Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
House of Commons
Saint Margaret StreetIconic home of the UK Parliament.
The iconic riverside observation wheel. A must-see for every visitor, and so close to the house!
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
The iconic riverside observation wheel. A must-see for every visitor, and so close to the house!
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
Home of Her Majesty the Queen. Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Home of Her Majesty the Queen. Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdGothic church and site for coronations.
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
634 locals recommend
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
Arts & Culture
Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadSo much on!
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadMilitary history at its best!
Young Vic
66 The CutClassical & modern stage productions.
Southbank Centre
Riverside complex for arts venues.
Home to prominent theatre company presenting new plays, classic drama and Shakespeare productions.
218 locals recommend
National Theatre
Upper GroundHome to prominent theatre company presenting new plays, classic drama and Shakespeare productions.
Tate Modern
BanksideIconic modern art gallery.
Oak-and-thatch replica of original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.
448 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkOak-and-thatch replica of original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
796 locals recommend
The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
Cinema with huge 20 metre-high screen, showing large-format feature films and documentaries, some in 3D.
134 locals recommend
ODEON BFI IMAX
Cinema with huge 20 metre-high screen, showing large-format feature films and documentaries, some in 3D.
The Oval
Kennington OvalIconic international cricket ground.
Artistic director Kevin Spacey stages classics and modern masterpieces in traditional playhouse.
192 locals recommend
The Old Vic
103 The CutArtistic director Kevin Spacey stages classics and modern masterpieces in traditional playhouse.
Entertainment & Activities
Hundreds of species in giant tanks, from toothy predators in the Shark Walk to colourful clownfish.
356 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadHundreds of species in giant tanks, from toothy predators in the Shark Walk to colourful clownfish.
Drinks & Nightlife
Flagship all-nightdance music super-club from trailblazing global dance and house music brand.
197 locals recommend
Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt StFlagship all-nightdance music super-club from trailblazing global dance and house music brand.
Grand Union Kennington
111 Kennington RdFood Scene
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetRiverside views and a modern global menu.
Koza Restaurant & Bar
82 Kennington RoadTurkish Food & Kebab. Good reviews on google.
Essentials
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StFor quick grocieries shopping.
Tesco Superstore
Kennington LaneFor bigger groceries shopping trips.