Tower Bridge
Climb to the top of the iconic Tower Bridge for fantastic views over the city and some amazing insights into the history of London! Nearest tube: Tower Hill. Buy your ticket here>
What can you discover on the Tube? So much! Take a look at our video to get an idea of the different places London has on offer, and if you like what you see, note down the Tube stops you’ll need to explore! Make sure you get your Visitor Oyster Card before you travel to make travelling easier, quicker and cheaper! You can pick one up on the VisitBritain shop.
Find the right London Transport ticket for you
- Visiting London for a few days or planning more than one visit? Choose a Visitor Oyster card.
- Staying for 5 consecutive days to one week? Choose a 7 Day Travelcard.
- Travelling with children aged 10 – 15? Choose a Child Travelcard or a Visitor Oyster card.
- Travelling with children under 10? Up to four children travel free of charge with any paying adult.
- Visiting London with a group of 10 or more? Choose a Group Travelcard.
Unlock exclusive offers with the Visitor Oyster card
With a Visitor Oyster card you can take advantage of a wonderful range of exclusive offers and discounts in London. All you need to do is to show your Visitor Oyster card to enjoy what the city has to offer:
Getting around London by Tube
London attractions
Head to the famous London Eye for a relaxing ride to take in the sights from high above, or over to the Tower of London to immerse yourself in the city’s rich and often dramatic history. Nearly all of London’s most iconic landmarks are accessible by Tube, so if you want to see the sights, it’s worth getting a Visitor Oyster Card before you travel so you can get around stress-free. These are pre-paid, so when you arrive you can get to wherever you’d like to go fast. Here's our pick of top London attractions and how to get there on the tube. Go to the VisitBritain Shop or click the links below to get your tickets in advance.
Tower Of London
London’s historic fortress and home to the Crown Jewels, take the Tube to Tower Hill to explore this iconic piece of London’s past. You’ll also meet the famous tower ravens: legend has it that if they leave the tower, the tower and city will fall! Buy your ticket here>
The Shard
Take in one of the best views in Britain from the top of the tallest building in Western Europe! The Shard towers above other famous London sights, so you can actually look down on St Pauls, the Gherkin and more. Nearest tube: London Bridge. Buy your ticket here>
Buckingham Palace
The home of Her Majesty the Queen and one of London’s most famous sights. Book a tour to see just how grand Buckingham Palace is inside! Nearest tube: Green Park. Buy your ticket here>
Kew Gardens
Discover the lush array of tropical and unusual plants on display in Kew Gardens. It’s the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. Nearest Tube: Kew Gardens. Buy your ticket here>
The London Eye
See the sights from a fantastic vantage on the London Eye, a 30 minute ride that takes you high up above the city. Enjoy spectacular views over the Thames, the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, St. Pauls Cathedral and more. Nearest Tube: Waterloo. Buy your ticket here>
Features
The Night Tube is here!
Looking for theatre, cinema, bars, clubs and all the fun of London by night? Tubes will now run 24 hours at the weekend, so if you’re leaving something late, you can still get home by tube!
Tube etiquette - Top 9 tips for travelling on the London Underground
Travelling on the tube comes with its own polite courtesies and reasonable expectations from fellow passengers. We’ve listed a few here to help you blend in seamlessly with the locals!
