details of your appointment (Received from VFS Global)
  • Valid passport or travel document (With at least 1 page that is blank on both sides)
  • Printout of your checklist (From your completed application on GOV.UK)
  • Supporting documents you have not uploaded your documents online, you will need to bring them with you to the Visa Application Centre. Please refer to UKVI guidelines for your visa type for the documents you must provide. Documents should be sized, sorted and separated according to the supporting documents guidelines, to ensure swift processing at the Riyadh Visa Application Centre.

Once you have sorted your visa, you will have to Book your flights which we have recommended above. And once you have booked your flight you land in the dreamland of London. Below you can see our top-selling London tour packages you must check out and book.

Latest News: Going forward from 22 February 2024 onwards, Saudi Arabian Nationals will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they are travelling to the UK. Click here to know more. 

Best London Tour Packages for tourists travelling from Riyadh:

1. London Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover the joy of sightseeing with the London Pass, and enjoy free entry to 80 of its world-class sites like Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.

The London Pass
The London Pass

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2. Big Bus Hop On Hop Off London Tour

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.

Big Bus London hop on hop off tour of London
Big Bus London hop on hop off tour of London

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3. London Eye Ticket with skip-the-line Tour

Skip the line for a perfect Last Minute London Eye experience! With fast-track entry for your standard flight in a shared capsule, you get to skip the majority of the queue. Don’t waste time waiting in lines on vacation! The London Eye offers spectacular views of the capital of England from high above the River Thames.

the london eye is a giant ferris wheel on the south bank of the River thames near westminster bridge
London Eye ticket with skip the link tour

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

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 London Victoria to the north London studios included, this 7-hour experience enables you to discover the magic of the Harry Potter films without any hassle.

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Warner bros studio the making of harry potter with a luxury round trip in London
 

 

In case you are unable to find the right tour package from Riyadh for yourself, you can browse our tours section to see more existing London tour packages.

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Doha to London Tour Package

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Planning your next trip from Doha to London? We have got it covered. Doha is the capital city of Qatar. The city is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. It is Qatar’s fastest-growing country and people are eager to travel and see the world. This posting on how people of Doha can travel and enjoy their time in London makes perfect sense. This post is created keeping in mind the informative guide for the Doha citizens to travel to London. What all information and visas they will need and the most popular London Tours they can avail from our website.

The distance between Doha and London is a whopping 5,212 KM by air and 6,615 KM by road. And only the most adventurous would travel to London from Doha via Road. We suggest that you take the air route and there are many direct flights operating between the two cities. Air tickets for Economy class prices can vary from  600 QAR (Qatari Riyal) to 900 QAR. Business-class and first-class tickets can vary from 9,000 QAR to 15,000 QAR depending on the airline to airline.

The best Airline to travel from Doha to London is Qatar Airways

The best service, most efficient and certified 5 Star Airline is Qatar Airlines. The staff, seats, amenities, food and beverages are absolutely flawless. And Qatar Airways is one of the first-ever airlines to be aware of the 5 Star airline award. So flying with Qatar Airways is not only safe but also the best in class. No matter whether you travel in Economy, Business or First class. It is the only airline that goes direct from Doha to London. You also have a choice of Etihad Airways, Egypt Air, Turkish Airlines and Oman Air to name a few.

To get the latest offers on flights from Doha to London you can check below:

  1. Qatar (www.Qatar.com)
  2. Etihad Airways (www.Etihad.com/en/)
  3. Egypt Air
  4. Turkish Airline
  5. Oman Air
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways

Visa for London from Doha

For travel from Doha to London, it is mandatory for people to get a Visa. However, if you are a Qatari citizen, you can apply for the Waiver, which is also called the EVW program. Under this program, Qatari citizens can enter the United Kingdom without having to apply for a traditional Visa. This process saves time for both UK authorities and Qatari travellers. In case you are travelling for Tourism, Business, studying, or short-term medical treatment you can avail of this visa from the EVW government website. And if you are travelling to the UK for work or marriage you will need to apply for another type of visa.

Visa application for Qatari Citizens

All you need to do is:

  • Fill out the EVW application form online here: “Apply EVW for Qataris”
  • Check all the information is filled in and that all fields are filled
  • Receive the EVW authorisation for travel to London/Britain via email
  • Print the EVW to show at the arrival immigration gates.

You will need to have the following documents with you to apply for the EVW UK entry permit.

  • Qatari Passport
  • Credit Card or Debit Card

Visa application for non-Qatari Citizens travelling from Doha

All you need to do is:

  • Book your Visa from the VFS Global website here: “VFS Global Doha”
  • You can also go in person to apply for a UK tourist visa at the Doha VFS centre which is:

     UK Visa Application Centre:

     Level – 1, Al Nuaimi Building,

     Oqba Ibn Nafie Street,

     Airport Road, Doha, Qatar

     Opening Hours – Sunday – Thursday  – 9 AM – 4 PM (Except public holidays)

  • You can apply online as well for the UK visa by clicking here: “UK Visa application from Doha“
  • The following documents must be taken to the application centre:

      1. Print out the appointment confirmation letter confirming the details of your visa appointment.

      2. Valid passport or travel document

      3. Supporting Documents – If you are not uploaded your documents online, you will need to bring them to the visa centre. You may also need to bring one recent photograph and any other documents depending on the visa application.

Best London tour packages for tourists travelling from Doha to London:

Even if you have travelled to London multiple times from Doha, there are exciting London tour packages for everyone. We have mentioned below the best London tour packages for tourists travelling from Doha:

1. London Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover the joy of sightseeing with the London Pass, and enjoy free entry to 60 of its world-class sites like Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.

The London Pass
The London Pass

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2. Big Bus Hop On Hop Off London Tour

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.

big bus London hop on hop off tour of London
Big Bus London hop on hop off tour of London

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3. London Eye Ticket with skip-the-line Tour

Skip the line for a perfect Last Minute London Eye experience! With fast-track entry for your standard flight in a shared capsule, you get to skip the majority of the queue. Don’t waste time waiting in lines on vacation! The London Eye offers spectacular views of the capital of England from high above the River Thames.

the london eye is a giant ferris wheel on the south bank of the River thames near westminster bridge
London Eye ticket with skip the link tour

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Dubai to London Tour Packages

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Dubai to London tour package would be an ideal package for many travellers who would like to explore London for its charm and shopping. The distance between London and Dubai is about 7,130 KM. The only way you can travel to London from Dubai is via air flight. There are various airlines that operate between the two cities. The shortest-time taking flight from Dubai to London is operated by Emirates Airlines. It roughly takes 7 hours and 40 minutes to reach London Heathrow (LHR) Airport from Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Visa for London from Dubai

For people who want to travel to London from Dubai, you first need to hold a valid visa and a passport. To check if you need a visa to travel to the UK, please read below to apply accordingly.

Visa requirements for Dubai (U.A.E) Nationals

Dubai U.A.E nationals may not be required to apply for a UK visa if they are travelling to the UK for:

  • Tourism
  • Studies
  • Medical Treatment
  • Business

Eligible Dubai (U.A.E) nationals can apply for the Electronic Visa waiver (EVW) for the UK, by submitting the online application form. Visitors can use the EVW instead of a visa to enter the UK for periods of up to 6 months. This process has been designed to simplify the process of obtaining authorization to enter the UK. To apply for the Electronic Visa waiver (EVW) for Dubai U.A.E nationals please “Click Here” To apply for the UK EVW, you will need the following documents: 

  • your current passport
  • an address in the UK where you will stay
  • details of your journey, including departure and arrival dates and times.

Latest News: Going forward from 22 February 2024 onwards, U.A.E Nationals will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they are travelling to the UK. Click here to know more. 

Visa requirements for Dubai Residents

The residents of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) can apply for various types of visas to travel to the U.K. To know more about how to apply for a London tourist visa check out our post on applying for London Visa.  You can also book an appointment for a visa by going on the link here: Contact GOV.UK and you will have to go in person once you have booked an appointment at the Dubai Visa application centre. Following is the Visa Office application centre address here:

UK Visa Application Centre:

Opening hours

Weekdays

Time
Wafi Mall, Level 3, Falcon, Phase 2
  • Business hours
  • Sunday to Thursday

09:00 – 16:00
Umm Hurair 2 – Dubai – UAE
  • Primetime appointment
  • Sunday to Thursday

08:00 – 09:00
P.O Box 114100
  • Primetime appointment
  • Saturday

09:00 – 12:00
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Passport collection
  • Sunday to Thursday

16:00 – 17:00
VFS Telephone Number: 04 205 5800      

Map of the UK Visa centre in Dubai:

Please carry the following set of documents with you on the visa appointment day:

  1. Printout of the email confirming the details of your appointment
  2. Valid passport or travel document
  3. Printout of your completed visa application form.
  4. All supporting documentation
  5. Print out the registration details for more details click here: Things to bring to Visa Application Centre

Flight tickets from Dubai to London

There are various flights, which go from Dubai to London. Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Emirates, Pegasus, MEA, Royal Jordanian, Oman Air, Lufthansa, Swiss Air, Gulf Air, KLM, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Air France, Egypt Air, Kuwait Airways to name a few. Book your Dubai to London flights here:

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Emirates Airline

We have partnered with Skyscanner to help you find the best deals and offers on Dubai to London flights below: 

 

Best London Tour Packages for tourists travelling from Dubai:

1. London Eye Ticket with Fast-Track Option

Fast track option for a perfect Lastminute London Eye experience! With fast-track entry for your standard flight in a shared pod, you get to skip the majority of the queue.

 
London Eye Pod from outside
London Eye Pod from outside

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2. Big Bus Hop On Hop Off London Tour

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.

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Big Bus London hop on hop off tour of London

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

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 London Victoria to the north London studios included, this 7-hour experience enables you to discover the magic of the Harry Potter films without any hassle.

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warner bros studio the making of harry potter with a Luxury round trip to London

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Bangkok to London tour Package

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Bangkok to London travel is frequent for people who are generally ex-pats staying in Bangkok city and even tourists who want to explore London. Bangkok on its own is a great touristic place, however, people from this city also love travelling to new places and London is in their top 10 places to visit. Thailand is surrounded by Myanmar on the west, Laos on the east and the Gulf of Thailand on the South. The distance from Bangkok to London is about 5,930 miles by air and 7,765 miles by road route. You cross several countries and a continent to reach London. Though both the cities are tourist destinations the travel between Bangkok and London is also frequent for business travellers, tourists, and also employment.

We will be focusing on Bangkok to London tour packages on our website. How you can travel, where you can stay, what all places to see in London.

Bangkok to London Flights

The best and the only feasible way of travelling from Bangkok to London is by air transport. The best and most frequent services are provided by Thai Airlines and British Airways, as these are the only two airlines which provide direct non-stop flights from Bangkok to London. Then there are other airlines too like Singapore Airlines,
Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Air India, KLM, Qatar Airways, and Sri Lankan Airlines. Thai offers daily flights to London Heathrow (LHR) from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The cheapest ticket price varies and starts from as low as 40,000 Thai Baht. Bangkok to London flights from Thai airline takes about 12 hours and 20 mins which is way faster compared to other airlines. Singapore airline also offers a great service, but then they have a stopover at the Singapore Airport and then from there a direct flight to London Heathrow (LHR). The time taken by Singapore Airlines is a staggering 20 hours to reach London including the stop and change over at Singapore airport. Etihad Airline also offers a Bangkok to London flight service, but then they too stop and changeover at the Abu Dhabi airport, which takes about min 16 hours in total to reach London Heathrow.



So I would thoroughly recommend leisure and business travellers if you are planning to take a flight from Bangkok to London, book your tickets from Thai Airlines or British Airways. These two airlines will help you reach London without any stopover or changeover in about 13 hours max.

London, United Kingdom – Visa Application Centres

There are 6 UK visa centres available in Bangkok. You can apply for a visa from any of the centres, whichever is closer to you. Following is the list of all the visa centres available in Bangkok with addresses and working hours.

Bangkok Visa Office 1

 UK Visa Application Centre: Siam Paragon

Opening hours

Weekdays

Time
VFS (Thailand) Ltd.

Siam Paragon Mall, M Floor, Scarlet Parking, 991 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330 Thailand
  • Business hours

09:00 – 15:00

Bangkok Visa Office 2

 UK Visa Application Centre: Bangkok

Opening hours

Weekdays

Time
VFS (Thailand) Ltd.

The Trendy Office Building, 28th Floor, Sukhumbvit Soi 13, Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
  • Business hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

08:30 – 15:00
  • Passport collection

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

15:00 – 16:00

Bangkok Visa Office 3

 UK Visa Application Centre: Bangkok Crystal Design Centre

Opening hours

Weekdays

Time
VFS (Thailand) Ltd.

Crystal Design Centre, 1420/1 Pradit Manutham Road, Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi, Bangkok 10240 (After entrance to IN&OUT 2, continue 100 meters, van located left of Building D opposite Starbucks.)
  • Business hours

09:30 – 15:00

Bangkok Visa Office 4

 UK Visa Application Centre: Bangkok Thanya Park

Opening hours

Weekdays

Time
VFS (Thailand) Ltd.

Thanya Park, 735, 735/1-8 Srinakarin Road, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 (Location of VAN is behind car parking of Building B, 1st Floor)
  • Business hours

09:30 – 15:00

Bangkok Visa Office 5

 UK Visa Application Centre: Chiang Mai

Opening hours

Weekdays

Time
VFS (Thailand) Ltd.

191 Siripanich Building, 6th Floor, Huay Kaew Road, Suthep, Mueng, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
  • Business hours

08:30 – 16:30
  • Passport collection

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

15:00 – 16:30

Bangkok Visa Office 6

 UK Visa Application Centre: Bangkok Hyatt Regency

Opening hours

Weekdays

Time
VFS (Thailand) Ltd.

Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1 Sukhumvit Soi 13 Rd, Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Bangkok 10110
  • Business hours

09:30 – 15:00

Bangkok to London Tours:

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Berlin to London Tour Packages

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Berlin is the capital city of Germany. The distance between Berlin and London is about 680 miles. And if you plan to travel from Berlin to London by train, bus or by flight you will be crossing 3 countries to reach London, which is the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Many people travel from Berlin to London for leisure and business.

Berlin to London Flights

Flight frequency between London to Berlin and Berlin to London is about 68 flights a week. The coronavirus Pandemic played havoc, however, the travel industry is bouncing back and the number of flights between Berlin and London is getting back to the 2019 number and even getting better. 69 flights a week is an astonishing number of flights being held between these two destinations. The service from Berlin Schoenefeld Airport (BER) and London Stansted Airport (STN) is excellent and frequent. So it’s very much advisable to plan your journey accordingly and also to choose the most frequent flying airports to get flexible dates and times. Berlin to London flight airfares starts from as low as € 150 Euros depending on how early you book your flights. The flight usually takes 4 hours from Berlin to reach London and 3 hours while coming back to Schoenefeld. The most frequent air travel service from Berlin to London is provided by Lufthansa, Ryanair and British Airways. So we prefer you to travel from Ryanair. The other option is Easy Jet, but it is not as frequent as Ryanair is between these two destinations.


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Travel post-Coronavirus Post-Pandemic has gone pretty expensive. So book your flight from Berlin to London, well in advance to make the most of the flight availability and price.

Berlin to London by Bus

Travelling by bus from Berlin to London can be really tiring for some, I shall say for everyone. Berlinlinienbus, Flixbus, and Regio jet provides the bus service from Berlin to London. On average, the journey takes a whopping 17-18 hours to cover 680 miles on road. The coach travels via Braunschweig – Hannover – Bielefeld – Lille – Eurotunnel – London Victoria Coach Station. The service runs once every day. The Berlinlinienbus will cost you about € 200 Euros depending on how early you book and do the reservations. If you plan to take a one-way ticket from London to Berlin, you might as well buy the tickets from Eurolines from € 45 Euros onwards. Rejio Jet can be the cheapest bus option for you for € 80 Euros. However, again the prices fluctuate.

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Berlin to London by Train

Travelling by train from Berlin to London can be very tedious as well compared to taking a Berlin to London flight. Travelling by Train again is not easy as you have to cross 4 countries to reach London. The average duration of the journey is about 11 hours. And up to 2 changes/transfers. From Berlin Hauptbahnhof or Berlin Central Train Station you can take a train to Mannheim Hbf Bahnhof and from there to Paris Gare du Nord and from there the final change to London via Eurostar. The cheapest fare possible will start from around € 330 Euros with the return journey. You can book your tickets from Bahn.com, Inter City Express, Eurostar and Rail Europe for your journey.


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The train from Berlin to London from Rail Europe could cost as low as 78 Euros one way. You will have to book your train trip in advance to get really good deals.

Top 3 London Tour packages for tourists from Berlin

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

1. London Eye Ticket with Fast-Track Option

Fast track option for a perfect Lastminute London Eye experience! With fast-track entry for your standard flight in a shared pod, you get to skip the majority of the queue.

London Eye Pod from outside
London Eye Pod from outside

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2. Madame Tussauds London Ticket & 4 Self-Guided London Tours

Experience the glittering world of fame at Madame Tussauds in London. See the life-like wax figure of Her Majesty the Queen, strike a pose with Beyonce cuddle up to One Direction and snap a selfie with Kim Kardashian.

Madame Tussauds London Sport Square
Muhammad Ali wax figure at Madame Tussauds London Sport Square

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

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 London Victoria to the north London studios included, this 7-hour experience enables you to discover the magic of the Harry Potter films without any hassle.

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Delhi to London Air India flight experience 3rd Feb 2018

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Delhi to London Air India flight experience 3rd Feb 2018

So finally going to London again after Aug last year. 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 budgets, 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 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

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 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 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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Tallinn to London Tour Packages

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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 Estonian Air, Air Baltic, Ryanair and Easyjet which operate frequent services between both cities. The cheapest Tallinn to London flight service is offered by Easy Jet which starts from as low as 110 Euros one way and returns for as low as 45 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 Gatwick. Easy Jet, Ryanair, and Air Baltic, all these airlines provide frequent flights to London Stansted. 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 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.

Top 3 London Tour packages for tourists from Tallinn, Estonia

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

Fast track option for a perfect Lastminute London Eye experience! With fast-track entry for your standard flight in a shared pod, you get to skip the majority of the queue.

London Eye Pod from outside
London Eye Pod from outside

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2. Madame Tussauds London Ticket & 4 Self-Guided London Tours

Experience the glittering world of fame at Madame Tussauds in London. See the life-like wax figure of Her Majesty the Queen, strike a pose with Beyonce cuddle up to One Direction and snap a selfie with Kim Kardashian.

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Muhammad Ali’s wax figure at Madame Tussauds London Sport Square

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

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 London Victoria to the north London studios included, this 7-hour experience enables you to discover the magic of the Harry Potter films without any hassle.

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warner bros studio the making of harry potter with a Luxury round trip to London

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We recently posted a blog post about our experience travelling from Tallinn to London. Go check it out and make your travel plans from Tallinn to London.

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Excitement of going to London

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The excitement of going to London

I will be going to London after almost 7 months and the sheer excitement of going to london is making me feel like on top of the world. I am really looking forward to travelling to this amazing and beautiful city. Every time I go there, I have these goosebumps which I get when i think of taking a flight, landing, places i will see again, food weather, culture and seeing my friends. It all adds up so nicely, from landing on Heathrow airport to going to relatives.

This time, I have booked my flights from Emirates. Direct flights were not an option, as my mother is staying there for some time, and I have to bring her back as she can’t travel alone and her return flight is booked from Emirates. I have travelled quite a lot many times via Emirates. The service is top notch the connecting flight is smooth and everything is on time. Flight no EK511 is a frequent flight en route from Delhi to London. The plane which takes travellers from New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai International Airport is Boeing 777-300ER. The plane is nice and comfy, and the entertainment screen in front of your seat is pretty decent too. By the way, these are my impressions from my last flight from Delhi to London.

Looking forward to travelling again with Emirates. Please do share your experience while travelling with Emirates.

 

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