3-Day London Blitz: The Best Free Attractions You Can't Miss!

London 3D2N Itinerary – Classic & Hidden Gems** (With Transport Card/Ticket/Food Pitfall Guide) --- 🌟【Must-Visit Attractions】 1️⃣ **London Eye + Big Ben** ⏰ Best time: 1 hour before sunset (~8pm in summer) 🎫 Money-saving tip: 30% off with Thames River Cruise combo ticket 📸 Photo spot: Red phone booth on Westminster Bridge 2️⃣ **British Museum** ✅ Must-see: China Gallery/Rosetta Stone (arrive before 10am) 🆓 Free audio guide: Download 45-min express route from official website ⚠️ Note: Backpack storage costs £4/hour 3️⃣ **Tower Bridge + Tower of London** 💡 Hidden gem: Glass floor walkway to watch boats pass beneath 🍦 Bonus: Amazing ice cream at "Greedy Cow" south of the bridge --- 🚇【Transport Hacks】 💳 Essential: Oyster Card (£7 deposit) • Daily cap £8.1 (50% cheaper than single tickets) • 2-3 people can share one card (wait between swipes) 🚌 Night bus: Red "N"-prefix buses run 24/7 --- 🍔【Food Guide】 ✅ Must-try: • Borough Market seafood paella (£12 fills you up) • "Four Seasons" Chinese restaurant's pork belly hotpot (winter savior) ❌ Skip: • Tourist-trap "English afternoon tea" (£40+ per person) • Street "fish & chips" (often greasy) --- 💷【Money-Saving Tips】 1. Wednesday museum late openings (less crowded) 2. National Gallery/Natural History Museum completely free 3. Use "TodayTix" APP for discounted theater tickets **📅 Classic Route** Day1: Westminster Abbey→London Eye→Covent Garden Day2: British Museum→Tower Bridge→The Shard night view Day3: Buckingham Palace Changing Guard→Portobello Market 👉 Pro Tips: • Carry £20 cash (some small shops don't take cards) • No subway signal! Screenshot your route • Pack foldable umbrella (no long-handled ones – London winds!)