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10 things I'd tell every first-time London visitor

Published 16 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader!

We've been to London twice now as a family, and I can say pretty confidently that it's one of the best cities in the world to visit with kids. Bucket list level, in my opinion.

But it's also one of those places where a little advance knowledge goes a long way.

A few things worth knowing before you go:

The Tube is your best friend and you should get an Oyster card as soon as you arrive. Don't try to navigate without the Tube app, especially with kids in tow.

You will walk more than you think. Five to ten miles a day is completely normal, so bring real shoes. Not the cute ones. The comfortable ones.

Book things in advance. The London Eye skip-the-line option alone probably saved us two to three hours. Same goes for afternoon tea if that's on your list.

And yes, there's a "Look Right" painted on the street at crosswalks, and you will still almost mess this up at least once. Just a heads up.

I have a full London tips post that covers all of this, including where to stay, how to handle money, what to eat, and what to do with kids specifically.

​Read my full London tips for first-timers here​

Marcie

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Marcie Cheung | Marcie in Mommyland

I'm a Seattle-based family travel blogger providing tips and tricks for visiting top family destinations like Disney Parks, Hawaii, Europe, the Pacific Northwest, and more! I send monthly newsletters and I blog at marcieinmommyland.com.

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