How to spot (and AVOID) tourist traps in London

If you're visiting London soon, you are VERY likely to run into some major tourists traps. Sure, some are easy to spot, but others... not so much. In this video Jess is telling you what to look out for so you can spot tourists traps in London easily and AVOID THEM like the plague! You'll save your money and have a much better London trip.

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00:00 Introduction
00:41 What is a tourist trap?
01:04 It’s made for the Instagram pic
02:20 You literally can’t move
03:08 Sim Local (advert -- thanks for supporting!)
04:12 They’re trying to get your attention outside the major tourist attractions
05:24 The menu is… off
07:44 Museums with performers

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