London
London rewards budget travelers with an astounding number of world-class museums and parks that are completely free, making it surprisingly affordable despite its big-city reputation. Smart transit choices and a thriving street-food scene mean you can experience one of the world's greatest cities without breaking the bank.
Why go to London
British Museum
Home to the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles, one of the greatest free museums on Earth.
Tower of London
A thousand years of royal history, crown jewels, and resident ravens in one iconic riverside fortress.
Tate Modern
World-renowned modern art inside a converted power station with jaw-dropping Thames views, free entry.
Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard
The unmissable royal spectacle that stops London in its tracks every morning.
Borough Market
London's legendary food market overflowing with artisan producers, street food, and electric atmosphere.
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Good to know in London
- Get an Oyster card or use a contactless bank card on the Tube and buses, single fares are capped daily and far cheaper than paper tickets.
- Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory; 10-12% is fine at restaurants, and many locals skip it entirely at pubs.
- London tap water is perfectly safe and free, carry a refillable bottle and avoid buying bottled water.
- The British Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery, and V&A are all permanently free, any day of the week.