For things to do and see, visitors to London are spoiled for choice. Whether you are in London for a long trip or a quick taste of the city the Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you to make the most of your time. You will find suggestions on what to see, how to get about and where to eat and stay. Apart from color photos, illustrations, and maps, this guide also includes information on local customs, currency, medical services, transportation, and useful transportation information.

Table of Contents

• Introducing London
• Four Great Days in London
• Putting London on the Map
• The History of London
• London at a Glance
• London Through the Year
• A River View Of London
• London Area by Area
• Whitehall and Westminster
• Piccadilly and St James’s
• Soho and Trafalgar Square
• Covent Garden and the Strand
• Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia
• Holborn & the Inns of Court
• The City
• Smithfield and Spitalfields
• Southwark and Bankside
• South Bank
• Chelsea
• South Kensington and Knightsbridge
• Regent's Park and Marylebone
• Further Afield
• Six Guided Walks
• Travellers' Needs
• Where to Stay
• Restaurants and Pubs
• Shops and Markets
• Entertainment in London
• Children’s London
• Survival Guide
• Practical Information
• Getting to London
• Getting Around London
• Acknowledgments