13 'Expensive' Cities You Can Actually Visit on a Tight Budget

4. London, UK: Museum Hopping & Market Feasting

London offers an unparalleled wealth of free world-class museums – spend days exploring the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, and V&A without paying an entry fee. Enjoy free entertainment watching street performers in Covent Garden or strolling the vibrant South Bank. Utilize the Oyster card or contactless payment daily cap for efficient Tube/bus travel. Skip expensive restaurants for incredible, affordable global cuisine at Borough Market, Brick Lane, or Brixton Village Market.