A quick note before we dive in: I've been to London many times, in every season: every recommendation on this page is something I've actually tested. Use it like you would advice from a friend who knows the city.
This page is your complete starting point for planning a trip to London.
Use the top navigation tabs to explore curated 3-day itineraries, top-rated attractions, the best restaurants, hotels, experiences, and day trips, everything you need to build your own perfect London trip.
↓Scroll down for an in-depth guide to the city, and if you're short on time, jump straight to the ⚡ Quick Facts section for a direct, no-fluff summary of the essentials.
London is one of the most-visited cities in the world, and one of the easiest to overpay in on your first trip. This complete London travel guide covers the Tube and contactless payments, the cheapest airport transfers, free things to do (yes, every major museum is free), local etiquette, and the practical money-saving tips most tourists only learn after their third day. Bookmark this page before you book your flight.
London is the capital of the United Kingdom, with a population of around 9 million in Greater London and a metro area approaching 14 million: the largest city in Europe. It's divided into 32 boroughs that stretch from west (Heathrow, Kensington, Notting Hill) through the centre (Westminster, Soho, the City of London) out to the east (Shoreditch, Hackney, Greenwich). The River Thames cuts the city in two: the North Bank holds most monuments, the financial district, and the royal landmarks; the South Bank is home to the Tate Modern, the London Eye, Borough Market, and the cultural strip.
Whether you're planning a 3-day weekend in London or a full week, the following sections cover the essentials: how to use the Tube, the cheapest way to pay for travel, what to pack for British weather, money-saving tricks, and the quiet cultural rules that locals genuinely appreciate.
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