{"id":980,"date":"2023-01-23T16:03:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T16:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=980"},"modified":"2025-09-10T11:25:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T10:25:56","slug":"all-the-apps-you-need-to-make-you-a-real-londoner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/all-the-apps-you-need-to-make-you-a-real-londoner\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential travel apps when visiting London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While living your <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london_travel_apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London tour experience<\/a>, you find one or two smartphone apps that you just can&#8217;t do without. London is a fast-paced city, and these little helpers make it a lot easier to navigate whilst also giving you access to exciting new experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these apps are free, so grab your phone and get ready for the trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What London travel apps are very handy when visiting the capital?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Citymapper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TimeOut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frugl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>England&#8217;s Originals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Blue Plaque App<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Citymapper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images-1.medium.com\/max\/1600\/1*o29HX4f_rGj8g-FAxHvzQw.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No real Londoner leaves the house without checking <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/citymapper.com\/apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Citymapper<\/a> <\/span>first. If you want to make the most of your days in the city, you must avoid missing buses and get lost. Citymapper will give you all the necessary transport info to ensure you spend as little time as possible on the tube or bus. It&#8217;s a must-have app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uber<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a little more money to spend on transport, then it&#8217;s worth taking taxis. London is an extremely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/gb\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uber<\/a>-friendly city, with independent cabs always available to pick you up. Then again, if you&#8217;re looking for the traditional black-cab London experience, you can always try <a href=\"https:\/\/gett.com\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gett<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TimeOut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.timeout.com\/images\/100793749\/630\/472\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The perfect &#8216;things to do&#8217; app, <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TimeOut<\/a><\/span>, will give you secret insight into the city&#8217;s coolest cultural and fine-dining events. From special events at the science museum to the best secret gardens in London, Timeout has many up-to-the-minute articles to fill your days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frugl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/9e\/77\/55\/9e7755672284b1635e65b726194f2453.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frugl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frugl<\/a> is essentially YPlan for travellers on a budget. It has exciting events for \u00a320 and under, from bar crawls to cultural experiences. If you want to take in as many unique experiences as possible whilst in the city, browse through Frugl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">England&#8217;s Originals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.illustrationbyjonathan.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Englands-Heritage-Cities-App-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking of taking in a little history? The <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/englandoriginals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">England&#8217;s Historic Cities<\/a><\/span> app brings you real-life stories in a unique augmented-reality format. Take a tour around historic Greenwich and learn about London&#8217;s fascinating maritime past, or take a day trip to explore Cambridge&#8217;s amazing Fitzwilliam Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Blue Plaque app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/Deg8ICYXkAAFV67.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/tour-around-londons-fascinating-blue-plaque-locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blue plaques<\/a> are emblematic of London&#8217;s fascinating heritage. And now, they have their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/visit\/blue-plaques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">own app<\/a>! Plan your own blue plaque walk around London and encounter key locations that shaped history, everything from Jimi Hendrix&#8217;s flat to the place of Churchill&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you want to explore London&#8217;s heritage, we highly recommend our <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/london-attractions\/historic-royal-palaces\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london_travel_apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Historic Royal Palaces tour<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s all you need to have a great <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london_travel_apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vacation in London<\/a><\/span>. These apps are super useful, but try not to spend the whole time staring at your phone. Remember, you&#8217;re here to experience London. Talk to people, ask for recommendations, and get yourself out there. 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