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

London Eye – Visit London Eye and get a great view of the London skyline at the top of the wheel

Ceremony of the Keys – See the 700 year old ceremony where they lock up the Tower of London

House of Commons – It’s totally free to listen to the MPs debating inside the Houses of Parliament

The Shard – The highest viewing platform in London can be found at the top of The Shard skyscraper

Plan your stay with our example itineraries. We’ll tell you the best things to do in one day, two days, three days, four days, five days, six days, and right up to a week. We’ve also got advice about spending a day with kids and two days with kids

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

Upcoming theatre shows include Teletubbies, Nativity The Musical, Chess, Moderate Soprano and Two Noble Kinsmen

Music concerts coming soon include Bryan Ferry, Ben Folds, Jack White, Joan Armatrading and Gang Of Youths

Some of the comedians performing in London are Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Barry Humphries, Jarred Christmas and Kevin Bridges

How about taking your kids to see Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, Chelsea FC Guided Tour, Horrible Histories, ?

If you enjoy classical music then try Sleeping Beauty, Ariadne Auf Naxos, La Traviata, Isabeau

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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