LONDON TRAVEL GUIDE: Everything You Need to Know

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  • @YellowProductions
    @YellowProductions  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    🏨 Check rates and book my favorite hotels in London: yelloww.co/LondonHotels
    ✅ You might enjoy watching my travel guide to Bath: th-cam.com/video/wpLbeleaVX0/w-d-xo.html
    ✅ Or more from my London travel series: th-cam.com/play/PLOVadUHX1B-IWv6mDl5spifI_ZTA4QU4G.html

  • @dana8657
    @dana8657 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    I’m from the US and have been to London 6 times and have watched countless travel videos about the area and by far, this is the best, most complete and useful one I’ve seen. Well done Chris. 👍

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks so much Dana!

    • @dylanlingham7296
      @dylanlingham7296 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Damn, I'm from and live in London and I've been to New York only 4 times. Looks like I need to get my numbers up!

    • @illinigrl1
      @illinigrl1 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree this was the best one I’ve seen!!

  • @acbc3543
    @acbc3543 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I went to london during the coronation in order to witness history : Londoners and cab drivers were a charm when I needed the most . I went to london this past October and I had a sublime time on my European trip . Claudia . Austin Texas

  • @paullabonte9497
    @paullabonte9497 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thanks for everything you do!

  • @stephencoutu2674
    @stephencoutu2674 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    We loved the very affordable Clermont near Travalger Square, so walkable! Love this channel and have watched it for years!

  • @dylanlingham7296
    @dylanlingham7296 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Another way to get into London from Heathrow is by taking the Elizabeth line. It also takes you to Paddington but then goes further and goes right through Central London and stops at stations such as Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road and Liverpool Street.

  • @ThroughMyLens
    @ThroughMyLens 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Heading to London for a month, this was a great introduction to the city, thanks for making it!

  • @matthamilton33
    @matthamilton33 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    The Elizabeth Line is the best way to and from Heathrow.

    • @terrym3837
      @terrym3837 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      And it has air con

  • @AndyKing1963
    @AndyKing1963 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Travelling into London - most expensive to the cheapest: 1. Taxi (on the plus side it's door to door, on the downside it will be about £100 during rush hour) - 2.Heathrow Express (book ahead it's cheaper, but still VERY expensive) - 3. Elizabeth Line (cheaper but with less luggage space - good if you are staying near Paddington) - 4. Tube (the cheapest option, from £5.50 and there's more stops, the downside - there's more stops, it takes ages, there's zero luggage space and at it's a regular commuter line - so rush hour is hell). Coaches (National Express ex) are also an option but it will take you into Victoria coach station

  • @bonetudiant
    @bonetudiant 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    We love this video. There is such good up to date information in it. Before COVID we used to travel to London on a regular basis. We just returned to London recently after a 4 year absence.
    My husband tried Malaysian food on our recent trip and fell in love with it. We ate at a Malaysian restaurant in the Bermondsey area of London called Sentosa. The laksa and nasi goreng are excellent. It’s good to know that London is a good place for Malaysian food and that there are other good Malaysian restaurants in London. I hope that we can also visit Dishoom the next time we return to London.

  • @clairedobson2240
    @clairedobson2240 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video Chris as always

  • @paulstein916
    @paulstein916 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was a fun video! I enjoyed it and your tour of the Borough market.

  • @jameshiga8077
    @jameshiga8077 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Chris. Thanks for the very informative guide to London. Great job as always. Take care.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks as always for the kind words James!

  • @muhamadazrilmukhriz
    @muhamadazrilmukhriz 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice shout out on Malaysian food there..
    Thank you so much for the tips and this wonderful video. Me and my family will be in London in January and looking forward to some of the places that you suggested.

  • @AndyKing1963
    @AndyKing1963 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Avoid these times on Trains: morning: 7:30 AM-9:30 AM/evening: 4 PM-6:30 PM - you'll also pay more, so travel outside these time - also note that the Tube lines normally stop around midnight or earlier (although there are some night tube lines open that run at night. If you miss that you'll need to use the Night Bus or use a Taxi (avoid all unlicensed taxis)

  • @michellephan1316
    @michellephan1316 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the info Chris!

  • @AP-kb3tn
    @AP-kb3tn 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great, informative vlog! Thanks for all the information!

  • @rhondalockrey9592
    @rhondalockrey9592 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You are so detailed in your reporting! Thank you for all the good tips & trips hope to be there next fall.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks Rhonda! Hope you enjoy London!

  • @amfwelsh
    @amfwelsh 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like visiting London by Train as I only live two hours away. its a great place to walk and to use the underground. Also keep phone use to minimum when out and about there have been many thefts but i have never seen anything happen when i have been there. just be aware of your surroundings, i do the same in any U.S city too. my next trip is San Diego in Feb so was watching your video of that

  • @kathyhiggin9967
    @kathyhiggin9967 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for all the information. We are going in the spring. This is very helpful!

  • @ChristinaGodinez-z9s
    @ChristinaGodinez-z9s 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks!

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks so much for your support Christina!

  • @aaphotofilm
    @aaphotofilm 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We love you chris. Wow this Truely has to be the best London guide travel video I seen. Not just saying that. Like I said I'm 4 hours way from it and never been so for someone in the US to do this video is something huge and you could not be more informative, I learnt alot from it. I always said I wanna go but it's the price of the hotels that knock me away but I'm definitely gonna make it happen especially after seeing this video. You are a true TH-cam legend 😊

    • @terrym3837
      @terrym3837 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Have a look at hotels farther out, probably cheaper and its not hard to travel into the centre by tube

    • @aaphotofilm
      @aaphotofilm 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @terrym3837 really. I never been there so I'm kinda new. I will definitely look into others. Thank you 😊

  • @aaron.black107
    @aaron.black107 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Chris, fantastic video! I’m from London myself and still watched it all the way through to get your perspective on the place and you’ve done an amazing job…
    One thing I will say though for next time is some pronouncing the following
    Covent Garden (Cov-unt)
    Tottenham (tot-num)
    Buckingham (buck-in-um)
    There’s definitely a few more but I’d have to watch the whole video back again and write them as I go.
    Next time you’re in London you should do a meet and greet.
    The wife and I are really impressed with how well you’ve done in this video. So much work. Great job.

  • @affanrashid343
    @affanrashid343 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very nice and detailed video

  • @evelyngrammar
    @evelyngrammar 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Two things to add: The UK now requires a ETA (electronic travel authorization). And if you are traveling with a child 11 - 15, rather than using a different credit card for the buses and tubes, get a Young Discount Oyster card. These are available at manned tube stations where an agent will confirm the identity of the young person and adjust the Oyster card to charge half fare.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for the additions evelyn!

  • @ChristinaGodinez-z9s
    @ChristinaGodinez-z9s 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow 🤩 I am really impressed by this video 😊 and I want to go to London again!! It was July 2017 when I was there but only spend two days there so I feel that I have missed out a lot.. especially after watching this video 😂 and thank you very much for your advice on travel 🧳 to London ❤

  • @debbieannsmith8962
    @debbieannsmith8962 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us 😊😊😊

  • @fairygurl5448
    @fairygurl5448 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just came back from London a couple weeks ago. The venchi truffles in Harrods were about €8-9! So worth it though!

  • @timwilshire1489
    @timwilshire1489 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great vid and tuber

  • @manciniman4834
    @manciniman4834 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A video on great City Paris is eagerly awaited from you

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Paris is definitely on our list to re-visit

  • @michaelc8651
    @michaelc8651 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very useful video packed with essential information about London. Didn't feel like an hour. One thing I would highlight even more than you did is that you will be doing a LOT of walking. I did 20 kilometres one day, but was worth the sore feet. I was there in November as well. Would have lived to pick up a fellow explorer sticker. Maybe next time.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Michael and for the addition on how much walking it is

  • @AndyKing1963
    @AndyKing1963 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    September is the best time to visit London

  • @Star-u3t1l
    @Star-u3t1l 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yahoo, saved it to my playlist on You tube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @HistoriaLondinensi
    @HistoriaLondinensi 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    We haven't had £1 notes for about 40 years.

  • @traceyhill7784
    @traceyhill7784 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Aww welcome to the UK and my home town ❤ x

  • @ventricity
    @ventricity 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Really well researched video. Also, you look like a young Gene Hackman.

  • @ParideMangiulli
    @ParideMangiulli 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great videos thanks 😊

  • @PaulHughes-t5t
    @PaulHughes-t5t 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Have to say I get annoyed with Americans thinking British food is not good. We do more than deep fry or bbq stuff so perhaps our taste buds are more advanced!

    • @norbitcleaverhook5040
      @norbitcleaverhook5040 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I'm heading there in May and am keen for some Yorkshire Pudding.

  • @abbiwells6841
    @abbiwells6841 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    YOU ALWAYS TIP OUR CABBIES!

  • @lanlam8486
    @lanlam8486 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Chris, Thanks for sharing great info. I want to download an Citymapper on Iphone but I want to know is it free of charge? and if it's not, do you know how much do I have to pay for it? Please let me know. Thanks Chris!

  • @ZahavaEversley
    @ZahavaEversley 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When I wear a fake or knockoff of kislux , I feel proud knowing that I am not spending unnecessary money and I can look good while proudly supporting my family. As for the owners of designer brands, they have it all. There is no need to support them.

  • @drsteele
    @drsteele 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The cab driver at 11:33 ain't that super knowledgeable about London as he's driving round Edinburgh in that shot!!

  • @AndyKing1963
    @AndyKing1963 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The reason why the West and East End got there name is that's where London used to end - after that it was countryside

  • @pi17835
    @pi17835 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Funny to watch this while visiting London. Was supposed to beto tree days, but with weather-induced cancellation and rebooking of my flight, it’s basically down to two days (leaving 8:40 am instead of 5:50 pm)😢

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Bummer!

    • @pi17835
      @pi17835 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ you bet! I don’t think I heard it from you, but I already had “Dishoom” on my restaurant list, but didn’t manage to go… maybe next time

  • @vincently1995
    @vincently1995 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful

  • @scefexxxx
    @scefexxxx 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank you

  • @ForwardslashAdrian
    @ForwardslashAdrian 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Covent Garden has a hard O as in Pop.

  • @accadia_YT
    @accadia_YT 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Chris. Have you climbed to the top of St Paul's Cathedral?

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes. But probably like 20 years ago

  • @MarianneVigo
    @MarianneVigo 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi. Sorry this is a long comment but it might be useful to people who don’t know much about London. London (just London, not any area outside its borders) covers an area of just over 606 square miles (the City of London and the 32 London boroughs). One London Borough has city status (City of Westminster), and 3 London Boroughs have royal borough status (Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames). The remaining 28 boroughs don’t have any additional status and are just referred to as London boroughs. All 606 square miles plus is legally, politically and geographically London (not the wider metropolitan area outside of London), so London’s population is roughly 8 million people (15 million may include people outside London’s more than 606 square miles). To be clear about London’s 6 international airports, what that means is that 6 international airports use London’s air space, but only 2 of them are actually located within London’s borders - London Heathrow (the largest in the London Borough of Hillingdon) and London City (the smallest in the London Borough of Newham). All of the 8 Royal Parks (totalling an area of more than 5,000 acres) are located within London’s borders (from The Green Park which is the smallest at 47 acres in the City of Westminster, to Richmond Park which is the largest at 2,500 acres in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.) All other public parks and public gardens are owned and operated by the London Borough that they are located in (or the City of London Corporation if within the City of London’s 1.12 square miles / 711 acres) or by the City of London Corporation where it owns and operates public open spaces within one of the 32 London Boroughs or even outside London’s borders in the surrounding counties. For instance the City of London Corporation owns and operates Hampstead Heath even though it’s located in the London Borough of Camden (main heath) and the London Borough of Barnet (extension) totalling 790 acres, West Wickham Common in the London Borough of Bromley, and Epping Forest in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, the London Borough of Redbridge and (outside London) the county of Essex, totalling some 5,900 acres of ancient woodland. The City of London Corporation also owns buildings and other structures outside the City of London, such as Tower Bridge, which is located, on the north bank, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets (where the Tower of London is also located) and, on the south bank, in the London Borough of Southwark. By the way, the version of London Bridge currently there is the 3rd stone version and there were several wooden versions before then, starting with the Roman built one some time after the Romans arrived on these shores in the year 43. Londinium covered an area of approximately 330 acres in Roman times and was abandoned after the Roman legions were withdrawn to protect Rome in the year 410. The 330 acres were resettled in the year 886 by Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and later King of the Anglo-Saxons (King Charles III is a grandson many times over of Alfred the Great). Alfred the Great’s grandson, King Athelstan of the Anglo-Saxons, became the first King of the English in the year 927. King Charles III is a grandson many times over from his younger brother, Edmund, who became the second King of the English in 939. Westminster Abbey was consecrated in December 1065 and the first English King to be buried there was Edward the Confessor in January of 1066. The first confirmed coronation of an English king took place there on 25 December 1066 with the coronation of William I, Duke of Normandy (known as William the Conqueror). King Charles III is also a grandson many times over of William the Conqueror. By the way only the Tube station is called King’s Cross St Pancras station. The railway stations are 2 separate stations called (you guessed it) King’s Cross station and, separately, St Pancras station. Also note that the Elizabeth line is a railway, not the Tube, although both are Transport for London (TfL) public transport systems, so it will have different fares to the Tube. Also, in Taxis (black cabs) luggage can go in the space next to the cab driver as there is no front passenger seat, which leaves 5 (not 3) seats in the back for passengers (or 6 in larger ones). All black cabs and TfL public transport (buses, trams, London Underground (also known as the Tube), London Overground, Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth line, river buses (the ones with the Uber sponsorship currently on the sides, but note they are TfL run, not Uber), the Woolwich free ferry (foot and vehicle passengers), the Cable Car) are fully accessible - however note that the Tube, Overground and Elizabeth line access into stations or to platforms or from platforms onto the trains are not always accessible. It depends on the age of the station and if it’s been upgraded or not yet. The same with the UK’s National Rail train services and stations. The only reason you get bad food is if you insist on going to rip off tourist traps. Go off the beaten track and go somewhere the locals go to and the food (whether British or international) is good and good value. Most of this reputation in the USA came from World War II when food was severely rationed and many previously available foods and flavourings were not available. BTW it’s the pound, the British pound or the pound sterling, not the Great British pound. A plea to Americans (1) don’t do your “comedy” London/English/British accents (it’s nails down a chalk board). Accents in the UK change roughly every 30 miles or so and so there’s more than one accent just in London. (2) posh people don’t stick their little fingers in the air when drinking (I’ve been to a garden party at Buckingham Palace and none of the Royal Family did that - they tucked their fingers not holding the tea cup underneath the base of the cup). Don’t do that thinking you’ll look posh. 😊 If you want something extra with your food or drink (condiments or ice) just ask. It’s not that they’re not available. Same with service. They don’t want to be in your face or rush you so just get their attention and call them over. Simple. No, people do say thanks but we also say cheers (it’s slang). We say French fries when they’re French fries. We call chips (like fish and chips) chips (I think you might call them steak fries?). Yes we speak English in England. We literally created the language (and as you said London is the capital of England and the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) as a whole). Note that there are more than 200 languages spoken by children in London schools because we have communities from all over the world living here, as well as visiting here. Sorry about all the comments, but I’m a Londoner born and raised and have spent the past 29 years working in London local government, and I want visitors to enjoy London as much as I do. Don’t listen to those who say London is too crowded and too expensive - they’re only speaking about the central tourist areas which only covers about 1% of London. 😊 Also remember that the Household Division of the British Army (the 5 regiments of Foot Guards and the 2 regiments of Household Cavalry) are full time normal professional soldiers (infantry and tank regiments respectively) but they also do tours on ceremonial duties along with their normal military duties at home and abroad (including fighting in conflicts). They are not actors in costumes at theme parks so please don’t harass them when they are performing guard duty. The household cavalry in particular also have Ministry of Defence armed police at Horse Guards as that is military land and they will detain, remove or arrest you if you harass the soldiers or their horses. Hope that’s helpful. I hope no offence is taken as none is meant - only trying to add explanation or make a correction for next time. I did enjoy your video.😊

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow Marianne! I appreciate the extra tips! You clearly love London 😀

  • @zupermaus9276
    @zupermaus9276 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    London actually has the biggest theatre scene in the world - 1 million seats

  • @nathanbeaner928
    @nathanbeaner928 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just need to show up when ur there with Topher and let you be the guide... I feel like you missed a few adult things..... like what times the pubs close "when they stop serving beer" and if theres any adult entertainment aka gentlemen's clubs

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks.. yeah. Well. When I'm traveling with a 4 year old I'm in bed before the pubs close 😴

  • @seansmith445
    @seansmith445 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The restaurants in Chinatown like to be paid in cash so they can reduce their income tax bill by not declaring all their income.

  • @kevinchapman-kf9rx
    @kevinchapman-kf9rx 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In Singapore China town I had to pay to use the toilet and pay for the toilet paper

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah. You mean at the Chinatown Hawker Center? It's like 10 cents if I recall

  • @abbiwells6841
    @abbiwells6841 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    There is nothing wrong with our food! Stay away from fast food is the answer!

    • @norbitcleaverhook5040
      @norbitcleaverhook5040 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Even Fish and Chips... Going in May and am am keen for some Yorkshire Pudding.

    • @abbiwells6841
      @abbiwells6841 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It’s easy to make, it’s pancake batter, put in a big roasting tray (pre heated with a teaspoon of oil to very hot) and poured in. Put in oven until sides are browned. Otherwise in bun tins, small amounts of oil in each section, extremely hot, put in hot oven till risen x

  • @nathanbeaner928
    @nathanbeaner928 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the London bridge was falling down and now its in Lake Havasu Arizona... pass through there when headed to Vegas

  • @AndyKing1963
    @AndyKing1963 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Never get a paper ticket on the tube - utter rip off

  • @KnockoutInvesting
    @KnockoutInvesting 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    20% Tax smfh

  • @Mr123barney
    @Mr123barney 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That taxi driver needs to re-,take his test, looked like he was in Edinburgh 🤣