London TubeVisitor Oyster Card is a smart travel card specifically designed for tourists visiting London. It is a convenient option for getting around the city, as it can be used on the Underground, buses, trams, DLR, Overground, and some National Rail services, as well as on TfL River Bus services and the Emirates Air Line (London’s […]
What is the London Pass? London Pass is a tourist card that gives you access to over 91 attractions in London, including iconic places like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and Tower Bridge. What does it include? Free access to over 91 attractions, tours, and points of interest. Skip-the-line access at many of these […]
If you’re planning to travel around London with your pet, you’ll be glad to know that it is possible to use the city’s Underground to travel together. However, it’s essential to be aware of the rules and take some recommendations into account to ensure a pleasant experience for both you and other passengers. Here is […]
Traveling with children up to 18 years old on the London Underground offers various options and benefits, especially regarding fares and discounts. In some cases, they can even travel for free. Below is a summary of the policies and options available to facilitate transportation for young travelers in the city. Fares and General RulesCard OptionsYoung […]
What is a TravelCard? TravelCards are travel passes that allow you to use London’s transportation system as often as you like, meaning unlimited travel. You can use the Underground, buses, trams, DLR, Overground, and National Rail services within the specified London Underground zones. They are valid for 1 or 7 days and come in paper […]
What is the Oyster Card? Oyster card, in Spanish “tarjeta Ostra”, is a smart card that allows you to store credit for use in “Pay as you Go” mode, Travelcards, and/or bus and tram passes. It can be used on buses, the Tube, trams, DLR, Overground, and most national rail services in London. Pay as […]
As we mentioned when discussing the history of the London Underground, there are many stations that are no longer in use due to route changes, line mergers, and other reasons. These abandoned stations present a unique opportunity for innovation. A notable example is the British Museum station, located between Tottenham Court Road and Holborn on […]
The London Underground has 9 zones. We won’t go into detail about which stations each zone covers, as it can be consulted on the London Underground map section, but it is worth mentioning that for tourists the most interesting zones are zone 1 (central zone) and 2, where most of the interesting places to visit, […]
May your desire to travel and enjoy one of the worldMay your desire to travel and enjoy one of the world’s most iconic cities not be overshadowed by not knowing how the transportation system in London works. We know what it feels like to arrive in such a large city for the first time, so […]
If your priority is to enjoy the countries, the architecture, and the daily life in this fascinating city, then the best option is to travel by bus in London. While the London Underground is one of the fastest means of transportation, it doesn’t allow you to admire the city in all its splendor since it […]