Your complete guide to Sightseeing in London by Public Transit

GETTING AROUND

Everything you need to know to get around London on public transit

Getting Around All the information you need for sightseeing in London without the high cost and limited flexibility of packaged or private sightseeing tours. London's transit system is one of the largest and oldest in the world. There are five main modes public transit in London; the Underground commonly called the Tube, the Overground, London Buses, River Services, and National Rail, an association of railway companies that can get you almost anywhere in the UK. The majority of London attractions are just a short walk from one or more Tube stations.

THINGS TO DO

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Discover all the fun things to do in London

We provide you with many ideas for fun things to do in London. You will find descriptions, pictures and videos of popular and lesser known London tourist attractions complete with information on how to get to them by public transit. We also provide you with detailed walking directions from the nearest tube or transport stations. Read all about London's parks, museums, theatres, historic districts and neighbourhoods, landmarks, shopping districts and other London tourist attractions. Whether you are visiting for just one day or several weeks, we will get you off to a great start with a ton of ideas for sightseeing and fun things to do in London.

SIGHTSEEING

Spend Less and See More Sightseeing in London by public transit

There are many superb guided sightseeing tours available in London, however we cover everything you need to know to make public transit a viable option for sightseeing in London saving you money and giving you more flexibility than package tours. We include details for getting to all of the London tourist attractions we cover by public transit complete with walking directions from the nearest stations. In addition, we provide a selection of recommended Day Tours and Walking Tours.

DINING

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Our top picks for London restaurants near Tube Stations and attractions

Dining near the Tube We recommend a wide selection of restaurants that are located near Tube Stations and other popular London tourist attractions. Our recommendations cover many different cuisines and price points and each includes a brief review.

LONDON HOTELS

We make it easy to find the lowest price on hotels near Tube Stations and tourist attractions in London

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Have you ever spent hours comparing site after site to find the best price on a hotel? Even if you search all the big name sites, you may still be missing out on a much lower price from a lesser known site. We can help! In just seconds we search 100's of major and lessor known hotel and booking websites showing you who has the best price. After you find which website is offering the best deal on the hotel of your choice, just click on the booking link and we will take you to right to the booking page on that site. Click here to start browsing London hotels now.

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