London tourist city guide

Plan your holiday with our city guide. Discover the best family days out, the best things to do for free, and which art galleries and museums are worth a visit. Enjoy a daily parade or one of the must-see London landmarks that every tourist should see

London Top 10 lists

Oyster cards – where to buy an Oyster card and how to use it when travelling	Visitor Oyster – a popular option for tourists who want to use the buses and trains
Travelcards – one day, weekly and monthly travelcards are very easy to use	Contactless cards – now you can use your bank card to pay bus and train fares in London

Adult train fares and adult bus fares for zones 1-9 to help you work out your holiday budget. We also have all the child train fares and child bus fares

Changing the Guard – No London holiday is complete without seeing the soldiers outside the palace

Evensong service – Attend an Evensong service inside Westminster Abbey, and listen to the Abbey choir

Whispering Gallery – Read our visitors guide to seeing the view at the top St. Paul’s Cathedral

Dismounting Ceremony – See the famous 4 O’Clock Parade takes place every day at Horse Guards

See what’s playing in London over the coming months with our calendar of the best events

Upcoming theatre shows include Twelfth Night, King Lear, Nativity The Musical, Comedy About A Bank Robbery and Hamlet

Music concerts coming soon include Joan Armatrading, They Might Be Giants, Human League, Roger Taylors Queen Extravaganza and Deacon Blue

Some of the comedians performing in London are Jamali Maddix, Michael Mcintyre, Dara O Briain,

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Money saving tips – cheap days out and the best events for free
Practical advice with suggested itineraries, Top 10 lists, and a guide to using the buses, taxis and trains