London

If you’re looking for a 2-day itinerary for London, you might want to check out LondonXLondon which provides an insider’s guide to exploring the city. The itinerary includes visiting Hyde Park, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, The Shard, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, V&A Museum, Buckingham Palace, and London Transport Museum. You can also refer to Voyage Tips which provides a perfectly optimized 2-day itinerary in London that will allow you to discover the must-see attractions of the city. Another option is Greta’s Travels which focuses on all the best things you can do in London in 2 days.

The best time to visit London depends on your preferences and interests. London’s mild climate means it can be visited at any time of year 1. However, the city has different attractions and events to offer in each season. Here’s a summary of what you can expect:

Spring (March to May): The weather is mild but wet, with temperatures averaging 11° to 15°C (52 to 59°F) 1. You can enjoy longer daylight hours and annual events such as Easter celebrations 1.

Summer (June to August): The weather is warm (even hot!) with temperatures averaging 18°C (64°F) and can go above 30°C (86°F) 1. You can make the most of London’s green spaces, beer gardens, and rooftop bars. Summer is also the time for music festivals and outdoor cinemas 1.

Autumn (September to November): The weather is mild, 11° to 15°C (52 to 59°F) 1. You can enjoy a variety of annual events, from the Totally Thames festival to Halloween celebrations. You can also see the spectacular Christmas lights and decorations from November onwards 1.

Winter (December to February): The weather is colder, with average temperatures of between 2 and 6°C (36 to 43°F) 1. You can still fully enjoy the city, just make sure you wrap up warm! December has the added bonus of the Christmas lights, decorations, and activities taking place 1.

Getting around London is easy with its extensive public transportation system. You can use the Tube, buses, trams, overground trains, river buses, and taxis to travel around the city 1234. You can also rent a bicycle from one of the many Santander Cycles docking stations located throughout the city 3. If you’re planning to travel outside of London, you can use coaches which operate from Victoria Coach Station 5.

You can buy a ticket for public transportation in London using the following methods:

Oyster Card: This is a smart card that you can use to pay for travel on public transportation in London. You can purchase an Oyster card online, at a ticket machine, or at a ticket office 1. You can also top up your Oyster card at ticket machines, ticket offices, or online 1. You can use your Oyster card on the Tube, buses, trams, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Overground, TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line, Thames Clippers River Bus services, and most National Rail services in London 12.

Contactless Payment Card: You can use your contactless payment card to pay for travel on public transportation in London. You don’t need to set up an account or buy a ticket in advance. Just touch your card on the yellow card reader at the start and end of your journey 1.

Mobile Ticketing App: You can use the Transport for London (TfL) app to purchase tickets for public transportation in London. The app allows you to buy single tickets, daily tickets, and weekly tickets 3. You can also use the app to plan your journey, check live departure times, and get service updates 3.