A London Itinerary for Couples using Visitor Oyster Card discounts
Visitor Oyster card discount booklet itinerary
Your Visitor Oyster card doesn’t just cap your transport fares – it also unlocks exclusive offers on attractions, food and tours in London. From the Royal Albert Hall to the Hard Rock Cafe, there are so many iconic London experiences that you’ll save money on when you purchase a Visitor Oyster card.
Use this step‑by‑step itinerary and your Visitor Oyster card to see some of London’s most atmospheric cultural spots and take advantage of some great discounts along the way. Savings listed are based on two people.
Start your day at Dr Johnson’s House with 2‑for‑1 entry
This beautifully preserved 18th‑century townhouse is where Samuel Johnson compiled his landmark Dictionary of the English Language in the 1750s.
Inside, wood‑panelled rooms, creaking staircases and period prints evoke Georgian London, while small exhibitions and readings bring Johnson’s works to life. It’s a quiet, characterful stop between St Paul’s and Covent Garden – ideal for literature lovers and anyone curious about the city’s historic coffee‑house culture.
With your Visitor Oyster card, you’ll enjoy 2‑for‑1 entry on adult tickets, saving you £10.
Take a short walk across the Thames to the Tate Modern
The Tate Modern is London’s landmark for international contemporary art. Step into the vast Turbine Hall – famed for immersive, large‑scale installations – then explore free collection displays and rotating exhibitions across the Boiler House and Blavatnik Building.
Discovery Tours at the Tate Modern take place every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 11.30am–12.30pm. Led by a Tate expert, these one-hour tours will leave you inspired and well-informed on some of the world’s most famous works of art.
With your Visitor Oyster card, you’ll enjoy 20% off a Discovery Tour at the Tate Modern, saving you £8.
Catch the Jubilee line to Green Park for an iconic lunch
You’ll no doubt be hungry after exploring the Tate Modern, so head onto the Jubilee Line from London Bridge to Green Park. From here, you can walk along Piccadilly to the famous Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, where you’ll find the world’s largest rock shop. Or, if you’re a lover of music history, you can visit the first ever Hard Rock Cafe on Old Park Lane, established back in 1971!
In either location, guests can expect world‑famous dishes, a vibrant atmosphere, and walls lined with authentic, one‑of‑a‑kind pieces that tell decades of music history.
With the Visitor Oyster card discount booklet, you can get 15% off on merchandise, so you can take the memories home with you.
Jump on the Piccadilly Line to South Kensington to the Royal Albert Hall
Step inside a London icon on an hour‑long guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall with a friendly guide. Peek into royal areas, marvel at the breathtaking auditorium, and hear fascinating stories from 150+ years of culture and spectacle.
From the BBC Proms and Beyoncé to Muhammad Ali and Albert Einstein, this famed hall’s history weaves a rich tapestry of the world’s most legendary people. You might even catch a rehearsal in progress if you’re lucky.
With your Visitor Oyster card, you’ll enjoy 20% off a tour at the Royal Albert Hall, saving you £8. Better yet, tour guests receive 10% off in the shop and café bar.
Take the 52 bus to Notting Hill to the Museum of Brands
Tucked away in Notting Hill – just off Portobello Road – the Museum of Brands charts 200 years of everyday life through packaging, advertising and design.
Its signature Time Tunnel leads you decade by decade from the Victorian era to the digital age through the biggest brands throughout time, and is now enhanced by an audio installation that brings those much‑loved brands to life.
This museum also features a café, shop and a surprisingly leafy garden, ideal for a post‑visit breather. With your Visitor Oyster card, you’ll enjoy 2‑for‑1 entry on adult tickets, saving you £14.
After your day of culture, wind down with a fun activity
After soaking up London’s history and culture, why not wind down at All Star Lanes? This bowling alley has four locations across London, and you can get 20% off bowling, food and drinks with your Visitor Oyster card (excluding Saturdays and 1st-24th December).
Or, visit Camden Beer Hall, a dog-friendly, casual brewery and bar that sits tucked away under the railway arches in Kentish Town. Serving the best beer poured fresh from the tanks across 24 taps, this hangout spot also serves pizzas and hosts regular taproom events. Better yet, you can get 20% off food and drink with your Visitor Oyster card (kitchen closed Monday and Tuesday).
