Why visit London?
London is one of the world's great cities — a place where you can stand before a 2,000-year-old Roman wall, cross the Thames on a Victorian suspension bridge, visit the world's greatest museums (all free), and eat dinner from almost any cuisine on earth, all within a few square miles. With over 30 million visitors a year, London has never been more accessible — and never more worth visiting.
London's iconic Tower Bridge — just one of the city's 30+ UNESCO-listed sites
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London's best neighbourhoods
Mayfair & St James's
London's most exclusive postcode. Savile Row tailors, Bond Street luxury boutiques, Claridge's hotel and the finest restaurants in the city. A taxi from Heathrow to Mayfair costs from — far less than you'll spend on dinner.
Shoreditch & East London
The creative heart of London. Street art, independent coffee shops, Brick Lane curry houses and the best nightlife in the city. The fastest airport connection is from Stansted (From ) or London City Airport (From ).
Chelsea & Kensington
Museum quarter — Natural History Museum, V&A, Science Museum all free. King's Road shopping, Chelsea Physic Garden and the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Heathrow taxi from .
Greenwich
Stand on the Prime Meridian, visit Cutty Sark, walk through Greenwich Park to the Royal Observatory. A world apart from central London but just 8 miles east. Gatwick taxi from .
London's top 10 free attractions
- British Museum — 8 million objects, including the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles
- National Gallery — Trafalgar Square's treasure house of European art
- Natural History Museum — dinosaurs, blue whale and the Earth galleries
- Tate Modern — the world's most visited modern art gallery, in a converted power station
- Victoria & Albert Museum — the world's greatest museum of art and design
- National Portrait Gallery — every face that shaped Britain
- Tower of London exterior & Tower Bridge — walk across free; tower interior from
- Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens — 350 acres of royal parkland in the heart of London
- Greenwich Park — panoramic views over Canary Wharf, the Thames and beyond
- Borough Market — London's greatest food market, open Thursday to Saturday
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Getting around London
London's public transport network is one of the world's finest. The Underground (the Tube) serves all major tourist areas. But for airport arrivals, early mornings, late nights, groups or anyone with heavy luggage — a pre-booked private taxi is by far the most practical option.
Transport at a glance
- Taxi to/from airport: Fixed price, door to door, luggage included — from (Heathrow)
- Heathrow Express: 15 min to Paddington but .50 per person (no luggage help)
- Elizabeth Line: 45 min to Bond Street but you carry your own bags
- Black cab: Available on the street but metered — often 50% more expensive than pre-booked
Day trips from London
Frequently asked questions about visiting London
For groups, families and anyone with luggage, a pre-booked fixed-price taxi is the most comfortable option — from door to door. Solo travellers with light luggage can use the Elizabeth Line (45 min) or Heathrow Express (15 min to Paddington, then Tube).
A minimum of 3 days to see the main highlights. 5-7 days to explore different neighbourhoods. 10+ days if you want to include day trips to Oxford, Windsor, Bath and Cambridge.
Central areas (Mayfair, Kensington, Westminster, Covent Garden) are convenient but expensive. East London (Shoreditch, Bethnal Green) is trendier and more affordable. South Bank (Southwark, Bermondsey) offers great views and walkability.
It can be. But all major museums are free. Markets and parks are free. Public transport is affordable. The biggest costs are accommodation and restaurants — pre-booking both saves significantly.