London city guide for tourists
Information about London’s tourist attractions, famous landmarks, family days out and all the best galleries, museums, Royal palaces, cathedrals + more
Buses, boats, taxis and trains
London train fares, taxi fares, bus fares, and look up a train journey between two stations
A newbie’s guide to travelcards, Oyster cards, Visitor Oyster cards and contactless cards
Read our London travel blog
Craig’s review of Imperial War Museum
When was the last time that Britain lost a war? Let me think... apart from the Romans and the Vikings and the Normans, and the Hundred Years War, and the First Boer... more
Our London city guide has lots of popular events and tourist attractions for you to visit
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
The Shard – The highest viewing platform in London can be found at the top of The Shard skyscraper
Dismounting Ceremony – See the famous 4 O’Clock Parade takes place every day at Horse GuardsLondon Bucket List: Top 25 Things to Do
Read our guides to visiting London in one day, two days, three days, four days and one week
- Buy our London guidebook
- Honest reviews of 200 landmarks, tourist attractions, parades, tours and hotels
- Money saving tips – cheap days out for families, and the best events for free
- Practical advice with two-weeks worth of suggested itineraries, Top 10 lists, and a guide to using the buses, taxis and trains
- Read a sample of our 2017 edition
See what’s on in London
What’s on today · Tomorrow · This weekend
What’s on in August · What’s on in September · What’s on in October · What’s on in November
Theatre shows in London
Some of the most popular theatre shows in London include Snowman, Late Company, Hamlet, Derren Brown Underground and Peter Pan Arena Spectacular
Music concerts in London
Some of the most popular music concerts in our London guide includes Legends Live, Jools Holland, Steps, Nik Kershaw and Sylvan Esso
Comedy in London
Some of the most popular comedy gigs in our London events guide include Dave Johns, Alex Horne, Ricky Gervais, Greg Davies and Russell Brand
Children’s events in London
Some of the most popular kids events in London include Jack And The Beanstalk, Arenacross, Hunting Of The Snark, Nfl American Football and Were Going On A Bear Hunt
Classical music in London
Some of the most popular classical music in London includes Dreamworks Animation In Concert, Le Jeune Homme Et La Mort, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, Nutcracker and Star Wars
Our London guide has hundreds of London events, tourist attractions and things to do:
Art exhibitions in London · Photography exhibitions · Museum exhibitions in London
Your holiday in London wouldn’t be complete without a bit of pomp and pageantry:
Royal events in London · Religious events in London · Military ceremonies and parades
How about doing some London sightseeing on a guided tour or a sightseeing bus?
London guided tours · London outdoor events · Places to go in London for a great view · Sports events in London · Free events in London