janisj

This thread illustrates one of the reasons I personally believe the London Pass is such a rip off.

You initially listed several sites (the Tower Bridge Experience, Mme Tussauds, the Dungeon, etc) that I suspect were only considered BECAUSE they are on the LP.

The Tower Bridge Experience is OK for sure. I've been a couple of times back when it was covered by the much better Great British Heritage Pass (the GBHP has been discontinued). But it definitely is NOT a major or first tier site. Especially on a busy first visit to London.

And the Dungeon (which I know you have now eliminated) is just silly.

All the while you are missing some MUCH more worthwhile sites/activities. Instead of dashing around trying to make a LP pay off - why not pick places that are more 'worthwhile'?

Day 1 still makes no sense.

Sabyasachi_Gupta

Thanks Schuler and janisj

Guys when can I visit Borough Market?? Day tour or Day 4???

janisj

I will definately try to make Harrod any other day.

Please note that I am not planning to visit London Dungeon, I did not mention it in my posts. Also London Dungeon and Madam Tussad are not covered in London Pass. I dont think London pass is that bad if u are staying long, specially its good if u are alone. because 2for1 does not cover few important attractions--->Thames River cruise, westminster Abbey, Windsor castle, Tower of London which london pass does.

Please let me know what are other worthwhile places I should visit so that I can do some small changes in my plan. This is the reason I posted in this community

Sabyasachi_Gupta

According to suggestion from janisj and schuler small changes in Day 1 and Day 4.

So not doing the Tower bridge experience..HMS Belfast on that day...and No Harrod. Cant put Borough market on my last day although it is close. Day 4 Borough market Lunch.

Day 1 (8th September Sunday) Greenwich by Red rover cruise (back to Tower pier) , HMS Belfast

Day 4 (11th September Wednesday) St. Paul Cathedral , Lunch at Brough Market, Shakespeare Globe theater tour , Tower of london , Harrod

anicecupoftea

<<Day 4 (11th September Wednesday) St. Paul Cathedral , Lunch at Brough Market, Shakespeare Globe theater tour , Tower of london , Harrod>>

You are crossing back on yourself several times.

Start the day at the Tower of London, then cross Tower Bridge and walk along the south bank of the river. You will walk right past HMS Belfast. Further along the river to Borough Market, further again to the Globe, then across the bridge to St Paul's. This is too much to do in one day if you're planning to do the tour of the Globe and/or HMS Belfast rather than just walk by, but at least the logistics make sense.

Combine the Greenwich boat trip with Big Ben / Westminster Abbey / London Eye. Harrods doesn't fit in at all - it's the other side of London. Do that after the V&A.

Sabyasachi_Gupta

anicecupoftea

Thanks for the input..actually I should have placed Borough market between St paul and Globe..this day I m planning a walking tour..let me explain the walking time required to between two attractions

St. Paul Cathedral-->shakespeare Globe theater 11 minute
Shakespeare Globe theater--->Brough Market 9 minute
Shakespeare Globe theater----> Tower of london 16 minute

Harrod I will do in Day 8 as Portobello market is close on that day (Sunday).

What else can be done this day after tower of london?

janisj

Borough Market runs Thurs-Sat. There are some shops but the market is only those three days.

Sabyasachi_Gupta

So this is the final plan now. Guys please tell me which date and when can I go to some street markets like portobello or Camden town.

Day 1 (8th September Sunday) Greenwich by Red rover cruise (back to Tower pier) , HMS Belfast

Day 2 (9th September Monday) Big-ben (quick look) , Westminster Abbey 9.30-11 , Buckingham Palace change of gaurd (if time permits, otherwise see change of gaurd at windsor castle and enjoy more time at westminster abbey) 11.30-12pm , Churchill war room 1.30-3.00 , Banqueting house+household Cavalry Museum (3.30-5.30) , London Eye experience at night

Day 3 (10th September Tuesday) Conference (The whole busy day with my work, can accommodate only afternoon for tour) , London zoo (afternoon)

Day 4 (11th September Wednesday) St. Paul Cathedral , Lunch at Brough Market, Shakespeare Globe theater tour , Tower of london.

Day 5 (12th September Thursday) Wimbledon Tour and Museum (big tennis fan, so cant miss this) 10.00 am-1.30 pm , Trafalgar Square , National Gallery.

Day 6 (13th September Friday) Windsor Castle , Eton College tour at 2.00 pm , British Museum in evening (open till 8.30 pm, as Friday)

Day 7 (14th September Saturday) Cambridge independent tour with National express coach (River punting 1 hour, Walking tour 2 hour and enjoy the place rest of the time)

Day 8 (15th September Sunday) Last day of my tour. Will check out some free museum as no London pass. As flight is at 10.30 pm my tour is till 5.30 pm today ,

Victoria and Albert Museum , Natural History Museum, Harrod

Sabyasachi_Gupta

Thanks again Janisj for Borough market information

So I will alter Day 4 and Day 5

Day 4 (12th September Wednesday) Wimbledon Tour and Museum (big tennis fan, so cant miss this) 10.00 am-1.30 pm , Trafalgar Square , National Gallery.

Day 5 (11th September Thursday) St. Paul Cathedral , Lunch at Brough Market, Shakespeare Globe theater tour , Tower of london.

Sabyasachi_Gupta

Sorry for typo

Day 11 sept and Day 5 12 sept.

bilboburgler

Hi, the Tower of London has a queue issue, if you get their first thing you beat the queue which start later when the coaches come in from outside London. Do the Jewels first as that is the biggest queue Doing it late in the day is not the right solution.

jamikins

Reverse day 5 and go to the tower first to avoid the crowds

janisj

Looking better . . .

On day 1 I'd do the Tower first thing. Then after lunch head down river to Greenwich. Then IF you still have time hit HMS Belfast.

Sabyasachi_Gupta

Ok guys here is the Day 5

Day 5 (12th September Thursday) Tower of london-->Lunch at Brough Market-->Shakespeare Globe theater tour-->St. Paul Cathedral

Janisj

Yeah Tower of London Monday is also fine..But may be I will get less queue on thursday morning as it will open 9 am compared compared to Monday 10 am opening.

Sabyasachi_Gupta

I think I will be able to make St paul evening song as well which is at 5.00 pm. and st paul tour is till 5.00 pm. Can you guys please confirm this.

Thanks

janisj

>>I think I will be able to make St paul evening song as well which is at 5.00 pm. and st paul tour is till 5.00 pm. Can you guys please confirm this.<<

No, St Paul's last entry is at 4PM and closes to tourists at 4:30. Everyone must leave the bldg before they reopen for Evensong.

One needs at least 2 hours in St Pauls if they want to explore the crypt and/or climb the dome.

You could hit St Paul's by about 2 or 2:30 and then leave to get something to eat (or eat in the crypt cafe) before returning for Evensong though.

Sabyasachi_Gupta

janisj

Probably I will then go back to my previous schedule starting the morning with St Paul as in evening I will have less time to visit in which I will have less rush.

Please check if this schedule looks good???

St Paul (8.30-10.30)
Shakespeare Globe theater tour (10.45-12.30)
Borough Market Lunch (12.45-2.00)
Tower of London (2.30-5.30 pm)

Sabyasachi_Gupta

janisj

Probably I will then go back to my previous schedule starting the morning with St Paul as in evening I will have less time to visit in which I will have less rush.

Please check if this schedule looks good???

St Paul (8.30-10.30)
Shakespeare Globe theater tour (10.45-12.30)
Borough Market Lunch (12.45-2.00)
Tower of London (2.30-5.30 pm)