Money-Saving Passes

If you're coming to London to pubcrawl, forget doing it cheaply; but if you plan to visit a lot of museums, you can save money with the London GoSee Card. It's valid for admission to many of London's major attractions, including Apsley House, Barbican Art Gallery, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and the Design Museum, plus a lot more. Validity ranges from 3 to 7 days. An adult 3-day card costs £16 ($26), and a 7-day card goes for £26 ($42). Families of two adults and up to four children can purchase a 3-day card for £32 ($51) or a 7-day card for £50 ($80). Cards are sold at British tourist information centers, London Transport centers, airports, and various attractions. For more details, call tel. 800/223-6108 in the U.S. or tel. 020/8995-4007 in the U.K., or try the website www.visitbritain.com.

The London Pass provides admission to 60 attractions in and around London, £5 worth of phone calls, "timed" admission at some attractions (bypassing the queues), plus free travel on public transport (buses, Tubes, and trains) and a pocket guidebook. It costs £26 ($42) for 1 day, £58 ($93) for 3 days, or £91 ($146) for 6 days (children pay £16/$26, £37/$59, or £50/$80) and includes admission to St. Paul's Cathedral, HMS Belfast, the Jewish Museum, and the Thames Barrier Visitor Centre -- and many other attractions. Visit the website at www.londonpass.com or call tel. 870/242-9988. Tip: Purchase the pass before you go because passes purchased in London do not include free transportation.