The capital of England, London is home to many iconic landmarks and tourist attractions. From Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, there is so much to do and see while you’re here.
To make your life easier while traveling, we’ve created this interactive map of London and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Use the map to highlight the city’s most important tourist landmarks and click on each one for more details including nearby hotels and other popular attractions.
The map is free to download, offering the perfect solution in any case you ever need to go offline. Print off a copy and take it with you wherever you are out exploring the city.
Where to find tourist attractions in London
Westminster is a great place to start your journey while in London looking for tourist attractions. Located across from the River Thames, it is centrally located within the city and features such popular sites to visit as the world-famous Buckingham Palace, the UK Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben, the iconic and historical clock tower in Central London.
You will also find St. James Park here, one of London’s most beautiful and historic parks. Up the street about a 10–15-minute walk to the north you can also find the National Gallery just east of Mayfair. It is home to one of the world’s largest collections of Western paintings, including works of art by such famous painters as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Claude Monet.
To the west of Westminster, are the famous neighbourhoods of Kensington and Chelsea. They are known for their opulent residences, upscale boutique shops, and cultural landmarks including the National History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Further past Kensington to the west is the neighbourhood of Soho, a popular place to visit for its entertainment and nightlife.
To the east of the city center you will find the district of London known simply as “The City.” This is the moniker for London’s impressive financial district which covers roughly one square mile. Here, you will find such popular landmarks as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and Lloyd’s of London. Further to the east along the River Thames you can also find the famous Tower Bridge, alongside the Tower of London, a historic castle that dates to the 11th century.
Transportation in London for tourists
Certain parts of London will definitely be better experienced by walking than by any other means of transport. For example, Westminster and the surrounding area will be very walkable for most tourists, as will also be the case for the Financial District. Both of these districts are very convenient to travel by foot. The city also offers Santander Cycles, known as “Boris Bikes,” which are available to rent in parts of the city. They can offer a fun and eco-friendly option for exploring the neighbourhood.
Meanwhile for traversing longer distances across town, the London Underground, or the subway, also known simply as the Tube, will often be the fastest means for getting where you need to be. It is an extensive network that covers most parts of the city during most hours of the day and offers multi-use cashless cards for convenience of payment.
London also has its iconic double-decker buses which are a great way for travelers to explore the city. They operate 24/7 and take the same forms of payment as the Tube. Trams are also available for public transport, mainly in the south parts of the city, and train services regularly run to surrounding areas outside the downtown core.
The city’s black cabs are also available to be hailed on the street or via smartphone mobile app. Ridesharing providers such as Uber provide services as well. It depends on the time of day, but on average a trip from Buckingham Palace to the Financial District could be expected to cost anywhere between 10 and 25 GBP.
