| London is a bustling metropolis, recognised the | | | | tickets can indeed be bought at discounted rates, |
| world over as a major cultural and economic hub. | | | | though. |
| Tourists gravitate towards London in their millions | | | | Many theatres run two-for-one offers, or lower |
| every year, attracted by its historical sights and | | | | tariffs for certain nights of the week. There are |
| theatrical extravaganzas. England's capital city has | | | | also various websites nowadays where people in |
| a reputation for being a little on the pricey side, | | | | possession of theatre tickets who can no longer |
| but it is possible to find cheap or even free things | | | | make the show can re-sell them at lower prices, |
| to do in London; the trick is to know where to | | | | and these are worth keeping an eye on. |
| look. | | | | For those that love the great outdoors and green |
| Upon arriving in London, one thing the budget | | | | spaces, but are not inclined to spend any money, |
| tourist needs to know is how to get around. | | | | London offers not one but eight Royal Parks in |
| Fortunately, the centre of London is relatively | | | | which to while away the hours. A stroll through |
| compact, so walking is always a viable option. | | | | Hyde Park costs nothing, and nor does an hour of |
| Although it's slower, the bus is a little bit cheaper | | | | people-watching in St. James's Park! |
| than the Tube, and discount cards are available to | | | | There are also London's markets, which are |
| make things even less expensive. Taxis should be | | | | generally felt to be among the best in the world. |
| avoided unless travelling in a group of three or | | | | Browsing the market stalls brimming with food |
| four, when sharing the cost of a ride is then | | | | and clothes offers the visitor a rare treat. Soaking |
| definitely worth considering. | | | | up the market atmosphere, enjoying the hustle |
| Bus tours tend to be rather overpriced, in general. | | | | and bustle and trying to get hold of a bargain are |
| Knowing their route is useful, however, as it will | | | | all recommended to the visitor. |
| invariably cover all of the major attractions of | | | | Alternatively, for lovers of literature, why not |
| central London. The key is to get hold of one of | | | | create a customised walking tour of a favourite |
| their maps (handed out for free by the tour | | | | author's haunts? The only surviving home of |
| operators' tickets sellers or guides) and either | | | | Charles Dickens, for example, is located in London. |
| simply follow it on foot or in normal London buses, | | | | There are numerous other free or cheap |
| which will work out much cheaper than the bus | | | | excursions out there that are worth a look, |
| tour when in possession of a day ticket. | | | | including bridge tours, royal tours and even Jack |
| Attending a West End show is a must when | | | | the Ripper tours. A little research on the Internet |
| visiting London, but it is not always the easiest | | | | prior to departure can pay huge dividends upon |
| thing to do on the cheap in London. Theatre | | | | arrival in London. |