London is a place that is present in the travel itinerary of most people who intend to travel outside Brazil. In addition to Brazilians, the place manages to bring together thousands of visitors every year, from all over the world. What draws so much attention? It is simply the land of the queen, a place with an imperial air, which leaves everyone with the feeling of visiting several places in Europe at the same time.

However, to travel to London, there is a lot of information that is necessary to avoid difficulties with immigration.

Documents needed to travel

The most important thing when traveling anywhere is documentation. And the most required is the passport, which can be requested through the federal police website, after paying the issuing fee, just go to the location to collect it.

Travel insurance is also necessary to travel to any country in Europe, in addition to health insurance. London does not have this criterion, but immigration requests the document if you intend to travel to other European countries, so be sure to have it in your possession.

Furthermore, as with any place, proof is required that your trip will not involve illegal immigration into the country. That's why it's necessary to have proof of proof of your return to and from the country, we recommend that you have a round-trip ticket in your possession, proof of the daily rate for your stay, if you have already purchased tourist tours, have everything on proof, that way your entry will be smoother.

What do I need to know to travel

A great tip to enjoy your trip to London is to choose your hotel location carefully. This means giving preference to the city center, close to the main tourist attractions, and if you want to save money, a really cool idea is to use the thousands of bike rental stations.

Yes, the place has several small terminals for renting a bike. And it doesn't necessarily need to be returned to the same rental terminal, so it's a really fun and economical way to travel and see each of the tourist attractions. 

Vaccine

It is not necessarily necessary to have proof of vaccination to enter London. However, as we are living in an atypical moment in the history of humanity, these rules can change very easily and quickly.

For this reason, always have proof of vaccination on hand, especially against COVID-19 (if you have one), and against yellow fever.

How to save on your trip to London

It's no secret that London is one of the most expensive countries in all of Europe. This is because the Libre sterling is still used as currency, which is worth an average of R$6.84 today (June 2021), meaning you will pay an auto value in currency exchange. 

To share risks, it is advisable to buy the currency little by little, and not more than you intend to spend. Sometimes the value of the currency can drop, and if you already bought everything at a high, you could lose the amount you initially spent.

To make the purchase, just go to the exchange office closest to you.

And to save money, you need to have an organized itinerary in mind with the amounts you intend to spend on your trip, stipulating all the tourist tours you intend to visit. It's important to separate it into categories, because in the end, the desire to see a more expensive tour always ends up beating you.

Make a spreadsheet, organized by columns in red, yellow and blue. Where blue represents the most economical attractions in your itinerary, yellow, they have an average value, and red are more expensive. Use the sum to fill out the spreadsheet and know the amount you still have after each trip, this way you can better control the money that is going out.

It may seem boring, but thinking about expenses is part of the itinerary of the vast majority of travelers. So putting it on the tip of your pencil helps you have balance in your decisions throughout the day, when shopping, eating and especially when outing.

What to do in London?

There are literally a hundred options that are available for tours, what you visit will depend on the location of your hotel and the amount you are willing to spend per tour. But there are always the most popular attractions in a tourist location, and we will list three examples of what you can't miss when you go to the land of the Queen.

Big Ben – The most famous clock in the world

The Elizabeth Tower, also known as the Clock Tower, is where one of the biggest tourist attractions in the area is located. It is a bell, with a huge clock and is seen by everyone as the symbol of the city.

London Eye

For those who like heights, the London Eye is an essential ticket. It is the perfect place to observe all of London, and its beautiful sunset. It is a Ferris Wheel over 135 meters high, located just 10 minutes from the Palace of Westminster. Its cabins accommodate up to 20 people standing up, which is very different from the view of Brazil and our examples of the Ferris Wheel. 

Buckingham Palace

It is impossible to go to London and not visit Buckingham Palace, it is the most popular place to visit and with good reason. This is a tour to visit the Royal Family Palace.

And contrary to what many people think, it is possible to visit the interior of the castle during high season. Tickets may vary according to the season, but they have had thousands of visitors, with their architectural charm, over 300 years old, as well as being a decoration show for the royal family.

It is the way that many choose to complete their travel journey. Leaving the best for last, visiting Buckingham Palace is essential for all travel lovers who dream of London.